Ever Try Explaining SEO to Someone Who Has Never Heard of it?
I have worked in the SEO industry for 7 years this coming February. To this day there is not a soul I try to explain my job description to that gets it right away. If I told you I was a brick layer, you would know I laid bricks. If I told you I work at Dunkin Donuts, behind the counter you may ask for a deal if you were close enough. Point is that working in SEO is not the easiest to get across to people.
What is SEO stand for? Search Engine Optimization.
- Oh, you work on Google or Yahoo?
- No, we try to help company websites get some love from the search engines like Yahoo, Google and others. When you search for safety glasses we are looking to have our client that sells safety glasses be at the top of the list you initially see when searching on Yahoo, Google or Bing. There are the sponsored ads/listings you see and then there are the natural listings below those.
I had someone swear he knew what Search Engine Optimization was. He totally spaced out on “Search Engine” and swore I optimized networks and different types of databases. At some point I agreed all the way and got out of there.
Some may read this and think, “What kind of people is he dealing with?” Unless you have something scripted and ready for the Average Joe most just don’t get it.
I will say,
Have you ever used Google or Yahoo to search for something using their search bar?
Most say “Yes” and I ask them about the list they see after submitting their search. I mention how we try and get our clients to the top of the list you see so that hopefully you click on their website before the competition. When they ask about what exactly I do I change the conversation and move along.
If you work in the industry and explained SEO perfect enough the 1st time they had no questions for you, you are the best. I would say that they got bored and wanted to get out of there but who am I to judge. Get in touch with me if you have your own version of events maybe at a bar trying to explain SEO to somebody.
For those wondering… I handle link popularity duties for dozens of websites in various industries. I am also webmaster, and developer for countless SEO client websites. I develop blogs, set up all major shopping cart, ecommerce, CMS and blog platforms. The list goes on. You know how it is.
Being I am in the industry I have this website and a few others For the Little Guy. Money is tight for many. Links still play a major role in the way websites are listed. (my opinion) Why not get some good links from websites optimized to help, not hinder your placement. Explaining SEO to just anybody is not the coolest. Helping webmasters and website owners attain quality links for useful keywords is.
Thanks for reading.
Facebook Slowing Down? Surprised?
Facebook is a behemoth to it’s old self just 12 months ago. Why are the account numbers such a big thing for? Most of us know that a big chunk of the 700 million users the media throws out there are double, triple and many times over for business and pleasure alike among the user population. How many of those accounts are “deleted” accounts.. The deleted account where if you input your original account information all of your information is magically available to you like you never left.
The point of that has to do with the question I have; are those “deleted” accounts part of the overall number? That can seem a bit far-fetched but not out of the realm of things these days. Losing the numbers in Canada and here in the USA is not a surprise. As they say, “Pressure busts pipes…”, this Facebook slowing down drama was bound to come as it did to many including AOL, Yahoo, MSN/Bing and many others.
I saw somewhere a blogger gave them 3 years to bust. If you were an investor would the recent revelations effect your judgement on the investment? “No way Jose!”. Zuckerberg is going to walk away a billionaire any way we look at it if the IPO thing goes through next year.
$100,000,000,000 sound good to you? That is 100 billion dollars you get from those 12 numbers. I personally don’t see it but am not a big follower. I don’t even have a Facebook account but know that anyone involved with those types of numbers is going to become a very wealthy man or woman.
I say “Good Luck” to Facebook and those involved. I am not a big fan of Mark Zuckerberg but must say he bumped into a gold, platinum and everything else mine. For those with accounts and those looking to start an account; do so at your own risk and pay attention to your privacy/security settings. It is too easy to have your life altered by what someone may see on Facebook.
The numbers may be slowing down but businesses, entrepreneurs, bands, artists, entertainers, poets and everyone else on Facebook with a purpose (which is 10s of millions probably worldwide) will keep them going. Their Facebook ads, business pages, Facebook marketing, custom apps, their growing web search functions and many other growing and soon to be released functions they should be able to keep their stranglehold on social media for years to come.
Connecticut SEO: One of the Best
YES, I do work in the SEO industry and YES I am going to talk about the company I work for but I will not mention the name of the company I work for. Of course there will be a link to our website if you want to check us out. A new site is being worked on so don’t laugh too hard at the present look. Great information there for all though.
We have been around now for about 7 years. We are on our 3rd location and each got bigger. We have about 1800 sq feet to play with at the moment. The reason I through that in there is because there is a reason for our growth and stability even through the recent financial “crisis”.
From the initial call to the end of the initial contract we are in touch with our clients. Throughout the span of a given contract clients are able to be in touch with any member of our staff through our given office hours. Of course in order for the client to even want to continue talking to us by the end of their contract lets you know that there was sufficient success in attaining their initial goals and usually much more than the client envisioned when signing on with us.
Connecticut SEO services actually is a newer part of our company even though we are based in the state. We dealt and still deal with clients in a variety of industries from around the world. In the last 6-10 months we have taken on a sufficient amount of local Connecticut clients. We have dentists, contractors, a portable garage supplier, garage door installer, engine treatment website, a bankruptcy lawyer as well as a personal injury attorney to name a few… lol.. too much? Sorry.
From meta tags. content and links, to article marketing, blog reviews, video SEO and social media marketing we have stayed with the growth of the industry. We all know quick things change with the internet and algorithms of the “important” search engines. In order to be seen on Google, Yahoo, Bing and soon to be Facebook, we all have to pay attention, stay “white hat” and patiently await the results of our work.
The SEO industry has taken a lot of blows when it comes to the search engines and the way people view companies. The skepticism is deserved. That is coming from a 6 year veteran of the industry. As in real life, bad news always gets more attention than the good news. I deal with countless companies dealing in “black hat” tactics and can care less about the overall negative impact their tactics can have on a website rather than what results they are able to show within 3 months. Remember there is never a guarantee in SEO.
Good search engine optimization companies are not all of the companies you contact. Be sure to pay attention, find out what they offer, how much work is going to be done for your money and are they in it for the long haul. Make sure they listen to you. If you can’t speak to the owner from the beginning of the sales process he probably doesn’t care as much.
All you Connecticut companies out there with websites need to know there really is a good Connecticut SEO company here in CT, with a super cool owner ready to have you into the office at your convenience. Come sit in our conference room, have some coffee, water or tea, relax, become friends with us. I am sure the relationship will only grow.
Money Saving Opportunities from the UK
I received an email recently to this blog and was asked to write a post about a website; not your average website. Nowitscheaper.com is a place on the web I do believe all of us should be checking out for great savings in the UK along with freebie offers and tips to keep more money in your pocket rather than in another’s. From what I saw the best place to be on the site is within their forum. At the top of the main page there are a few affiliate ads going on but not enough to force us to click something nor sore on the eyes. The layout of the forum is your basic setup but obviously here to help all of us with the amount and variety of relevant money saving categories.
There are 3 main categories. 1st is a ‘general’ category offering internal news, miscellaneous postings and space for new users to introduce themselves to the Nowitscheaper.com community.
After that is the general ‘moneymaking’ category that offers a few more categories I think many of us can use. The demographics covered with their selection can surely be gratifying to people from all walks of life no matter the color of your skin or amount of money you make. For ‘money saving’ chatter the categories include:
- Must have offers
- Voucher codes and printable vouchers
- Freebies!!!!
- Money saving tips for students
- Find ways to make extra income
- ‘Win Something’ competitions
- Find it for me: submit a question and they will try their best to answer it
All of the above categories offer perspectives from many individuals all with the same motive in mind; save money. Each category offers a variety of interesting, useful and relevant topics to continue on or start your own after registering.
Then there is a ‘utilities/games’ category that offers savings and great deals on things like television, phone and broadband services as well as gas, electricity and insurance in your area. I love video games. I am more into console game but know many who can appreciate those cool flash games that are all over the place. Their selection comes from ’mochimedia’, check them out.
It doesn’t seem their following is too big yet, just as well it seems the site was started in the past couple of months. Give them a little time, you check them out and tell your buddy to check them out. You have the opportunity to offer your own deals as well I am sure. Do you have your own money saving advice to give? Are you a ‘money saver’ success story with a plot to your money saving madness? Let them know about it. Maybe your great experience can be felt by someone else.
If in the UK and looking to save money when shopping online be sure to take a chance with Nowitscheaper.com. If it doesn’t work out I do apologize. At the same time I am only going off of what I witnessed physically while browsing the website. I am not a member of the forum nor am I associated with the owners and webmasters of the website. At the same time I know the situation many from around the world are in financially. It makes sense if you are over there in the UK to check out Nowitscheaper.com regularly for updated money saving deals and shopping opportunities online.
High Class Bathroom Vanities
Today many rooms in a house or condo get special furniture to upgrade a particular space and make it more attractive, useful and comfortable. When it comes to adding unique and functional decor to bathrooms nothing beats a well made, durable and stylish bathroom vanity. At ICA Furniture you’ll find terrific single sink bathroom vanities and double sink vanities with cabinets to provide an elegant and useful piece of furniture for the bathroom in a traditional or contemporary home or condo.
Bathrooms need to be functional but should always have a sense of style that fits in with the overall theme of the dwelling. Bathroom sink vanities made of durable hardwood in rich colors with either porcelain or brass sinks and finish with marble tops provide a perfect setting for men and women to groom and style themselves. With double sink vanities and matching cabinets you also get the added utility of storage space and can use the felt-lined drawers to store cosmetics, jewelry, hair products, toiletries and other personal belongings.
ICA has an amazing selection of single and double sink bathroom vanities at discount prices so you can save money while still adding a luxurious accent to your apartment or home bathroom. Choose a basic cabinet and sink for smaller rooms and more spacious vanities with large mirrors for larger wash areas.
Safety Gear at Discount Prices
For high quality safety gear including hard hats, safety glasses and rain gear check out Discount Count Safety Gear where you’ll find a great selection of top brand name manufacturers at discount prices. Having safety equipment, first aid supplies and flashlights are a good idea for construction sites and other places that may face a sudden disaster and have to treat people quickly. Prevention is big part of safety and Discount Safety Gear carries all the essentials you and your team will need to perform tasks safely.
One of the most essential pieces of safety equipment is of course a well visible sign alerting people to a variety of hazards including fire signs, bio hazard warnings, chemical dangers and many other potentially hazardous conditions that need to be taken note of before proceeding into certain areas. If you are in charge of a building then you know all about liability and any place that deals with chemicals even in small amounts of bug spray or disinfectant needs to make tenants aware that such hazards exist. Discount Safety has a terrific selection of high quality OSHA and ANSI compliant safety signs to make sure your department is covered when dealing with hazardous materials or dangerous conditions.
Depending on where you work, be it a construction site, underground sewer crew or hazardous waste clean-up team you’ll need high quality, protective footwear in the form of safety boots to perform without having to worry about shoddy boots or work shoes. Discount Safety has a huge selection of rugged, water proof, steel-toe and insulated work boots, safety slip-on boots and rubber overshoes that keep feet well protected from water, hazardous waste and falling debris. Get all your safety gear at discount prices with Discount Safety Gear.
