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Re: Why Going Head to Head Against the Competition is a Mistake

DanaLookadoo — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 18:31:27 -0000

How frustrating to not be able to tell a client that,his big unique idea isn't that unique. I like your three points, especially about being meaningfully different. This applies to content marketing as well as product marketing. Look forward to your follow-up posts, Ronell.

Re: The Keyword Density Myth and Why it Must Die

DanaLookadoo — Mon, 19 May 2014 16:45:25 -0000

Well written and said, Michelle! I think the following summarizes it...
"There is no keyword density for speaking, and there isn’t one for Web copy, either."

Re: Buy a Panda and a Penguin: Help Dana Lookadoo

DanaLookadoo — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:56:59 -0000

Thank you, Alan!!! The love and support from the search marketing industry has floored me and brought me to tears many times! It's helped me emotionally and financially!

I have been asked how people can give outside Laura's eBay auction, so this is a good place to mention our accepting donation via PayPal. Email is dana[at]yoyoseo[dot]com.

THANK YOU, everyone!!

Re: How One SEO Consultant’s Near Death Experience United The SEO Community

DanaLookadoo — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 14:13:52 -0000

I'm overwhelmed with thankfulness, Barry, for you and SEL being a large part of helping increase the visibility of my accident and support of my recovery! I was incredibly excited to stand twice with a walker this morning in PT, once for over a minute, and then I see this touching article. I'm nearly lost for words. The SEO community's support has been essential to my healing!! THANK YOU!!

Re: Up Close & Personal with the Women in SEO – Part II

DanaLookadoo — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 14:52:58 -0000

Thank you, Carrie, for the interview and the opportunity to share a bit of a personal story. Who would guess that being in SEO could be so personal. ;-)

I'm honored to be listed with such fantastic women in part 2, along with some great ladies in part 1. There are many more incredibly women in SEO in the industry, so I look forward to part 3!

Re: How I Was Reminded to Trust My Gut in Business

DanaLookadoo — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:05:23 -0000

We're navigating a mine field and a mind field! ;-)

One thing in which we can rest assured is that there is no right answer other than to operate ethically. As you've shown us, it's also OK to change course, even overnight. Thanks for reminding us of that!

Re: How I Was Reminded to Trust My Gut in Business

DanaLookadoo — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:40:30 -0000

Not only am I impressed that you owned the mistake, but it shows an even greater level of transparency that you shared this process to help others who are surely in this same position.

Recently, a company approached me to refer them for a certain service. One of their pitches was that they offered referral fees. I showed no interest in this, because I'd prefer to refer based off quality. I did refer a client to them, for which they were grateful. Oddly, they never did mention the $$ again, and I won't either.

Business decision well done, Michelle! Thanks for sharing with us!

Re: 6 Unexpected Ways Clients Destroy Their SEO's Efforts

DanaLookadoo — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:23:13 -0000

Thank you so very much for the mention and the reminder of my client horror story. We all surely have them.

What I like best in what you shared is "treat your SEO like your friend!" Yes, we need to nurture it!

Re: How to Use Twitter Lists + Bonus Top 100 SEOs List

DanaLookadoo — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:48:51 -0000

Incredibly honored to be listed among such a line-up! Thank you, Arvid! I like Kristi Hines' suggestions as well.

Most of all, THANKS for your tips for using Twitter lists and especially the advanced searches. Lots of value there!

Re: 20 More Google+ Pages Your Business Should Follow (Part II)

DanaLookadoo — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:16:36 -0000

I'm equally thankful for the mention, a little surprised. A friend shared this on Facebook, didn't tag anyone. I could tell I wanted to know more, especially since I get so much value out of Google+. Lo and behold, my head shook in amazement to see my name listed.

You helped me add some new value to G+ thanks to your post!

Re: Do you have original content? Take the quiz.

DanaLookadoo — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:43:10 -0000

71 - Don't like just being average! Thought-provoking quiz!

Re: The Beal Deal with Dana Lookadoo (@lookadoo)

DanaLookadoo — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:14:52 -0000

Thank you, Aaron & Patricia! Your support means sooooo much! One of the best aspects of our industry is having friends like you!

Re: Women in Tech: Respecting the Choice to Choose Either Road

DanaLookadoo — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 13:46:12 -0000

How intriguing that the "having a baby" issue would come up in discussion about women in tech. I can envision that conversation. UGH
I used to work with Webgrrls to inspire and collaborate with gals in Web development and computer science majors. We found that the web/tech industry was very open to women, and it was often the women who were not sure of their math and programming skills that deterred them. Many of them didn't want to have children, interestingly. Could it be that the lure of technology and marketing and career surpasses that desire for babies. It all depends on how we are wired.I chose not to have children simply in order to have time to pursue passions and career. Not all of us salivate over the idea of changing diapers and driving kids around to soccer practice. I respect those who choose that course, and there are many women who can do both.Now, when someone asks me if I have kids, I just tell them I have bicycles instead!Soooo, this comment, "I have sat down the man I am going to marry..." begs the question, are you engaged? ;-)

Re: My 2 New Rules for Professional Growth

DanaLookadoo — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:06:45 -0000

Thank you, Ruth, for sharing your challenges and methods for overcoming them. I'm not working at a place as fast-growing as SEOmoz, but we're experiencing change and expansion as well. I can so relate. Without turning this into a "me too" autobiography, I understand.

There's a book, "360-Degree Leader" that refers to how each of us, no matter where we are in a company, are leaders in our own circle. You're summary approach is just that, leading by example! Kudos!

Re: 12 Must-Follow B2B Marketing Thought Leaders

DanaLookadoo — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:56:08 -0000

I'm so very honored to be listed! Maybe "floored" is a better word. ;-) When I think about my time doing B2B marketing in the corporate space, I realize it's nothing more than putting relationships first. When you treat your clients as friends and help them treat their customers the same, it's a win/win!

This list offers some opportunities to meet a few new marketers and to share the spotlight with some respected colleagues. Thank you, again!

Re: Conversion Optimization: 5 Questions You Should Always Ask

DanaLookadoo — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:42:01 -0000

Todd, I'm putting together and SEO training course for a client and decided I wasn't going to explain that thinking about how content is presented on the page is a different discipline. Then I saw your post. Agree!

I really like your "slogan" - Once you hit the SEO ceiling, CRO is king!

Re: Sometimes, strategy just means knowing what to leave out

DanaLookadoo — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:40:39 -0000

WORD! In a recent 2-day strategy meeting at client site, our final takeaway was spot on to your conclusions. The Dir. of Marketing said, "Well, we just have to be realistic that given bandwidth and resources, we can't do as much as we need or want to do."

So, the challenge is to decide what to leave out. Excellent post!

Re: For big brands, social media and SEO link building are virtually one and the same

DanaLookadoo — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:42:14 -0000

Glad you let people know there's no easy formula. Yes, "really freakin’ hard!" You and Aaron are right... It's impossible to outrank a brand who is doing it right!

Hope many read this!

Re: Good Customer Service - Keep Your New Customers

DanaLookadoo — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:37:59 -0000

Tip? Don't mess with Lyena on Christmas Day! ;-)

Actually, your tip about listening summarizes it all!

Re: Essential Tools For Your Website

DanaLookadoo — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:44:00 -0000

Like how you essentially explained that the combination of Google Analytics and Google & Bing Webmaster Tools are a website owner's best friend!

Re: I don’t know online marketing and neither should you

DanaLookadoo — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:23:54 -0000

So agree with the guitar player! And there is no way any of us can know all there is about online marketing. Even if Google didn't change algorithms constantly and there wasn't machine learning in search and if new social networks were not popping up so frequently, we still couldn't know it all. Why? People change along with culture, economics and seasons.

Thanks for the reminder that we have to constantly be improving and learning and observing!

Re: Stress, Health, and Online Marketing

DanaLookadoo — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:16:42 -0000

Travis, I hope your back is fully healed! I so relate to this post and also struggle with the balance between health and being active and staying up-to-date with the search community. Heck, just running a business is full-time. This often means that study of the latest Google algo changes and socializing as well as some work cut into nights and weekends. Too often, the "what" of who we are and our time with family are the opportunity costs. I know I'm ready to make a change and get back to what's really important.

I'm putting Joey's assessment on my list! It's a blessing in disguise when things happen and we have "wake-up calls."

THANKS for sharing!

Re: When Work Life Balance Collides with the Demands of the New Economy

DanaLookadoo — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:13:45 -0000

Michael Martine shared this on Google Plus, and I'm so incredibly happy to see this topic being addressed.

I had not heard of NEDS, but I sure have experienced it. I've been concerned that my brain is being rewired. Well, it is. However, I've been purposefully turning off social media, checking email only a few times a day, and disengaging from the emotional attachment to my phone. Reading your post and listening to the video was like attending a support group and receiving confirmation that it's OK!

I'm encouraged even more to practice "single-casting" and to have "offline zones" because of your post! Oh, and practicing how to read books again is one of the exercises we need to cultivate. THANK YOU for the "Today We Are Rich" prop.

Re: 40 Google Plus Tips for Newbies

DanaLookadoo — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:23:29 -0000

This is one of the most comprehensive and well-done Google+ tutorials!!! It's like a Plus Bible! You can't call it "Plus for Dummies," because we all were dummies starting out. I learn something new every time I log in.

HONORED to be a resource for for Google Plus in the SERPs. Thank you, Travis, for the mention!

Photos and tagging. So, I think I just experienced my first Google+ spam as our Yo! Yo! SEO account profile was tagged in a photo of some random guy on the grass. <head tilt=""> Sooo...I have the answer to tip #4 about why would someone block? Because just like on Twitter, not everyone is our friend.

Bookmarking this baby as a go-to G+ resource!

Re: New Director of Search

DanaLookadoo — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:50:26 -0000

Congratulations to each of you! Alan, your strengths, coupled with the Click2Rank team, will surely take the business to new heights!

As Christine said, the sky's the limit. Watch out world!