Google’s head of web spam Matt Cutts has just released a new series of webmaster resource videos. Featured below is the most recent video in which Matt shares some insight into what we should expect from Google in terms of SEO in the coming months. Key Points on What to Expect 1. Google is relatively … Continue Reading
Current Events, Google, Internet, Search Engines, SEO
Does social media activity contribute to SEO performance? Some say it doesn’t. I’m standing by my theory that social activity is indirectly beneficial for any business. I recommend having a presence on as many relevant social websites as possible. Instagram, the massively popular photo sharing application has just launched web profiles. A few months ago it … Continue Reading
Branding, Current Events, Internet, SEO, Social, Traffic
A much-anticipated new tool aimed at combating negative links has just been released by Google. Within your Google Webmaster Tools website profile, you now have the option to disavow backlinks that you would like Google to ignore when considering your website or domain for indexing. Google’s head of web spam Matt Cutts announced the Disavow … Continue Reading
Google, Search Engines, SEO
Savvy domain investors have been aware of the concept and benefits of using keywords in their domain names for SEO purposes since the beginning. The rest of the world has started to catch on in recent years. While doing some freelance projects for my New Year website development special, I couldn’t help but notice a … Continue Reading
Branding, Domain Names, SEO
Social media is often overlooked in its roll as an element of SEO. In this article I share 5 areas of interest along with some suggestions for using social media marketing and social networking to increase you presence and rankings on search engines. 1. Set the Right Twitter Name One of the most powerful tips … Continue Reading
Facebook, Google, Internet, Search Engines, SEO, Social, Twitter
Last year, my original list of 12 domain name and SEO bookmarklets turned out to be quite a popular resource. Having instant access to data and analytics for any domain you’re browsing is such a convenience. I’m pleased to be sharing a bunch more new bookmarklets I’ve come across recently in a great post by Tom … Continue Reading
Domain Names, Domain Research, Scripts & Software, Search Engines, SEO, Tools & Resources
In this month’s roundup I have created collections of the top web development, domaining and SEO news and resource links shared with DotSauce followers in July. In an effort to make the monthly link roundups easier to consume I’ve left out updates on marketing, social media, small business and entrepreneurship. If you’re interested in getting … Continue Reading
Domain Industry, Domain Names, SEO, Tools & Resources, Twitter, Web Development
Big news is making rounds in technology circles today. Google has unveiled another innovative new service targeted at website performance. Google’s official Page Speed announcement reports speed improvements of 25% — 60% on some websites. The service works by routing your DNS requests to Google’s server where they rewrite your website and serve it to … Continue Reading
Blogging, Google, Internet, Search Engines, SEO, Tools & Resources, Web Development
DotSauce Magazine was hacked recently, I’ve lost over 20% of web traffic for most of July which previously came organically from Google. I’m writing this update to share how I overlooked an important security vulnerability that may prove familiar to many domain name developers. [Header image via Flickr] Multiple Domains Multiplies Risk I have a … Continue Reading
Blogging, Domain Names, Google, Internet, Search Engines, SEO, Web Development, WordPress
Industry veterans Chad Folkening and John Ferber plan to use a large cash infusion to advance a new domain development platform. Their Florida based domain development company, Domain Holdings has raised $2.9 million in funding as reported by TechCrunch this morning. Domain Holdings has debuted a new domain development platform called DomainPower, a follow up to Rapid … Continue Reading
Domain Industry, Domain Names, Parked Domains, Search Engines, SEO, Web Development