Sometimes it can be hard to sit on the computer and force yourself to write a high-quality blog post.  I’m sure the bloggers out there can relate to this and know exactly what I’m talking about.   You are sitting there, spinning your wheels, trying to figure out what to write about that your readers will like.  Well you are in luck!  If you are in need of some places to find inspiration and passion for your next blog post, check some of these places. Start with Your Blog That’s right, start by looking through your old blog posts to see if something sparks an idea.  It may...

Link Bait is simply creating a piece of viral content that people will want to link to and share across the web, typically through forms of social media.  There are a number of differ formats that link bait comes in, however they all have one thing in common.  People WANT to share it!  In order for something to be considered “Link Bait” it must have one or all of these qualities ~ Original, Viral, Compelling, Comprehensive, Conceptual/State of the Art, Highest Quality, Controversial, Funny, Breaking News…and the list goes on.  The point is that it cannot just be any ordinary...

There are a number of SEO tools out there that will let you analyze a site for a number of different factors.  There are link analysis tools, competitive research tools, keyword analysis tools, domain info tools, social bookmarking tools, etc… So instead of using a different tool, why not find a tool that will perform multiple functions with one click of a button.  Here is a list of complete website analysis tools that will analyze a number of factors that go into a well optimized website. Website Grader Probably the most popular and used website analysis tool out there, Website Grader...

Have you ever wondered what a normal day is like for a SEO?  Well, I don’t think there is such a thing.  Depending on if you are working In-House, an Agency or are a Freelancer, your role and responsibilities will vary. However I have noticed a pattern and similarities for people in the industry.  Based on my work schedule and feedback I have gathered from others, this is a good example of the daily routine for an SEO. 8:00am – 8:30am: Check/Reply to E-mails 8:30am – 9:30am: Read/Browse/Comment on Industry Blogs, News, Tweets 9:30am – 10:00am: Start a New Blog Post 10:00am...

Social media has really changed the way brands are connecting with their customers.  More and more companies are starting to realize the value of social media and are quickly adapting this new form of communication.  However in order to have a successful social media strategy, it is important to have an internal culture that is ready to accept and learn. Best Buy has been a brand at the forefront of social media, using blogs, social networking tools, forums, and video to build brand awareness and keep consumers up-to-date with Best Buy news. Let’s take a look at all of the different social...

This post was written by guest blogger Alex Stetson, a Boston SEO specialist. Multi-search engines deliver results from a number of different search engines at once; this is meant to streamline the manual search process that users normally follow. So what do certain multi-search engines have to offer both the SEO and the common internet searcher?  What are the positives and negatives of each?  Keep reading for the multi-search engine low-down. Monster CrawlerMonster Crawler is a multi-search engine that pulls results from Google, Yahoo, and Bing all in one click.  This tool uses InfoSpace...

Google just announced Google Buzz, allowing you to share photos, videos, and updates in gmail with existing friends you already have made.  You have the option of sharing things with the world or specific friends.  Easily connect with social sites you use like Picasa, Twitter, Google Reader and Flickr.  People can comment on your post and have them automatically sent to your inbox. Here are some of the great features that come with Google BuzzNo Setup Required Share Publicly or Privately Inbox Integration Photo and Video Friendly Connect With Sites You Already Use Real-Time UpdatesThis...

I recently just finished reading the book, 31 Days to Build a Better Blog, by Darren Rowse of ProBlogger.  I want to start off by saying I wouldn’t write a review on something that I didn’t truly believe in.  But there are so many great ideas in this book that I wanted to share some of my insights. To start, this is the blueprint for starting and maintaining a successful blog.  It is jam packed with innovative ideas that will help you generate content, drive traffic, and increase your readership.  I don’t want to spoil the book, but I did want to highlight a few things that...

If you have visited a news site or blog recently, you have probably seen social media buttons throughout their content.  This makes it easy for a user to share and spread the word about content they like, by using their favorite social networks.  A blog post or news article can go viral extremely fast because of how easy it is to share content across these social media sites. There is starting to become a shift in how and where people go for content.  Social bookmarking sites like Digg, StumbleUpon, Reddit, and Delicious; Twitter search engines like Tweetmeme and Topsy; social networking sites...

Usually I blog about SEO related topics, however I thought I would discuss something that is relevant to  anyone who wants to increase their productivity.  Now days, many people have more than one computer.  Usually you have a computer at work, a computer at home, and maybe even a laptop.  So do you really want to have to worry about which computer you were working on for a particular file? email? stored password? bookmark? note? Well there is a solution called cloud technology that will allow you to sync all of your computers.  No matter which computer you are working on, you will be able...