Monthly Archives: | April, 2009

Do “Mainstream” People Read SEO Blogs & Tweets?

  April 30, 2009
  Category :     Blogging | SEO Blogging
  Philip O'Hara
Probably not! However, if they do, they, most likely only read blogs written by other “mainstream” people, for example, restaurant or movie reviews. And if they are on Twitter, they probably keep up with Oprah, Ashton, or Shaq, and tweet a lot about what they’re having for lunch and dinner. Why I even raise such questions is simply because sometimes...

What Is RSS & How Do You Get It?

  April 9, 2009
  Category :     RSS Feeds
  Philip O'Hara
RSS is a simple XML-based system that enables users to subscribe to their favorite websites in order to browse recent updates. The listings include headlines and opening sentences, giving you just enough information to determine whether or not you want to read more. RSS History It’s hard to believe that RSS has been around for more than ten years. According...

Google Blends In Local Results on Non-local Searches

  April 2, 2009
  Category :     Search Engine Optimization | SEO
  Philip O'Hara
Google is now showing local search results mixed in (or blended in as they prefer to call it) with non-local queries. The first results page listings include a city map, telephone number, website URL, and a link to the review page. If you click the company name, it takes you to their website, but when you click the reviews link,...