Google Analytics experienced huge demand since its rebranding coupled with giving away the web analytics service for free. Since then, it had to stop accepting any new signups and data collection is taking several days while they upgrade their capacity. For those running Adsense on their sites, they can now track clicks in Firefox and IE with this free adsense tracking code … [Read more...] about Google Analytics for Adsense Tracking
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Optimization after the Jagger Update
Jagger is the name of the latest major Google Algorithm update. This update was done in three phases: Jagger 1, 2, and 3. These major updates are referred to as the 'Google Dance' and used to be done on a monthly basis before they switched to a continual update of the SERPs with major updates every three months. Since this latest Google update, it has caused many sites to … [Read more...] about Optimization after the Jagger Update
Google Washing?
We're not talking laundry here. In fact, this is a very real and very serious matter for any web entrepreneur. Before we continue, we want to emphasize that we don't practice such techniques nor do we condone them. We simply want to bring this to the attention of the community. We certainly do NOT recommend the use of such techniques. While this situation rarely … [Read more...] about Google Washing?
How to Get Back Into the Search Index
What happens when you discover that your site is banned from search engines like Google and Yahoo? It may have been dropped from the index for legitimate reasons (server issues, link spamming, hidden text, and other reasons outside of webmaster guidelines) or for previously unknown reasons (Google Bowled, duplicate content, etc). Banning can occur with each algorithmic … [Read more...] about How to Get Back Into the Search Index
DMOZ Listings for Free
DMOZ.org aka the Open Directory Project is the largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web. This directory is built and maintained by a global community of volunteer editors. Submission to the directory is free-of-charge. Many site owners have tried submitting their site for inclusion into this free directory but failed to gain acceptance for various … [Read more...] about DMOZ Listings for Free