Adam Sherk

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Many editorial teams already have a misperception that adding tag links to a page (most commonly on blog posts) helps their content to rank better for those terms. See Blog Tag Optimization Tips for News Sites and The Huffington Post’s Kim Kardashian Tag-o-Rama for more on this. Blog Tag Optimization Tips for News Sites.

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Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Press Release Optimization Checklist and Tips. Short, simple lists of tools and tips tend to get traction. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to devote much time to blogging this year. I enjoy writing this blog, and having a personal outpost has offered a good way for me to connect and network with others in the industry.

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Adam Sherk

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

In case you’re counting that’s 47 blog tags between the two posts. As I covered in my post on blog tag optimization this type of over-tagging has little SEO benefit and in the extreme it can even be a negative. So my advice: take it easy on those blog tags. Related posts: Blog Tag Optimization Tips for News Sites.

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Sports SEO News Issues 118

Adam Sherk

MAY 22, 2009

The headline/title tag tip is also included in their Help for Publishers guidelines on article titles ). So it appears this tip is intended to make it easier for Google News to understand the correct title for articles, as opposed to being a “must do&# to prevent an issue.

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Adam Sherk

JULY 15, 2013

His presentation was loaded with specific, actionable tips and instructions. I’ve read a lot of Aleyda’s blog posts but had never seen her speak before. Allison Urban – I enjoyed Allison’s UX tips. She did an excellent job with her community building tips too. Aleyda Solis – energetic and enthusiastic!

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Adam Sherk

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

Aaron is doing a blog tour in support of the book launch (covering 30 blogs in 10 days), which I thought was an interesting concept. I’ve been through the book and it’s a good read; for more information check out GoogleyLessons.com. – Adam The traditional news business, as we have known it, is dead.

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Adam Sherk

MARCH 7, 2011

As someone who limits his Facebook friends mainly to actual friends but who frequently reads and comments on industry and marketing blogs, for me the main concern with using Facebook Comments is the desire to keep my professional and personal lives separate. I like this idea but not everyone has a blog or a professional Facebook Page.

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Comments Publishing Facebook System 132

Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Another year has passed and that means it is time for marketing blogs to do their obligatory top posts of the year roundups. And on my own blog I’m certainly curious to know which posts brought in the most traffic this year. 10 Practical Twitter Tips for Publishers. So yes I’m joining the club.

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Sports News SEO Press Release 126

Adam Sherk

MARCH 16, 2010

In its “Latest results” Google blends results from Google News and Google Blog Search with updates from Twitter and Facebook Pages, offering multiple paths in for news and content sites. can help to paint a clearer picture If you have any additional tips or observations, I’d love to learn them.

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Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 22, 2009

What were your top referrers/trends in Web search, news search, image search, blog search and video search? vanessalopez January 6, 2010 at 6:25 am Thanks a lot for sharing this very useful tips and advice with all of us.I After reading, I know what to do to understand user behavior and how to improve my blog in 2010.

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Adam Sherk

JANUARY 4, 2010

Also I’ve only been blogging here for about six months, so I’m still building up momentum. But since all the cool kids have been sharing their top posts I wanted to join in, plus follow my own advice on identifying your top trends. Sitemap | RSS | © 2009-present AdamSherk.com Using Thesis Wordpress Theme.

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Adam Sherk

JULY 13, 2010

The good news is that some of the models currently being considered include free access for users who come in from links in blogs and social media, so at least in some cases exposure will not be limited solely to paid subscribers. Has anyone ever framed a good comment thread from a company blog, or a collection of “likes” on a Facebook Page?

Press Release 141

Press Release SEO News Survey 141

Adam Sherk

AUGUST 14, 2009

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Adam Sherk

JANUARY 11, 2010

Google News Optimization Tips A Look at Muck Rack’s Twitter Press Release Service, 51 Releases Later Leave a Comment Subscribe (1-2 posts per week) Connect with Me Recent Posts Which News Sites Get the Most Social Media Engagement? Sitemap | RSS | © 2009-present AdamSherk.com Using Thesis Wordpress Theme.

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Adam Sherk

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Metro will provide Foursquare with location-specific editorial content such as reviews, tips and articles on points of interest. Foursquare users in Vancouver will have access to reviews, tips and recommendations provided by NYT travel and entertainment writers.

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Adam Sherk

JUNE 9, 2010

I have seen plenty of blog posts and conference presentations on how to utilize Static FBML but I rarely see news sites highlighted among the examples of good usage. But Facebook Pages remain a key audience development and content promotion opportunity for publishers so it is important to make the most of them.

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Adam Sherk

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Kerry Jones did an excellent one on the BlueGlass blog: Everything You Need to Know About Pinterest. 10 Practical Twitter Tips for Publishers. The photo and video sharing site offers great opportunities for promoting lifestyle content and reaching niche audiences and specific demographics. Need a primer on Pinterest?

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Publishing NoFollow Brands Real Estate 130

Adam Sherk

JANUARY 21, 2010

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Social Media Press Release Microblogging Survey 122

Adam Sherk

JANUARY 26, 2010

1st Quarter: Blog mentions Two days after the conference championships, which team is being blogged about more? Google Blog Search has 519,933 total results for “Indianapolis Colts” and 20,776 in the past week. So I’m going to gloss over all of that and just look at four things, one for each quarter in the Super Bowl.

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Adam Sherk

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Trends Tools Embedding Digg 146

Adam Sherk

AUGUST 31, 2009

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Yahoo News Syndication Press Release 101

Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Blog content does get some extra exposure however. When a user clicks on the “all X news articles” link at the bottom of a story cluster, Blogs is the second section on the full coverage page: Two other new tags in Google News Sitemaps are and. identifies the name of the news outlet and the language it is published in.

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News Publishing Google Press Release 104

Adam Sherk

JANUARY 14, 2010

Word of mouth on Twitter, Facebook and other sites (including The White House blog ) has raised over $2 million to-date through mobile phone donations organized by mGive. Social media users are doing their part too. Sitemap | RSS | © 2009-present AdamSherk.com Using Thesis Wordpress Theme.

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News Sites Digg Press Release 129

Adam Sherk

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Vocus SEO Social Media Press Release 166

Adam Sherk

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Survey Social Networking Engineering Research 140

Adam Sherk

AUGUST 20, 2009

Google News Optimization Tips Google JavaScript Changes Put Publishers in Violation of Sponsored Link Guidelines Yahoo News Syndication: Attribution Links Not SEO-Friendly Leave a Comment Subscribe (1-2 posts per week) Connect with Me Recent Posts Which News Sites Get the Most Social Media Engagement?

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News Google Syndication Press Release 101

Adam Sherk

JANUARY 19, 2010

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Press Release Facebook Syndication Blogroll 138

Adam Sherk

MAY 14, 2013

RSS feeds are another good opportunity, both for content discovery and because users sometimes utilize them to power link modules on a blog or other site, in which case they become a direct source of links. See Press Release Optimization Checklist and Tips for more information). Blogger and influencer outreach.

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Publishing Module Syndication Badge 209

Adam Sherk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

The same goes for the sites and blogs you follow via Google Reader. So if you link to your Twitter account on your Google profile the people you’re following on Twitter become part of your social circle. Sitemap | RSS | © 2009-present AdamSherk.com Using Thesis Wordpress Theme.

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Google Google Reader Press Release Survey 109

Adam Sherk

JUNE 9, 2009

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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News Hitwise Press Release Syndication 100

Adam Sherk

JUNE 9, 2009

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

News 100

News Hitwise Press Release Syndication 100

Adam Sherk

OCTOBER 14, 2015

I’ve been enjoying a needed break from blogging this year but I thought it was time to pop my head up and share some thoughts. Check out his full presentation on SlideShare for more information and tips on making this actionable. One Final Thought.

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SEO Syndication Marketing NoFollow 100

Adam Sherk

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Life is better with buckets of water and confetti: 2) To prove the point that blogs sometimes do publish press releases verbatim, as I referenced in a post about a PEJ study on original news reporting a couple years ago. Press Release Optimization Checklist and Tips. So here is the complete press release.

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Press Release Sports Team Statistics 108

Adam Sherk

JANUARY 7, 2010

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

Press Release 101

Press Release Syndication Blogroll iPad 101

Adam Sherk

JUNE 12, 2009

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

Press Release 100

Press Release Syndication Blogroll Foursquare 100

Adam Sherk

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Syndication Best Practices: Reduce the Risk of Being Outranked for Your Own Content News Sites: Tame Your Blog Tags Borrowing Content Was Happening Long Before Blogging Leave a Comment Subscribe (1-2 posts per week) Connect with Me Recent Posts Which News Sites Get the Most Social Media Engagement?

Sites 105

Sites News Syndication Content 105

Adam Sherk

JANUARY 6, 2010

Shining a Spotlight on Video News Webmaster Tools: Updates to Search queries, Parameter handling and Messages Twitter data lets NPR glimpse a future of app-loving news junkies Shared Items Disclaimer The opinions expressed on this blog are Adam Sherks own and do not necessarily reflect the views of his company or its clients.

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Tumblr Engagement Press Release Syndication 131