Search Engine Optimization, Google AdWords & Blogs
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Search Engine Optimization, Google AdWords & Blogs
Landon B. HarlanPresident, Obu Interactive
Email: [email protected] Phone: 619-807-9654
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Today’s Topics Search Engine Optimization (7 Mins)
› Definition & Elements› White Hat v. Black Hat› Choosing a company
Pay Per Click - Google AdWords (10 mins)› Cost benefits› Poor use of PPC› Metrics & Performance Tracking› Google v. Yahoo! v. MSN
Blogging (5 mins)Email: [email protected] Cell Phone: 619-807-9654 Twitter:
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Search Engine OptimizationMy definition: Includes multiple methods of promoting the website, with the goal of a consistent top ranking for preferred searches that generate business.
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SEO Includes: (but is not limited to)
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Content – 80% of your website Link Popularity Search Directories Create a Blog Title Tags & META Data Internal Website Linking
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Content – Still King! What Google wants What visitors want Increases relevancy
to the searches you SEO for
KILLER WEB CONTENT GERRY McGOVERN
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Link Popularity Quality is important More quality links
the better
Be careful who you associate with!
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Search Engine Directories Could jump you
past the competition
DMOZ – Free Yahoo Directory -
$299 Best of the Web $99 Business.com -
$299Email: [email protected] Cell Phone: 619-807-9654 Twitter:
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Create a Blog Create a few posts Submit to blog
Directories Link to your firm’s
website
If you don’t have time, hire a freelance writer or company.
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Title & M
ETA Data
GOODPOOR
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Internal Website Linking Link popularity to
your own pages!
Improve the usability (user-friendliness)
Appear more modern and resourceful
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White Hat v. Black Hat No more tricks, “secret sauce,” etc.
Proper SEO Guidelines are published online @ Google
www.HonestSEO.com – Tips for choosing a company
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Spot the Fakes Recommendation of rarely searched,
low competition search terms e.g. “Atlanta birth trauma lawsuit”
Pushing Search Marketing Associations – Does NOT establish credibility
Lack of payment structure
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SEO – Choosing a Company1. Referrals & Case Studies2. Know where they are and talk to executive
management3. Exclusivity factors
Legal v. non-legal SEO companies4. Ask for a plan5. What happens if the goal is not reached?
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SEO Summary Powerful and worth
the cost when performed by the right company.
I have no website/SEO, what can I do?
Learn More – Search Marketing Standard
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Email: Landon@ObuInteractive Phone: 619-807-9654 Twitter: http://twitter.com/landonharlan
Pay Per Click - PPCNear immediate, controllable, internet advertising that you are only charged for when people click to view your site.• Overview• Benefits• Poor PPC• Metrics
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Pay Per Click - PPC PPC is available on all search networks,
even Facebook! Everyone in this room can use it Can be used with an existing
website Excellent metrics Great to test new marketing efforts,
and great to use in conjunction with SEO
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PPC – Cost Benefits $5 to Setup Turn on an off Auction Based* - Be
#1 all the time or moderate between positions
Advertise in your area only: 10/25/50 mile radius – Or by City
*Quality ads are also important
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Poor PPC Use
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PPC Metrics – Basic 31. How much are you
spending?2. How many people are
clicking your ads?3. How many converting/
contacting your firm?
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Differences in Search Engines
Search Volume & Ad positioning Age & Demographics Costs
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Blogging An opportunity to openly share information with the public and encourage feedback or discussion.• Low Cost / More Time • Tremendous credibility• Great for SEO
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Miscellaneous Dual monitors
Get association logos on your website
Website video
Internet & website contacts require an immediate response
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Thank you – Landon Harlan Please email or call with questions
800-619-5944 x.201
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