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262: How Carolyn Started a Directory to Attract Readers to Her Blog

ProBlogger

The post 262: How Carolyn Started a Directory to Attract Readers to Her Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. How One Blogger Created a Directory that Attracts Readers. Carolyn shares the story of how she created a directory to attract readers to her blog instead of having to chase after them. Carolyn Edlund’s Directory.

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Search Traffic Declining? You’re Not Alone (and What to Do About It)

Webbiquity SMM

So in order to maintain and grow website traffic, online marketing practices have to change as well. Use directories based on their relevance and value, but as with news releases—not just for backlinks. In early 2013, Google devalued general directory links for search rankings. Why the WPO Model is Important.

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Be Careful When Choosing an SEO for Google Panda or Penguin Recovery

Bill Hartzer

Tactics for Dealing with the Latest Google Algorithm Updates – Pubcon New Orleans 2013 from Bill Hartzer. Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 7:23 AM. Subject: Google Panda Recovery Services Using Top 10 Rankings By Content Marketing ! Subject: Google Panda Recovery Services Using Top 10 Rankings By Content Marketing !

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Podcasting Is Looking Better All The Time

Small Business Mavericks

But you didn’t hear a lot about podcasting because it looked like a fad that faded in the shadow of the social media marketing emphasis. In 2013, about that many (56%) owned a smartphone, and 51% banked online according to Pew Research. That’s a big shift in usage mindset. What Do I Need To Do A Podcast?

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The Changing Face of Link Building

Small Business Mavericks

Here are a few highlights from the survey: more businesses are spending $10 to $50k a month on link building (including content projects) — 37% instead of 2013′s 11%. article directories are considered least effective. paid links and article directories tied in most votes for harmful tactics.

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Why I am No Longer a Link Builder But Now a Content Publicist

Bill Hartzer

Here we are in the beginning of 2013 and many respected experts in the Search Engine Optimization industry offering their predictions for the year. And even the link moses , Eric Ward, who has been doing link earning all along, has offered his predictions for 2013. I purposely have decided to not offer any predictions for the year.

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Why Blogs that Allow Guest Posts Will Be Penalized in 2013

ProBlogger

Just as low-level article directories (ezinearticles, articlesbase, and others) got hurt by Google’s Panda Update in 2013, I predict that Google will hurt sites abusing guest blogging in 2013. In 2013, that is my prediction. Jeff Foster is the owner of WebBizIdeas, an SEO, social media marketing and website design firm.