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Re: What Makes an Ideal SEO Client?

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:03:09 -0000

While I also feel it's so much more rewarding to work with clients who are 'already sold' on SEO, I also see my role as a sort of evangelist of SEO. Sometimes it pays off big-time if you take the time to explain to a client. I have ended up with some very lucrative contracts that way, and in the bargain, the client feels endebted to me for taking the time to persuade them. :)

Re: Some Networking Power Tools

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:06:00 -0000

Hi John,

This is interesting. While I'm totally at home wiht the written word I do sometimes feel I screw up verbally. I think a book like this could seriously help people like me. I'll check it out--thanks so much. :)

Re: Reader Poll: Non SEO Services for SEO Clients

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:38:11 -0000

Yes, I think that analytics is part of SEO too. SEO is a pretty large subject.

Re: Microsoft Closes aQuantive Acquisition, Forms Ad Group

Patricia Skinner — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 02:01:17 -0000

Although Microsoft will probably be the software leader for as long as we can imagine, I still don't feel they'll ever seriously compete with Google in this area. Google is huge and has a much stronger brand.

Re: 5 Blogging Mistakes I Keep Doing And Haven’t Fixed Yet

Patricia Skinner — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:01:05 -0000

Planning it all like that does seem to take away the spontaneity that a blog should be all about though, doesn't it? Great post!

Re: What Not To Do With Your Business Blog

Patricia Skinner — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:14:05 -0000

All good points. I think I'll point to this. Lots of people ask me about good blogging tips. :)

Re: 4 surefire ways to lose your loyal readers

Patricia Skinner — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 15:45:03 -0000

I love this! Gave me a good laugh. Hope you meant it to be funny. :)

Patricia Skinner's last blog post..How to Exceed Your Bandwidth in Two Easy Lessons

Re: Do you wanna be a “Big Deal”?

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:44:00 -0000

Soft skills are essential. I'm telling people all the time to lose the attitude and bad language if they want to really succeed with their blog. :) Deep down we're all softies at heart.

Patricia Skinner's last blog post..Talking of Crashes? Blog Down!

Re: Asking for what you want

Patricia Skinner — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:50:57 -0000

All too often in our marketing efforts. we forgot to ask for whatever it is we want the customer to do. This is a very important concept, whatever you're promoting.

Patricia Skinner's last blog post..Which One Will Be the Next Big Search Engine?

Re: Google Toolbar PageRank Fluctuations (Round 4)

Patricia Skinner — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:47:29 -0000

I have four sites, all of them were PR 4 to start with. In round one, two of them went down to a PR 2, which I might have expected because I'm not actually using them--they do have some text but it's only minimal. The two I use, including my blog, so far have remained stable. Now I'm worried though, despite the fact that I've never bought or sold a link in my life.

Re: Google Toolbar PageRank Fluctuations (Round 4)

Patricia Skinner — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 09:47:29 -0000

Re: Tips to generate traffic

Patricia Skinner — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:16:07 -0000

Solid advice: especially the part about not relying on others. If you want anything doing--do it yourself! Thanks.

Patricia Skinner's last blog post..Are You a Commercial Dinosaur?

Re: How to Shave Ten Hours Off Your Work Week

Patricia Skinner — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:53:39 -0000

Notice how all the best ideas are pure common sense really? I agree with everything said here. Now to cultivate the self control necessary to implement it. :) Great blog Michael.

Re: The 10 Laws of Persuasive B2B Writing

Patricia Skinner — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:48:43 -0000

Hi Michael--very nice article--I'll be sticking around to read some more. Thank you.

Re: MLM Anyone?

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:20:43 -0000

Hi Michelle
I have to say even the very mention of MLM sends shivers down my spine. In my experience, the people who dabble are not the type of people you can have a mutually beneficial online relationship with.

Re: How to Grow Your Blog and Stop Going in Circles

Patricia Skinner — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:48:54 -0000

These are all great points Chris. I have also found that if you can persuade people to favorite you on Technorati it triggers a chain reaction that will result in increased popularity.

Re: $500 Prize, Free 30 Minute Backlinks, Downloadable Templates

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:56:47 -0000

As you quite rightly say Michelle, that's a new one, a free MiniSite template gallery. I'm looking through it now--thanks so much. :)

Re: Safari HD is now available

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:07:50 -0000

Yes another way to go online, lol. We'll soon be living completely virtual lives. Exciting though it is, I wonder if it's not getting too much? Here we go with more technolog we 'just have to have!'

Re: The Fallacy of SEO Celebrity

Patricia Skinner — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:08:38 -0000

Lee you're definitely right. Some SEO 'personalities' are behaving like starlets. I find it off-putting. But then again, there are still plenty of 'people of substance' within the industry, including yourself, lol. So we can still stand to network without getting completely creeped out.

Re: How to Hook (More) Copywriting Prospects

Patricia Skinner — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:41:36 -0000

Hi Michel, I've just included a link to this article in my latest post, and recommended you as a resource to my visitors. You are eminently worthy of the task of teaching other copywriters. Love reading this, thanks.

Re: The Key To Getting The Fees You Deserve

Patricia Skinner — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:57:29 -0000

This is the best article I've ever read on what to charge and structuring of fees. Like all brilliant ideas, it's so simple, yet extremely powerful. Thanks again Michel.

Re: The Fallacy of SEO Celebrity

Patricia Skinner — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:29:37 -0000

I do so agree with you Lyndon. Brilliantly put.

Re: The Fallacy of SEO Celebrity

Patricia Skinner — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:51:58 -0000

I agree with you Kieran. I've just been noticing this myself today. So many SEO websites in disarray.

Re: The Ethics of Idea Theft

Patricia Skinner — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:55:16 -0000

Hi Ryan,
You're right. Where would we all be without competition? It's what makes us all better at what we do.

Re: Attracting, Retaining and Converting Prospects With Blogs

Patricia Skinner — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:52:05 -0000

Exceptionally well-explained Chris. If only more online businesses would listen to this advice. :)