Google Adsense is 10 years Old

Happy birthday AdSense. And thanks for the memories.

My first 4 figure paycheck from AdSense came just over 8 years ago. Like I said Old School SEO, but even I missed out on the first 20 months of this game changing Google product.

If you tried to click on the screenshot of the export...
Google Adsense is 10 years Old

Google 2013 = MSN Search 2005

So using Charlotte SEO as a daily gauge of SERP movement in high competition niches, we find more of the "great" new SERPS from all the penguins and pandas in May 2013.

In Charlotte, the top 3 stayed consistent which is expected since they are long established for one reason or another. Next ...
Google 2013 = MSN Search 2005

Mad Libs Blogging For SEO

Writing for SEO

I was told analogies are a talent I have, and while forming one I decided that it was too good not to be used for much more.

I have trained about 4 writers or staff members in writing for our clients since beginning here at my agency at the start of 2012. Every time I see...
Mad Libs Blogging For SEO

Adwords Location Insertion Discontinued

Received the notice today that Google is putting an end to the location insertion feature.  Location insertion for Adwords is a feature you're using in your account to dynamically insert your local business information into your ads based on the user's geographic location You have between now ...
Adwords Location Insertion Discontinued

Bing PPC Imported, 5 things to double check

Things to check after importing your ads from Google to Bing Adcenter. A little checklist for those importing adwords into bing ads adcenter.

1. Day and time settings. They default to the campaign level settings for all ad groups. Ours were originally set for M-F / 8am to 9pm EST. After the...
Bing PPC Imported, 5 things to double check

Google Maps a Bit Too Good?

Ok, This is about a mile from our office at CGR. I am scanning street level looking for a Off Broadway shoes to pick up some new kicks. Like others, I get hooked on zooming up and down the street with the very cool Google Maps. Did you know you can look upo with Google maps at street level? I...
Google Maps a Bit Too Good?

Blogmutt Spam, Not So Original

Blog mutt tauts itself a a blog writing service. They will write posts for you blog for the low price of 89$ per month. Their home page speaks of the all-orginal writing they provide. I dont doubt for a second that the articles can pass copyscape checks. I doubt fault the busines model and the...
Blogmutt Spam, Not So Original