Web Analytics are Important
I haven’t done a lot of “news” stuff lately, but a couple of recent purchases have reiterated the importance of web analytics.
I haven’t done a lot of “news” stuff lately, but a couple of recent purchases have reiterated the importance of web analytics.
Sounds like MSN did well on swipin’ back 1% of search. Courtesy of Adweek and NickDub, MSN swiped about a percent share in search audience according to Nielsen/Netratings. Considering valuation of G, and recent puchases, $150million doesn’t sound to bad for 1% of the search market. This of course was without technology development, but the product is solid and getting better all the time listening to the advice of good people. Gotta say this was a pretty reasonable and swell deal as they continue to grapple for share with new services popping up daily.
-thanks NFFC
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I really hate to contribute to ethics discussions at this point, but I think they get under everyone’s skin at some point. I don’t buy into the whole blackhat/whitehat debate, but I think there should be some level of reasonable expectations from clients and users based on who they’re are dealing with. In my mind a SEO who uses envelope pushing techniques that may get a client banned, but INFORMS them of the potential risks and gains is much more ethical than someone trying to do on-page optimization or search engine submissions for someone in a fairly competitive marketplace and continously leading the client to believe that their expectations will be met.
Brand new tool - C Class Backlink Analyzer - from Webuildpages.com
Decided on Saturday morning to take a roadtrip, so I visited the basketball hall of fame in Springfield, MA and the New England Aquarium in Boston. Both very cool. Checkout the photos.
Since yesterday I gave a bit of insight for those searching for SEO services, I thought it only fair to do a piece on things that an SEO consultant should know before commissioning work with a prospective client. So without further ado…
Do your homework when searching for an SEO company. Don’t shop on price…shop on return on your dollar invested. Here are some questions to ask when doing your research.