Comments on: Is Your Search Engine Optimization Expert Legit? http://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/ Velvet Blues offers a wide variety of website-related services such as: complete websites, eCommerce, design, XHTML/CSS slicing, search engine optimization, and content management with custom or open source software such as WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal. Take a look at our portfolio and see for yourself. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:15:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Elite Infowolrdhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-13644 Elite Infowolrd Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:00:06 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-13644 Hello, Above all 5 Points are very interesting as it is informatics, its not for those who want to hire SEO experts but also for those who is engaged with SEO business. They must be careful about these 5 Points. And I'm really very Thankful to you for Sharing such informatics information. Hello,
Above all 5 Points are very interesting as it is informatics, its not for those who want to hire SEO experts but also for those who is engaged with SEO business. They must be careful about these 5 Points.
And I’m really very Thankful to you for Sharing such informatics information.

]]> By: Kirstyhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-6084 Kirsty Mon, 07 Mar 2011 02:21:57 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-6084 Using bad SEO is scary especially if Google will noticed what you are doing. Actually the effects of bad SEO is really good at first but it won't last for long because a lot of search engine are looking for ways to caught those who are doing this. Using bad SEO is scary especially if Google will noticed what you are doing. Actually the effects of bad SEO is really good at first but it won’t last for long because a lot of search engine are looking for ways to caught those who are doing this.

]]> By: Timhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-4884 Tim Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:03:19 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-4884 It’s an honest article about the dark side of “so called SEO experts”. I agree will all five red flags. Getting quality website traffic is an art and a qualified SEO should be hired to do the job. Questions should be asked during initial presentation by keeping these red flags in mind. It’s an honest article about the dark side of “so called SEO experts”. I agree will all five red flags.
Getting quality website traffic is an art and a qualified SEO should be hired to do the job.
Questions should be asked during initial presentation by keeping these red flags in mind.

]]> By: seochampionhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-4715 seochampion Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:20:04 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-4715 The big problem is Google or any other search engine company doesn’t show how it indexes the pages and order them. This is the reason, lot of people come up with lots of ideas and few of them just guess that this or that might be the way to get to the TOP in SERP The big problem is Google or any other search engine company doesn’t show how it indexes the pages and order them. This is the reason, lot of people come up with lots of ideas and few of them just guess that this or that might be the way to get to the TOP in SERP

]]> By: Dennis Edellhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3400 Dennis Edell Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:15:31 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3400 Not just important, but it has to be THE most BASIC aspect of blog SEO lol. Not just important, but it has to be THE most BASIC aspect of blog SEO lol.

]]> By: Velvet Blueshttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3395 Velvet Blues Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:46:32 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3395 <b>@Dennis</b>: Absolutely hilarious! There is no excuse not to change the permalink structure, especially for someone who SHOULD know how important it is. @Dennis: Absolutely hilarious! There is no excuse not to change the permalink structure, especially for someone who SHOULD know how important it is.

]]> By: Dennis Edellhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3392 Dennis Edell Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:09:32 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3392 The contest winner for me was the SEO expert blog I ran into using the default WP permalinks.....sorry that just cracked me the hell up. The contest winner for me was the SEO expert blog I ran into using the default WP permalinks…..sorry that just cracked me the hell up.

]]> By: Velvet Blueshttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3375 Velvet Blues Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:03:13 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3375 <b>@Webmarketing</b>: Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I should probably have placed that at the top of the list. Black hat techniques, while they have the lure of working (for a while) and bringing lots of traffic, they can also do more damage by getting a website indefinitely banned...<b>@Nihar</b>: That is a good point. If Google were more transparent, then we wouldn't have half the problems we have now, nor would the 'SEO experts' get away with claiming that certain wrong or outdated techniques work.And yes, it is ongoing. Unfortunately, SEO isn't a one-time-thing. :-(<b>@Kurt</b>: Indeed. If you are a blogger, take advantage of the info already out there, and be your own expert. You'll learn a lot along the way, not waste any money, and know that all strategies used on your website are Google-approved. And if you do hire an expert, you'll know enough to weed out the good from the bad. :-) @Webmarketing: Thanks for stopping by. Yes, I should probably have placed that at the top of the list. Black hat techniques, while they have the lure of working (for a while) and bringing lots of traffic, they can also do more damage by getting a website indefinitely banned…

@Nihar: That is a good point. If Google were more transparent, then we wouldn’t have half the problems we have now, nor would the ‘SEO experts’ get away with claiming that certain wrong or outdated techniques work.

And yes, it is ongoing. Unfortunately, SEO isn’t a one-time-thing. :-(

@Kurt: Indeed. If you are a blogger, take advantage of the info already out there, and be your own expert. You’ll learn a lot along the way, not waste any money, and know that all strategies used on your website are Google-approved. And if you do hire an expert, you’ll know enough to weed out the good from the bad. :-)

]]> By: Kurt Avishhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3371 Kurt Avish Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:01:30 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3371 Ho yea.... infact there are so many SEO-Magicians these days that have a huge bowl in their hand to collect our money.. so as a result I prefer to be my own seo expert lol... even if I am not very sure...its better we try our strategies ourselves rather than getting in the trap of the WEBSEOZARDS :D Ho yea…. infact there are so many SEO-Magicians these days that have a huge bowl in their hand to collect our money.. so as a result I prefer to be my own seo expert lol… even if I am not very sure…its better we try our strategies ourselves rather than getting in the trap of the WEBSEOZARDS :D

]]> By: Niharhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3368 Nihar Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:49:39 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3368 The big problem is Google or any other search engine company doesn't show how it indexes the pages and order them. This is the reason, lot of people come up with lots of ideas and few of them just guess that this or that might be the way to get to the TOP in SERPSEO is an ongoing process. Keep experimenting. If the results are negative stop what you did and if the results are positive. Add that step to your SEO list and do it for the next post. The big problem is Google or any other search engine company doesn’t show how it indexes the pages and order them. This is the reason, lot of people come up with lots of ideas and few of them just guess that this or that might be the way to get to the TOP in SERP

SEO is an ongoing process. Keep experimenting. If the results are negative stop what you did and if the results are positive. Add that step to your SEO list and do it for the next post.

]]> By: Webmarketinghttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3346 Webmarketing Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:31:07 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3346 This is a good article. Since SEO is very vital in web marketing, it is very important to be cautious in hiring an SEO expert to do the job. Website owner should consider one thing in choosing an SEO firm and that is knowing the ethical practice of a certain SEO firm. Avoid those who uses black hat SEO, they will just cause problems. This is a good article. Since SEO is very vital in web marketing, it is very important to be cautious in hiring an SEO expert to do the job. Website owner should consider one thing in choosing an SEO firm and that is knowing the ethical practice of a certain SEO firm. Avoid those who uses black hat SEO, they will just cause problems.

]]> By: Velvet Blueshttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3327 Velvet Blues Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:47:53 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3327 <b>@Carla</b>: Yes, I am especially wary of companies that send unsolicited generic email messages. As for Twitter, it seems like it is being exploited more and more everyday by spammers and others looking for ways of promoting themselves... They are going to have to put in place some better mechanisms for maintaining quality and controlling spam.<b>@Binaryday</b>: Yes, we probably should also be wary of many SEO blogs. There are a lot of bloggers which suggest things that are in direct conflict with Google & Yahoo guidelines.However, the biggest problem with misinformation seems to be the fact that a lot of older and non-updated content still persists on the web. So when people search for <em>search engine optimization</em>, they often find these older well-ranked pages at the top of the SERPs. @Carla: Yes, I am especially wary of companies that send unsolicited generic email messages. As for Twitter, it seems like it is being exploited more and more everyday by spammers and others looking for ways of promoting themselves… They are going to have to put in place some better mechanisms for maintaining quality and controlling spam.

@Binaryday: Yes, we probably should also be wary of many SEO blogs. There are a lot of bloggers which suggest things that are in direct conflict with Google & Yahoo guidelines.

However, the biggest problem with misinformation seems to be the fact that a lot of older and non-updated content still persists on the web. So when people search for search engine optimization, they often find these older well-ranked pages at the top of the SERPs.

]]> By: Binarydayhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3326 Binaryday Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:29:49 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3326 Should we not try to develop a similar guideline for seo blogs as well. I am surprised by the number of bloggers who write about seo without any understanding of the basic. And I think these people are more responsible for increasing the obsession with outdtated concepts like meta keywords, search engine submission and to some extent even pagerank Should we not try to develop a similar guideline for seo blogs as well. I am surprised by the number of bloggers who write about seo without any understanding of the basic. And I think these people are more responsible for increasing the obsession with outdtated concepts like meta keywords, search engine submission and to some extent even pagerank

]]> By: Carlahttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3324 Carla Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:00:30 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3324 Definitely beware of anyone who cold calls (or email spams) you too! Raju, I noticed that with Twitter too. Definitely beware of anyone who cold calls (or email spams) you too! Raju, I noticed that with Twitter too.

]]> By: Velvet Blueshttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3317 Velvet Blues Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:26:45 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3317 <b>@Kim</b>: Indeed. And there are so many self-proclaimed experts running around the web, reeking SEO havor! ;-)<b>@Raju</b>: Yep. So it is super important to make sure that you do find a GOOD expert, someone who is not just out for your money.<b>@Tumblemoose</b>: Yeh, first timers often get exploited. And it's a shame.Most of the time, they probably get taken advantage of because they don't know the strategies. And if SEO expert A charges two times what SEO expert B charges, a newcomer might just choose expert B, without comparing their relative merits. @Kim: Indeed. And there are so many self-proclaimed experts running around the web, reeking SEO havor! ;-)

@Raju: Yep. So it is super important to make sure that you do find a GOOD expert, someone who is not just out for your money.

@Tumblemoose: Yeh, first timers often get exploited. And it’s a shame.

Most of the time, they probably get taken advantage of because they don’t know the strategies. And if SEO expert A charges two times what SEO expert B charges, a newcomer might just choose expert B, without comparing their relative merits.

]]> By: Tumblemoosehttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3314 Tumblemoose Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:59:07 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3314 Falls squarely in the category of, "If it sounds to good to be true..."This is a great post to remind folks to pay a little attention out there.I cringe when I think a person's first venture into something like this would be a bad experience.George Falls squarely in the category of, “If it sounds to good to be true…”

This is a great post to remind folks to pay a little attention out there.

I cringe when I think a person’s first venture into something like this would be a bad experience.

George

]]> By: Rajuhttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3308 Raju Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:51:37 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3308 I am completely with you. Right now on Twitter, every 3rd person who follows me is an SEO expert :| I am completely with you. Right now on Twitter, every 3rd person who follows me is an SEO expert :|

]]> By: Kim Woodbridgehttp://www.velvetblues.com/web-development-blog/search-engine-optimization-seo-expert/#comment-3305 Kim Woodbridge Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:34:54 +0000 http://www.velvetblues.com/?p=4950#comment-3305 I like the way you used the term SEO Professional - I tend to be wary of anyone who claims to be an "expert". I like the way you used the term SEO Professional – I tend to be wary of anyone who claims to be an “expert”.

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