Resources – Search Engine Ranking
Nobody Can Guarantee First Place On Google
If anybody ever tells you that they can guarantee you a first place result on Google, then it's time to tread very warily. Net Age has been in the business of search engine optimisation for more than ten years, and we won't guarantee any such thing.
Yahoo To Overhaul Search
According to an announcement by Yahoo, the search engine company will continue to work on search innovations, despite their recent agreement with Microsoft to allow it to power their search.
Is Bing Better Than Google?
The relatively recent launch of Microsoft's new search engine Bing has also launched a new online debate. Which search engine is better?
Google Caffeine Comparison Tool
Following on from our last article, in which we discussed the new Google Caffeine algorithm that's in development, here's a handy little tool that lets you compare the results of the existing Google search infrastructure with results using the proposed new Google “caffeine” algorithm.
Testing Google Caffeine
Although not yet confirmed, it appears that the Caffeine index will provide a new search infrastructure, effectively replacing the existing methods that Google uses.
SEM For Beginners
Search engine marketing, or SEM as it is abbreviated, generally refers to the practice of increasing exposure to your online business platform through search engine results.
The SEO Quick-Fix Illusion
One of the major misconceptions about search engine optimisation, (SEO), is that it's a quick fix that SEO professionals can simply add onto your finished website after the fact, to help you get the best rankings.
Google Adwords – Targeted Internet Marketing
A Google Adwords campaign is widely considered one of the most effective targeted marketing opportunities that exists today on the internet. It takes advantage of Google's ability to display a relevant ad alongside the search engine results that appear when a user searches for a specific term, or contextually depending on the content of the site on which it will advertise your product.
Search Engine Marketing – Measurable Results
One of the greatest benefits of internet marketing lies in the fact that it's one of the marketing strategies that's more measurable than most. Making use of search engine marketing services lets you immediately determine the number of conversions you've achieved, whether into online leads or sales, as well as how much revenue your online marketing has generated, and the overall return on investment.
Importance of Keyword Research in Optimising Your Website and Getting Business
Keyword research is the art of finding the keywords your potential customers are using on the search engines, then determining how to incorporate those keywords into your marketing strategy.
Is Content King?
The importance of content, good, quality content, on your website is second-to-none in terms of link-building and optimisation for organic searches.
SEO vs PPC
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay Per Click (PPC) have become the two most prominent forms of web marketing today.
White Hat Vs Black Hat - (The Light and Dark Sides of SEO)
In keeping with the sci-fi geekery of most of us involved in the IT or Internet industry, SEO's tend to be Star Wars fans.