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<p>AP - Microsoft Corp. will focus on growing its own advertising and Internet search business after it withdrew its takeover offer for Yahoo Inc., Chairman Bill Gates said Friday.
PC World - Yahoo has chosen India for the beta test of its new search concept that aggregates text, images, and video results on a single...
Investor's Business Daily - Sprint Nextel and Clearwire breathed new life into their wireless broadband alliance Wednesday, securing $3.2 billion in much-needed financing from three cable TV companies, Web search firm Google and chipmaker Intel.
NewsFactor - Web searching can expose users to a whole range of malicious sites, so Yahoo is now teaming up with security vendor McAfee to make its search experience more secure for users.
NewsFactor - Microsoft will pursue independent paths as it figures out how to compete with Google in the aftermath of its failed bid for Yahoo. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, Chairman Bill Gates said Microsoft is committed to making its own advances in search and online advertising.
PC Magazine - Google last week questioned whether or not Verizon Wireless would actually implement open access requirements on recently acquired c-block spectrum, a notion Verizon quickly dismissed as political rhetoric from the online search engine.
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Regarding long-tail keywords, I often find it difficult optimizing them in an article, mainly because it can look unnatural if you include them too often. How do you recommend I deal with this problem? Apart from in the headline, at what density do they need to be mentioned in an article in order to maximize our chances of getting good listings?
If you know where to look, you can easily find clues about what people are feeling. Once you discover that, making the connection is simple.
Is your website sick? In many ways, SEO consultants are like doctors, only instead of analyzing your personal health symptoms, we analyze the overall health of your website. It's true we're not working with life or death situations the same way doctors do, but having a website that is not receiving all the targeted search engine traffic it could be, is a sign of a sick website.
We've got a special offer for you today a completely free preview copy of Nelson Bates' 'Best Website' ebook.
Forum member 'johking' posted that her 404-error page is getting tons of hits, and wonders if it's set up incorrectly.
If you're in the New England area this week (and if you see this before Thursday night), you don't want to miss the latest SEMNE event happening in Nashua, NH on May 1 from 6:30 to 9:00PM. A whole bunch of search marketers will be networking and sharing ideas, as well as learning why blogging is essential from business consultant Ted Demopoulos.
If I have the same title tags and keywords as the company listed first in Google, Yahoo, etc., why don't I get a high ranking?
Todays guest article is written by Dave Collins, from UK-based SharewarePromotions Ltd. I really liked because it shows a similar philosophy to that of High Rankings (i.e., create good stuff and good stuff will happen!).
Read the third installment of my 'Avoiding SEO Brain Freeze' series at TalentZoo.
We videotaped 8 search marketing training sessions and compiled them into a 4-DVD set. All of the sessions are taught by recognized experts who work in the search marketing trenches every day.
SitePoint.com
With a vast variety of web design tutorials and articles coupled with a vibrant and well informed community, SitePoint is the natural place to go to grow your online business.
Design contests are a polarizing topic. In this article Richard Scott, a designer who makes the majority of his living from design contests, reveals why he chooses to ignore the pleas of the NO!SPEC crowd -- and how he's a better designer because of it.
Many factors affect a web site's value. Do you know what they are? In this article, Georgina interviews a panel of industry experts who break through the sales hype to explain how to place a meaningful price on your online asset.
In this, the second of Kay's series of interviews with ColdFusion framework developers, John Farrar talks up the new kid on the Rapid Application Development block -- COOP -- and explains how being "cooped up" is the best thing that could happen to a ColdFusion developer.
Your online community can only grow so much while you're moderating everything yourself. There comes a time when you'll need to delegate many of your moderation responsibilities to a trusted team. In this article, Patrick discusses how to select and train these moderators to ensure that your forum becomes successful without losing its community spirit.
Ever wondered whether your design recommendation was actually the best option? Ever disagreed with a stakeholder over the best creative execution? Google's new Website Optimizer tool makes testing different visuals quick and painless, and provides full reports to present to clients, as Alex explains.
If you're thinking of submitting an article in SitePoint's Flex/AIR competition, but don't know where to start, then Rhys is here to help! In this beginner's article, you'll learn the very basics for using MXML and ActionScript 3.0 to develop Rich Internet Applications in Flex 3.0.
Do you have a high turnover of clients? Constantly fighting to win new work? The answer could be looking you in the face every day -- your existing clients! Let Akash explain how and why client retention is key to freelance success.
10 years ago, an enthusiastic Aussie entrepreneur and a young Canadian webmaster got together to launch the site that would become sitepoint.com. In this revealing interview, SitePoint's Co-founder Mark Harbottle reflects on the highlights since those early days, and hypothesizes on what the future holds.
Popular crowdsourcing site 99designs.com launched a slick new design last week. In this candid interview, the site's designer, Xavier Mathieu, shares some of the early mockups that shaped the site's design, describes the process he followed, and shares his thoughts on "design contests".
Sick of hearing about great CSS features you can't use? Find yourself playing it safe with CSS when building web sites? Wondering where went yesterday's promise of a bright future with CSS? Future CSS support is closer than you think! Tim shows 8 advanced CSS features you can use to add some pizazz to your web pages today.
Portals and Search Engines
Gates: Microsoft to go its own way (AP)
9 May 2008 at 8:52pm<p>AP - Microsoft Corp. will focus on growing its own advertising and Internet search business after it withdrew its takeover offer for Yahoo Inc., Chairman Bill Gates said Friday.
Britain's Blinkx flies on Google, Newscorp bid talk (Reuters)
9 May 2008 at 11:46amReuters - Shares of British video search engine firm Blinkx surged 50 percent to a seven-month high on Friday, on talk that Internet giant Google and media conglomerate NewsCorp may bid for the firm.
Google execs hope for long-term ad deal with Yahoo (AP)
9 May 2008 at 7:48amAP - Google Inc.'s top executives expressed hope Thursday that the Internet search leader will be able to form a potentially lucrative advertising partnership with Yahoo Inc. — a deal that would lower the odds of Microsoft Corp. renewing its attempts to buy Yahoo.
With Microsoft mum, analysts mull next moves for Live Search (AP)
8 May 2008 at 10:04pmAP - Without the influx of Web traffic that Microsoft bet would quickly follow a Yahoo buyout, the software maker is facing a long slog if it wants to turn its money-losing online services business into a Google-killer.</p>
Google looking golden again after challenging stretch (AP)
8 May 2008 at 1:54pmAP - It's hard to believe Google Inc. actually looked vulnerable just two months ago. The Internet search leader's stock had plummeted 45 percent from its peak. And its two biggest rivals, Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc., appeared poised to combine forces and launch a double-barreled attack.
Yahoo India Search Results Combine Text, Video, and Images (PC World)
8 May 2008 at 9:30amPC World - Yahoo has chosen India for the beta test of its new search concept that aggregates text, images, and video results on a single...
Sprint-Clearwire WiMax Effort Gets $3.2 Bil, Big Partners (Investor'...
7 May 2008 at 11:59pmInvestor's Business Daily - Sprint Nextel and Clearwire breathed new life into their wireless broadband alliance Wednesday, securing $3.2 billion in much-needed financing from three cable TV companies, Web search firm Google and chipmaker Intel.
Yahoo Teams with McAfee for Safer, More Secure Searching (NewsFactor)
7 May 2008 at 9:39pmNewsFactor - Web searching can expose users to a whole range of malicious sites, so Yahoo is now teaming up with security vendor McAfee to make its search experience more secure for users.
Bill Gates Says Microsoft Will Make its Own Advances (NewsFactor)
7 May 2008 at 8:21pmNewsFactor - Microsoft will pursue independent paths as it figures out how to compete with Google in the aftermath of its failed bid for Yahoo. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo, Chairman Bill Gates said Microsoft is committed to making its own advances in search and online advertising.
Google Filing Says Verizon Will Shaft Customers (PC Magazine)
7 May 2008 at 12:51pmPC Magazine - Google last week questioned whether or not Verizon Wireless would actually implement open access requirements on recently acquired c-block spectrum, a notion Verizon quickly dismissed as political rhetoric from the online search engine.
High Rankings Advisor Newsletter Feed
High Rankings Advisor Newsletter
Optimizing Articles for Long-tail Keywords
1 May 2008 at 2:21pmRegarding long-tail keywords, I often find it difficult optimizing them in an article, mainly because it can look unnatural if you include them too often. How do you recommend I deal with this problem? Apart from in the headline, at what density do they need to be mentioned in an article in order to maximize our chances of getting good listings?
How to Make an Emotional Connection Through Your Copywriting
1 May 2008 at 2:20pmIf you know where to look, you can easily find clues about what people are feeling. Once you discover that, making the connection is simple.
Diagnosing the SEO Health Of Your Website
1 May 2008 at 12:18amIs your website sick? In many ways, SEO consultants are like doctors, only instead of analyzing your personal health symptoms, we analyze the overall health of your website. It's true we're not working with life or death situations the same way doctors do, but having a website that is not receiving all the targeted search engine traffic it could be, is a sign of a sick website.
Free Preview Copy of Best Website
1 May 2008 at 12:19amWe've got a special offer for you today a completely free preview copy of Nelson Bates' 'Best Website' ebook.
Too Many Hits for My Custom 404 Page
1 May 2008 at 2:23pmForum member 'johking' posted that her 404-error page is getting tons of hits, and wonders if it's set up incorrectly.
HRA Wrap-up 230
1 May 2008 at 2:22pmIf you're in the New England area this week (and if you see this before Thursday night), you don't want to miss the latest SEMNE event happening in Nashua, NH on May 1 from 6:30 to 9:00PM. A whole bunch of search marketers will be networking and sharing ideas, as well as learning why blogging is essential from business consultant Ted Demopoulos.
Same Tags and Keywords But No High Rankings
23 Apr 2008 at 8:04pmIf I have the same title tags and keywords as the company listed first in Google, Yahoo, etc., why don't I get a high ranking?
Getting to Grips with the AdWords Quality Score
23 Apr 2008 at 8:04pmTodays guest article is written by Dave Collins, from UK-based SharewarePromotions Ltd. I really liked because it shows a similar philosophy to that of High Rankings (i.e., create good stuff and good stuff will happen!).
Creating Terrific Title Tags
23 Apr 2008 at 8:04pmRead the third installment of my 'Avoiding SEO Brain Freeze' series at TalentZoo.
High Rankings Search Marketing Training Videos
23 Apr 2008 at 8:04pmWe videotaped 8 search marketing training sessions and compiled them into a 4-DVD set. All of the sessions are taught by recognized experts who work in the search marketing trenches every day.
SitePoint.com
With a vast variety of web design tutorials and articles coupled with a vibrant and well informed community, SitePoint is the natural place to go to grow your online business.
Design Contests Made Me A Better Designer
9 May 2008 at 4:00amDesign contests are a polarizing topic. In this article Richard Scott, a designer who makes the majority of his living from design contests, reveals why he chooses to ignore the pleas of the NO!SPEC crowd -- and how he's a better designer because of it.
What's Your Web Site Worth?
7 May 2008 at 4:00amMany factors affect a web site's value. Do you know what they are? In this article, Georgina interviews a panel of industry experts who break through the sales hype to explain how to place a meaningful price on your online asset.
John Farrar on the COOP ColdFusion Framework
2 May 2008 at 4:00amIn this, the second of Kay's series of interviews with ColdFusion framework developers, John Farrar talks up the new kid on the Rapid Application Development block -- COOP -- and explains how being "cooped up" is the best thing that could happen to a ColdFusion developer.
Develop Effective Forum Leadership
30 Apr 2008 at 4:00amYour online community can only grow so much while you're moderating everything yourself. There comes a time when you'll need to delegate many of your moderation responsibilities to a trusted team. In this article, Patrick discusses how to select and train these moderators to ensure that your forum becomes successful without losing its community spirit.
Google Web Site Optimizer Tool: I Told You So
25 Apr 2008 at 4:00amEver wondered whether your design recommendation was actually the best option? Ever disagreed with a stakeholder over the best creative execution? Google's new Website Optimizer tool makes testing different visuals quick and painless, and provides full reports to present to clients, as Alex explains.
An Absolute Beginner's Tutorial On Flex 3
23 Apr 2008 at 4:00amIf you're thinking of submitting an article in SitePoint's Flex/AIR competition, but don't know where to start, then Rhys is here to help! In this beginner's article, you'll learn the very basics for using MXML and ActionScript 3.0 to develop Rich Internet Applications in Flex 3.0.
20 Ways to Keep Clients Coming Back For More
18 Apr 2008 at 4:00amDo you have a high turnover of clients? Constantly fighting to win new work? The answer could be looking you in the face every day -- your existing clients! Let Akash explain how and why client retention is key to freelance success.
10 Years On: SitePoint's Co-founder Spills the Beans
16 Apr 2008 at 4:00am10 years ago, an enthusiastic Aussie entrepreneur and a young Canadian webmaster got together to launch the site that would become sitepoint.com. In this revealing interview, SitePoint's Co-founder Mark Harbottle reflects on the highlights since those early days, and hypothesizes on what the future holds.
Xavier Mathieu On The Design Of 99designs.com
11 Apr 2008 at 4:00amPopular crowdsourcing site 99designs.com launched a slick new design last week. In this candid interview, the site's designer, Xavier Mathieu, shares some of the early mockups that shaped the site's design, describes the process he followed, and shares his thoughts on "design contests".
Tomorrow's CSS Today: 8 Techniques They Don't Want You To Know
9 Apr 2008 at 4:00amSick of hearing about great CSS features you can't use? Find yourself playing it safe with CSS when building web sites? Wondering where went yesterday's promise of a bright future with CSS? Future CSS support is closer than you think! Tim shows 8 advanced CSS features you can use to add some pizazz to your web pages today.