Google Places Reports And Irony

Getting Google Places traffic reports may not be unusual for businesses that have claimed their Google Places account. However, it seems unusual to me because - 1. I have never claimed my Google Places account for my business. 2. As a rule – Google doesn’t show Map results of Advertising or Marketing businesses at the search results level in Google.com. The only traffic an advertising or marketing firm can generate for its Places account is from searches done at the Map level. ? Google Places Traffic Report ? Search traffic generated by maps as a percentage of all search traffic generated for the small business is low single digits at best and thus virtually insignificant. I am sure for most small businesses getting Google Places search traffic reports is even more so.

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Google Webmaster Tools: Top 20 Site Keywords TimothyCohn.com

As I have been reflecting on what I have written here over the last two years, I have also been taking into account what the data says about my site. Google Webmaster Tools Top 20 Site Keywords for TimothyCohn.com shows what terms Google most often associates with this site. Top 20 Site Keywords TimothyCohn.com Unlike data from Search Marketing Communications which showed I had been on topic, this blog’s content appears to have been all over the map. I’m not sure why some of the terms are even showing up. There is one key takeaway – the Twitter feed showing down the right rail of this site contains my Twitter account name – timcohn. This keyword in turn shows up as the second most frequent term associated with the site because the Twitter feed has persisted almost as long as I have been blogging here.

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Questions About The Google Certified Partner Program?

The following are answers to common questions often asked about the Google Certified Partner program: 1. What is the Google Certification Program? 2. What are the requirements for becoming a Qualified Individual? 3. I passed the exams. Now what? 4. How can I find a Google Certified Partner? 5. How can I obtain and use promotional credits? 6. How can I learn more about the program? ————————- 1. What is the Google Certification Program? Members of the Google Certification Program are online marketing professionals, agencies and other individuals — such as search engine marketers (SEMs), search engine optimizers (SEOs) and marketing consultants — who currently manage or want to manage AdWords accounts. To become a qualified company or individual through the Google Certification Program, you must have proven knowledge of the AdWords system and fulfill certain advertising performance criteria. 2. What are the requirements for becoming a Qualified Individual? To become a Qualified Individual, you must pass both the Fundamentals exam and one of our three advanced exams, and you must agree to our program Terms and Conditions. For more details, visit https://adwords.google.com/support/select/professionals/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=12241. 3. I passed the exams. Now what? If you’ve met the other requirements to become Individually Qualified in the Google Certified Partners program, this is what happens: - We’ll send you a confirmation email verifying that you passed the exams, along with a certificate. - We’ll create a Profile Page for you, which you can manage on the Google Certification Program website. The link to your profile page shows clients that you’re qualified in the Google AdWords Certification Program. - You’ll receive promotional credits you can apply to the accounts of new customers. 4. How can I find a Google Certified Partner? Google Partner Search is an online searchable list of agencies that are certified under the Google AdWords Certification Program. Advertisers might use it to look for agencies to help them manage their AdWords campaigns, or they may be just starting out and looking for help getting started. To use Google Partner Search, visit https://adwords.google.com/professionals/search/. 5. How can I obtain and use promotional credits? Promotional coupons are one of the ways we help qualified program members bring in new business. Google Certified Partners in the Google AdWords Certification Program are eligible for these coupons, which are sent by email once you have qualified. Our distribution method may change to an online method but we will always inform you of any changes. To learn more, visit https://adwords.google.com/support/select/professionals/bin/answer.py?answer=17377 6. How can I learn more about the program? Visit http://adwords.google.com/support/select/professionals/.

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Scribe 3.0: SEO Made Simple

Some people think search engine optimization is a dark and mysterious art. But for online writers and content producers, it’s really as simple as 1, 2, 3: First, you need the right keywords, so you understand the language your readers, customers, or clients are using when they search. Second, you need compelling content that people love and search engines know is relevant to those searchers. Third, you need incoming links so search engines treat your site as a trusted and relevant source. I’m proud to announce that version 3.0 of Scribe now goes beyond on-page content optimization. We’ve added upfront keyword research (in addition to our keyword suggestion tool), plus three great link-building features that help you cover all your search optimization bases. Scribe 3.0 makes these three SEO fundamentals easier and more efficient than ever: First, the Scribe keyword research tool tunes you into the right language before you write. Once your content is created, the Scribe keyword suggestion service shows you keyword phrases you might have missed. Second, Scribe analyzes your natural, reader-focused content, and tells you how to gently tweak it to spoon feed search engines based on 15 SEO best practices. Third, Scribe’s link building tools help you build back links from other sites, crosslink the content within your own site, and identify influential social media users who want to share your stuff. With Scribe on your side, you’ll: Discover the correct profitable keywords Stay automatically up to speed on SEO best practices Optimize your content better and faster Avoid content that reads like it was written by a robot Build quality links with less hassle and confusion But most of all, you’ll achieve higher search rankings and increase the targeted traffic to your site! As part of your subscription you get Scribe Web, plus integrated versions of Scribe for WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. We’ll even throw in free educational seminars to help you get more out of Scribe. Check it out . Scribe Web: Scribe Web allows content creators of any type to optimize any web content for search engines, regardless of platform or content management system. It’s especially popular among professional writers who create search optimized content for clients, and that’s why Scribe Web allows you to generate detailed content optimization reports so your clients can easily understand the work you’ve done. Scribe for WordPress: Scribe for WordPress allows online publishers and bloggers to optimize their content for search engines directly from inside the WordPress interface, by tapping into the Scribe software service on our servers. This means you’re constantly getting new-and-improved, state-of-the-art keyword research, content optimization, and link building tools. Scribe requires the ability to enter a custom title tag and a meta description via your WordPress interface. Most popular themes and plug-ins, both free and paid, enable these two functions so you can use Scribe directly from WordPress. Themes that work with Scribe for WordPress: Genesis Thesis Headway Hybrid Frugal WooThemes SEO Plug-Ins that work with Scribe for WordPress: All In One SEO Pack (free and pro version) FV All In One HeadSpace2 wpSEO Platinum SEO Pack SEO Ultimate Scribe for Joomla and Drupal: Scribe also helps you win the search engine game with the Joomla and Drupal content management systems. The keyword research and link-building features have been built in by our respective Joomla and Drupal ninjas, and are in beta testing as we speak. We expect the new and improved Joomla and Drupal plug-ins for Scribe to be live and kicking by next week. New design, new videos, new offer: Because these new Scribe features are kind of a big deal, we’ve done a complete makeover in their honor. We’ve got a completely new site design, new copy, a new video tour, and new demo videos. There’s also a special offer that makes Scribe an even better deal (if you look hard enough). Hint: Look at the “test drive” page. Check out Scribe 3.0 for yourself . About the Author : Brian Clark is founder of Copyblogger and CEO of Copyblogger Media. Get more from Brian on Twitter .

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Google Instant: Type Less, Search Faster?

Shouldn’t this display ad for Google Instant read – Type less, find faster? Type Less, Search Faster Based on this ad’s feature-centric wording, I would guess Google generates their own ads in house.

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