I want to learn about SEO

annie_cash · 2008-01-03, 11:51 AM

Do you know any good book that explains how it all works?

I had nice experiences with Google taking some of my sites in good positions (for a while) but the truth is I dont know much.

If you give me some advice of where to look for info id really apreciate it

Thanks,

Annie

LowryBigwood · 2008-01-03, 12:08 PM

I would probably learn via seo forums instead of books for the reason that the search engines are always changing and information can become outdated very fast. However, you could pick up the basics from a book like this one by Brad Callen maybe.

Mr Spock · 2008-01-03, 02:44 PM

Lowry - I have been checking out his software, SEO Elite and Keyword Elite. Do you or anyone else for that matter have any experience with this software?

Bobc01 · 2008-01-03, 08:15 PM

This site may help, might be a little dated but i think most of it still applies..

http://www.webconfs.com/15-minute-seo.php

tigermom · 2008-01-04, 03:52 AM

There are soooooo many SEO oriented boards, sites, articles and tutorials. Why get a book? Just read SEO articles for the basics (make sure they're up to date).

HarryM · 2008-01-04, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by annie_cash

Do you know any good book that explains how it all works?

If anyone had that book, they'd be crazy to sell it.
One things for sure I wouldn't come to forums looking for SEO insights, all you will find is self proclaimed experts regurgitating each others bile.

annie_cash · 2008-01-04, 08:39 AM

Im looking for a SEO forum right now, thanks everyone

Jim · 2008-01-04, 11:50 AM

I have often looked at this "book" but have not purchased it.
http://www.seobook.com/

Bobc01 · 2008-01-04, 12:00 PM

I'd be wary of SEO forums too, if people claim to know too much it's sure enough they wouldn't discuss it on a public forum.

You want to be looking for the basics then work on various things that over time that make a difference.
What works for one site doesn't mean it works for another.

Using Google webmaster tools is a big help as you can monitor your progress and get an idea on what you need to work on.

Maj. Stress · 2008-01-04, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by annie_cash

Im looking for a SEO forum right now, thanks everyone

webworkshop.net has up to date articles that are very well written. They also have a forum. Keep in mind with any forum you will find on seo. There are a few that know what they are talking about. They might point you in the right direction but they are not going to tell you all their secrets. Be careful and use your own common sense.

LowryBigwood · 2008-01-07, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Maj. Stress

webworkshop.net has up to date articles that are very well written. They also have a forum. Keep in mind with any forum you will find on seo. There are a few that know what they are talking about. They might point you in the right direction but they are not going to tell you all their secrets. Be careful and use your own common sense.

Good points on seo forums and you are all correct. I would still indeed visit popular seo oriented forums and read all you can. You certainly should not accept anything you read as 100% accurate just because you saw a post on it somewhere.

Once you have a good understanding of the basics, you can do your own experimenting and see what works for you and your sites.

Mr. Spock - I have not had any experience with that software.

horney · 2008-01-09, 07:55 AM

It's a moving target with enough books written on it to fill a library, all out of date by the time they hit the bookshelves.

Visit Web Monkey for free advice and tutorials on all things web and for links to other great resources.

For SEO and SE registration, articles, tutorials and actually doing it, go to Tooter and browse a while. Join. It's free for the first month, then you decide how much to pay (he suggests $10 per year, but it's up to you). I've added my affiliate code, which is easy enough to remove. This guy does his research and stays up to date.

The other great SE learning resource is Google. If you have an Adwords account, see its very useful baggage of tips and tutorials. If not, go to sign up for anything with them and follow the links instead.

AVOID forums for SEO until you have far more experience. They are full of smoke, mirrors, rumours, superstition and just plain bad advice which you need to be able to filter out.

matyko · 2008-01-23, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryMuff

One things for sure I wouldn't come to forums looking for SEO insights, all you will find is self proclaimed experts regurgitating each others bile.

matyko · 2008-01-23, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobc01

This site may help, might be a little dated but i think most of it still applies..

http://www.webconfs.com/15-minute-seo.php

Very Very Useful! Thanks

QxM · 2008-01-23, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I have often looked at this "book" but have not purchased it.
http://www.seobook.com/

I have this one, it has nice info.......

arturobraganza · 2008-02-20, 10:35 PM

I just read from the articles related to SEO, especially the one from seomoz and seobook.

Lace · 2008-02-28, 07:14 PM

http://www.seomoz.org/ - This is a great site to say the least.

Lace · 2008-02-28, 07:16 PM

http://www.seomoz.org/articles/category/1 There are a couple free articles towards the bottom of this page.

pc · 2008-02-28, 09:11 PM

Few months ago i find this somwhere on the net.Never really look at it good.
http://www.halfagain.com/Top_21_SEO_...2007_Final.pdf

arturobraganza · 2008-03-04, 11:14 PM

I also learned SEO in reading related threads and forums

Halfdeck · 2008-03-15, 01:27 PM

Reading about SEO is largely a waste of time. It's like riding a bicycle: you learn by doing.

sohi · 2008-04-01, 02:36 AM

Holyshit someone noticed me.Dude im so new its not funny.Im doing all the ressearch I can but dont really know where to start.Ive got plenty of avenues.I just need to give it some structure.

tigermom · 2008-04-01, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfdeck

Reading about SEO is largely a waste of time. It's like riding a bicycle: you learn by doing.

But like bicycle, it never hurts to have someone show you the basics

On the net, that means reading, I think. I agree there's way too much info about it out there, some of it outdated, some plain wrong, and some that there's no way of knowing if it's wrong or right. Still, every webmaster should be familiar with the basics, IMO.

Halfdeck · 2008-04-01, 05:55 AM

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On the net, that means reading

Yeah, reading for about 10 minutes is more than enough.

Saturnin · 2008-04-02, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

I have often looked at this "book" but have not purchased it.
http://www.seobook.com/

I got it, and it's been great for boosting traffic. The book was enough to give me an idea of how and why I was getting certain kinds of traffic and not others. Still have to take things further, though, and really monitor statistics and what's happening in the general SEO world.

2008-01-03, 11:51 AM	#1
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2008-01-03, 12:08 PM	#2
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2008-01-04, 03:52 AM	#5
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2008-01-04, 08:39 AM	#7
annie_cash Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some tang it would be you Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Montevideo Posts: 449	Im looking for a SEO forum right now, thanks everyone __________________ >Submit your freesites here ICQ - 431294227

2008-01-09, 07:55 AM	#12
horney Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a Q-tip! Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 111	It's a moving target with enough books written on it to fill a library, all out of date by the time they hit the bookshelves. Visit Web Monkey for free advice and tutorials on all things web and for links to other great resources. For SEO and SE registration, articles, tutorials and actually doing it, go to Tooter and browse a while. Join. It's free for the first month, then you decide how much to pay (he suggests $10 per year, but it's up to you). I've added my affiliate code, which is easy enough to remove. This guy does his research and stays up to date. The other great SE learning resource is Google. If you have an Adwords account, see its very useful baggage of tips and tutorials. If not, go to sign up for anything with them and follow the links instead. AVOID forums for SEO until you have far more experience. They are full of smoke, mirrors, rumours, superstition and just plain bad advice which you need to be able to filter out. Last edited by horney; 2008-01-09 at 07:58 AM..

2008-01-03, 02:44 PM	#3
Mr Spock You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vulcan Posts: 695	Lowry - I have been checking out his software, SEO Elite and Keyword Elite. Do you or anyone else for that matter have any experience with this software?

2008-01-03, 08:15 PM	#4
Bobc01 Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 817	This site may help, might be a little dated but i think most of it still applies.. http://www.webconfs.com/15-minute-seo.php

2008-01-04, 11:50 AM	#8
Jim Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mohawk, New York Posts: 19,477	I have often looked at this "book" but have not purchased it. http://www.seobook.com/

2008-01-04, 12:00 PM	#9
Bobc01 Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hell Posts: 817	I'd be wary of SEO forums too, if people claim to know too much it's sure enough they wouldn't discuss it on a public forum. You want to be looking for the basics then work on various things that over time that make a difference. What works for one site doesn't mean it works for another. Using Google webmaster tools is a big help as you can monitor your progress and get an idea on what you need to work on.

2008-02-20, 10:35 PM	#16
arturobraganza Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know? Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17	I just read from the articles related to SEO, especially the one from seomoz and seobook.

2008-02-28, 07:14 PM	#17
Lace WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 49	http://www.seomoz.org/ - This is a great site to say the least. __________________ lace [at] sextronix.com

2008-02-28, 07:16 PM	#18
Lace WHO IS FONZY!?! Don't they teach you anything at school? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 49	http://www.seomoz.org/articles/category/1 There are a couple free articles towards the bottom of this page. __________________ lace [at] sextronix.com

2008-02-28, 09:11 PM	#19
pc Shift Out / X-On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: unknown Posts: 2,298	Few months ago i find this somwhere on the net.Never really look at it good. http://www.halfagain.com/Top_21_SEO_...2007_Final.pdf

2008-03-04, 11:14 PM	#20
arturobraganza Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know? Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17	I also learned SEO in reading related threads and forums __________________ Hot and sexy Celebrity Sites for sale

2008-03-15, 01:27 PM	#21
Halfdeck You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 985	Reading about SEO is largely a waste of time. It's like riding a bicycle: you learn by doing. __________________ Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm.

2008-04-01, 02:36 AM	#22
sohi Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	Holyshit someone noticed me.Dude im so new its not funny.Im doing all the ressearch I can but dont really know where to start.Ive got plenty of avenues.I just need to give it some structure.