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A Solution to the Paid Links Debate - Sponsored Editorials
Today at Pubcon, I'm speaking on the Link Buying Panel, but here on the blog, you're getting a sneak peak at one of my topics for the presentation....
Whiteboard Friday - "Say It Ain't Sullivan" Part I: Facebook Revolution?
We've got a doozie for you this week folks. Search Engine Land's very own Danny Sullivan dropped by the Mozplex for a little Whiteboard Friday guest spot. Before I knew it, the camera batteries were running dry and he and Rand had talked for almost an hour, so this is going to be a multi-part Whiteboard extravaganza! In Part I, Danny & Rand discuss Facebook's new ad strategy and...
Why You Should Go Through the Trouble of Registering Your Copyright When Everyone Tells You That Your Work is Protected Automatically
Did you know that the difference between registration and non-registration could be you owing your attorney 15k versus you getting $150,000 in statutory damages? That's right. If you don't register, you could end up in the hole, even if you win. Alternatively, you could register, get your attorneys fees paid for and maybe actually get some cash back in your pocket. I think this post is worth your time, don't you? So, let's all take a deep breath, grab our caffeinated beverages of choice, and jump back into the exciting and riveting world of copyright registration.
The Launch of Private Messaging on SEOmoz
Today I'm pleased to announce the release of Private Messaging here at SEOmoz. Starting now, you'll be able to private message other users using the sexy "Private Message This User" butto...
Complaining about Some Google Missteps
I don't generally like to pick on Google, or anyone else in particular for that matter, but since the search giant is hitting on all cylinders, I think they can probably take a little nudge or two. I'm going to keep this short, sweet and to the point (and also very self-centric, because it's tough to effectively analyze everything that might have happened on someone else's site): ...Level Up Your SEO Skills With Our Free Training
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Training the Random Surfer: Two Important Adjustments to the Early PageRank Model
Many search marketers know about the ‘random surfer’ behind Google's PageRank (the real one, not the green bar also known as Google Toolbar PageRank). In Google’s own words, it’s described like this: PageRank can be thought of as a model of user behavior. We assume there is a "random ...
50 Perfect Gifts for Webophiles, Bloggers, & Internet Marketers
With Cyber Monday just wrapping up, it's time to start for all of us procrastinators to get to work finding the perfect gifts for the geeks in our lives. Luckily, Mystery Guest and I have been doing some browsing around this year, and figured we'd share our favorites from around the web. Frankly, I've been really disappointed with the standard geek gift guides from places like Engadget and Amazon, ...
Divide and Conquer: Creating and Managing Your Link Campaign
Having battled the SEO war on all fronts (for myself, for clients, for a firm and most recently, in-house), I’ve learned a lot over the years when it comes to link campaigning. Although I am completely FOR generating content that will get linked to naturally, often time this is easier said than done. If you’re not a link baiting aficionado or if you’re limited by what you&rs...
How PageRank Works & Why the Original PR Formula May be Flawed
INTRO From Rand: Although my grandfather, Si Fishkin, has attended many industry events, provided coverage and helped with premium Q+A as well as some of our consulting work, this is his first post on the SEOmoz blog. Si was in town for the Thanksgiving holiday and generously contributed some time to the blog. Please welcome him!...
International Copyright on the Web: What Rules Apply to Me and What Court Will Apply Them?
Fellow mozzers, I’d like to start off my first Q&A post by answering a question posed by Will Critchlow from Distilled. He was working through the complicated intersection of U.S. copyright law and international law. More specifically, how does one know where a copyright infringement case is heard and what law is applied for violations involving partie...