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Daily Search Forum Recap: May 18, 2009
Posted: May 18th, 2009, 11:00pm CEST by rustybrick
Tags: Search Forum Recap
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Google Updates Backlink Data in New Webmaster Tools
Posted: May 18th, 2009, 8:38pm CEST by rustybrick
Tags: Google Optimization
On Thursday we reported that the backlink data was out of sync in the redesigned webmaster tools. Well, over the weekend, that was fixed.
Googler, Jonathan Simon said in a Google Webmasters Help thread that it is now up to date. Jonathan said:
Check out your site's backlinks data in the new version of Webmaster Tools. We've just finished the process of loading the most recent backlinks data so you should now be able to see all your site's backlinks.
The backlinks data between the new and old versions of Webmaster Tools may not match 100% but the new version's data should be more comprehensive for most sites.
Some people are still having issues, so if you are one of those, join the thread and Jonathan or Sagar can help you.
Forum discussion at Google Webmasters Help.
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Google AdSense Advisor Heads to Barbados for Vacation
Posted: May 18th, 2009, 8:30pm CEST by rustybrick
Tags: SEO Forum News
I love it how personal some people are in the SEO/SEM forums. It reminds me of the old days when the forums were like extended family for most of us. It many cases, that is still true, but as the industry has grown, we feel less of that.
Case in points, a Googler, AdSenseAdvisor in WebmasterWorld first tells us that he/she will be on vacation for a week and there will be a fill in during that time. Here is the post:
I'm taking some vacation next week, so I'll be away from Webmaster World 5/16-5/25. I have someone covering for me if you need anything in my absence, but I wanted to give you a heads up in case you notice a significant drop in snark compared to your usual ASA. :)
Later on, he/she tells us that the vacation is in Barbados. Just reading the back and forth in the thread, reminds me of how forums should be.
In any event, enjoy your trip AdSenseAdvisor, we will miss you - but you deserve the time off.
Forum discussion at WebmasterWorld.
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SEO Consultants: Do You Have SEO Liability Strategy?
Posted: May 18th, 2009, 8:20pm CEST by rustybrick
Tags: SEM SEO Companies
In any business field, making sure to protect your business from being taken advantage of through the legal arena is something that every company must be prepared for. The larger you are, the more chances you are to be hit up with a lawsuit.
John Andrews started a Sphinn thread discussing the topic of SEO liability. He sums it up as follows:
I bet you never saw this kind of lawsuit coming! As a professional service provider you obviously know you can be held liable for your performance, for negligence, and for making mistakes. You probably include something in your consulting agreements that addresses that. Your clients want assurances that you are responsible for your actions, and you want to be free to act in good faith on behalf of your clients, working to gain a competitive advantage in the search engine results pages. But the very nature of SEO is competition. For every winner in the SERPs, there are going to be losers. Are you ready to be sued by the losers?
Whenever I think of SEO liability, I always think of Jill Whalen. Why? Well, I am pretty sure her husband is a lawyer and she has been in the SEO space for longer than some of us owned computers. In addition, Ian McAnerin is very active in the forum and he has a degree in law. In any event, if you are looking for some legal advice, I might recommend High Rankings Forum for that reason.
The discussion at Sphinn is just getting started. I suggest anyone with both experience and knowledge to get involved in the thread because for many people, being sued is a scary thing that can have a serious impact on one's business and family.
Forum discussion at Sphinn.
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Thank You - Scheduling This Week
Posted: May 18th, 2009, 8:07pm CEST by rustybrick
Tags: Blog Administration
As many of you know, I had a baby girl on Friday morning. Cutest thing ever and mother and baby are doing great!
What I didn't expect is how little sleep you get during this stage. So, I apologize for the lack of posts here. That being said, I wanted to let you know I am still doing the forum research. I do hope to post a few things each day, but don't expect the volume and detail in each post until I get my feet wet with being a father.
Thank you so much for all the kind words left here and on my personal blog. The hundreds of good wishes on Twitter and all the emails, calls, IMs (yes, I was on my computer much of Friday, hospital had great wifi) and from the Search Engine Land Team and Cre8asite Team.
In classic SERoundtable tradition...
Forum discussion at Sphinn and Cre8asite Forums.