Page One or Die: The Hidden Truth Behind Getting Your Website on Page One of Any Search Engine Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is a complete let down and at best a brochure/advertisement for you to visit their SEO marketing website and employ their services. And the fact there were so many positive reviews makes me cynically think that the authors of this book knew how to game Amazon's website and put up bogus positive reviews. It should be titled "The Hidden Truth: How I Fooled Kindle Users to Pay Double for Info that Could've Gotten Free".
There is not one thing in this book that's a 'Hidden Truth'. Everything in this book I have read for free years ago on 'net. I was really hoping there would be just a few nuggets of advice that would help us improve our rankings. But nada. I could give more meaningful advice on SEO than this author did.
The book is ridiculously short (equivalent of probably 30-40 pages), making you feel even more ripped off that you paid $17 - more than you'd pay for a real and quality book for $9.99 on Amazon.com.
Save your money and do a search on Google for "how to optimize my web page for search engines" or something similar, and get much than what's contained in this book for free and in a few minutes.
NOTE: of all the Reviews you'll see here, I am the ONLY one that's a verified buyer (sucker).


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The Hard Facts About The Internet - 83% of People First Search Online Before Making a Purchase - 1 out of 3 of All Online Searches are Local Searches - Over 2.6 Billion Local Searches are Performed Online Every Month - 98% of People Choose a Business on Page OneLearn how to have a website that captures the attention of your customer.Having the best website does not mean you will get business.You must be on page one of the search engines to be seen.Go behind the scenes and learn what only and industry professional can teach you about search engine optimization.

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SEO Boot Camp, 2nd edition: The SEO 101 Training Manual Review

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(More customer reviews)I am so glad I picked up Treanor's SEO Boot Camp training manual. It is very thorough and easy to use. I went through the steps
each chapter at a time. It was great to learn something that is somewhat new to me, and not feel overwhelmed. I was eager to go on to the next chapter until I finished the book. I can't say I do that with every manual I have used in the past.
After applying just a couple of Treanor's steps, I have already seen improved results with my website. In fact, one of my blogs is ranked on the first page of Google. I was so excited to see that!
I highly recommend you buy this book to get you going with SEO!


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Providing a broad SEO 101 experience and updated for 2011, this is the easiest way for busy people to learn about search engine optimization techniques as well as SEO tools, the tie with Social Media, content development tips, how to use a Google Adwords to help your SEO and more. This course is designed for people interested in SEO who work for or run small businesses, corporations or non-profits. No matter what type organization you work for, it's important that your website show up in the search engines for the right keywords. While this has been true for several years (especially since the meteoric growth of Google's search engine), the tactics for getting found have evolved over time. Learn the latest tactics, including "on-page SEO" musts, "off-page SEO" strategies, how to create the right content for your site, how to leverage Social Media and how to learn from pay-per-click campaigns. Get ready for the Boot Camp that will boost your business!Specific topics covered:- Basics of Search Engines and SEO- Tie your SEO to your company strategy- Learn from Customers and Competitors- Create your keyword list- Your Web site and SEO- Learn from Web site analytics- Develop a search engine optimization scorecard (and related tools)- 19 SEO essentials explained- Link-building tactics- "Killer" content creation tactics- Combining Social Media and SEO- Optional Pay-per-click advertising test campaign- Tools, Templates and Glossary of key termsThis book contains extra:- Checklists- Templates- Lists of SEO tools (over 50 tools)- An overall SEO process

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The Author Online: A Short Guide to Building Your Website, Whether You Do it Yourself (and you can) or You Work With Pros Review

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(More customer reviews)Succinct, genial, and indispensable. Never mind whether you plan to work with a web designer, you'll want to start by reading this book.

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You've written your book. Now create your website.This brief manual, written by a longtime publishing veteran who now builds websites for authors, is designed to help you conceive, plan, and create your own unique presence online. It's not a technical book but instead focuses on the large questions that all writers must wrestle with as they plan their website: Who do you want to be online? What do you want to do there? And where do you start?A central premise of The Author Online is that anyone who can write a book is capable of building his own website. New technology and open source innovations make it easy, affordable, and even fun - a creative act unto itself. But like writing a book, it requires thoughtful and careful planning.The Author Online is filled with ideas, advice, and real-world examples. It also includes results from the first and only comprehensive survey of author websites and invaluable insights into:* the features readers look for on their favorite author websites* whether or not to blog or Twitter, and how to approach both in an authentic, effective way* when and how to work with designers and/or programmers* how to create a content plan for your site* how to use analytic data as an editorial toolVisit the companion website, TheAuthorOnline.com, for more information including a constantly updated and detailed list of online resources andtools plus dozens of sample author websites.

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Writing Online Review

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(More customer reviews)Writing Online, by Sean Platt, is a must-read guide for anyone wanting to know what it takes to become a legitimate online writer. From starting a blog to writing, publishing, and selling your own creations, Sean not only tells us about many different ways to make it as a writer, he also tells us HOW to do it. Sean's transparent account of his personal struggles and successes on his online writing journey are weaved throughout the book and serve to provide inspiration, encouragement, and wisdom to those just getting started.
Writing Online will also prove to be a valuable reference to aspiring online writers. Each chapter stands on its own by providing specific, valuable information that can be revisited at anytime, no matter what stage of the game you're in. Sean also provides a very useful "tools" guide that will show the writer how to save time and work smarter.
Perhaps the best feature of Writing Online is it's straight forward, tell-it-like-it-is delivery. Rather than false promises of easy riches with no effort, you'll learn that being a writer requires actual work, time investment, and diligent effort. Sean explains that, although making a living online can be very difficult, it also delivers greater rewards that make the challenges worthwhile.

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Writing Online is more than a writing book. It's a road map to show you how to make a great living from writing.Writing Online teaches you not only how to write copy that sells, but also marketing, blogging, social media, SEO, list building, and how to build a strong reader or fan base. This is the book I wish I'd read when I first started writing for a living. A book that would have saved me lots of wasted time and money and made me realize my dreams a bit earlier.I want to help you realize your dreams without stumbling as I did.Chapters
The Truth About Being A Writer
Ways to Make Money Writing
Blogging
Guest Blogging
Headlines
Social Media
Social Media Usage & Measurement
SEO
Voice
Editing
Work Habits
Common Mistakes
Marketing
Building Assets
Building Your List
Tools
My Best Advice
How To Keep Your Dream From Dying

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Google Seo Advanced 2.0: The Ultimate Web Development & Search Engine Optimization Guide For Webmasters Review

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(More customer reviews)Full of generalizations, typos and just wrong information, there is absolutely nothing advanced or ultimate about this book. The so-called author is a con-artist.

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This short & informative Google SEO Guide is a "must have" for all your Web Development & Search Engine Optimization needs. Web Page Design & Website Ranking is so important for any Webmaster these days. Search Engines like Google, Yahoo, and MSN will play a key role in all your Internet Marketing, Online Advertising, and Website Promotion. Not to mention knowing how to achieve a higher ranking on the Search Engines will get your Website a lot of Free Traffic, so hopefully when you turn on your Computer each day and log onto the Internet, you see the increased Sales and/or Traffic Stats. Please also check out Google Adwords Advanced 2.0 & Google Adsense Advanced 2.0 to further your knowledge.

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Get Niche Quick: The Definitive Guide To Marketing Your Business On The Internet Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great, handy book to guide you through the internet jungle and will save you many hours of research. I really wish I had had this book before I set up my website. I ended up learning bits and pieces here and there through different people, and it was very confusing with many unexpected, frustrating twists along the way. This book could have saved me a lot of money and headaches!
The first chapter clears up what exactly niche marketing is, the importance of using key words and following your passion. Chapter 2 goes into detail on how to use Word Tracker (an important tool for finding out which key words are used most). This chapter has pictures to help those of us who are techno-challenged.
This section is loaded with details and examples.
Chapter 3 teaches how to "target the long tail," using longer chains of key words. It also teaches how to check out the competitor web sites in the same niche. Chapter 4 instructs on how to find affiliate programs so that you can make money by promoting items from other web sites, and teaches "netiquette," or proper e-mail behavior towards those you work with. The 5th chapter teaches how to decide upon info products and affiliate products. You are also given a list of some reputable companies you can make your own affiliate plan with, so others will advertise your products and get a percentage of what they sell to their list members.
Chapter 6 gives an in depth process of how to write your own info-product, such as an e-book. In the next chapter you learn basic web design and the author walks you through basic steps such as registering a domain name. Chapter 8 guides you to writing like a pro for online copy, using catchy headlines and subheadings. This is very detailed and includes 17 must-have items in your sales copy.
Chapter 9 is about your online marketing plan, and includes items such as your mission, promotion techniques, and making your website stand out. Chapter 10 tells you how to get the word out about your site. It tells how to make link exchanges work for you, how to contact owners of other sites, and more. Finally, the last chapter gives us many more tips such as writing articles and where to submit them, how to use blogs and RSS feeds, and more.
This book is a very easy read for a book on technology! It is clear, straightforward, is sprinkled with photos throughout, and makes a handy reference book to keep on hand even after you read it.


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Have you ever wanted to start your own online business, but found that most of what's available today is either outdated or is so full of jargon that you need a dictionary just to muddle through it?Worse yet, have you tried to do some research, only to fall prey to the many work-at-home scams that abound online?Would you like a guide that doesn't try to fill your head with techno-babble or try to sell you on the latest "home business opportunity"?Would you like to learn how other everyday people, just like you, are using the Internet to create their own thriving web-based businesses?Get Niche Quick! is filled with the latest internet marketing information, including fully-illustrated step-by-step techniques that anyone can use to start doing business online.What's more, you can use this book as a "blueprint" to grow multiple sources of income!

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Increase Your Web Traffic in a Weekend Review

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(More customer reviews)This book, written in 1998 and revised in 2000, by Internet time standards can be considered outdated at the time of this writing (August 2002). The author unfortunately touched on a number of Web sites and tactics that nowadays are either dead (Web sites) or considered bad internet marketing practices (redirecting, use of link farms) that could actually get you delisted. The section on traffic analysis at least talks about a professional tool (WebTrends) but then goes down a long and unnecessarily technical talk about web logs that is sure to bore the heck out of non-technical readers. If you don't mind getting spammed big time, by registering for some of the services the author recommends that are still around, and don't mind dropping in the ranks of Google at all, then get this book and follow its advice. Otherswise, download (and pay) for a license of WebPosition Gold and read the book that Amazon sells about it.

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These days, everyone seems to have a home page or a Web site. However, just because you create and publish a Web site doesn't mean anyone will visit it. Competition to attract visitors is extreme. The reality is that of the millions of Web pages out there, only a handful actually attract a steady readership; and these same Web pages are the ones that attract advertisers. In order to compete, you need to develop and implement a Web site promotion plan. How can you know if people are visiting your Web site, and if they aren't, what can you do about it? What can you do to earn money on your Web site? Is there an easy way to attract readers and advertisers without spending a fortune? Yes is the answer to all of these questions, and Increase Your Web Traffic in a Weekend, Sixth Edition maps out a cost effective, comprehensive plan that both Web beginners and experts can use to build an audience for a home page or Web site. This book has compiled low-cost Web promotion and advertising techniques collected from the authors' years of practical experience, but you can implement them all in just one weekend!
What You'll Learn
Increase Your Web Traffic in a Weekend, Sixth Edition teaches you how to attract new visitors to your Web site and explains how to keep visitors coming back. The authors do so by helping you develop your own Web site promotion plan, leveraging a bevy of free and low-cost Web promotion and advertising techniques collected from years of practical experience. By reading this book, you will:

Learn how to increase Web traffic using different crawler-based search engines like Google and Bing and different directories like the Yahoo directory and the Open directory.
Learn how to leverage social media Web site like Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace to drive additional traffic to your Web site.
Learn how search engines work and then find out how to leverage this information to increase search engine results for your Web site by improving keyword selection, descriptions, page titles, meta-information, etc.
Learn how to drive traffic to your Web site using e-zines and how to find the e-zines that work best for you.
Find out how to get your Web site listed as the cool site of the day and how to win awards that will help get your Web site noticed.
Find out how to use direct e-mail, newsgroups, and mailing lists as a means of marketing your Web site.
Discover how to use services provided by Web sites like eBay and Amazon.com to attract new visitors to your Web site.
Discover how easy it is to advertise your Web site using free banner exchanges.
Learn how to attract the masses by sponsoring your own giveaways, contests, sweepstakes, and more.
Discover who is visiting your Web site and find out what you can do to keep them coming back by learning how to analyze your Web traffic.

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The Ten Golden Rules Of Online Marketing Workbook Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a book that sets the foundation on Internet marketing. Great tool for understandig the basics and the foundation for leveraging the power and real value of doing business supported in the online world.
Full of examples and tips allows anyone to get going fast for value from internet as a business tool.
The person who recommended it to me, explained that it is a required read to anyone who wants to work and understand the new world of Marketing, and I believe so.


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Increase Your Web Traffic in a Weekend Review

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(More customer reviews)I received the book 2 weeks ago and it's a good book, you will guided step by step and need only 1 week to read all the book in 2 hours every day. I like to shop online again with Amazon, and I hope amazon can open a store here in Indonesia.

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These days, everyone seems to have a home page or a Web site. However, just because you create and publish a Web site doesn't mean anyone will visit it. Competition to attract visitors is extreme. The reality is that of the millions of Web pages out there, only a handful actually attract a steady readership; and these same Web pages are the ones that attract advertisers. In order to compete, you need to develop and implement a Web site promotion plan. What can you do when you build a home page that no one visits? What can you do to earn money on your Web site? Is there an easy way to attract readers and advertisers without spending a fortune? There are low-cost ways to attract readers and advertisers to your home page or Web site, and Increase Your Web Traffic In a Weekend, Fifth Edition shows you how. The book lays out a cost-effective, comprehensive plan that both Web beginners and experts can use to build an audience for a home page or Web site. The techniques covered are the result of the authors' years of practical experience, but you can put them to use in just a weekend!

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Search Engine Optimization: Your Visual Blueprint for Effective Internet Marketing Review

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(More customer reviews)As the owner of a web design firm that offers a growing bundle of SEO services, I have spent thousands of dollars staying up-to-date with the latest strategies for search engine optimization.
But despite the big-name conferences I've attended, this $30 book is the best investment I've made in SEO.
The author does a phenomenal job of covering every phase of the process. In fact, I hit Amazon this evening, because I'm buying 4 more copies that will be distributed to every part of my team... 1 for our lead web programmer, 1 for the people doing keyword research, 1 for our copywriter and 1 for the people who focus on link building strategies. There's stuff in here from which everybody can benefit.
I also appreciate how it's organized. If you like text - there's a section in each chapter with text. If you prefer pictures, the second part of each chapter is chock full of diagrams and images that would allow somebody to learn a lot with minimal reading.
I highly recommend this book.

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Welcome to the only guidebook series that takes a visual approach to professional-level computer topics. Open the book and you?ll discover step-by-step screen shots that demonstrate over 140 key search engine optimization techniques, including analyzing your competition, researching and analyzing keywords, developing your link building skills, and setting up blogs and communities. Succinct explanations will walk you through using Google Analytics, networking with Facebook and MySpace, setting up pay-per-click campaigns, and much more.

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Online Marketing Inside Out (Online Marketing: Sitepoint) Review

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(More customer reviews)I just finished reading this book.
I'm very content with it.
It's easy to read, an it reveals new fields of online marketing.
This book is good start point. After you read it you should find book
on every chapter you are intereted in to get more info.
I'm relatively new in online marketing and I would suggested this
book to readers who want to get introduce with online marketing.

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Online Marketing Inside Out is an invaluable book for anyone wanting to market products or services online - whether or not marketing is part of your job description. Small-business entrepreneurs and web-site owners will benefit from this information-packed book, as will traditional marketers with little or no experience of online marketing.

With so many potential customers online this book will show you how to reach and interact with them through podcasting, blogs, social networks, video, email, and contextual advertising. This book doesn't just cover the basics, it is inspiring reading for anyone looking for new ways to reach new and larger customer bases.

You will learn about:

The changing face of marketing
The new frontier of PR and media
Using your web site to generate income
Getting the most from the search engine crowd
Promote your message through socializing
Implementing profitable email marketing campaigns
Getting others to sell your products for you
Spreading your message through online advertising.

Editorial Reviews



"Online Marketing Inside Out is a great bridge between what's come before in online marketing and what's coming up and worth checking out. " Chris Brogan

"There's everything from social media to affiliate marketing to paid search knowledge there. Please do check it out. If you're hoping to use the Internet to promote your business, this book will come in handy." Jason Falls

"Online Marketing Inside Out" is a top-notch resource on the basics of online marketing. It provides a firm foundation from which ecommerce marketers can launch campaigns, and it can serve as a good starting place for more in depth research about any of the topics it covers." Practical E-Commerce

"If you've ever wanted to use social media to increase your traffic, set up your own affiliate program, or just explain the various online advertising options to clients, then Online Marketing Inside Out is a great starting point" Freelance Switch

"I highly recommend Online Marketing Inside Out as a reference point for people who want to get started with their online marketing efforts and for experienced marketers who might need a solid checklist to compare their existing campaigns against." Cory Huff - Sparkplugging

"Online Marketing Inside Out is a great book for those who want a no-hype understanding on the how and why of online marketing" Miles Burke

"The book explains that successful marketing involves steps summed up as: attract, engage and transact. However, equally important to executing a successful campaign is understanding the medium, whether it's email or FaceBook or a setting-up an affiliate program. A successful campaign will use that that knowledge and measure the results." yyztech

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Google Seo Advanced 2.0 Black & White Version: The Ultimate Web Development & Search Engine Optimization Guide For Webmasters Review

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(More customer reviews)SEO is explained in layman's terms in this guide. This book separates the different phases of the SEO process into simple steps for easy implementation. The book is concise but clear, and gives examples of tools that can simplify the SEO process. This guide shows you how to be successful at SEO.

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This short & informative Google SEO Guide is a "must have" for all your Web Development & Search Engine Optimization needs. Web Page Design & Website Ranking is so important for any Webmaster these days. Search Engines like Google, Yahoo, and MSN will play a key role in all your Internet Marketing, Online Advertising, and Website Promotion. Not to mention knowing how to achieve a higher ranking on the Search Engines will get your Website a lot of Free Traffic, so hopefully when you turn on your Computer each day and log onto the Internet, you see the increased Sales and/or Traffic Stats. Please also check out Google Adwords Advanced 2.0 & Google Adsense Advanced 2.0 to further your knowledge.

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Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web Review

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(More customer reviews)As a newbie to the online marketing space, I needed a book that would walk me through the concepts and explain things to me in a way that I could understand. Content Rich was exactly what I needed to read..it helped me reduce the learning curve and got me up to speed right away. I have already recommended the book to 3 of my friends...if you are a small business owner with a limited or non-existent web presence, this book could change everything for you. It has for me.

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Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web is the first definitive search engine optimization (SEO) copywriting guide. It introduces new ways of looking at online content and provides key illustrations that show how copy influences search engine rankings and sales conversion in unique ways.
If you are a small to medium-sized business looking for a way to maximize online marketing activities, Content Rich will show you how it can be performed for a fraction of the traditional cost and in ways most companies never consider.
Content Rich also discusses the future of online content and examines ways to leverage the combined power of all types of web copy--including site, landing page, blog, article, email, newsletter, PPC ad, and press releases--to give your business a clear competitive advantage.
Overwhelmingly acclaimed by business leaders, Internet gurus, best selling marketing authors, top copywriters and the search marketing industry, Content Rich redefines the importance and use of copywriting for the web in a time of shrinking corporate budgets. Using simple examples, case studies and documented research, it gives you all the tools you need to start improving your online marketing efforts--today.
Praise for Content Rich:'If you want to know the real secrets to online traffic and a non-stop turbo boost in sales, it's right here in this content-rich book. Packed with tips and techniques, insights and practical advice, this is one of those rare books that truly delivers. I loved it!' --Dr. Joe Vitale, author, Hypnotic Writing 'This book will help you make more sales and more money on the Internet than you ever thought possible!' --Brian Tracy, author, Getting Rich Your Own Way

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Local Online Advertising For Dummies Review

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(More customer reviews)local online advertising for dummies is a great read cover to cover...the fact i like the most about the book is that it touches upon every aspect of local business marketing from creating a website, to PPC, SEO and more...The book authored by Yodle, in my review fairs a "Good read"....for me the chapters that talk about "social networking" and "PR" were the most helpful, as those are relatively new marketing channels I am trying to better use to attain business goals... In my review, Yodle and this book are "highly recommended".


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Kick your local online advertising into high gear with this friendly, timely guide!
Add the newest means of advertising your business into your marketing mix by developing an online advertising strategy. This get-down-to-business guide will show you how. Written by executives from Yodle, a New York-based firm specializing in online advertising, this book reveals the best and brightest ways to get the word out, from creating a Web presence that draws visitors, to using SEO, to jumping boldly into social media advertising.
Online advertising market is estimated to grow to $10-$19 billion by 2011, and you'll want your business to be part of this huge shift
Explores how to research your audience, set goals, and build a plan
Provides steps and tips on creating an effective Web presence and landing pages-then covers how to drive visitors to your site with search engine optimization, AdWords, e-mail blasts, and social media marketing
Examines blogs, chat rooms, video, and other ways to win customers

Don't miss the free offer from Yodle that comes with this practical guide!

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The Truth About Search Engine Optimization Review

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(More customer reviews)As most people searching for SEO books, I was looking for the most up-to-date book possible. Even though this book claims to be 1st printed Feb 2009 the text references outdated "current events." Refers a few times to the "new" Indiana Jones movie and news about George W. Bush. Also refers to "Macromedia" Flash, but I think that was just a lack of software knowledge.
Don't get me wrong I learned a lot... A LOT!, but I question if some of this content is already outdated. Algorithms are always changing.

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"Rebecca's book is chapter-by-chapter gold for anyone who needs to understand how we find information on the Web."Kevin M. Ryan, Motivity Marketing, Inc., and Chairman of Search Engine Strategies Advisory BoardIn this book, leading search optimization expert Rebecca Lieb brings together more than 50 absolutely crucial facts and insights decision-makers must know to drive more web traffic through better search engine placement. The Truth About Search Engine Optimization doesn't deliver abstract theory: it delivers quick, bite-size, just-the-facts information and plain-English explanations that executives, decision-makers, and even small business owners can actually use, no matter what kind of sites you're running, or what your goals are. You will learn how to set realistic goals for search optimization... attract qualified traffic, not just "any" site visitors... incorporate search engine optimization into both new sites and redesigns... write for users... implement search-friendly content management... avoid problems with rich content technologies such as Flash and AJAX... create metatags that actually work... use public relations, blogging, and other techniques to drive traffic... budget and manage search optimization projects... and much more.This book reveals 51 PROVEN SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES and bite-size, easy-to-use advice that gets results includingThe truth about page rankings

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Internet Marketing: Strategy, Implementation and Practice (4th Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is required for an internet marketing class I am taking. I find it difficult to read. The authors are throwing so much information into each chapter that it is overwhelming and hard to absorb. I also feel that it does not follow a logical path, meaning that they reference other chapters and concepts not yet touched on almost constantly. Very often the other chapters referenced come later in the book so you haven't read them yet if you are going page/chapter order. I would not recommend this book for a student of e-marketing. Perhaps, if you already have experience in this field, you may find it useful, but as a teaching tool I feel it falls short.

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The Internet has revolutionised marketing practice, connecting potential customers to businesses in a way never before possible. Today, with online audiences spending more time using price comparison sites, search engines and social networks, this text explains how marketers can find new and engaging ways of getting their message across. Now in its fourth edition, Internet Marketing provides comprehensive, practical guidance on how companies can get the most out of the web to meet their marketing goals. Edited by Dave Chaffey, one of Europe's top thinkers in this area, Internet Marketing links marketing theory with case studies on cutting edge companies such as Dell, eBay and Facebook, to help students to understand digital marketing in the real world.In this major update, you will learn best practice in applying digital media channels such as affiliate marketing, online PR and search engine marketing, with each chapter containing a new 'Digital Marketing in Practice' interview.This text comes with a wealth of online resources to be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/chaffey with links to video material on YouTube and FT.com.The site also comes with multiple choice questions for every chapter and annotated weblinks, providing a rich learning experience."Chaffey builds upon what is already the 'first stop' for anyone wanting to get to grips with Internet and Digital marketing.Using a systematic approach, introducing strategy, implementation and then practical examples, this edition provides an essential roadmap of the issues and opportunities of this rapidly evolving discipline."Ian Harris, Digital Marketer (BSc, PhD)"Dave Chaffey succeeds, where most marketing texts fail, in producing a book which is as relevant to marketing managers as it is to marketing students. The content is up-to-date, interesting, and easy to read, making it very accessible. Dave Chaffey is in a unique position to write this book, having established himself as a leading UK internet consultant, blogger and author."Dr Ruth Rettie Senior Lecturer, Kingston University"He has done it again! His book is excellent, not only for me, but first of all for my students on nearly every level for learning the basics about Internet Marketing. His book is relevant all over the world.Dave Chaffey is a master at making a difficult topic easy and very interesting. So thank you!"Dr Ellen HertzbergHedmark University College, Norway and Bangkok University, Graduate School, Thailand"Dave Chaffey writes absolutely the best textbooks I have ever read on this topic. His publications and website represent for me a very valuable professional support tool and a true benchmark on cutting edge e-marketing innovation. Dave is really paving the way to the future of the e-marketing body of knowledge. Prof. Ivo Pezzuto,Principal Management Consultant and Senior Professor of Marketing and StrategySwiss Management Center

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Professional Search Engine Optimization with PHP: A Developer's Guide to SEO Review

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(More customer reviews)Creating a website that can be found among all the other sites on the web has always been important to the success of any site. Search engine optimization, or SEO, is as important to the marketing of a website as image optimization is to its graphic design. For dynamic-driven websites such as BellaOnline, it is a continuous challenge to maintain search engine optimization. This book by Jaimie Sirovich and Cristian Darie is written for the PHP programmer who needs to understand the many technical issues involved when programming a search-engine-friendly site from attracting search engine spiders to site promotion. Throughout the book, you will find code examples and practice exercises which show how to implement the techniques covered in the book.
The authors begin with a discussion of the programming environment including setting up the MySQL server and then move on to tools and resources for the IT professional and the basics of search engine optimization. One of the most important aspects of search engine optimization is the URL. The URLs that you generate for your pages must not only be search engine friendly but also people friendly. The authors discuss how to make the task of creating and managing search-engine-friendly URLs easier. Another problem you will encounter is duplicate content which will harm your site's search engine rating. The authors discuss many ways to prevent or minimize this problem such as using robots.txt and meta exclusion.
Your site visitors enjoy those cool looking interactive features, such as fancy menus, that can be created using JavaScript, Ajax and Flash. These same features make it difficult for search engines to find your site. However, web readers have come to expect a certain amount of interactivity and without at least a few of these goodies, your site will be bland by today's standards. The authors discuss this problem and cover several ways to help such as generating SEO images and the use of graphic text.
One of the most popular ways to promote a website is with RSS feeds and syndication. To be effective, these feeds must be updated as new content is added to your site. This can be time consuming especially if your site is updated several times a minute. Two answers to this problem offered by the authors are to automate the generation of RSS feeds with a PHP class and displaying feeds with SimplePie.
A standard for a good search engine friendly site is a good sitemap system. As with RSS feeds, keeping a sitemap updated can be a challenge and the authors show you how to create a traditional and an XML-based sitemap. Once your site is live, your job as an IT professional has just begun. There are many SEO technical issues the authors touch on including maintaining your site, changing hosts and cross linking.
One thing that makes a technical-heavy book like this more helpful is a working example that incorporates what you have learned. The case study for this book is an E-commerce store and catalog. The authors have also covered how to enhance a pre-existing site to be more search engine friendly and how to create a search engine optimized blog using WordPress.
Jaimie Sirovich is a search engine marketing consultant, programmer and administrator for the search engine marketing blog SEOEgghead. Cristian Darie is a software engineer and author of several books and tutorials on AJAX, ASP.NET, PHP and SQL. [...]

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Maybe you're a great programmer or IT professional, but marketing isn't your thing. Or perhaps you're a tech-savvy search engine marketer who wants a peek under the hood of a search engine optimized web site. Search engine marketing is a field where technology and marketing are both critical and interdependent, because small changes in the implementation of a web site can make you or break you in search engine rankings. Furthermore, the fusion of technology and marketing know-how can create web site features that attract more visitors.
The mission of this book is to help web developers create web sites that rank well with the major search engines, and to teach search engine marketers how to use technology to their advantage. We assert that neither marketing nor IT can exist in a vacuum, and it is essential that they not see themselves as opposing forces in an organization. They must work together. This book aims to educate both sides in that regard.

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