Matt Cutts Confirms Page Rank Means Something

In big news today Matt Cutts says that page rank is actualy good for something….getting your site crawled faster.  It seems that is the way the Google creepy, crawly spider goes about its business and here is the little graph he offers up in his slideshow. Now the question is….I had a new post, maybe Read more about Matt Cutts Confirms Page Rank Means Something[…]

Does Google Sell Rank Position?

There was an interesting post over at SEO Book titled:  Buying Links vs Buying Rankings vs Stealing Content vs Selling Scams It focuses on the hypocrisy that is present when it comes to link building, buying rank and the morality of it all.  Personally I have a problem with Google passing judgement on any site Read more about Does Google Sell Rank Position?[…]

What to look for when hiring an SEO firm

I will briefly touch on one of the most important things to look for when hiring an SEO company.  Look for a company that includes a portfolio or case study section on their site.  It is important to have at least a glimpse into the type of work the firm has done in the past. Read more about What to look for when hiring an SEO firm[…]

Does Google Suck

Most webmasters suck up to Google and Matt Cutts on a regular basis but there are a few out there that voice a negative opinion.   www.GoogleSux.com is a pretty funny site.  On that topic I did find something interesting, guess who owns the domain: www.GoogleSucks.com? Google of course!

Guaranteed Page One Listing on Google – the fine print…

I just found another “SEO company” (and I use that phrase with plenty of sarcasm) offering Guaranteed Page One Listing Results on Google and to make it even better – your credit card is not charged until they email you the screenshot showing this achievment. But don’t forget to read the fine print: What type Read more about Guaranteed Page One Listing on Google – the fine print…[…]

New Google Knol by Jay Granofsky

If you enjoy my writing and want to learn a bit about SEO Tips for website analytics then you should head over to read my new Google Knol.  If you have your own Google Knol related to SEO please comment here and I will give yours a read too!  Here is an excerpt: Fear of Read more about New Google Knol by Jay Granofsky[…]

Reputation Management 101

I have heard of online rep management but have not really had a reason to experience it first-hand until now.  I Googled my name “Jay Granofsky” and found a couple of first page results that I did not particularly like. First off (in the number 9 position): I started this G rated site about 6 Read more about Reputation Management 101[…]

Google Mobile Search

The biggest search industry buzz for the past year has been mobile search.  No doubt because the mobile market is growing at phenomenal rates there will be a huge opportunity for the search industry to cash in on it.  As most assumed Google has entrenched itself quite quickly in the mobile search market and professionals Read more about Google Mobile Search[…]

New Google Site Links – Discovered

Ok, so I know I am not the first one to discover the new way Google seems to be displaying site links but I did find it very interesting that they gave my site the new fangled site links even though I was the 2nd search result.  Not only that but no other result on Read more about New Google Site Links – Discovered[…]

Surprise, Adwords Accepting Gambling Ads in the UK

This one has come out of left-field and has caught many folks (even those in the gambling industry) by surpise. It seems Google is trying to make a little extra cash by offering adwords to qualified UK customers. Now some of the affiliates are screaming bloody-murder. Google is set to lift its 4 year ban Read more about Surprise, Adwords Accepting Gambling Ads in the UK[…]