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Re: The Worst Thing About SEO Is...

pittfall — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 09:23:56 -0000

The worst part of SEO is focus on the algos rather than the audience they are trying to reach... basically trying to game the system rather than earn their spot.

Re: Industry Survey: PPC Is Losing Ability To Generate Leads

pittfall — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:20:16 -0000

The most important thing that has been left out is the size of the shares... In my experience, B2B marketers are becoming more active in the digital landscape because traditional channels are not producing the same results as they have historically.
I look at this as a positive thing for SEO adoption from B2B, but not that PPC has become any less valuable. Without the full picture of the growth from year to year, the assumption that paid marketing is less effective is without a foundation.

Re: Google Title Tag Bug Causing Untitled Snippets?

pittfall — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:06:10 -0000

In this particular example, Google (and Bing) are presenting a URL, title and a description for a page that does not exist.

The page actually requires you to have JavaScript enabled to even show in SERPs. The fact that the page is virtual (302 redirect with JavaScript & 302 redirect to error page without), it doesn't even have a title, so I can understand that it would be "Untitled" in Google and Bing provides it's own title in SERPs.

Re: Say goodbye to branded vs. non-branded SEO analysis?

pittfall — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:50:43 -0000

I think that the biggest complaint that I have is the fact that it will become the default for users logged into a Google account and we do not know now how great an impact that will be. 5% or even 10% might not be a great concern but if it is greater it could be very significant.

The other concern is that Google is positioning this as a privacy and security enhancement, yet there is no justification to this claim. I really don't think that anyone should be concerned with the search query you are using on a public network, rather actual PII, such as usernames, passwords and financial information. These are typically not provided by people in a search box.

Re: Your First Comment On This Blog

pittfall — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:47:58 -0000

Hello, thanks for your insights.

Re: Google Celebrates Anniversaries For Sesame Street, Wallace Gromit Many Others

pittfall — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:50:47 -0000

I missed the Wallace Gromit logo... it was replaced by Cookie Monster at Google.co.uk

Re: Google Celebrates Anniversaries For Sesame Street, Wallace Gromit Many Others

pittfall — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:50:47 -0000

I missed the Wallace Gromit logo... it was replaced by Cookie Monster at Google.co.uk

Re: Google Celebrates Anniversaries For Sesame Street, Wallace & Gromit & Many Others

pittfall — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:50:47 -0000

I missed the Wallace & Gromit logo... it was replaced by Cookie Monster at Google.co.uk

Re: Hello world!

pittfall — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:50:56 -0000

I am glad to see you as well... remember the research that I talked about a few months ago? Well, I finally published the results, it is my latest post.

Let me know if you need anything.

Re: Hello world!

pittfall — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:41:52 -0000

Hey, when can we expect more posts?

Re: Win Copies of Jon Wuebben’s Book “Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web”

pittfall — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:46:15 -0000

Content is one of the most important factors in SEO, however many don't understand it.

I look forward to reading Jon's insight.

stephen pitts's last blog post..2008 MLB Postseason

Re: Bill Gates/Jerry Seinfeld Commercial #2: I Remain Confused

pittfall — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:10:31 -0000

This has been done... This looks like a rework of "Almost Famous"

I would rather see a technician explaining what they are doing to make the PC/Windows more useful. All of this is very convoluted.

Jerry had a great show about nothing, however, it was entertainment, this was it's preface. The computer isn't only about entertainment, give me substance not funny.

Re: Box.net Gets Spot on Dell's New Mini Laptop; We Have Five to Give Away

pittfall — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:09:44 -0000

I could use this to actually get something done on a plane other than read the carrier magazine with the soduku and crossword filled out. It should also be a bit lighter than my companies laptop, another bonus!

Re: 6 Educated Theories Behind Google SiteLinks

pittfall — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:54:09 -0000

Ann,
I think that there is a lot of speculation on this. I have sitelinks for my blog, however, I have yet to see a search query that returns them in the serps (only in webmaster tools). But the more interesting thing is that the sitelinks that were provided are not my most popular pages for traffic, nor the highest ranking pages in serps, nor major categories of my blog. So, it is interesting to see your theories, however, I don't think that any one theory solves this riddle.

Great post!

Re: Would You Buy a Link With a NoFollow Attribute?

pittfall — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:29:55 -0000

Of course... that is the purpose of a paid link, isn't it? The traffic that the link produces, not some additional value that the search engines pass like PageRank and the like.

Re: Would You Buy a Link With a NoFollow Attribute?

pittfall — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:29:55 -0000

Of course... that is the purpose of a paid link, isn't it? The traffic that the link produces, not some additional value that the search engines pass like PageRank and the like.

Re: Would You Buy a Link With a NoFollow Attribute?

pittfall — Tue, 27 May 2008 07:29:55 -0000

Of course... that is the purpose of a paid link, isn't it? The traffic that the link produces, not some additional value that the search engines pass like PageRank and the like.

Re: Xobni+Walks+Away+From+A+Microsoft%26nbsp%3BDeal

pittfall — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:45:55 -0000

This is an awesome tool that I find extremely valuable, it is no wonder that Microsoft would want to integrate it as a feature in Outlook. I think if they had approached it in a better manner, it would soon be a valuable feature of Outlook.

Microsoft is trying to haul in the "white whale" and I think that they will revisit this decision in the future.

Re: 10 Signed Copies of Sarah Lacy's "Once You're Lucky, Twice You're Good"

pittfall — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:32:16 -0000

I need a reason to unplug, and since it doesn't appear to be a digital version, a signed copy would be a great motivator to read it!

Re: Google Officially Removes Link Building from “SEO?”

pittfall — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:27:18 -0000

Andy,
I think that this should be looked from a perspective of the author. I don't think that the Google analytics team is really concerned with how a user got to a given page, but what they did or did not do when they got to the page.

I don't think that the general populous at Google, other than those directly involved with search quality or algo development, really have any insight or concern for the ranking of pages in SERPs.

Or, if you are really into conspiracy theory, they are passing misinformation to throw off the scent #1.

Stephen Pitts's last blog post..Meta Tags Constitute Trademark Infringement or Not?

Re: Did Pearl Jam De-construct Their Own Fame?

pittfall — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:03:21 -0000

Oh, and their best song of all time is Yellow Ledbetter and I don't think they have ever released this other than on imports, singles and the Bsides collection.

Still one of my top guitar solos of all time!

Re: Did Pearl Jam De-construct Their Own Fame?

pittfall — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:01:41 -0000

I grew up listening to PJ, but I definitely have felt their efforts to limit their "mainstream" visibility. It's as if they are trying to be something other than a band. There are very few bands that have seen the success and control it as well as PJ, NIN comes to mind, but even Trent recognizes the value of keeping his sounds out in the public.

I am happy to see that artists like PJ have the ability to sell out stadiums at will, simply for their art, but at the same time, don't forget about what the art is about, exposure to new sounds, ideas and most importantly sharing it with everyone.

Re: What are Some Questions to Ask an SEO Firm to Check their Legitimacy?

pittfall — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:31:59 -0000

I think that the most important question is hinted at here with these, but from sitting on either side of the table,
"What clients have seen sustainable conversions through your SEO efforts?"
and another,
"What is your client retention rate?"

Re: What are Some Questions to Ask an SEO Firm to Check their Legitimacy?

pittfall — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:31:59 -0000

Re: What are Some Questions to Ask an SEO Firm to Check their Legitimacy?

pittfall — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:31:59 -0000