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I'm starting a new blog (Pam's Blogging Buzz) it's not all set up and only one post so far but I'll share when done.
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I also took a short webinar today about SEO- woohoo! love to learn more : )
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Yay! RT : I'll be there! I've missed you all:)
Hi ALL! How's everything going?
Hi ALL! How's everything going?
RT Yay! RT : I'll be there! I've missed you all:)
hey, Da Vinci, I am doing great! How about you?
Doing good- missing my lil one- she went to camp w/school for 5 days LOL getting work done though
HI! How are you this week?
I'm doing well! Counting down the days till my photo shoot for ! 4 more to go :)
Aww, what kind of camp? LOL
what have you been up to?
So we are talking about tonight- nice!
So we are talking about tonight- nice!
Hey Pam I am doing great this week, how are you doing?
Our topic Chat hour: Intro
RT : hey all! ;) >> Hey Marisa!
RT : I'm here! How are you? >> Good to see u :)
RT Our topic Chat hour: Intro
Good evening! :) RT : Good evening
hey Stacie, how are you tonight? :)
Yay! Hey Stacie :) I'm doing well, how about you?
Hi, I'm good. Glad to be part of the " Hi ALL! How's everything going? "
Hi, I'm good. Glad to be part of the " Hi ALL! How's everything going? "
Our topic Chat hour: Intro
Our topic Chat hour: Intro
I'm doing great! I really missed all of you :)
its a school program called Mosaic- builds self esteem/teaches about not to bully- community building. No calls
Hello everyone! Looking forward to a very informative topic / discussion tonight
Cool! MT : its a school program called Mosaic- - community building.
Hey Brooke! Welcome :) RT : Hello everyone! Looking forward to a very informative topic / discussion tonight
Q1 How experienced would you say you are with ? (i.e. I know what it is, extremely, huh?)
Q1 How experienced would you say you are with ? (i.e. I know what it is, extremely, huh?)
Ah great stuff! Also gives you a break too :)
Hi there! Thanks for joining us tonight :)
A1 I know the basics Seems confusing to really research it I just do my blog as normal
A1 I know the basics Seems confusing to really research it I just do my blog as normal
hey Brooke, welcome, glad to have you join us tonight
Hi Lisa~ how was your week?
Q1 How experienced would you say you are with ? (i.e. I know what it is, extremely, huh?)
RT Q1 How experienced would you say you are with ? (i.e. I know what it is, extremely, huh?)
And, really, knowing the basics is like 90% if not 100% of what you need to know.
A1. I'm pretty experienced however I'm always going to be a student. Hehe
A1. I'm pretty experienced however I'm always going to be a student. Hehe
A1 Pretty experienced... you could call it a “day job” :)
A1 Pretty experienced... you could call it a “day job” :)
Yep! RT A1 Pretty experienced... you could call it a “day job” :)
Exactly! good 4 all of us RT : A1. I'm pretty experienced however I'm always going to be a student. Hehe
Yep! RT A1 Pretty experienced... you could call it a “day job” :)
Hi Pam. So far, pretty good. How was yours?
A1. I'd say I'm still at an intermediate level... mostly because it's ALWAYS updating lol
A1 My blog / website gives me suggestions for what keywords to include which is helpful, still learning SEO though!
The rules of SEO are constantly changing and we must continue to educate ourselves.
That is cool, Brooke! Is that with Wordpress and a plugin?
So true! RT A1. I'd say I'm still at an intermediate level... mostly because it's ALWAYS updating lol
I would say I'm a work in progress I know some things to do (lol) but with keywords/tags still learning
I would say I'm a work in progress I know some things to do (lol) but with keywords/tags still learning
A1: Not very experienced, but curious to learn more about SEO
You have the right attitude :) RT A1: Not very experienced, but curious to learn more about SEO
OMG so true! RT The rules of SEO are constantly changing and we must continue to educate ourselves.
OMG so true! RT The rules of SEO are constantly changing and we must continue to educate ourselves.
No kidding.. what used to be white hat link building became a no-no. Just look at what happened
RT The rules of SEO are constantly changing and we must continue to educate ourselves.
well that is better than I thought
RT : You have the right attitude :) RT A1: Not very experienced, but curious to learn mre abt SEO
RT RT : A1. I'm pretty experienced however I'm always going to be a student. Hehe
Right! It never ends. Hehe
Wix! Has SEO wizard that makes suggestions. Wix > Wordpress imo, I'm even writing an e-book on it!
Me, too. " A1: Not very experienced, but curious to learn more about SEO "
Right! Keeps me on my toes :)
Right! Keeps me on my toes :)
Yeah, I think sometimes we can get too wrapped up, esp when it changes so much. Think like 80/20 rule
MT : Wix! Has SEO wizard tht makes suggestions. Wix > Wordpress imo I'm even writing e-book on it!
A1. I was pro back in the day but it’s changed so much…
A1. I was pro back in the day but it’s changed so much…
Oh, definitely let us know when you have your ebook available!
None. " Q1 How experienced would you say you are with ? (i.e. I know what it is, extremely, huh?)
Hey Lisa, welcome, so glad to have you join us! :)
Hey Lisa, welcome, so glad to have you join us! :)
That's why I love attending chats to learn even more ;0 RT thanks :)
Hey Shavonn! Yeah, I remember "back in the day." (as AltaVista comes to mind..)
Will do! :D Wix is an excellent resource for building / customizing a site / blog from scratch
Will do! :D Wix is an excellent resource for building / customizing a site / blog from scratch
It can be really frustrating lol
RT : That's why I love attending chats to learn even more RT thanks :)
Good to have you join us, Stacie! :)
good to hear as long as you are not keeping yourself too busy to have a little fun here and there, I hope ;)
Hey Belinda! Welcome! RT : <ala Minnie Pearl> How-DEE from the Bayou State, y'all! <waves>
RT Will do! :D Wix is an excellent resource for building / customizing a site / blog from scratch
MT : Wix! Has SEO wizard tht makes suggestions. Wix > Wordpress imo I'm even writing e-book on …
Q2 What tips would you like to share about ? What questions do you have about SEO?
Q2 What tips would you like to share about ? What questions do you have about SEO?
you are welcome, glad to have you join :)
Yeah, I think sometimes we can get too wrapped up, esp when it changes so much. Think like 80/20 rule #…
Yeah, I think sometimes we can get too wrapped up, esp when it changes so much. Think like 80/20 rule #…
Wix! Has SEO wizard tht makes suggestions. Wix > Wordpress imo I'm even writing e-book on it!
RT Q2 What tips would you like to share about ? What questions do you have about SEO?
RT RT : The rules of SEO are constantly changing and we must continue to educate ourselves.
RT Me, too. " A1: Not very experienced, but curious to learn more about SEO "
I would say I'm a work in progress I know some things to do (lol) but with keywords/tags still learning …
A2 Tip: Don’t let the “fear” get to you.. Enjoy !
A2 Tip: Don’t let the “fear” get to you.. Enjoy !
A2 Tip: Don’t let the “fear” get to you.. Enjoy !
Q2 What tips would you like to share about ? What questions do you have about SEO?
No kidding.. what used to be white hat link building became a no-no. Just look at what happened
A2: Actually a Q...How many tags / keywords are too many?
A2: Actually a Q...How many tags / keywords are too many?
RT : I'm starting a new blog (Pam's Blogging Buzz)
RT Q2 What tips would you like to share about ? What questions do you have about SEO?
Any great recommendations on Wordpress SEO? Been a little tough to find something comprehensive
Yes, I don't want to do anything that will screw up my invest with my business since 2008.
Q2. Don't be afraid of the new changes or when you take a hit... just adjust accordingly and things will go up eventually
RT And, really, knowing the basics is like 90% if not 100% of what you need to know.
RT Q1 How experienced would you say you are with ? (i.e. I know what it is, extremely, huh?)
I'm starting one too. My business is going through a complete re-brand. Fun times ahead
Q2- I make sure I'm doing "no follows" with sponsored posts and "no index" when I post other bloggers giveaways
Q2- I make sure I'm doing "no follows" with sponsored posts and "no index" when I post other bloggers giveaways
Research indicates optimal is 2 hashtags.
A2: Also how can I, as a jobseeker, brand myself / incorporate SEO to improve results?
A2: Also how can I, as a jobseeker, brand myself / incorporate SEO to improve results?
A1 Intermediate. Basically, enough to get myself in trouble, and learning more.
Q2 -check in with Google Webmasters to see if I have any errors
At this point I just use a plugin for no follows LOL
hey!! I remember altavista!! Babelfish, Geocities, etc lol
Hi Roman. Thanks for the feedback :)
The transformation of neo is amazing
The transformation of neo is amazing
The transformation of neo is amazing
Actually, for Google, you don't need to worry about meta keywords. For keywords, focus on the most relevant
Actually, for Google, you don't need to worry about meta keywords. For keywords, focus on the most relevant
RT Q2 What tips would you like to share about ? What questions do you have about SEO?
whhhhhhhhooooo you took it BACK! LOL
RT RT : A2 Tip: Don’t let the “fear” get to you.. Enjoy !
RT RT : A2 Tip: Don’t let the “fear” get to you.. Enjoy !
Hi there! I really like SEO Pressor walks through checklist
Hi there! I really like SEO Pressor walks through checklist
A2. With EVERYTHING on Google and big brands always at the top, what’s the point??
A2: What is the purpose of Meta descriptions?
A2. I think at the end of the day the old cliche still rules "Content is King" Keep writing valuable and relevant content
LOL me too but I still need to check that box…so maybe I need to look into what plugin you have LOL!
Great. I will check it out. Thanks!
I'm adding SEO Pressor to my new site. Love the features
algorithms accounting for signals more than back links today.
It is sad, but does tend to take care of it...was the recovery directions for penalties
It is sad, but does tend to take care of it...was the recovery directions for penalties
RT A2. I think the old cliche still rules "Content is King" Keep writing valuable and relevant content
hey welcome, so glad to have you join us!
Thnx for sharing feedback :) RT : Research indicates optimal is 2 hashtags.
No, no. Content is "Queen" now. Hehe
No, no. Content is "Queen" now. Hehe
Good Question! A2: What is the purpose of Meta descriptions?
Thank you! Great to be here.
Thank you! Great to be here.
RT :) RT : Research indicates optimal is 2 hashtags.
U know what worked for me? As a musician, I became active in > took 8 out of 10 top in Google
RT : A1 Intermediate. Basically, enough to get myself in trouble, and learning more.
hey Shavonn glad to see you here tonight :)
A2. How important is it to have keywords in the content? Very? Not important?
Absolutey! Anytime, dear :)
Agreed! RT : No, no. Content is "Queen" now. Hehe
Yes! RT : Q2 -check in with Google Webmasters to see if I have any errors
Yes! RT : Q2 -check in with Google Webmasters to see if I have any errors
RT A2. How important is it to have keywords in the content? Very? Not important?
RT RT : No, no. Content is "Queen" now. Hehe
RT RT : No, no. Content is "Queen" now. Hehe
Oh my! such memories! RT : hey!! I remember altavista!! Babelfish, Geocities, etc lol
hey!! Got my glass?? ? #Soc
And has taken the throne.
I still say very. RT A2. How important is it to have keywords in the content? Very? Not important?
I still say very. RT A2. How important is it to have keywords in the content? Very? Not important?
Good point. I really think community and relationship building are better.
Good point. I really think community and relationship building are better.
RT : algorithms accounting for signals more than back links today.
RT Good point. I really think community and relationship building are better.
RT RT : algorithms accounting for signals more than back links today.
What is SEO Pressor? Where do I get it? Would I need it for my blog?
That's impressive! I'm not exactly sure how to achieve that. I'm active on LI / Twitter...what else?
RT I still say very A2. How important is it to have keywords in the content? Very? Not important?
Exactly why G+ is incorporating the 2
Exactly why G+ is incorporating the 2
Yes! RT : Q2 -check in with Google Webmasters to see if I have any errors
I LOVE that! Very true :)
RT : hey!! I remember altavista!! Babelfish, Geocities, etc lol
RT : Research indicates optimal is 2 hashtags.
important, so that you rank well, but you definitely don't want to keyword stuff. That is where plugins help.
A2: What is the purpose of Meta descriptions?
Yes! RT : And has taken the throne.
Q3 What sub-topic intrigues or confuses you the most re: ? (i.e. links, manual penalties, everything..)
RT I'm adding SEO Pressor to my new site. Love the features
MAkes perfect sense to get G+ since google is hancho
A3. It's a matter of being consistent in implementing proper SEO every single time.
I did it by being active on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace (back when that was hot!), Now, pinterest, instagram
RT RT A3. It's a matter of being consistent in implementing proper SEO every single time.
Oh, and, for job seeking, definitely LinkedIn Maybe even writing in your job topic and posting on LI
RT RT A3. It's a matter of being consistent in implementing proper SEO every single time.
Oh, and, for job seeking, definitely LinkedIn Maybe even writing in your job topic and posting on LI
A3 I think the disavows and penalties confuse people..
A3 I think the disavows and penalties confuse people..
RT A3 I think the disavows and penalties confuse people..
I agree. RT A3 I think the disavows and penalties confuse people..
RT A3. It's a matter of being consistent in implementing proper SEO every single time.
A3…just making sure I'm doing it right. It's all very confusing but need to learn more. Keywords, Tags, Meta Description
A3…just making sure I'm doing it right. It's all very confusing but need to learn more. Keywords, Tags, Meta Description
People think that quantity is good, but Google is about quality
People think that quantity is good, but Google is about quality
A3…just making sure I'm doing it right. It's all very confusing but need to learn more. Keywords, Tags, Meta Description
A3…just making sure I'm doing it right. It's all very confusing but need to learn more. Keywords, Tags, Meta Description
A3: I am a bit confused on the different types of links used in SEO, also I am little unsure about what "link-building" is
A3: I am a bit confused on the different types of links used in SEO, also I am little unsure about what "link-building" is
A3: I am a bit confused on the different types of links used in SEO, also I am little unsure about what "link-building" is
RT RT : People think that quantity is good, but Google is about quality
It can really feel overwhelming, eh? Realizing that it doesn't have to be end all, helps w/perspective
It can really feel overwhelming, eh? Realizing that it doesn't have to be end all, helps w/perspective
RT A3: I am little unsure about what "link-building" is
Don't worry too much about link building, its going out of style
It can really feel overwhelming, eh? Realizing that it doesn't have to be end all, helps w/…
RT Don't worry too much about link building, its going out of style
Well, be careful on term "link building.." over-zealous can get u in trouble w/Google : Build relationships
It can be overwhelming at times. What works for me is to learn more about it as often as possible.
Focus on relevance and signals like shares, and comments.
Focus on relevance and signals like shares, and comments.
well put! RT : Don't worry too much about link building, its going out of style
RT : Focus on relevance and signals like shares, and comments.
RT Well, be careful on "link building" over-zealous get u in trouble w/Google : Build relationships
Like a SEO 30 Day Challenge - To learn and implement what's working now.
Like a SEO 30 Day Challenge - To learn and implement what's working now.
RT Focus on relevance and signals like shares, and comments.
RT Like a SEO 30 Day Challenge - To learn and implement what's working now.
ohh that interesting to hear, thanks :)
This is why people are frantically disavowing today.
Thanks RT Focus on relevance and signals like shares, and comments.
Back from the break! Social Web Cafe TV: Marketing Momentum w/Chuck & Deborah: cohost ! Thu
Back from the break! Social Web Cafe TV: Marketing Momentum w/Chuck & Deborah: cohost ! Thu
Back from the break! Social Web Cafe TV: Marketing Momentum w/Chuck & Deborah: cohost ! Thu
Thanks, Deborah. That clears up a lot.
RT Back from the break! Social Web Cafe TV: Marketing Momentum w/Chuck & Deborah: cohost ! Thu
Its a cat and mouse game of
I'm tired of game playing. I'm in menopause. RT Its a cat and mouse game of
Thanks, Deborah. Another useful tool.
sure thing :) RT : Thanks, Deborah. That clears up a lot.
yes agreed! Social interaction and relationships are key :)
yes agreed! Social interaction and relationships are key :)
That explains it. I like strategy, even the challenge RT : Its a cat and mouse game of
ROFL! You are hilarous. But I totally know what you mean.
Q4 What are you going to research this week, or ask in the next chat about ?
Q4 What are you going to research this week, or ask in the next chat about ?
RT yes agreed! Social interaction and relationships are key :)
RT Q4 What are you going to research this week, or ask in the next chat about ?
Understandable RT : tired of game playing. I'm in menopause. MT Its a cat & mouse game of
Q4 What are you going to research this week, or ask in the next chat about ?
RT Q4 What are you going to research this week, or ask in the next chat about ?
Hashtags and relationship building for my LGBT Romcom Mystery novel, now in Draft 1.
A4..I'm going to look into a 30 Day Seo Challenge!
A4..I'm going to look into a 30 Day Seo Challenge!
A5. Applicable WP Plug-ins for my new site. I want to launch it next month. Building it on my local server
A5. Applicable WP Plug-ins for my new site. I want to launch it next month. Building it on my local server
RT Q4 What are you going to research this week, or ask in the next chat about ?
Isn't that a good idea? A 30 Day SEO Challenge.
RT Hashtags and relationship building for my LGBT Romcom Mystery novel, now in Draft 1.
RT A5. Applicable WP Plug-ins for my new site. I want to launch it next month. Building it on my local server
isn't that a good idea? 30 Day SEO Challenge?
It is and thanks for the idea! RT Isn't that a good idea? A 30 Day SEO Challenge.
A4 Hopefully I’ll find the time to write about SEO, as requested :)
A4 Hopefully I’ll find the time to write about SEO, as requested :)
A3. Manual penalties?! Say what!
One step at a time. RT A4 Hopefully I’ll find the time to write about SEO, as requested :)
One step at a time. RT A4 Hopefully I’ll find the time to write about SEO, as requested :)
It would be fun to collaborate on technical blogs
It would be fun to collaborate on technical blogs
RT isn't that a good idea? 30 Day SEO Challenge?
Collaborating is the way to go.
RT RT : It would be fun to collaborate on technical blogs
RT Collaborating is the way to go.
RT A3. Manual penalties?! Say what!
Luv it! RT : A4..I'm going to look into a 30 Day Seo Challenge!
. What would a 30 Day SEO Challenge entail? Applying tools? Testing keywords? I'm curious.
RT : Hashtags and relationship building for my LGBT Romcom Mystery novel, now in Draft 1.
RT RT isn't that a good idea? 30 Day SEO Challenge?
Is there a specific one, or a personal challenge?
It's time for me to call it a night. I need to eat dinner. Growling bellies in the house.
RT One step at a time. RT A4 Hopefully I’ll find the time to write about SEO, as requested :)
I say, more wine and let the manual penalties float from the mind :) (at least 2nite)
I was thinking of creating a specific one after going through a personal one.
Gr8t idea! RT : It would be fun to collaborate on technical blogs
Gr8t idea! RT : It would be fun to collaborate on technical blogs
Looking on google now- if there are any- there is but 2013/2012. I will find one. LOL
Journal the process and share it with others. Hmm?
A4. It seems SEO is all about Google. Or is it? Does it affect other browsers? Is that important?
I will catch up with you tomorrow on Skype :)
Question! It *seems* all about Google, but there is also Bing and others
Got an invite to join a Social Media expert team on Textbroker.
Sounds good! RT : I will catch up with you tomorrow on Skype :)
Sending out a virtual hug to you all. Keep up the great work everyone and keep on moving forward :)
A4: Tools I would be curious to learn about the SEO tools available to use
Seriously, on manual penalties, the key is the deep breath and relax, then, if you choose to... address it
Seriously, on manual penalties, the key is the deep breath and relax, then, if you choose to... address it
Cool! RT : Got an invite to join a Social Media expert team on Textbroker.
RT on manual penalties, the key is the deep breath and relax, then, if you choose to... address it
Thanks, Deborah. I do use Bing as well as Google.
RT : Sending out a virtual hug to you all. Keep up the great work everyone and keep on moving forward :)
RT : Sending out a virtual hug to you all. Keep up the great work everyone and keep on moving forward :)
Good for you. Bing hasn't gotten as picky... yet. However, Google still has more traffic
Also got an invite via LinkedIN to a Digital Advertising stream event w a Google exec tomorrow.
RT Good for you. Bing hasn't gotten as picky... yet. However, Google still has more traffic
The balancing thought, too, is that while Google may be "picky," that is what gives quality instead of links
RT while Google may be "picky," that is what gives quality instead of links
MT : balancing thought is that while Google may be "picky," that is what gives quality instead of links
Congrats! RT : Also got an invite via LinkedIN to a Digital Advertising stream event w a Google exec tomorrow.
Oh thats nice! Learn a lot!
Google tweaks have caused many to leave content sites and turned blogging & books into last frontier.
Looking forward to hearing about your 30 day challenge ;)
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You too! Thanks for the support you give us too!
The Dig Ad thing wasn't really an honor, just a webcast invite.
RT Next week: Continuing the series on ! --> Bring your questions!
RT RT on manual penalties, the key is the deep breath & relax, then, if you choose to.. address it
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RT Next week: Continuing the series on ! --> Bring your questions!
When I find one I'll let you know LOL!
RT Next week: Continuing the series on ! --> Bring your questions!
Thank u for joining us for Twitter Chat. Feel free to keep chatting, just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!
Thank u for joining us for Twitter Chat. Feel free to keep chatting, just wanted to let you know we appreciate u!
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