SEO Watch - Search Engine Optimization: April 2005

Friday, April 29, 2005

SEO News Update

Worthless Shady Criminals: A Defense Of SEO (InternetNews.com)

SEO has developed a bad reputation, despite having a lot to offer. In this article, a look at why we've arrived at this sorry state of affairs and how everyone needs to reassess the need for search engine optimization.

Search Engine Radio Selects Fathom SEO Executive As Guest for SEO Sales Tactics and Emerging SEO Trends (PR Web)

As a Search Engine Radio guest expert, Fathom SEO's Mike Murray discusses how to get search engine optimization business from large companies. [PRWEB Apr 28, 2005]

Search Engine Optimization Expert Todd Mintz Published In Search Engine Guide (PR Web)

Cube Management's SEO Specialist Todd Mintz Published In Search Engine Guide [PRWEB Apr 29, 2005]

Pay Per Click Advertising (PPC) Expert Jenn Weeks Will Head Internet Marketing Firm, We Build Pages, Expansion into Pay (PR Web)

Jenn Weeks is renowned in the SEO market for Pay Per Click Advertising (PPC) Conversion Tracking, Analysis and Strategy. (we need to get the search terms into the subhead because it goes out on the RSS news feed from PR web as triggers for RSS subscribers) [PRWEB Apr 29, 2005]

CSFB Cuts Stora Enso 05 EPS Estimate (New Ratings)

1215 GMT [Dow Jones] CSFB cuts Stora Enso (SEO) 05 EPS to EUR0.64 from EUR0.69 reflecting a EUR0.01 miss in 1Q and higher costs associated with likely strike action in Finland.

JPM Cuts Stora Enso's EPS; Prefers US Cos (New Ratings)

1006 GMT [Dow Jones] JP Morgan cuts Stora Enso's (SEO) '05 EPS estimate to EUR0.48 from EUR0.50 after 1Q, to reflect impact of strikes and some erosion in price of uncoated fine paper. Says company well positioned in the long-term, given global footprint and strong balance sheet and asset base.

SEO Forums: The Voice of the Industry (SEO Chat)

SEO has grown to the point that nobody can know everything and those new to the game can become eas...

HIGHS & SEO (New York Post via Yahoo! News)

The Nationals are not an expansion team, but yesterday at soggy Shea Stadium they sure looked like one. Heck, against Triple-A recall Jae Seo, the franchise formerly known as the Expos looked like a minor-league expansion team.

Seo gets called up, powers Mets over Nats (Sports Illustrated)

And Seo it goes... NEW YORK (AP) -- When Kaz Ishii became the latest Mets starter to land on the disabled list, manager Willie Randolph knew who he would turn to.

SK Telecom's mobile TV phone sales miss target (Asia Times)

SEOUL - Sales of mobile phones that can receive digital television signals via a satellite, which are used for a groundbreaking project by SK Telecom Co,South Korea's top mobile carrier, are falling short of its expectations, an affiliate said Friday.

Thursday, April 28, 2005

SEO News Update

Search Engine Radio Selects Fathom SEO Executive As Guest for SEO Sales Tactics and Emerging SEO Trends (PR Web)

As a Search Engine Radio guest expert, Fathom SEO's Mike Murray discusses how to get search engine optimization business from large companies. [PRWEB Apr 28, 2005]

CSFB Cuts Stora Enso 05 EPS Estimate (New Ratings)

1215 GMT [Dow Jones] CSFB cuts Stora Enso (SEO) 05 EPS to EUR0.64 from EUR0.69 reflecting a EUR0.01 miss in 1Q and higher costs associated with likely strike action in Finland.

JPM Cuts Stora Enso's EPS; Prefers US Cos (New Ratings)

SEO Forums: The Voice of the Industry (SEO Chat)

SEO has grown to the point that nobody can know everything and those new to the game can become eas...

HIGHS & SEO (New York Post via Yahoo! News)

Seo gets called up, powers Mets over Nats (Sports Illustrated)

And Seo it goes... NEW YORK (AP) -- When Kaz Ishii became the latest Mets starter to land on the disabled list, manager Willie Randolph knew who he would turn to.

Strike Bigger Interest Than 1Q For Stora Enso (New Ratings)

1049 GMT [Dow Jones] Stora Enso (SEO) 1Q bit disappointing with pretax profit lower than expected, says Conventum analyst Katja Keitaanniemi. She maintains accumulate rating, though, on company's North American operations, which should benefit from strike at rival's Canadian plant.

Identifying SEO Experts, Part 1: Beginners (Web Host Industry Review)

04-26-2005

Stora Enso 1Q Net Profit EUR58.6 Million Vs EUR405.3M (IWon - Money)

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Finnish paper company Stora Enso Oyj (SEO) Wednesday said its first quarter net profit declined to EUR58.6 million from EUR405.3 million in the year earlier period.

Ishii on DL, Mets call up Seo to start (Sports Illustrated)

NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Mets recalled Jae Seo from Triple-A Norfolk to start Saturday's game against Washington. Seo replaced left-hander Kaz Ishii, who went on the disabled list Friday night with a strained muscle in his side.

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

SEO News Update

SEO Forums: The Voice of the Industry (SEO Chat)

SEO has grown to the point that nobody can know everything and those new to the game can become eas...

HIGHS & SEO (New York Post via Yahoo! News)

Seo gets called up, powers Mets over Nats (Sports Illustrated)

And Seo it goes... NEW YORK (AP) -- When Kaz Ishii became the latest Mets starter to land on the disabled list, manager Willie Randolph knew who he would turn to.

Strike Bigger Interest Than 1Q For Stora Enso (New Ratings)

Identifying SEO Experts, Part 1: Beginners (Web Host Industry Review)

04-26-2005

Stora Enso 1Q Net Profit EUR58.6 Million Vs EUR405.3M (IWon - Money)

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Finnish paper company Stora Enso Oyj (SEO) Wednesday said its first quarter net profit declined to EUR58.6 million from EUR405.3 million in the year earlier period.

Ishii on DL, Mets call up Seo to start (Sports Illustrated)

HRmarketer.com Enhances Direct2Net Feature - Allows Customers to Include Keyword Rich Hyperlinks in Wire Press Releases (PR Web)

HRmarketer.com, the no. 1 online marketing and PR service in the human capital industry, has upgraded its popular Direct2Net wire service, allowing customers to include keyword rich hyperlinks in their press releases a feature not offered by other major press release wire services. [PRWEB Apr 26, 2005]

With Ishii out, Seo pitches in (New York Daily News)

The forecast in Queens was ugly yesterday, and it wasn't just because of the weather. The Mets' starting pitcher was Jae Seo, who brought an 8.22 Triple-A ERA to Shea Stadium. Normally, no one would dare see how that translates into the major leagues, but the Mets' injury woes are anything but normal.

Seo nearly flawless in Mets debut (CBS Sportsline)

NEW YORK -- Jae Seo pitched six sharp innings after being called up from the minors earlier in the day, and rookie Victor Diaz had his first four-hit game to lead the New York Mets over the Washington Nationals 10-5 Saturday.

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

SEO News Update

SEO Forums: The Voice of the Industry (SEO Chat)

SEO has grown to the point that nobody can know everything and those new to the game can become eas...

HIGHS & SEO (New York Post via Yahoo! News)

Seo gets called up, powers Mets over Nats (Sports Illustrated)

And Seo it goes... NEW YORK (AP) -- When Kaz Ishii became the latest Mets starter to land on the disabled list, manager Willie Randolph knew who he would turn to.

Ishii on DL, Mets call up Seo to start (Sports Illustrated)

With Ishii out, Seo pitches in (New York Daily News)

Seo nearly flawless in Mets debut (CBS Sportsline)

Seo sizzles in emergency start (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- Bouyed by more than customary run support, Jae Seo made a successful 2005 Major League debut Saturday, pitching effectively for six innings in the Mets' 10-5 victory against the Nationals.

Mets recall Seo from Triple-A (CBS Sportsline)

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets recalled Jae Seo from Triple-A Norfolk to start Saturday's game against Washington.

Mets get boost from Seo in 10-5 win over Nationals (Berkshire Eagle)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jae Seo pitched six sharp innings after being called up from the minors earlier in the day, and rookie Victor Diaz had his first four-hit game to lead the New York Mets over the Washington Nationals 10-5.

Stora Enso Kept At Buy Post Takeover Deal (New Ratings)

1211 GMT [Dow Jones] Merrill Lynch keeps Stora Enso (SEO) at buy after company agrees to buy Schneidersohne for EUR450M. Says price reasonable as business should have significant potential for earnings recovery.

Monday, April 25, 2005

SEO News Update

HIGHS & SEO (New York Post via Yahoo! News)

Seo gets called up, powers Mets over Nats (Sports Illustrated)

And Seo it goes... NEW YORK (AP) -- When Kaz Ishii became the latest Mets starter to land on the disabled list, manager Willie Randolph knew who he would turn to.

Ishii on DL, Mets call up Seo to start (Sports Illustrated)

With Ishii out, Seo pitches in (New York Daily News)

Seo nearly flawless in Mets debut (CBS Sportsline)

Seo sizzles in emergency start (MLB.com)

Mets recall Seo from Triple-A (CBS Sportsline)

NEW YORK -- The New York Mets recalled Jae Seo from Triple-A Norfolk to start Saturday's game against Washington.

Mets get boost from Seo in 10-5 win over Nationals (Berkshire Eagle)

Mets recall Seo to start for Ishii (The State)

NEW YORK - The New York Mets recalled Jae Seo from Triple-A Norfolk to start Saturday's game against Washington. Seo replaced left-hander Kaz Ishii, who went on the disabled list Friday night with a strained muscle in his side.Seo was 0-0 with an 8.22 ERA in 15 1/3 innings for Norfolk. The right-hander pitched 4 1/3 innings Tuesday for the Tides, but Mets manager Willie Randolph didn't expect

Seo returns to bigs and pitches Mets to win (Newsday)

Jae Seo pitched six sharp innings after being called up from the minors earlier in the day, and rookie Victor Diaz had his first four-hit game to lead the Mets over the Washington Nationals, 10-5.

Saturday, April 23, 2005

SEO News Update

Ishii's down, Seo's up (New York Daily News)

Kaz Ishii landed on the DL yesterday after an MRI revealed a strained lat muscle (back). The Mets summoned Jae Seo from Triple-A Norfolk to make today's start against the Nationals.

SEO Inc. Babes Respond to SES Controversy (Search Engine Journal)

SEO Inc. Babes Respond to SES Controversy About a month and a half ago we reported on the controversy over the SEO Inc. The controversy was over have "Expo Babes", women in attractive attire standing by the both to promote SEO Inc. Danny Sullivan was able to track down SEO Inc.'s ...

Google Taking Action Against Automated SEO Software (Search Engine Journal)

Google Taking Action Against Automated SEO Software I just got an update email from Leslie Rhode of OptiLink : A few days ago, Google began to employ a "spyware detector" that will in some cases block OptiLink through the use of a cookie and a human visible "ransom note". The use ...

ContentGambling.com Ups the Ante in the SEO Game (PR Web)

ContentGambling.com has now expanded their Gambling Articles catalog to 160 items. 65 new articles have been added. [PRWEB Apr 22, 2005]

SEO Firms Fight Search Engine Spam By Justin Lee, theWHIR.com (Web Host Industry Review)

April 21, 2005 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- While anti-spam organizations, government authorities and software developers have seen some success in combating email spam, search engine optimization companies hope to do the same with the growing epidemic of search engine spam.

Strikes To Close Finnish Paper Mills Next Week (IWon - Money)

HELSINKI (AP)--Striking workers plan to shut down all UPM-Kymmene Corp. (UPM) and Stora Enso Ojy (SEO) paper mills in Finland next week, to protest planned layoffs and management policies, unions said Friday.

Rebif May Help Serono - Merrill Lynch (New Ratings)

1212 GMT [Dow Jones]--Merrill Lynch keeps its buy rating for Serono (SEO.VX) despite the fact that company's 1Q figures disappoint due to huge legal charge and weak revenues in key products. Bank expects that Rebif, the firm's star drug, will help boost bottom line in the future.

Ishii Latest Mets Starter to Go on Disabled List (New York Times)

The Mets placed pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii on the 15-day disabled list yesterday after a magnetic resonance imaging exam revealed that he had a strained muscle below his left underarm.

Notes: Ishii goes on disabled list (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- Five weeks ago, the Mets were still confident that the depth of their starting pitching, which they thought greater than that of any other National League team, was their greatest asset. Now, it is depth of their disabled list that is most conspicuous.

Notes: Patterson paying dividends (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- As John Patterson mowed down the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, sending 16 straight back to the visiting dugout at RFK Stadium, it was Nationals catcher Brian Schneider who enjoyed the best view in the ballpark.

Friday, April 22, 2005

SEO News Update

Google Taking Action Against Automated SEO Software (Search Engine Journal)

ContentGambling.com Ups the Ante in the SEO Game (PR Web)

ContentGambling.com has now expanded their Gambling Articles catalog to 160 items. 65 new articles have been added. [PRWEB Apr 22, 2005]

SEO Firms Fight Search Engine Spam By Justin Lee, theWHIR.com (Web Host Industry Review)

Rebif May Help Serono - Merrill Lynch (New Ratings)

WebStream Announces New Search Engine Optimization Program (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 21, 2005 -- WebStream Internet Solutions ( http://www.webstream.net ) is offering a new improved Search Engine Optimization program that tweaks web sites for increased findability on major search engines. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a service that enhances individual pages of a website to conform to search engine rules, thus making them identify a web

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ROUNDUP Serono shares slide after surprise 725 mln usd charge (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

ZURICH (AFX) - Serono SA shares were some 6 pct lower early afternoon after Europe's largest biotech company unveiled a surprise 725 mln usd provision related to legal problems in the US, ...

Serono posts surprise first-quarter net loss (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

Swiss biotechnology company Serono announced a surprise net loss of 567.7 million dollars (439.6 million euros) in the first quarter of 2005 after it set aside 725 million dollars to cover a legal probe in the United States.

Swiss shares higher midmorning on Wall St gains; Serono slumps after Q1 loss (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

ZURICH (AFX) - Share prices were higher midmorning after more upbeat sentiment on the economy sent US stocks higher overnight, ...

Blog SEO Power Continues To Grow (WebProNews)

Business world. That two word phrase, when entered into the Google search interface box, gives back 461 million returns.

Thursday, April 21, 2005

SEO News Update

Google Taking Action Against Automated SEO Software (Search Engine Journal)

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Blog SEO Power Continues To Grow (WebProNews)

Business world. That two word phrase, when entered into the Google search interface box, gives back 461 million returns.

Swiss shares lower midmorning after Wall St drop; Novartis, Ciba in focus (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

ZURICH (AFX) - Share prices were lower midmorning after inflation and growth concerns sparked another sell-off overnight on Wall Street. ...

Dealing with Times of Great Change (ISEDB)

Search engine articles

Search Engine Google maps UK with local listings (Turks.US)

Google has decided to provide local listings and maps for the information of users! Google has offered new features to its users by offering local information including business listings and related web pages and maps that can be helpful to the users pretty much.

EWebProfessionals.com to Provide Search Engine Marketing and Optimized Press Release Services to BlueTomorrow.com, the (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Richmond, VA (PRWEB) April 19, 2005 -- EWebProfessionals.com , an internationally recognized search engine optimization (SEO), e-commerce and online marketing company today announced that BlueTomorrow.com , the Comprehensive Online Guide to Bluetooth Technology and Bluetooth Products has selected the company to provide online marketing, search engine marketing and SEO services.

Korean grandad’s drive to succeed (The Star Online)

SEOUL: The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is “if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times.” Seo Sang-moon passed the academic part of his driver's license examination on his 272nd attempt earlier this week.

News, Free Content, Resources | Log File Analysis and SEO (Web Host Industry Review)

If you own or manage a website, you are probably already aware of the importance of your log files or site statistics. Kalena and Jerry Jordan discuss log file analysis.

Google Penalties: Getting Them Removed (WebProNews)

Jane stared at the computer screen with a mixture of disbelief and horror. Her website had disappeared from the Google listings, and her Google toolbar showed a grey line.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

SEO News Update

Blog SEO Power Continues To Grow (WebProNews)

Business world. That two word phrase, when entered into the Google search interface box, gives back 461 million returns.

EWebProfessionals.com to Provide Search Engine Marketing and Optimized Press Release Services to BlueTomorrow.com, the (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Korean grandad’s drive to succeed (The Star Online)

News, Free Content, Resources | Log File Analysis and SEO (Web Host Industry Review)

If you own or manage a website, you are probably already aware of the importance of your log files or site statistics. Kalena and Jerry Jordan discuss log file analysis.

Stora Enso 1Q EPS Seen At EUR0.08 -M Stanley (New Ratings)

1250 GMT [Dow Jones] Morgan Stanley expects Stora Enso (SEO) 1Q EPS of EUR0.08, an increase of 40% quarter-on-quarter but decline of 7% year-on-year. Forecasts improved results from the packaging division, seen benefiting from seasonal cost reductions.

Yahoo Profits Soar (WebProNews)

Reuters reports that Yahoo's quarterly results were much better than expected. "It looks like search revenue was particularly strong for Yahoo ...

Tygo Offers Results to WebPosition Gold Owners (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Tygo.com has signed an agreement with NetIQ's product WebPosition Gold, the industry's number one Search Engine Optimization software solution.

Metamend Search Engine Optimization Wins Award from Chamber of Commerce (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

(PRWEB) April 18, 2005 -- Metamend is pleased to announce that the company, and its seo service, was the recipient of the Chamber of Commerce's Innovation Award for 2005 at last night's Business Awards ceremony.

WebSourced Brings World Renowned Search Engine Marketing Experts to AD:TECH San Francisco (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

WebSourced, Inc., a leader in search engine marketing and a wholly owned subsidiary of CGI Holding Corporation d/b/a Think Partnership Inc. , today announced the opportunity to hear from top search engine marketing experts at the upcoming AD:TECH conference, to be held in San Francisco, CA on April 25-27.

Comparing Search Engine Results - My Experiment (WebProNews)

A couple months back I was covering the launch of a new shopping search engine. As part of my event coverage I was allowed to be part of the beta group, prior to the launch only a handful of people [mostly employees and family members of employees] were able to take part in the Become beta test.

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

SEO News Update

EWebProfessionals.com to Provide Search Engine Marketing and Optimized Press Release Services to BlueTomorrow.com, the (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

News, Free Content, Resources | Log File Analysis and SEO (Web Host Industry Review)

If you own or manage a website, you are probably already aware of the importance of your log files or site statistics. Kalena and Jerry Jordan discuss log file analysis.

Korean grandad’s drive to succeed (The Star Online)

Stora Enso 1Q EPS Seen At EUR0.08 -M Stanley (New Ratings)

Metamend Search Engine Optimization Wins Award from Chamber of Commerce (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Swiss shares higher on rebound midday on pharmaceuticals (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

ZURICH (AFX) - Share prices were higher, rebounding in midday trade, supported by fresh buying appetite for heavyweight pharma stocks following Roche's expectations-beating first quarter sales, ...

Tuesday's results (The New Zealand Herald)

A field of 20,453 runners started the event.

STOCKS NEWS ASIA-Markets rise as tech shares rebound (Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News)

HONG KONG, April 19 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Tuesday in line with a gain on the Nasdaq, as investors picked up battered technology shares after a vicious selloff in recent sessions.

Seoul shares gain by mid-morning as techs rebound (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)

SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) - Seoul shares rose more than half a percent by mid-morning on Tuesday, led by a rebound in technology issues tracking firmer U.S. peers, but investors were cautious ahead of earnings from LG Electronics and Intel Corp.

272nd time lucky (DeHavilland)

A South Korean learner driver has taken his driver's licence examination 272 times. Seo Sang-moon passed the academic part of his driving test on his 272nd attempt, after five years of trying.

Monday, April 18, 2005

SEO News Update

Driver passes test for license on 272nd attempt (Houston Chronicle)

SEOUL - The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is "if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times." Seo Sang-moon passed the academic part of his driver's license examination on his 272nd attempt earlier this week.

Metamend Search Engine Optimization Wins Award from Chamber of Commerce (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

272nd time lucky (DeHavilland)

A South Korean learner driver has taken his driver's licence examination 272 times. Seo Sang-moon passed the academic part of his driving test on his 272nd attempt, after five years of trying.

Clear Lake digging in for Earth Week (Globe Online)

CLEAR LAKE — Clear Lake Earth Week is packed with informative, entertaining and outdoor recreational events, including a presentation by author and eco-lifestylist Danny Seo, an Earth Day 5K race and the annual community clean-up day.

You Probably Don't Want to Drive Behind This Guy (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is "if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times."

Clear Lake plans many Earth Week events (Globe Online)

CLEAR LAKE — Clear Lake Earth Week is packed with informative, entertaining and outdoor recreational events including a presentation by author and eco-lifestylist Danny Seo, an Earth Day 5K race, lunch and learn sessions on organic food, recycling, walks around the lake and many other activities.

Korean Golf Courses Post Operating Profit-Sales Ratio of 24.5% (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News)

SEOUL, April 18 Asia Pulse - South Korea's private golf courses posted a 24.5-per cent ratio of operating profits to sales last year, according to a survey released today by a leisure industry think tank.

KOREAN GOLF COURSES POST OPERATING PROFIT-SALES RATIO OF 24.5% (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)

Tourism / leisure South Korea's private golf courses posted a 24.5-per cent ratio of operating profits to sales last year, according to a survey released today by a leisure industry think tank.

Licence to drive comes closer after 272 tries (Gulf News)

Seoul: The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is "if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times". Seo Sang-moon passed the academic (theoretical) part of his driver's licence examination on his 272nd attempt last week.

Using Title Tags to Improve SEO & Website Conversion (ISEDB)

Search engine articles

Sunday, April 17, 2005

SEO News Update

272nd time lucky (DeHavilland)

A South Korean learner driver has taken his driver's licence examination 272 times. Seo Sang-moon passed the academic part of his driving test on his 272nd attempt, after five years of trying.

Clear Lake digging in for Earth Week (Globe Online)

Clear Lake plans many Earth Week events (Globe Online)

Licence to drive comes closer after 272 tries (Gulf News)

Using Title Tags to Improve SEO & Website Conversion (ISEDB)

Search engine articles

If you don’t succeed, try 272 times (The Star Online)

SEOUL: The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is “if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times”. Seo Sang-moon passed the academic part of his driver's licence examination on his 272nd attempt earlier this week.

Perseverance pays off for driver-in-training (Independent Online)

South Korean pensioner Seo Sang-moon has passed the written part of his driver's licence test on his 272nd attempt.

The Magic of the SEO Stone (dmnews.com)

Six out of seven sales resulting from search come from natural search traffic, according to research by Jupiter s Eric T. Peterson in December.

By Dana Greenlee, Technology Columnist Apr 15 2005 (Tacoma Daily Index)

The Google search engine is one of the top destination sites on the Web. Getting a Web site to show up in the first 10 results of a Google search is the goal for thousands of sites and just as many Web services companies that offer search engine optimization (SEO).

Minneapolis Search Engine Marketing Seminar to be Presented by TopRank Online Marketing (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 15, 2005 -- http://www.toprankresults.com – Lee Odden, President of TopRank Online Marketing, a professional web site marketing firm that helps companies increase leads, sales and brand visibility through integrated search engine optimization (SEO) and online public relations services, will speak at a Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association seminar about his

Saturday, April 16, 2005

SEO News Update

Licence to drive comes closer after 272 tries (Gulf News)

If you don’t succeed, try 272 times (The Star Online)

Using Title Tags to Improve SEO & Website Conversion (ISEDB)

Search engine articles

Perseverance pays off for driver-in-training (Independent Online)

South Korean pensioner Seo Sang-moon has passed the written part of his driver's licence test on his 272nd attempt.

The Magic of the SEO Stone (dmnews.com)

Six out of seven sales resulting from search come from natural search traffic, according to research by Jupiter s Eric T. Peterson in December.

By Dana Greenlee, Technology Columnist Apr 15 2005 (Tacoma Daily Index)

Minneapolis Search Engine Marketing Seminar to be Presented by TopRank Online Marketing (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Minneapolis Search Engine Marketing Seminar to be Presented by TopRank Online Marketing (PR Web)

Lee Odden, President of TopRank Online Marketing, will speak at the MIMA sponsored seminar Search Engine Smarts: What you Need to Know About SEO/SEM in St. Paul, MN on April 20. [PRWEB Apr 15, 2005]

You Probably Don't Want to Drive Behind This Guy (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is "if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times."

Google's fresh link filter discussion on SEO Radio (WebProNews)

Google's alleged fresh link filter is on the minds of many website owners and search engine optimization professionals. If indeed, Google is filtering new links into web pages, and not providing full link popularity transfer, then SEO is a whole new ballgame.

Friday, April 15, 2005

SEO News Update

Using Title Tags to Improve SEO & Website Conversion (ISEDB)

Search engine articles

The Magic of the SEO Stone (dmnews.com)

Six out of seven sales resulting from search come from natural search traffic, according to research by Jupiter s Eric T. Peterson in December.

S. Korean man passes driver's test on 272nd attempt (The Sun Daily)

SEOUL: The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is "if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times". Seo Sang-moon passed the academic part of his driver's licence examination on his 272nd attempt earlier this week.

By Dana Greenlee, Technology Columnist Apr 15 2005 (Tacoma Daily Index)

Minneapolis Search Engine Marketing Seminar to be Presented by TopRank Online Marketing (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Minneapolis Search Engine Marketing Seminar to be Presented by TopRank Online Marketing (PR Web)

Lee Odden, President of TopRank Online Marketing, will speak at the MIMA sponsored seminar Search Engine Smarts: What you Need to Know About SEO/SEM in St. Paul, MN on April 20. [PRWEB Apr 15, 2005]

You Probably Don't Want to Drive Behind This Guy (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

The motto for one would-be South Korean driver likely is "if at first you don't succeed, then try, try again another 271 times."

Google's fresh link filter discussion on SEO Radio (WebProNews)

SEO Certification - Where Can Webmasters Gain Proper SEO Training and Search Engine Skills Certification (PR Web)

Well known search engine industry educators Robin Nobles and John Alexander recently addressed the questions surrounding the issue of SEO certification training. As Co-directors of the new localized Search Engine Academy which will be taking search engine skills training into localized business communities across the country the following address was recently made in an interview with Nobles and

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Wednesday, April 13, 2005

SEO News Update

Google's fresh link filter discussion on SEO Radio (WebProNews)

SEO Certification - Where Can Webmasters Gain Proper SEO Training and Search Engine Skills Certification (PR Web)

Goebel Group SEO LEGAL, A Free Browser Toolbar for Law Firms to Manage their Google, Yahoo, and MSN Search Engine (PR Web)

Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox Browser Toolbar custom designed for the legal industry to manage SEO and SEM campaigns with Google AdWords, Yahoo Internet Marketing, and Microsoft MSN AdCenter. [PRWEB Apr 11, 2005]

Stora Enso: Papeteries De France Acquisition Finalized (IWon - Money)

STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Finnish pulp and paper company Stora Enso Oyj (SEO) Wednesday said it has finalized the acquisition of French paper merchant Papeteries de France from International Paper Co. (IP).

Game day (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

Matchup: Rochester Red Wings vs. Norfolk Tides, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. When/where: 6:35 p.m. Gates open at Frontier Field, 5:30. Starting pitchers: Red Wings RHP Boof Bonser (0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. RHP Jae Seo (0-0, 5.40).

Hiring Expert SEO Copywriters (Pandia)

You may optimize your web page copy for the search engines yourself. However, often it is better to have the help of an expert. But how do you find the right one?

BioProgress slumps on trading fears (ShareCast via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

BioProgress, the biotech currently developing non-gelatin and degradable capsules for vitamins and drugs, slumped after warning it will miss targets.

Knowing When Not to Optimize (SEO Chat)

Practically every SEO has a horror story or two about certain past clients. Is there some way we can...

Swiss shares AFX market data at 10.16 am; Holcim up on UBS price target hike (AFX via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

ZURICH (AFX) - Market data at 10.16 am Major Indices: Swiss Market Index 6,012.12, up 23.98 points Swiss Performance Index 4,522.95, up 17.66 points Major gainers: ...

Swiss shares higher midday on oil price, Fed minutes, led by Baloise, Kudelski (AFX via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)

ZURICH (AFX) - Share prices were higher at midday, tracking other European markets on the back of continued falls in oil prices and after minutes from the US Federal Reserve out overnight calmed fears about the pace of interest rate hikes. ...

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

SEO News Update

Google's fresh link filter discussion on SEO Radio (WebProNews)

SEO Certification - Where Can Webmasters Gain Proper SEO Training and Search Engine Skills Certification (PR Web)

Goebel Group SEO LEGAL, A Free Browser Toolbar for Law Firms to Manage their Google, Yahoo, and MSN Search Engine (PR Web)

Hiring Expert SEO Copywriters (Pandia)

You may optimize your web page copy for the search engines yourself. However, often it is better to have the help of an expert. But how do you find the right one?

Knowing When Not to Optimize (SEO Chat)

Practically every SEO has a horror story or two about certain past clients. Is there some way we can...

InfoSearch Media Adds Ask Jeeves Exec To Board (socalTech.com)

Marina Del Rey-based search engine optimization (SEO) firm InfoSearch Media said this morning that it has added Claudio Pinkus to the company's board of director. Pinkus was most recently COO of Ask Jeeves International, and also served as Chief Strategy Officer of the search engine firm. Pinkus has also served as CEO of Bowne Global Solutions. InfoSerach Media provides search engine marketing

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-04-11 07:56 GMT: SKorea's LG Philips LCD Q1 net loss 79 bln won vs profit 628 bln (Interactive Investor)

SEOUL (AFX) - LG Philips LCD Co's first quarter to March results: Sales - 2.06 trln won vs 2.19 trln Opg loss - 135 bln vs profit 699 bln Recurring loss - 157 bln vs profit 679 bln Net loss - 79 bln vs profit 628 bln (1 usd = 1,015 won) eunkyung.seo@xinhuafinance.com seo/dk COPYRIGHT Copyright AFX News Limited 2005. All rights reserved.

Valley sports roundup: Palm Springs golfers win tourney (Desert Sun)

MORENO VALLEY - The Palm Springs High School golf team took first place Monday at the six-team Cougar Classic Golf Tournament, finishing with a total of 222 at the Moreno Valley Ranch Golf Course.

U.K. Shares Fall, Led by BHP, BP, Shell, Royal Bank of Scotland (Bloomberg.com)

U.K. April 11 (Bloomberg) -- The U.K.'s benchmark stock index fell, led by BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto Group and Antofagasta Plc amid concern that share prices have outpaced the outlook for global demand for commodities.

Mesa Dynamics Releases "theConcept" 1.2 (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 12, 2005 -- Mesa Dynamics today released theConcept 1.2, its data mining application for quickly finding information in search engine results, web sites and local desktop documents.

Sunday, April 10, 2005

SEO News Update

Discontinuation of Onercept in Moderate-To-Severe Psoriasis and Canvaxin in Stage IV Melanoma (Medical News Today)

Serono (virt-x: SEO and NYSE: SRA) announced the discontinuation of two phase 3 clinical trial programs; onercept (recombinant tumor necrosis factor binding protein) in moderate-to-severe psoriasis and Canvaxin in Stage IV melanoma, licensed from CancerVax.

Major Leagues Taking a Few Hefty Cuts at the Trade Deficit (New York Times)

ICHIRO SUZUKI ended last season with a major league record 262 hits, and Hideki Matsui started this season with three home runs in the Yankees' first four games and a home run-averting catch in the opener.

News, Free Content, Resources | Non-Reciprocal Link Building for Higher Search Engine Positioning (Web Host Industry Review)

It's no SEO secret that inbound links to your site are an important part of any complete search engine positioning strategy.

COURT: Pair to plead guilty to aiding illegal aliens (Grand Forks Herald)

FARGO - A Korean woman accused of helping illegal aliens across the U.S.-Canadian border into North Dakota and her husband have agreed to plead guilty, according to assistant U.S. attorney Nick Chase.

EU Clears Stora Enso Buy Of International Paper Units (IWon - Money)

BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The European Union Commission Friday cleared Finnish paper giant Stora Enso (SEO) to take full control of two International Paper ( IP) units, Dutch Scaldia BV and French Papeteries de France.

SBS - The World Game (The World Game)

Korean striker Min-Suk Jang has been released by Hyundai A-League club Queensland Roar after it was discovered the 28 year old didn't quite have the pedigree it was claimed.

The Right Tricks To Increase Web Site Clicks (CBS 2 New York)

Want better rankings on search engine results? Tony Lee of The Wall Street Journal told the WCBS Small Business Breakfast that you can get tips on how to do that from Google itself. And there's a lot of information available for free on whats called SEO -- search engine optimization. Just go to Google and type in "google information for webmasters."

Norfolk Tides 7, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons 4 (phillyburbs.com)

MOOSIC, Pa. - Dan Giese gave up four runs on four hits in the seventh inning as the Norfolk Tides came from behind to beat the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons 7-4 in the season-opener for both teams on Friday in the International League.

Notes: Time is now for Heilman (MLB.com)

ATLANTA -- The time has come for Aaron Heilman. And perhaps the clock is ticking on his future, even when his 27th birthday is still seven months away.

Evolution of the SEO Tool Set (WebProNews)

With the discovery and consequent analysis efforts over the contraversial Google Patent that has fueled small amounts of paranoia and large privacy concerns recently, some SEO's are rethinking their toolsets.

Friday, April 08, 2005

SEO News Update

EU Clears Stora Enso Buy Of International Paper Units (IWon - Money)

The Right Tricks To Increase Web Site Clicks (CBS 2 New York)

Evolution of the SEO Tool Set (WebProNews)

Deutsche Bk On Pulp/Paper Sector - Sell (New Ratings)

1200 GMT [Dow Jones] Deutsche Bk reiterates sell ratings for UPM (UPS), Stora Enso (SEO), M-real (MRLBV.HE) and Norske Skog (NSG.OS), cutting their '05 EPS estimates between 10%-15% and '06 EPS by 20%-50%. Sees only flat to modest growth in '05, with earnings peaking this year, and evidence mounting of slowdown in deliveries in both Europe and N. America.

For the Mets, It Seems Like the Old Days (New York Times)

CINCINNATI, April 7 - The Mets of 1964 entered the season with a new starting pitcher, a new starting outfielder, a new stadium and virtually no expectations.

Its All about the Eyeballs (SEO Chat)

Any SEO wants to attract visitors to their own or their clients' websites. Even when you manage that...

FILM CLIPS /Also opening today (San Francisco Chronicle)

'Eros' RATING: (ALERT VIEWER) Three short films about erotic love. Starring Gong Li, Robert Downey Jr., AlanArkin and Regina Nemni. Directed by Wong Kar Wai, Steven Soderbergh and MichelangeloAntonioni. (R. 108 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.)

Notes: Rotation situation unresolved (MLB.com)

CINCINNATI -- Curiouser and curiouser the situation becomes as the Mets move closer to a decision on their starting pitcher for Saturday night's game against the Braves. By Thursday morning, another element -- the uncertain availability of Mike Cameron -- had been included in the equation.

METS NOTEBOOK (Newsday)

CINCINNATI - Mike Cameron appears headed to the 15-day disabled list because of tendinitis in his left wrist, which means the Mets are likely to summon a starting pitcher from Triple-A Nor- folk to fill their vacated rotation spot for tomorrow night's game in Atlanta.

METS NOTEBOOK (New York Newsday)

Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers, otherwise mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. Cooler with highs around 60. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. ...

Thursday, April 07, 2005

SEO News Update

Evolution of the SEO Tool Set (WebProNews)

Deutsche Bk On Pulp/Paper Sector - Sell (New Ratings)

Its All about the Eyeballs (SEO Chat)

Any SEO wants to attract visitors to their own or their clients' websites. Even when you manage that...

New SEO Research Service Gives Small Business Owners Distinct Online Marketing Advantage (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) April 5, 2005 -- Rank Study Research ( http://www.rankstudy.com ), a Canadian-based search engine optimization firm, has launched a new research service to help reduce online marketing costs for advertisers and educate them on the process of achieving high search engine rankings.

Notes: Cameron still sore; Diaz starts (MLB.com)

CINCINNATI -- Mike Cameron isn't likely to start a game until the Mets play in Atlanta on Friday night, if then. Willie Randolph indicated as much Wednesday, saying Cameron is still experiencing soreness in his left wrist.

The Search Engine Report - Number 101 (InternetNews.com)

I've tried something new in the newsletter this time. Many entries end with labels that correspond to how the story is categorized in our Search Topics area that's available to Search Engine Watch members.

Blogs, Boards, and Posts: Capturing Consumer Buzz Online (InternetNews.com)

A new category of software tools has emerged that uses search engine technology to find and organize consumer-posted thoughts and opinions.

SEO Tools and Tricks that Help You Think like a Search Spider (SEO Chat)

While it is impossible to know the underlying algorithms that produce the search engine results in t...

SBL, UK co sign remittance deal (News From Bangladesh)

Standard Bank Ltd (SBL) signed an agreement with Taka Exchange Co (UK) Ltd on sending remittance from the United Kingdom to Bangladesh.

Search Engine Marketing FAQ (ISEDB)

Search engine articles

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

SEO News Update

Evolution of the SEO Tool Set (WebProNews)

New SEO Research Service Gives Small Business Owners Distinct Online Marketing Advantage (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

SEO Tools and Tricks that Help You Think like a Search Spider (SEO Chat)

While it is impossible to know the underlying algorithms that produce the search engine results in t...

SEO and SEM: What s the Difference? (dmnews.com)

When an Internet user logs onto the Web, he is probably unconscious of the fact that he is entering a virtual bidding war in which hundreds and even thousands of marketers and advertisers are throwing banner ads, sponsored links and sometimes overly optimized Web site pages across his computer screen to gain his attention and, ultimately, his money.

European stocks - Factors to watch on April 6 (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News)

PARIS, April 6 (Reuters) - European shares looked set for a small rise after Wall Street closed higher and as oil prices back below $56 a barrel smoothed worries about corporate profit margins.

BENSON OUT FOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS (New York Post via Yahoo! News)

CINCINNATI — Kris Benson was supposed to start his season in Atlanta. Instead, he'll start it on the disabled list.

CORRECTED - Cheaper oil lifts European stocks, Serono hit (The Forex Market)

In PARIS item "Cheaper oil lifts European stocks, Serono hit" please read in first paragraph ... on Wednesday ... instead of ... on Tuesday ... A corrected repetition follows.

Cheaper oil lifts European stocks, Serono hit Wednesday, April 6, 2005 7:30:38 AM (The Forex Market)

To access running updates on what's moving European stocks double click on [STXNEWS/EU].

Oneupweb's ROI trax® Tool Combats Pay-Per-Click Trademark Infringement (PR Web via Yahoo! News)

Suttons Bay, MI (PRWEB) April 4, 2005 -- Oneupweb , a leading national search engine optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) firm, today announced the release of a new trademark infringement monitoring tool, which adds to its already successful marketing analytics tool, ROI trax®. This new tool directly benefits companies with strong brand names.

GLOBAL MARKETS-European stocks edge up on sub-$56 oil, soft dlr (The Forex Market)

LONDON, April 6 (Reuters) - European shares inched up on Wednesday, bolstered by a firm finish on Wall Street as oil slipped below $56 a barrel and the dollar took a breather, easing the pressure on corporate profit margins.

Friday, April 01, 2005

Business Directory - Find Business Directories - Yahoo, DMOZ, more!

Business Directory - Find Business Directories - Yahoo, DMOZ, more! This site has been created to aid webmasters and site owners in promoting their websites. Everyone is looking for ways to improve their site's visibility, and one major way is by getting listed in the major business directory sites. This is a very important part of being successful on the internet. The only way to grow your business is if people can actually find you! We have organized our listing of directories by how "powerful" they are, so that you can easily find the correct business directory sites to submit your URL. We also provide you with a third and forth tier directory sites, which are smaller in size but still provide quality for your web site to be listed within. Some of these sites require a payment and some have a FREE submission option, so we've included that information as well. Please feel free to browse our listing of business directory sites to find the information you are looking for. Most importantly to improve your sites ranking in the top search engines you must begin to submit your site to the well respected business directory sites on the web. This is a very time consuming process, however it is a proven fact that must be done. As you begin to see your site being added into these business directory sites, you should also start to see an improvement in your visibility in the search engines. We hope you find our site a fabulous resource area for information on business directory issues. This site should help you in making the right decisions as to submitting your web site manually or hiring a company to do this process for you. Being educated about this topic will help you for years to come with your online business. A directory listing is permanent. Having a poor listing could effect your site for years, robbing you of valuable traffic you could have had. It pays to deeply understand the process for optimal listings. As this industry is always evolving you might consider joining a few forums that actively discuss these issues. We find WebMaster World and High Rankings a great place to start. If you're seeking to submit to Directories, we highly recommend the Internet marketing services of We Build Pages. They know directories, and how to submit, as well as they employee several directory editors. Yahoo using DMOZ for better results Yahoo is now utilizing the Open Directory Project (ODP) to improve the user experience. You will now notice that the ODP title, description and category meta data is used to enhance the relevant search results. Read More Web Directory - Linkclix Web Directory Search Engine Optimization Web Design Search Engine Web Hosting