May 30, 2008

Presidential Candidates Dive into Search Marketing

Posted by Virginia Nussey on 05/30/2008 @ 5:31 pm | Comments (0)

Lisa is out sick for the day, which means your regular scheduled program saucy recap of the week’s ongoings in the search world is not available. Instead, I’m here to reassure you that the Bruce Clay Blog is not ill – in fact, it is alive, well, and looking forward to a bombardment of posts come SMX Advanced next week. … Read more


Filed under: Fun Stuff


May 29, 2008

Be Part of the Search Engine Optimization Process

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/29/2008 @ 1:52 pm | Comments (3)

Jessica Bowman had a fantastic article over at Search Engine Land this morning entitled Why You Need to Know SEO Basics, Even If You Outsource. If you don’t agree that it’s important for your in-house SEO person to take the time to learn the fundamentals of search engine optimization, then you really must read that article. Actually, maybe read it … Read more




May 28, 2008

SEO Headlines

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/28/2008 @ 2:04 pm | Comments (1)

The Belgians Are Back Bothering Google!
I received quite a treat this morning when I was listening to the DailySearchCast and heard Danny mention that those funny Belgians are back in the spotlight and causing trouble for Google. You may remember that I’ve been rather vocal about how stupid I find this whole situation to be. If you don’t remember, here’s … Read more




Liveblogging Schedule for SMX Advanced 2008

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/28/2008 @ 12:10 pm | Comments (0)

It’s SMX Advanced time again. I can’t even believe it!
On Monday afternoon, a handful of the Bruce Clay, Inc. team will head to Seattle for SMX Advanced. As I mentioned yesterday, this will be our first time displaying and parading introducing and welcoming Virginia and Chris to the SEO community as bonafide Bruce Clay team members. Please don’t frighten them. … Read more


Filed under: SEM Events


May 27, 2008

SEO Weekend Update

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/27/2008 @ 2:24 pm | Comments (0)

Hi, Friends. I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend. Because now it’s over and it’s time to get back to work. IT also replaced my keyboard this morning which has completely confused my fingers. For every five words typed, I’m almost guaranteed to have one spelled correctly. Huzzah for productivity!
One Week ‘Til SMX Advanced!
I checked a calendar earlier … Read more


Filed under: Analytics, SEM Events


May 23, 2008

Friday Recap

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/23/2008 @ 12:13 pm | Comments (0)

It’s Friday and I swear to God I will stop yawning at some point today. Maybe. I hope. Perhaps I’ll just take a nap under my desk and see if anyone notices. Yeah, I like that plan.
There was a giant conspiracy this week to get me to go to In N Out and consume 3,000 calories. Barry Schwartz was blogging … Read more


Filed under: Fun Stuff


May 22, 2008

Seeking Out Failure

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/22/2008 @ 5:27 pm | Comments (1)

Tamar Weinberg pointed me to a great article from PC World that takes a look at the Top 10 Google flubs, flops and failures, referencing products and ventures like Google X, Google Catalog, Google Web Accelerator and Google Coupons, among others. Basically, it’s a collection of some of the best Google failures that you don’t remember because you’re too busy … Read more


Filed under: Branding


Google Docs Gets Best Feature Ever

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/22/2008 @ 5:19 pm | Comments (5)

There are some moments in your life that help you to see just how geeky you’ve really become. Mine came just a few moments ago when I stumbled up on the Google Operating System’s post Print Layout in Google Docs.
No, go read the title of that post again.
Did your heart just skip a beat? Did your toes wiggle in … Read more


Filed under: Blogging, Google


Google Is Not the Government, Nor My Mother

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/22/2008 @ 12:39 pm | Comments (13)

The sensational outrage over Lyndon Antcliff’s fake news story has officially reached a level that can now only be described as Utterly Ridiculous. Sparked by a comment by Matt Cutts over at Sphinn, Search Engine Land and others are now speculating that Google may or may not begin penalizing fake news stories that don’t contain any type of disclosure. … Read more


Filed under: Branding, Google


May 21, 2008

SEO Headlines

Posted by Lisa Barone on 05/21/2008 @ 3:41 pm | Comments (1)

Google Talks Generically About Search Quality
Search marketers were treated to an Introduction to Google Search Quality by Udi Manber on the Official Google Blog yesterday afternoon that offered a glimpse into the Google’s search technology. The post is both long and meaty so I’m going to follow the pack and simply pick out some of my favorite snippets. Here’s what … Read more




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