There was a good post this morning on the LED Digest by a man named John Smart who used to be a copy editor for a communications presswire service. He gave sage advice on how to write an effective press release and also explained why certain things should (or shouldn't) be done. If you want your releases linked to, listen to what's being said here because it's spot on:".........This is what … [Read more...]

Change happened in a big way today for the SEO industry with the announcement that Danny Sullivan would leave SEW/SES. Hard to see a SES conference without him, HE is the brand not the conference. I echo what most everyone has said - Danny's the best and will land on his feet so no sadness there.But as for the conference that started it all, it's the end of an era. To tweak what Margo Channing … [Read more...]

Justilien Gaspard is doing a great thing by offering free SEO advice and a training seminar for businesses in the New Orleans area affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He deserves every bit of publicity he can get so please, read his Katrina post and then add it to your blog/website.Free Consulting to Help Rebuild Economy after Katrinaby Justilien GaspardAs many of you know I grew up in South … [Read more...]

The three amigos on their way to the Google dance at SES San Jose. Thanks for the picture Lee. I always enjoy the Google dance, gives you an opportunity to relax and catch up with people you don't get to see except at the conferences. A handful of planning tips if you attend one in the future ..... #1. Bring your ID, they card and won't give in even after you show stretch marks, crows feet and … [Read more...]

I sit on the Linking Basics panel at SES along with Mike and Eric and cover Linking Myths and Mistakes. I jokingly call it the "Loch Ness Monster meets Bill Clinton" session and have a lot of fun showing photos of Presidents and flying pigs during the presentation.... ;)-The Q&A is peppered with typical newbie linking questions but there's always a couple that are asked at each SES, one being … [Read more...]

Performancing Exchange, a free "classifieds style marketplace for the professional blogging community" has been added to Performancing.com. You'll be able to sell a blog, hire a blogger or find blogging services in the new classified area.The Exchange is the latest useful blogging tool the guys from Performancing offer. If it's as good as the Forum or as helpful as their statistics package, the … [Read more...]