Stan Shinn
Timeline for 301 redirects in Google?
An article references a roundtable of SEO experts answering the “How long does it take to update site-wide 301 redirects in Google?” question.
2007 Web Analytics Shootout
Not sure which web analytics package is best for you? Stone Temple Consulting has published a 55-page 2007 Web Analytics Shootout, the results of a nine-month study of seven top Web analytics packages on four different web sites.
Optimizing Pages with Keyword Search Phrases
In a great discussion about content relevance, this SEOMOZ article outlines what the author believes are the optimal placements of the primary keyword phrase.
Inconsolata: Nice Monotype Font
Need a fixed-width font for full screen text editors or the like? Inconsolata is a monospace font, designed for code listings and the like, in print. There are a great many “programmer fonts,” designed primarily for use on the screen, but in most cases do not have the attention to detail for high resolution rendering. [...]
The Co-operative Bank’s Focus on Ethics
Here is an interesting twist — a Bank whose marketing value proposition is “ethics.” The bank is called The Co-operative Bank.They have features including a card that offers 0% on purchases and balance transfers for six months. Another option is a card that earns money for your chosen organization as you make charges to your [...]
Microsoft Launches New Live Search
A new Microsoft’s Live Search has just launched: The latest iteration of Microsoft’s Live Search, which was first “leaked” last week, is now live and in the wild. According to the Live Search team, the improvements cover four major areas: an expanded index (reports say Live now searches 20 billion pages), faster load times, a [...]
Ipipi Text Message Service
Ipipi is a web based service that allows you to send sms text messages to anybody with a cell phone. What makes Ipipi different is it allows you to send and receive SMS from a computer OR from any mobile phone. With over 6 years in business, 400,000 users and serving Global 1000 corporate clients [...]
Google, Transparent Links, and Hit Counter Spam
What a tangled web we weave when ones intent is to deceive. This was a great example of how ‘spammy’ sites can game Google and rank well for a season. Historically, their ranking is short lived as Google will change their algorithm or ban the spammy site. Read more at: Google Loves Transparent Links & [...]
Use Taskbin.com For Group Tasks Without Deadlines
This new Web 2.0 app shows promise. Taskbin is a collaboration tool that allows you to share and manage to-do lists among groups. You can flag tasks in order of urgency to prioritize and write notes for yourself or share them with group members. Unlike other project management tools, TaskBin doesn’t force you to enter [...]
AdmissionsEssays.com
I have a few friends who recently entered MBA programs. Personal essays that most college or graduate applicants must fill out can be a challenge for many people — you want to look your best on your application of course. A service called AdmissionsEssays provides an profession essay and personal statement development service on the [...]
