Should you report a page that is web spam? How can this be done? Also, what would you consider to be a spammy page?
Can you use a .biz domain only for a business related site or could there be another purpose?
For my general chat forum, most active subforum is 'Idle Chatter' which is about general chat. What's your most active subforum?
The .co domain is the new hot thing for domains and already ranking high on Google. Think of the .co TLD as the new Wild West frontier for domains. Basically, all keywords you ever wanted are still available (but go...
I've used SMF forum software for well over a year. Initially, that was the only choice I had, so I used it for my forum. But over time, the SMF forum software has grown on me, so that now, it's the only free forum sof...
Some backlinking practices you should avoid include posting spammy comments, mass backlinking from forums that don't relate to your niche and reciprocal links. What are some other questionable backlinking practices you ...
Bloggers love linking to freebies as it gives them a useful resource without having to write a new post. If you provide free ebooks, whitepapers, downloadable content, free trials, etc, you're likely to get many valuabl...
Another good way to gain a backlink is to ask others in your niche to review your site/blog. The other blogger will gain a new post and you'll get a backlink. In addition to a backlink, you'll gain valuable insight int...
Bloggers will jump at the chance to interview a credible niche expert as this gives another easy content creation resource. During an online interview, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your expertise in your nic...
The best kind of backlinks come from enthusiastic fans who love your content so much, they bookmark online. These bookmarks count as backlinks for SEO purposes. But the question is, what makes a person want to backl...
Templates make life easier, simply fill in the blanks and the job is done. You can easily create templates for business cards and other media and post to your site. These useful resources will gain backlinks quickly. ...
Setting up an RSS feed for your static site or blog makes it easier for others to syndicate your content with an attribution link. Also, you can submit your RSS feed to an RSS feed directory. Please talk about how ...
Another good way to get backlinks is by making a guest post on another person's blog. You'll have the chance to establish yourself as a credible expert for your niche and gain actual readers for your blog posts, while ...
Another twist on reciprocal linking is where you link to a useful article on another blog. The blogger will find your backlink and visit your blog to see what you've said about them. If your niche is similar or you pro...
Simply updating your blog on a regular basis with newsworthy, niche specific posts is a good way to get backlinks. Other bloggers will want to quote you and link back to your stories. This saves them time and head...
Resource lists are great link bait, and helpful to your readers. If you create a comprehensive resource list for your niche, it will be easier for other bloggers to link to it in their own posts without having to assembl...
Nothing gets linked to like a good review of a popular book. Most times, you'll get backlinks from bloggers who want to add valuable content to their site without having to make an elaborate post. Have you created b...
If you're good with programming, you can create a free tool online for others to use. Bloggers will be happy to link to your free resource as a courtesy to their readers. The tools can be related to SEO (such as back...
Increasingly the internet is becoming a more visual place. And, one picture is worth a thousand words. So create cartoons, infographics and charts to share on your blog. Most bloggers have little time and money to ma...
Slice an infographics into pieces and turn into a slideshow. Then post the slideshow to your blog, in your website's resource center, or even on your Slideshare account for more backlinks. Useful slideshows are likely t...
If you're good with Microsoft paint and have a good sense of humor, you might be able to create a viral meme that gets spread on Facebook, social networking sites and blogs. Be sure to include a Share button and HTML co...
So here are a few SEO quick tips for bloggers and start-ups:. Don’t worry about the meta keywords tag. Google search ignores it. Spend some time on your titles and meta descriptions. They're useful. Publish high qu...
Here's an official ebook from Google on how to effectively set up and use Google Analytics. Please take a look and comment. http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/en//gran...
Here's a useful ebook on how teachers can use Google more effectively to enrich the learning experience. Please take a look and comment. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/document-preview.aspx?doc_id=46159537
Most times, my Google searches are related to a freelance writing assignment or personal interest (music, health, games, etc). In the past week, I've searched Google for a variety of subjects including: social ma...
Since my work involves research, I spend at least an hour actively using Google search everyday and most times even leave up a Google search tab in the background for reference. How much time do you use Google search d...
In the latest version of the Google Search App for iOS and Android, not only can you say your question out loud, but your search app can speak your answer right back to you. [media=youtube]-cZ4mdrlWYM[/media]
To find other sites/blogs that use domain names (with the same keywords you are targeting), simply search: allinurl:keyword1 keyword2 Separate each keyword with a space. Only sites with those keywords in the URL wil...
There's an easy way to find web pages that are similar or related to a specific URL. Simply enter: related:www.examplesite.com For instance, you might use: related:www.mayoclinic.com to find all sites related...
When performing an image search, you can tell Google to search specifically for 'faces' versus inanimate objects by simply adding &imgtype=face to the end of your image search. This could be useful when searching ...
Adding a tilde (~) to a search term will return related terms. For example, Googling ~nutrition shows results with the words nutrition, food, and health in them. Simply replace the keyword above with one of your own...
If your work or college is blocking a specific site, you can use Google as a proxy to get a sneak peek at the site. Simply search: cache:example.com
You can easily find sites that compare two things, by using the search term with "better than" and find similar items with "reminds me of". For instance: "better than _keyword_" " similar to keyword" Use quotes fo...
Enter the airline and flight number into the Google search box and you'll receive information on the flight's arrival and departure times. This could be useful for holiday season or business travelers.
Here's an easy way to get the local time anywhere in the world. Simply search 'what time is it in (your area here)'. Perform the search without quotes and replace the text in parenthesis with your desired location
You can use the advanced search function of Google search to refine your search or limit it to specific top level domains such as .gov or .edu. This can be useful when trying to find places to get high value backlinks. ...
A new article predicts that if this past month's trend (where Google's search share dipped below 90%) continues, leading competitor Bing, who's search share is climbing, could overtake them and become the search engine o...
A new statistical model, built on search data collected from Google can help predict flu outbreaks up to seven weeks in advance. The results usually include a specific geographical location, allowing local medical offic...
An Australian court has determined that Google search engine is the publisher of libelous content against a political official. Trkulja sued Google and the jury concluded that the search engine was the publisher of ima...
Using the Advanced Search option helps me make better searches on Google. On this screen, I can refine my search; restrict the search to certain domains or file types, etc. Doing so, makes the search results more targe...
