As I have been writing in this space for the last three posts, SEO is not just the domain of consultants. It is a vital skill for every role in marketing…
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An entire organization should be on board with SEO
When it comes to executing SEO on behalf of a business website, a company essentially has two options. The SEO work can be done in house or outsourced to an…
Read MoreGet rid of the spam link I left on your site!
I’ve been receiving the same kind of e-mail over and over again lately. Because Google has finally started to crack down on spammy links, webmasters everywhere are beseeching other webmasters…
Read More3 more critical roles that need SEO skills
Last month, I wrote about how SEO is not just the domain of consultants. Rather, every person in digital media production needs to know how their work affects search…
Read MoreNo, SEO still isn’t dead
I am old enough to remember the Spanish dictator Francisco Franco. At the end of his life, there were endless reports of his courageous fight to remain alive. When, inevitably he did pass…
Read More3 important SEO metrics to pay attention to
The most important thing to keep in mind when first launching an SEO campaign is that SEO is a long term process. Unlike other marketing campaigns, there is no such…
Read More5 critical roles that need SEO skills
Last month, I said that SEO is the top skill for digital marketers. This might seem outrageous to one who has not read that post. Even to those who have…
Read MoreIncorporate long tail keywords into the mix for SEO success
One of the first steps of an SEO campaign is keyword research. The keywords lay the groundwork for the campaign and influence every decision that is made thereafter. Two of…
Read MoreSEO is the top skill for digital marketers
In case you didn’t know, I am IBM’s representative to the Google Tech Council, a consortium of B2B tech search engine marketing (SEM) leaders. We meet quarterly at Google’s offices…
Read MoreContent marketing makes marketers the new publishers–and vice versa
Content marketing is an emerging term for a new approach to marketing that emphasizes using content to explain, engage with, and persuade customers–usually using search and social media as its means of attracting attention. The big idea…
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