Category Archives: SEO

What Do Zombies And SEO Have In Common?

Recently I was shown this chart of a client, and I couldn’t help but post about it. The chart is simple, it’s tracking 3 pretty decent keywords for the client. I think it speaks volumes, and does a much better job of showing how alive (kicking and screaming even) SEO is! [clearboth] Less than 3 […]

Update: Google Local Mixed Results Hit the Blender

Well there have been a bunch of busy bees in the Google local search hive. Local has been under the knife a few times. From reset data, to cool visual effects. These are today’s changes in Google’s local blended results. The New Gray Google Map Marker Less intrusive, less eye catching, more interactive. Rolling over […]

Google Places Added Correct URL Feature

UPDATE:  Good discussion going on over on Google Plus about this:  https://plus.google.com/115671137696411026556/posts/SKAvdpzTzu9 Maybe I am late to this, but I just noticed a new thing with Google Places. Has anyone seen this before today?  I have not seen anyone talking about it or making mention of it yet.  Anyway,  after you click on the website […]

Why Using Blogger is Mostly for Cat Bloggers (and NOT Business)

ATTENTION BLOGGERS: This isn’t new info. In fact, it was actually filmed in 2009; but the content is STILL applicable today. I’ve worked with way too many clients lately who are determined to keep their blogspot blog even though they want me to build them a custom WordPress Website. In addition to that, they want […]

How Important is Reading a BOOK to an SEO Firm?

I’m back! Yes, it’s been too long since I blogged at DSM, and I’m honest when I say “I’ve missed it…” I’m re-motivated to share ideas, ask questions, and even call people (and companies) out on their online business stupidity. I’ll start, though, with a sincere SEO question: Is reading a BOOK really helpful to […]

Google Places vs Yelp Who Will Win?

Let me give you a little perspective.   Lets go back to the real reason Yelp has been mad at Google for all these years.  It comes down to something very simple:  Google has been ripping off Yelp reviews.  When people are browsing Google and do a local search, then go into a Places page, […]