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July 12, 2008
Google Launches PPC Keyword Tool
Here is the latest from Google.
A fairly impressive looking PPC keyword tool that also gives you search volumes.
I will be testing it shortly and offering my opinions.
There appears to be a small activation fee of about $5.00 and there are starter and standard editions. For more details...give it a spin...
You can see how it works here.
Posted by John at 12:41 PM | Comments (0)
July 11, 2008
Turn your hobbies into SEO practice time
One of the easiest ways to get started on the Web is to consider your hobbies and interests.
Everyone knows something about something. You can focus on writing content that you personally enjoy writing about and that takes the drudge work out of creating fresh original content. Whether you decide to talk about a favorite sport like fishing or stamp collecting or if you are into martial arts or gardening, it really don't matter.
It is great to create your content because you enjoy the subjects you write about. Whether it's a site on propane safety or old low budget B Movies there is an audience of enthusiasts out there that will enjoy what you create.
The big thing is to just make up your mind and get started. Some people will say to themselves, "but what can I offer or what do I know?"
I'll bet that once you get started with topics that you specifically enjoy, you'll have a hard time stopping. In the meantime, if you need help, remember that there is likely a Search Engine Workshop class going on somewhere near you. There is no reason not to get whatever help you need and you'll be on your way.
Here is a list of some of the Web training locations where you can quickly build the skills you need right close to home.
Are you Interested in online SEO courses? Try Robin Nobles online SEO classes here.
Are you interested in Affiliate Marketing? Here is a nice e-book and it is free!
Best regards
John Alexander
Like the only REAL magic - the magic of knowledge.
Posted by John at 06:25 PM | Comments (0)
July 09, 2008
Webinar: How to Rank Better In Google Maps
New Live Webinar: How to Rank Better In Google Maps
Led by Mary Bowling, Senior SEO Professional at Blizzard Internet Marketing, Inc. & Local Search Instructor at Search Engine Strategies
8:00 a.m. PDT; 11:00 a.m. EDT; 4:00 p.m. BST; 3:00 p.m. GMT
You must be a member and register to attend:
Go to for details: http://www.sew-wrc.com/hub/special-chat-sessions.php
If you aren't a Workshop Resource member, or active student, click below to register for membership in the Workshop Resource Center and begin attending Webinars and chats today!
Event URL: http://www.sew-wrc.com/
Posted by John at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)
July 04, 2008
SEO friendly HTML Editor Wins My Vote 10/10
For years now, students and attendees have been asking me at our SEO Workshops, what tool I suggest is the best Web editing tool for creating professional looking sites that also give you the flexibility you need for working with optimization.
It has never been so much about the tool or the HTML editor, but more about your knowledge of how things work in search marketing. People would get into long discussions about which "tool" was best, when if they had of focused on a study of process, it would save them considerable energy.
I have just begun testing this remarkable new program called:
X Site Pro Version 2.0: (you cannot begin to imagine the feature list until you see for yourself.)
While I may have been somewhat complacent in the past with topics of which HTML editor is the "better" to use. After all everyone has their own favorite tools.
I used Microsoft Front Page for Years and got exceptional results.
Once you start using a tool or favoring it, you tend to keep using it, especially if you are experiencing success.
But Front Page is no longer available so I now stepped back to really take a second look at what Paul Smithson has packed into version 2 of his tool.
This version of Xsite Pro truly does take all the technical drudgery out of creating new Web sites.
After I bought the tool and used it's vast array of at least 88 different beneficial features, I dare say it is the truest "Total Web Site Content System" that I have ever experienced for building professional, high quality Web sites fast.
Very easy to use and intuitive.
Not only does XSitePro 2 include an amazingly well thought out method for creating stunning web sites in record time, but it packs an amazing punch when it comes to features that are simply not available anywhere else.
I'm happy to say that it's all true and it all works.
Rather than me rambling on, it's time you took a step back and see this for yourself. Be sure to watch the short video and register to attend Paul Smithson's Webinar
on July 6th -
Date: Sunday 6th July 2008
Start Time: 3:00pm EDT (8:00pm UK time)
Duration: Approx. 60mins
http://www.searchengineworkshops.com/exciting-news.html
Are you looking for a new Web site building tool?
Exceptional product - exceptional innovation - and very easy to learn to use and an extraordinary list of point and click features that handle everything from instantly generating XML site Maps and Robot Text Files at a click of a button to adding in live news feeds to your page in under 10 seconds.
Want audio and video on your site? It converts the audio or video to the appropriate format, inserts the necessary code in the page, and it uploads the file for you when you next publish.
Want to make your Web site more "social?" From now on it's a breeze.
Want to create a mobile version of your site, creating site maps, adding advertising, adding a Google site map, put a search facility on your site
My review on a product would never be higher than 9 out of 10 points simply because I have never found anything I consider could be absolutely perfect - until now.
So here it is... 10/10 is what I give Paul Smithson and His team for Version 2.0 of Xsite Pro.
Learn more here:
http://www.searchengineworkshops.com/exciting-news.html
Simple to use but loaded to the top with awesome features. My Highest recommendation for a feature loaded HTML editor that is easy to use and perfect for both beginner as well as the seasoned professional.
Highest regards and Happy 4th of July
John Alexander
http://www.SearchEngineWorkshops.com
http://www.SearchEngineAcademy.com
Like the only REAL magic the magic of knowledge.
Posted by John at 02:30 PM | Comments (0)