January 2014
Is Google Authorship Photo Snippet Query Dependent, Not Content Quality or Author Dependent?
Google has recently confirmed, and Search Engine Land has reported back in December that Google “has applied a 15% reduction in the amount of rich snippets displayed in the search results.” Some have even called that an Authorshippocalypse is going on. Eeeek! Oh, the horror! There are changes going on.
December 2013
10 SEO Posts that Shaped 2013
Here is my list of the 10 SEO-related blog posts that shaped the SEO industry during 2013. I chose these blog posts and articles not because the articles themselves did the shaping: but the topic they covered shaped the industry.
How To: Add Do Follow Links on LinkedIn
When you share your update on LinkedIn, say something unique about the blog post or the article that you’re linking to. Then add the link in a certain way to make it a dofollow link.
November 2013
Why We Love to Give
Here s scientific proof that it is better to give than to receive It really is better to give than to receive. How giving gifts can save your life Having more material possessions does not make you happier, but giving them away does. What type of giver are you? How Christmas shopping can make you happy. How Christmas shopping can make you happier
August 2013
Norwalk Home For Sale
Looking for a unique mini estate in Norwalk Connecticut? Well, this well appointed Norwalk Connecticut home is located in the Silvermine section of Norwalk. The home is architecturally redesigned throughout, is a colonial home, and has a separate legal detached apartment. The apartment is a legal income producing unit, meaning that you can receive
SEO Firm Offers Natural Link Building Services
There are so many companies out there that claim to offer natural link building services, which is an interesting type of service. Think about it for a minute. If your company offered something called “natural” link building services, then the links that you get to your website uh, well, would NOT be natural?
Customer Service and Digital Strategy
Earned media from great customer service carries a lot of weight today. A hotel that plans its digital strategy could reap benefits long into the future.
June 2013
Bad Site Design Won t Get Your Site Penalized by Google
The difference between a Google Penalty and having your search engine rankings go down. Seems as though there are a lot of people out there that don t know the difference, and in this blog post I clear this up.
Why Hashtags are Spam
Hashtags are spam that need to go away. According to reports that have hit the mainstream media lately.Hashtags turn into legitimate Tweets and Posts on social media sites because the user decides which
May 2013
Pros and Cons of Leasing a Car
Much has been written over the years about leasing a car as a viable alternative to purchasing it outright. That it’s a very useful option, there can be no doubt, but like the purchase of absolutely anything nowadays, comes with its own unique ‘pros’ and ‘cons’.
How the 2nd Annual Domain Boardroom Funfest Wound Up Getting
DomainBoardroom s 2nd annual DBR Funfest wrapped up a four-day run in Dana Point, California Monday (May 6) that had guests raving about another great get together with fellow members from the popular private forum.
Bad School Photos
Photos that are really pretty funny but didn t mean to be funny.
April 2013
SEO Agency Launches Google AdWords Campaign Targeting Bluegl
Vizion Interactive, an SEO Agency, has launched a Google AdWords campaign where they are specifically targeting searches for a competitor’s brand name. But, in this case it’s Blueglass, an interactive marketing agency that has had its share of controversy in the past few weeks
March 2013
5 Common Driving Distractions that Could Cause an Accident
We all lead busy lives and when we get in the car, things don’t just automatically turn off. Our busy lives keep on rolling as we move down the road so it’s common for many people to continue to multitask behind the wheel. The problem with this is that when you’re driving, you are operating a large vehicle that has the capacity to seriously i
Easter Bunny Kicked Out of PRWeb Press Release Web Site
The Easter Bunny has officially been kicked out of PRWeb, the popular press release web site. According to Standing Dog’s latest blog post, the Easter Bunny could not be included in a recent press release due to the fact that the Easter Bunny is parodic.
February 2013
Domain Name Uniform Rapid Suspension System is Here
Trademark owners have been asking for a quick takedown process for domain names that clearly infringe on a trademark owners’ rights. And now it appears that the URS is going to be put into action.
Five Tips When Filling Out A Semi Truck Financing Applicatio
In this tighter credit environment it’s important to put your best foot forward when applying for semi truck financing. Gone are the days of filling in some general information, signing your name at the bottom, and wait for the approval to come in. Now you have to make as best impression as possible to better your chances of getting that approval.
Measure Title Tag Length in Pixels, Not Characters, for Sear
In my latest blog post on the Standing Dog blog I wrote about title tag length. Specifically, I show how it s clear that you need to start measuring your title tag length in pixels, NOT in characters. No longer should you be writing title tags based on 70 characters. Google doesn t measure it that way, so you shouldn t either.
January 2013
How to Set Up Google Authorship On Your Blog
Google Authorship is becoming more and more important. Properly setup blog posts will show up in Google results with the author’s picture next to the meta description.
October 2012
Five Deliverables Every Design Agency Should Offer
When you re searching for an agency to design your website, there are a few specific things you should be looking for, namely these five deliverables Here are 5 deliverables that every web design agency should offer.
September 2012
SEO Results: What To Expect Now and Later
Search Engine Optimization has become a necessity for all kinds of websites. The results of SEO projects depend on many factors, and every website should expect different outcomes. However, in most cases, there are some results that can be expected after a couple of months after implementing SEO.
You Are Not Your Customer
When it s time to design your website, remember to include design elements that won t alienate your customers.
August 2012
Luxury Houston Galleria Hotel Announces New Deal for Morning
The JW Marriott Houston Hotel near Minute Maid Park is offering a new breakfast deal that will turn everyone into early risers.
Sedo.com and Sedo.co.uk Hacked, Hosting Malware on Site
It looks like Sedo.com and Sedo.co.uk, the search engine for domain names, has been hacked, and apparently is hosting malware on their web site. These messages started appearing to visitors of both Sedo.com and Sedo.co.uk within the past 24 hours, and I have verified that users are still getting these messages.
