Gandi, the ethical domain company have published an extensive report regarding the so called, "Liberalisation of the Internet". It's certainly generated a lot of buzz with some people saying this will change the way the Internet operates, and others that it's a cynical way to make money. It's certainly going to be interesting to watch how it effects the Internet. Obviously … [Read more...] about What is Internet Liberalisation and Why Should you Care?
Barbara Holmes – my favourite furniture designer
I like hanging with furniture designers, they are cool and smell of wood shavings. My old friend Barbara Holmes is one of the best I know, but she wasn't even ranking for her name, which is freaky considering she has the .com So if you are ever in the Bay area and need a piece of furniture that deconstructs the underlying metaphor of the human condition, you know who to call. … [Read more...] about Barbara Holmes – my favourite furniture designer
What I would do to rank for "london safes"
Previously we identified an odd way to rank in google for london safes, and amused ourselves over a hot Fair Trade, Columbian, Arabica. It's easy to say how not to do it. And where would most SEO blogs be without snarky criticism? But, how would you rank a web page or site for the keyword london safes? Looking at the first page of the results - we are using google.co.uk and … [Read more...] about What I would do to rank for "london safes"
How not to use Title Tags
I haven't seen anything like this for a while. At the time of writing the title tag contained, "London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes London Safes". I doubt any experienced seo did this and was probably someone being over … [Read more...] about How not to use Title Tags
The Secret of Online Networking
It's simple, as most things which work are. The answer to the secret of online networking is time. The reason it's a secret is not that it can't be seen, it's because people chose not to see it. Anyone can build an online network to help them with diggs and stumbles and reddits and even links, and getting someone to write about you. But you have to pay the price in time, … [Read more...] about The Secret of Online Networking
Smash a Brick into the face Link building
One of the problems of link building that I rarely see addressed in depth, is the issue of attracting the initial attention of the linker. I am talking about someone we have no prior relationship with, someone who we need to reach out to. But my points also apply to our closest link pals. Who are always good for a link or two. You have crafted a piece of content, spent … [Read more...] about Smash a Brick into the face Link building