From algorithm changes to the introduction of new social networks, 2011 kept SEOs / digital marketers on their toes. Below are 4 digital marketing predictions I am making for 2012:
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$150,000 Google Analytics Premium
After Google announced that it would no longer be providing search query data in Analytics from logged in Google users a few weeks back, they followed up with introducing “Google Analytics Premium”.
The History of Search [Infographic]
Take a look at how search has evolved over the years with this infographic.
How to Overcome the Most Difficult SEO Tasks
Don’t just be creative, stay creative. Focus on your competitors but try to put more time into focusing on what they are doing well and not just everything they are doing.
rel=”canonical” or 301 Redirect?
Click to learn more about when it’s appropriate to utilize rel=”canonical” versus 301 redirects.
Know Your SEO Goals
Without goals, you cannot easily track your ongoing SEO campaigns. Sure, you can track your site’s traffic, rankings, and other metrics, but what are you shooting for?
Is Your SEO Company Using Black Hat Techniques? Mainstreethost Can Help
Black Hat SEO is a type of search engine optimization that uses undesirable tactics to push low-ranking websites up into higher positions in the SERPs (search engine results pages). Employing these tactics often results in websites being penalized or blacklisted (banned) by the search engines.
Mainstreethost: Listed as a Top 50 SEO Agency
Mainstreethost is pleased to announce their inclusion in WebsiteMagazine.com’s Top 50 Search Engine Agencies list for March of 2011.
Your Site Has Been Penalized, When Are Penalties Lifted?
Matt goes on to explain that there are two classifications of penalties to include “Manual” and “Algorithmic” penalties. Manual can include spam reports while algorithm based penalties could include keyword stuffing, cloaking, etc.