Sometimes, especially with SEO tools, you’ve got to go back to move forward. I recently stumbled accross this old video of myself and my good friend Matt Da Cruz from 3 years ago discussing the future of some of the sickest SEO tools ever released for public consumption. This was the precursor to some of the [...]
Do internal links pass more referential integrity for the topic of your pages and where they fit in to your website’s architecture to search engines than links from other websites? Let’s investigate in today’s post. To start with a mental image and analogy, think of internal links like veins in your website analogous SEO circulatory [...]
February 23, 2013 – 12:12 pm
You’ve heard of duplicate content, but how do you know if you are creating it or how to stop it from penalizing your website? If you have a WordPress site, then it’s a simple fix, but for the sake of elaboration, let’s delve deeper into how search engines work and reveal what duplicate content really [...]
February 22, 2013 – 11:00 pm
Before you jump in to any SEO technique, you’ll need to understand two things (1) it’s immediate and extended purpose and (2) it’s history. Like everything, there are cycles, and if you come on too strong at the wrong time (i.e. hit the turbo button when you should have taken a deferred and metered pace), [...]
February 20, 2013 – 12:46 am
It’s no secret that WordPress is one of the most popular, easy-to-implement content management systems online. But just because it’s easy doesn’t mean that the out-of-the-box WordPress settings are ideal for optimal on page SEO. In fact, there’s nothing farther from the truth. In this post, we cover simple solutions to prevent redundant pages (pages [...]
January 18, 2013 – 3:30 am
Today our team rejoiced as SEO Ultimate (the Swiss-army-knife of SEO Plugins) surpassed the 1 Million download benchmark from WordPress.org. As critical milestones go, this represents a crucial turning point for our firm as we move away from the SEO service model into an SEO software business model allowing us to provide access and training [...]
January 4, 2013 – 3:13 am
SEO Ultimate, (the All-In-One WordPress SEO plugin created by SEO Design Solutions) was recently updated to version 7.6.1 and introduced an exciting new feature for the Deeplink Juggernaut module that allows you to dampen the amount of internal links either globally or on a keyword by keyword basis. Why You Should Cap Internal Links! Without [...]
January 2, 2013 – 6:43 am
It’s that time again to kick off the new year and what better way to do so than (1) a new update to – “The Real All-In-One SEO Plugin for WordPress” – SEO Ultimate and (2) to introduce (our long-awaited) comprehensive video tutorial covering each SEO Module in detail for our plugin. For the record, [...]
October 27, 2012 – 3:54 pm
Keywords are the cornerstone of any online conversation. Metrics such as user engagement, conversion and search engine optimization all rely on critical keywords and their convergence to convey relevancy and intent to your audience. The question is, how do you know which keywords are worth using and which are better to ignore? Watch the video [...]
October 18, 2012 – 8:18 am
In case you haven’t heard, Google has released a new disavow links tool allowing you to disavow (deny the existence of) any questionable backlinks. While the first thought that comes to mind is mission impossible – “if you are caught, the government will disavow your existence”. Now, it seems that webmasters have the ability to [...]
October 11, 2012 – 8:46 am
If you’re a webmaster and have been impacted (penalized, lost traffic or have been caught in an algorithmic filter) from Google, the conclusion is obvious that Google isn’t trying to win a popularity contests with their user base lately. First, it was the dawn of the web shattering Panda update (a content classifier designed to [...]
Rather than overreact to rankings alone and scream the sky is falling, for the past 15 months we have been quietly testing new strategies that can withstand the likes of Panda (a quality control classifier) and Penguin (a thematic link sniffing filter) that demotes websites with excessive inbound anchor text i.e. “unnatural” link signals. Keep [...]
With millions of business owners, webmasters and affiliates spending thousands of dollars on SEO and countless hours spent optimizing their websites (only to have Gogle organic search results shaken up or completely whisked away due to vaccilating shifts from new algorithm changes) is genuinely creating feelings of anger, frustration and disdain. As if running a [...]
February 20, 2012 – 6:02 pm
Searching for quick competitor research methods to determine if a keyword is a worthy target for an SEO campaign? Watch this video and learn how to use your competitors to qualify which phrases are worthwhile using SEM Rush and other useful SEO tools. Stay tuned for more SEO tips and tactics from SEO Design Solutions [...]
February 16, 2012 – 12:21 am
Just like degusting a fine wine to appreciate its full-bodied flavor, don’t omit the chronology that it’s the process of the grapes aging combined with a semblance of subordinate processes that merge a plethora of complex layers into simplified notes to cultivate a delectable, yet exquisite fine wine. In parallel, SEO is quite similar. While [...]
January 20, 2012 – 6:27 pm
To draw on a visual analogy, most websites are like the image of mixed fruit below (which makes it difficult for a search engine to determine the topicality or relevance of the website (or more importantly the page) when trying to determine what to rank that page for or why. Website silo architecture is the [...]
January 10, 2012 – 3:36 pm
Our friends at Themezoom/Network Empire have an exclusive, limited-time offer allowing you to access exclusive tools like the Krakken, The Last Keyword Tool and Domain Web Studio (DWS) at a significant savings off normally published prices. Whether you are an agency (who has clients), an affiliate (looking to leverage your assets for maximum ROI) or [...]
December 19, 2011 – 8:06 am
After one year of toiling away in the labs, we are preparing for the launch of The WP Ultimate Theme (a powerful, flexible and dynamic premium SEO framework for WordPress) designed to work in tandem with SEO Ultimate (our WordPress SEO plugin). Our objective is simple, to provide users with fine-grained control over multiple on [...]
November 28, 2011 – 7:23 pm
Here are a few tantalizing tidbits of trivia for visual types who enjoy contrast and comparison courtesy of BusinessMba.org called Google: Behind the Numbers. Aside from the glaring monetization prowess of “The Digital Juggernaut” known as Google, just remember “your clicks equate to revenue”. Let’s take a peek behind the numbers from Google’s 2010 profits [...]
November 27, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Is there such a thing in SEO as the off-page inbound link sweet spot? Meaning, finding the tipping-point for inbound links per URL, per keyword… Based on our heuristic testing, absolutely! Just like wine, links get stronger with age – if they are supported by (a) sufficient internal links within the site linking out or [...]
November 16, 2011 – 10:04 am
It’s rare that I endorse anything or anyone, but there has been someone from the affiliate marketing space who has always delivered mind-shattering, truthful, no-frills advice on internet marketing time and time again. That person is Michael Campbell and today’s topic is his exclusive Dynamic Media Vault! For a brief history lesson, Michael Campbell is [...]
November 7, 2011 – 8:10 am
Aside from enjoying using the word “obfuscate” in a sentence, the meaning is clear for SEO when considering link building. Obfuscating links for the purpose of optimization simply means adding variety and switching things up (with your links) to avoid a pattern. In this context, the pattern is anchor text obviousness (linking to a page [...]
November 4, 2011 – 3:43 am
Link weight and link-flow are the most critical on page elements after you (1) map out which keywords you’re targeting (2) mirror the relevance hierarchy through the site architecture through the respective pillars (landing pages) and supporting articles and (3) initiate the citation process via internal linking and off page inbound links. However, before you [...]
November 2, 2011 – 2:06 am
Is SEO a moving target or are you simply shooting blanks in the dark? It’s no surprise that for those of you trying to get your site ranked that you’ve discovered that SEO is “subject to change” and often on a daily or weekly basis. From Florida updates to Panda maulings, despite the ups and [...]
October 31, 2011 – 6:55 am
Rome was not built in a day, nor was a dominant search engine ranking for a competitive keyword either. Feats of valor and substance require the proper tact and follow through, which lead to the next point. In order to conquer competitors and reach the top 10 results, you need to understand the 3 P’s [...]
October 27, 2011 – 8:51 am
Today’s topic is creating content with purpose (adding fresh content on your website) which serves a dual purpose for SEO and user engagement. Both are equally important and necessary in the grand scheme of the evolution of your website. The first short-term purpose is to generate a surge of present-tense traffic. Even if your new [...]
October 24, 2011 – 1:23 pm
Today’s topic covers 10 time-tested tips to recover from rankings that have dropped in search engines. Dealing with vacillations in the SERPs (search engine result pages) resulting in page churn or displaced rankings is extremely frustrating. One day you have traffic, visitors and conversions from your most cherished ranking, then for reasons unbeknownst to you, [...]
October 15, 2011 – 6:56 am
Theoretically, websites do not get stronger by themselves, they need help. While aging a website is a factor for prolonged growth in rankings, today’s SEO tip shared below works by virtue of on-site evolution in tandem with elevated digital trust and authority (the real purpose of SEO). The undeniable value of adding topical theme-relevant content [...]
October 12, 2011 – 6:59 am
Your website page titles are one of the first things both search engines and human visitors see in the search engine result pages. However, if you miss your mark or are slightly off-kilter with your titles, chances are that you can leave money on the table and miss the traffic band that a few mere [...]
September 22, 2011 – 7:07 am
There is nothing I love more than researching a market, unearthing lucrative keyword verticals and building out a site. Sure, there are a million and one ways to accomplish the same task, but despite the fundamental differences in approach there is a sequence that is repeatable, evergreen and transcends topical search engine algorithm revisions and [...]
September 19, 2011 – 2:41 am
The primary reason why people use search engines is to find answers. Therefore, your websites success depends on whether or not you fully understand the questions people are searching for (the cause behind the cause) and to which degree your landing pages answer those questions or solve their problems. This is known as finding the [...]
August 17, 2011 – 4:26 pm
Before you start crying about how your website is getting traffic but few fail to act, consider that word choice is imperative to coral passerby’s to take action. Put simply, if your pages lack verve when a visitor arrives (regardless of WHAT keyword they used to get there), then you are only asking your audience [...]
August 2, 2011 – 11:13 pm
As smart as Google is, their search engine uses an algorithm based on natural language and the relationships or connectivity of semantic occurrences (otherwise known as shingles, i.e. groups of words or phrases) to ascertain context. These semblances, e.g. relationships are the fabric of relevance and intent and represent the convergence of allowing search engines [...]
Where you rank matters! And whether or not your listing is above the fold in natural search results or on page two or beyond impacts the click through rate. The only thing better than one result in the top 10 in Google, Bing, Yahoo and other search engines is two search results in the top [...]
In an Ode to Google Panda – “the most recent” update, overhaul, tweak, change, revision or any other verb you elect to describe this document classifier phenomenon, the fact remains the same that after 14 years of watching search engines, “change is imminent in search engines”, regardless of what or how you name it. Let’s [...]
When top level management is looking for a scapegoat to “pin to the wall” about deviating sales conversions for your website, don’t blame the SEO guy for merely doing his job. SEO’s purpose is to deliver traffic – if a new visitor bounces because the page lacked congruence, focus or a strong call to action [...]
The idea of holding your space (on the first page in search engines for a competitive keyword) takes on new meaning with the graphic representation below. Despite the visual nature of the image above, the fact remains that if you don’t watch your back, in regard to SEO and search engine positioning, someone will most [...]
For every dollar you spend on SEO, there is a competitor spending 10 to 1000 times that amount to neutralize your efforts and own the most coveted top 3 spots for that keyword. This leads to the next question. Are you serious about SEO? If so, then how serious are you? Do you have what [...]
Newsflash! Domain web Studio – The market-devouring suite of tools from Themezoom is about to raise their price indefinitely for monthly subscriptions. This isn’t some boilerplate, flash in the pan tool, there is nothing like DWS 2.6, period. You may have seen previous updates from us here as SDS about this suite of cutting-edge tools [...]
SEO Ultimate (the All In One SEO Plugin Created from SEO Design Solutions) has unleashed three new power-packed on page SEO features in the past 6 days. Just last week on 6/21/2011 we were ushering in version 6.0 but now, SEO Ultimate version 6.3 is now available for download from WordPress, the main SEO Ultimate [...]
On the heels of the Panda 2.2 a document classifier (digital quality rater) machine learning algorithm, Google unleashed a long-overdue PageRank update to shake up the web as we know it for SEO’s and webmasters alike. While this event may not carry significance for non-SEO types, for affiliates, webmasters or internet marketers vested in the [...]
SEO Ultimate (created by SEO Design Solutions) is undoubtedly one of the most expansive, comprehensive and all-inclusive SEO plugins ever created for WordPress. It features pliable modules (like multiple plugins within a plugin) that literally place the pure on page power of a feature-rich, streamlined CMS (content management system) at your fingertips. Quite literally, within [...]
In this video Matt DaCruz from Themezoom Revolution walks you through setting up an SEO-infused semantic silo from scratch in DWS from their recently polished, refined graphic user interface. This sleek, uber powerful tool allows you to map out perfectly structured websites (through a streamlined process perfected over years) using methods that would normally take [...]
The initial tests are nearly concluded for The WP Ultimate Theme – an SEO Framework for WordPress developed by SEO Design Solutions (the creators of SEO Ultimate All in One WordPress Plugin). The purpose of the WP Ultimate Theme is simple, to provide more on page SEO options than any theme on the market such [...]
While link building is an important for SEO, the million dollar question is, are your building the right type of links for your website? The truth is, not all links are good for your website and not all links are created equal. Depending on (1) your website (2) the keywords (3) your competition and (4) [...]
It’s understandable why many feel the same way as the woman in the picture about organic SEO. You’ll need patience to see results and cultivating enough patience to reserve judgement is a true test of character; especially when money is on the line and your internal mental dialogue is more like a child on a [...]
Do you understand the correlation of cause and effect, supply and demand and the psychology of desire and fulfillment? While most struggling to make money online may not, those who genuinely thrive in affiliate markets most assuredly do. In order to “elevate your online game”, you’ll need to embrace three simple, yet vital qualifying prerequisites. [...]
There are two critical facets to any SEO or SEM campaign (1) the keywords you target and (2) how effective they are for producing tangible sales, leads, opt-ins or their desired conversion objective. Keyword Selection is the Cornerstone of Conversion Diversifying your keyword and ranking strategy is imperative for (1) targeting phrases within your budget [...]
