SEO Advice for Free
Yep, free seo advice.
Last Wednesday Loren Baker announced that Search Engine Journal would be launching a new project called SEO Clinic. Every week SEO Clinic will offer advice to one selected site among those that request a review.
WordPress Blog as an OpenID
OpenID ? WordPress.com Wow this is really smart. You can now use your WordPress blog as an OpenID.
From Simon:
"Are you fed up with having to remember dozens of usernames and password? Does the idea of creating yet another account on yet another site leave you cold?
Dedicated IPs Better Than Shared IPs
IPs can be shared as well as dedicated. A shared IP address implies that there are a host of other web sites that are using the same IPs address on the same server. However, a dedicated IP implies that that there is only one site with the same IP address on a server. So which one is better for SEO?
Google, BMW Get Drivers Where They Need To Go
BMW’s tagline used to be “Ultimate Driving Machine.” Then, in 2006, the auto manufacturer switched to “A Company of Ideas.” While that doesn’t have the same ring, it may at least allow a bit more room to explain BMW’s new arrangement with Google. In effect, German bimmer owners will be able to link their cars’ navigation systems to Google Maps.
Yahoo’s Super Duper Widget-tastic Mobile Deal
You can’t BS a BSer they say, which is why I’m here, to translate Yahoo’s double press release about their new partnership with High Tech Computer (HTC) to distribute Yahoo Go for Mobile 2.0 to a number of Microsoft Windows Mobile powered devices.
Microsoft: Faster Computers = Cheaper Gas
Research firms and think tanks are constantly looking for new ways to process oil in order to increase gasoline production, given the world’s dependence on the valuable commodity. Analyzing chemical bonds and refining techniques, however, many not be the only solution when it comes to achieving optimum efficiency.
Google Book Search Goes to Germany
The Bavarian State Library has decided to partake in Googles project to scan books from the world’s great collections. As one of the largest libraries in the German-speaking world, the library has around nine million volumes and will make around one million books available to Google search.
Email Metrics Standards Needed
The Email Experience Council has published a survey on the "State of Email Metrics & Bounce Management." The report found a lack of standards around industry metrics, bounce data, definitions and bounce management practices.
The council found that those issues make it difficult for senders to improve the marketing effectiveness of campaigns, manage their lists and maintain positive reputations as legitimate email senders.
Online Video Shifts Into High Gear
“This is my car. That’s where I spilled coffee. Oh, and this is where the dog vomited.” All right, so perhaps that wouldn’t be the best use of online video advertising. But according to a new report, automotive online video classifieds – and many other types of car-related, Internet-only videos – are on their way.
PSFK Conference Recap
Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend the first conference event put together by Piers and the team at PSFK focused on trends and ideas. The agenda was very compelling going into it, and I did leave with many interesting insights and new ideas about marketing and communications. Though I unfortunately had to duck out early due to client commitments, here are a few key observations I made in my notes: