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Social Signals in Search – Optimizing Google+

November 3, 2011 1 Comment

In a prior post, I discussed optimizing Facebook for search engine results. As we’ve seen, what you’ve do in social media has a direct effect on how (or if) you are found in search results. Not only does what you do in Facebook matter, Google+ also has a role in search engine results. They are [...]

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Social Signals in Search: Establishing Social Authority

October 17, 2011 1 Comment

As I’ve discussed in prior posts, social media has a direct effect on search engine rankings. Rankings have long been affected by authority. In the past, authority is often measured by inbound links to a website. The more quality links a site has, the more that site is considered an authoritative site. Higher authority sites [...]

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Showing Thanks to Bloggers

November 23, 2009 Comments Off

As we approach this holiday season, we often become nostalgic and thankful for the family and friends we have. I recalled a previous post from Dave Delaney last year: “3 free gifts every blogger will love you for” Dave points out that all bloggers love: Subscriptions, Sharing, and Commenting. I am often guilty of not [...]

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Barcamp Memphis – November 14

November 9, 2009 2 Comments

Barcamp lands in Memphis on Saturday, November 14. BarCamp Memphis ‘09 will take place at the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering. A BarCamp is a participatory “un-conference” event, organized by attendees, for attendees. Barcamp attendees, or campers, are asked to not just attend, but to participate. Everyone is an expert, share that experience with [...]

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Busy Week for Nashville Geeks

August 25, 2009 3 Comments

Web Analytics Wednesday      Wednesday, August 26, RSVP Social Media Club Nashville: Transforming Health Care Through Social Media      Wednesday, August 26, , 6-8pm RSVP Nashville Geek Breakfast      Thursday, August 27, 7:30 and 8:30, RSVP Centre{Source} August Interactive Mixer      Thursday, August 27 , 5-8pm, RSVP Hendersonville Geek Breakfast      Friday, August 28, 7:30, [...]

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