Articles
October 15th, 2007
Seeing Double - Fixing canonical issues in the search engines - Fix two major problems with your web site you probably don’t even realize exist. Includes a free tool to help you generate the code you need quickly.
How to choose a breakthrough domain for your website - Quick tips for selecting the right domain for your website.
Domain Name Trends - A fast look at the trends of domain selections and how they apply to your online presence.
The Myth of Being Memorable - Contrary to popular belief there are some disadvantages to having a "memorable" name!
Domain Protection - Protect your investment with these tips (each one was learned through personal experience).
Advanced Domain Tips - Now that you know the basics, here’s some ways to improve and leverage your domain selection for better search engine optimization.
What can a web site do for me? - A quick look at the benefits of having a web site.
Esential Web Development RSS Feeds - Keep up with the latest developments in marketing, web design, SEO and other important related topics in one place. These are the sites I watch. Now you can too!
Multi Column CSS Height Fix - Browsers don’t all support the height: 100% CSS property. This is really frustrating for web designers, especially when using multiple columns with different backgrounds.
Business Branding - The basic concepts of branding.
Benefits of Branding - What can branding do for you and is it worth the effort and expense? If this doesn’t convince you nothing will!
Working with a branding agency or designer - Tips for choosing a branding agency or designer and how to best work with them.
Branding Checklist - Make sure you apply your branding everywhere your customers might encounter it!
Top Business Promotion Blogs - Two expirements meet as I use Technorati to help build content inspired by MyHitTail. Oh, and there’s a list of some really good blogs as well.
Getting the backlinks of a site - How to use the link: operator to see who is linking to your sites.
How to Check Keywords - Targeting your competition’s keywords can give you an advantage in the SERPs.
About Social Bookmarks - Social Bookmarking has become the new method of gaining traffic in a hurry. Here is an overview of this new niche including the most popular services and tips for inclusion.
The Future of SEO - Speculation about the future of search engine optimization
How to Avoid the Google Sandbox - A good explanation of the time-delay Google imposes on sites in the index and some speculation about how to get around it.
How to Choose Keywords - Choosing the right keywords to target will get the best ROI. Here is a basic how-to with tips.
Meta Tags Tips - Meta Tags… Do they still work for good placement in the search engines? Well, maybe a little, but they are useful for other tactics. Get the strait dope and avoid the myths.
SEO Primer - The basics of Search Engine Optimization including concepts and a glossary of common SEO terms. Very useful for newcomers to SEO or for SEOs to have their clients look at to get on the same page.
Web Site Barriers To Entry - Just building a site does not ensure success. Here are some things to look out for so you can plan for them ahead of time.
Get Indexed Fast - Search engine drive new traffic to your site. But not until your site is listed! Get in fast to start the flow of fresh customers.
How to get Free Backlinks - Backlinks are like votes for your site and help improve your position in the search engines. Here’s some basic tips for getting backlinks free.



