Comments on: SEO: Number Of Competing Pages Is The Wrong Measure

By: The Angela Experiment - Page 4

The Angela Experiment - Page 4 — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:58:23 +0000

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By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:32:04 +0000

@Justathought — agree. Problem seems to be that common sense is in short supply.

By: Justathought

Justathought — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:11:17 +0000

I think the content of this post if common sense personally. Naturally, the pages with the most authority ( significant backlinks) will win. Also, you are the first for the phrase “elvis aaron presley collectible necktie” because there are only (9) pages that are really competing for that EXACT phrase NOT 1900.

-Signed
“First time reading one of your post”

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Sunday Link Love - The Big 50! | The Net Fool — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:29:04 +0000

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By: Preben

Preben — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:20:22 +0000

There are many ways of doing keyword research, and the only way to determine if what you are doing is right or wrong, is to see if it actually works.

I actually wrote a post about this on my blog today, which you can take a look at here: Keyword research tips

It’s generally about why you should use the “allintitle:keyword” command in google, and how to take advantage of it.

P.S. I have completely redone the design on my blog, and decided to link here, as this is one of the few blogs I bother to read on a regular basis ;o)

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:12:58 +0000

It is definitely true that G can do anything that the want for any reason. And, they have lots of resources. However, I personally think that 3WL is a low profile operation, and that the likelihood of G taking specific action against 3WL is low. However, I don’t really know — anything is possible.

If I could only choose one service, it would be 1WL due to the flexibility of the system and the number of links you can get.

Some of the best engineers in my department are physics guys — mostly solid state quantum mechanics types.

Thanks Doug.
Mark

By: Doug Younkin

Doug Younkin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:21:10 +0000

Mark,

I’ve heard that 3-way links may eventually be caught by Google as they improve their algorithms. In that case, 1-way links should be the safest for the long run. What is your opinion comparing 1-way and 3-way links? Thanks for the analysis.

Doug (I’m an engineer too, actually a physicist working as an engineer)

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:35:27 +0000

Jeff;

No problem — I fixed your previous comment. Thanks for your comments on the post.

This traffic thing is a bit tricky too, because you really need traffic that will convert — not just any traffic.

So, my recommendation is always to break it down. If you need 100 visitors per day, where do you want them to come from. It there a clear call to action once they reach your site. If search is the source, are you targeting the right keywords (high OCI if appropriate, etc).

All traffic is not created equal….

By: Jeff Sargent

Jeff Sargent — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:09:00 +0000

Hey Mark,

I made a mistake in my previous comment and I want to fix it.
In the last sentence I said “because I know it’s now BS”.

What I meant to say is “because I know it’s not BS”.

Sorry.

Later,
Jeff Sargent

By: Jeff Sargent

Jeff Sargent — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:03:36 +0000

Hey Mark,

The biggest hurdle I have to overcome is the lack of getting traffic. I think that’s probably the biggest hurdle most marketers have. There are so many self-appointed gurus out there proclaiming to have the latest and greatest book on SEO it makes me want to puke.

I want proof. Proof that they know what they are doing and that after I spend my hard earned money on their product that if I do exactly what they tell me to I’m going to get more traffic.

I can go right now and right a book on how to get backlinks just by doing a little bit of research. Just because I wrote a book does that mean I know what I’m talking about. NO! The problem is all the information I got from my research was bogus. It may sound good to the uninformed person, but to the trained SEO expert, they know it’s garbage.

I just wish someone would create a product for less than $497 and would truly tell you how to get more traffic to your site, without leaving out their little secrets that they are using to generate thousands of visitors a day. All they really care about is the next dollar they are going to stuff into their pockets.

I’m done venting now.

That’s why I come to your blog to read because I know it’s not BS. Thanks for being truthful to your readers.

Later,
Jeff Sargent

By: Kevin Bidwell - Internet Super Stud

Kevin Bidwell - Internet Super Stud — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:04:47 +0000

Good article Mark. Thanks for letting me know where I can pick up the Elvis tie. I still tear up a little every time I think of him. He died too young–just like “3″ Dale Earnhardt.

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:37:43 +0000

@Don — Wow. That many? Man. Guess I need to count again. LOL

Thanks for that catch. Updated the post to correct the typo.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:18:32 +0000

Great post Mark!
It’s amazing how easy it is to get carried away with the next big trick or system.
Honestly, if you believed all of the hype, internet marketing (and online business in general) is the most convoluted, secretive, competitive and impenetratable industry on the planet which noone makes any money from!!
I’ve lost count of the number of “must-have” business models and systems I’ve come across, especially in recent times.
One thing’s for certain, you can’t buy common sense “in a box” and it lasts a lot longer than “a limited time”!!
Oh well, more money for the rest of us willing to trust ourselves I suppose!!
Keep up the good work.

Cheers,
Kristy

By: Barry

Barry — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:23:08 +0000

Thanks Mark,

I also have heard about low competition keywords being easier to rank for, but it does make sense that you still need to put in the work to get it ranked high. Thanks for your article its a great reminder.

Barry

By: Mark Mason

Mark Mason — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:51:59 +0000

@Steve — you are welcome, sir. Don’t feel badly. We are all still learning because G is changing the rules every day. That is what makes this exciting.

@Carolyn — Glad you liked it.

@Joe — ‘Sup? I love it when you drop by man. Love that latest vid from you man.

@Steve — Glad you liked that Adobe thing. That has been true for a long time.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:43:03 +0000

Outstanding! The section on Acrobat Reader made me chuckle, but it real does illustrate the power of authority and backlinking.

By: Don

Don — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:12:58 +0000

Great Post but I think you meant to say that there are over 6 BILLION people on this planet.

By: Normal Joe

Normal Joe — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:04:12 +0000

Good basic stuff right there man! Can’t argue with it, it’s great to know the basics lol.

I love it man. Keep pressing the realness dude.

By: Carolyn Cordon

Carolyn Cordon — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:25:57 +0000

Hey Mark, interesting stuff here. I’m still learning, but the learning is easier with people like you!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:03:28 +0000

Thanks Mark. I’m still learning the proper way to do SEO – and see conflicting techniques every day. I appreciate your straightforward approach and explanation of the logic behind it! I’m tired of hearing others say “do this because I say it works”. I need the reasons behind the idea – thanks for providing that.