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Twitter 12 Step Program
There has been an intervention. I've finally freed myself from the Twitter addiction. Listed below are the 12 Steps that I followed to become Twitter Free. Failwell my fine feathered friends.
Edward Lewis aka pageoneresults Featured on Ripoff Report - Nemeses Rejoice
On 2010-05-17, a Ripoff Report about Edward Lewis (aka pageoneresults) was posted by Jerry S. from California. Read the Ripoff Report and Rebuttals from Edward Lewis.
Copy Machines - Major Security Risk
Did you know that most digital copiers produced since 2002 have a hard drive that stores images of ALL your copies, scans, emails, etc. processed by the machine? This is a topic that is going to cause major concerns amongst many businesses.
Cramming - Unauthorized Telephone Bill Charges
From the FCC: Cramming is the practice of placing unauthorized, misleading, or deceptive charges on your telephone bill. Crammers rely on confusing telephone bills in an attempt to trick consumers into paying for services they did not authorize or receive, or that cost more than the consumer was led to believe.
SEOs at TOPSEOs - SEO Consumer Alert!
TOPSEOs.com is a Free-For-All (FFA) Directory for the SEO Industry. Given that TOPSEOs falsely advertise that they have rigorously evaluated 4,000+ firms, we felt it was only appropriate to list those SEO Companies that you as an SEO Consumer SHOULD perform due diligence on before contracting for SEO services.
TOPSEOs Announces Changes after Complaints from SEO Industry
The complaints about TOPSEOs from the SEO Industry have been ongoing for many years. They can be traced back as far as 2003 when the fallacies in the TOPSEOs business model were first mentioned.
The Title Attribute - Does Your Website Stutter?
Did you know that WordPress have a Remove Title Attributes Plugin? From WordPress: The title attribute is best used to add optional advisory information to a page element. WordPress's default behaviour is to add title attributes to pretty much every link that it can, whether it has advisory information about it to offer or not. For example, links in Page lists, archive menus, and in the default "Recent Posts" widget simply duplicate the link text in their title attributes. This helps no one but hinders some users.
SEO Outsourcing - Why Would You Outsource SEO Offshore?
As a business operating in the United States of America and appealing to an English speaking audience, it may not be in my best interest to outsource my SEO or any other development out to an offshore SEO company.
National Positions SEO Affiliates Exposed! - Top-Web-Business.com
Attention National Positions, as of this date, you and your network of SEO Affiliates are being called onto the carpet to discuss your business practices in the SEO Industry.
TOPSEOs Partners Infographic
Montage of images showing the perceived partnerships between TOPSEOs and various SEO Industry Organizations, SEO Consultants and SEO Firms.
State Board for Certification of SEOs - Official Announcement
If you're an SEO looking to become Certified, you've come to the best place on the Internet to start training for your coveted SEO Certification.
Is Matt Cutts Moonlighting at the TOPSEOs Knowledge Zone?
Did you know you can contact Matt Cutts via TOPSEOs.com? When did Matt Cutts start moonlighting at the TOPSEOs Knowledge Zone?
TOPSEOs.com SEO FFA Directory
What does a TOPSEOs Membership mean for you? It means your listing will join the 4,000+ other listings and you'll become part of an SEO Free-For-All (FFA) Directory.
HTTP_REFERER Jacking - Redirecting Visitors Based on Referrers from .*reddit.*
How to do HTTP_REFERER Jacking. As of 2010-04-12 I am currently redirecting visitors from reddit based on referrers. In less than 24 hours, reddit have sent 3,746 Visitors to my Twitter TOS document alone.
Congratulations! You Have Been Ranked By TOPSEOs.com For April 2010
TOPSEOs.com sends this Congratulations email out to SEO Consultants and/or SEO Firms alerting them that they have been RANKED by TOPSEOs.com for the current month.
TOPSEOs.com and BestAttorneysOnline.com - Independent Authorities?
TOPSEOs.com and BestAttorneysOnline.com - what do they have in common? Both are websites that claim to be independent authorities. Both websites rank individuals and/or companies for a fee (paid rankings). Both are website ventures with the Jeev Trika name behind them.
Consideration for Rankings - TOPSEOs Media Kit for 2010
My in depth review of the TOPSEOs Media Kit for 2010. I've taken the referenced pdf document (2010 Media Kit) and have extracted the relevant sections that I wish to discuss, comment on, and present questions to the TOPSEOs executive staff.
Visibility Magazine - SEO Buyers Guide from TOPSEOs
Did you know that TOPSEOs.com have a magazine for the Internet marketing industry? Did you know that magazine offers an SEO Buyers Guide with over 4,000 agencies evaluated.
TOPSEOs Membership Statistics as of 2010 March
These are the 22 SEO companies currently supporting the TOPSEOs Pay to Play ranking model. I've included the current rankings, company names, membership levels, monthly membership fees paid, countries of origin, and the individuals to contact.
TOPSEOs Seals - Badges, Badges, and MORE Badges! SEO Badges Galore!
TOPSEOs, an Independent Authority on Search Vendors, offer at least 20 different Best in Search Badges, 4 Membership Badges, and 2 Competition Badges.
Questions for TOPSEOs - Independent Authority on Search Vendors
Over the years I've come across a variety of SEO Badges. One of the more frequent badge sightings are those from TOPSEOs.com. When did TOPSEOs become an Independent Authority on Search Vendors?
SEO for Office Documents - Optimizing Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Documents for Search
Tutorial and Pictorial for Optimizing Microsoft Office Documents for Search. I wanted to share with you the steps that I'm taking to make sure that each and every Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Document are Optimized for Search.
SEO for PDF - Optimizing PDFs for Search
Tutorial and Pictorial for Optimizing PDFs for Search. I wanted to share with you the steps that I take to make sure that each and every PDF that we produce is optimized for search.
In My Opinion, The Franklin Mint Sucks!
My name is Edward Lewis and I'm a VERY unhappy consumer who have been, and continue to be, harassed by The Franklin Mint and their Telemarketing/Telesales Divisions. In 10 months I've received 60 Calls From: 610-884-4501, 718-340-4799, Caller ID: The Franklin Mint, Conclusion: IMO, The Franklin Mint Sucks!
SEOBook.com - Website Validation Review 2010-03-08
Let me preface this review with the fact that I have a great deal respect for the SEOBook.com community. It is by far one of the better SEO destinations on the Internet, one of the top ten in my mind.
Google: W3C Compliance - Not an SEO Factor?
During an exclusive WebProNews interview on 2010-03-04 by Mike McDonald featuring the handsome and illustrious Matt Cutts from Google, the following question was asked. What is the relationship between SEO and W3C?
Why Validate? The Importance of Website Validation and Semantic Markup
Website Validation: This series of articles combines the techniques of website validation and semantic markup into one encompassing topic. Since the two skillsets are closely related, these articles will naturally cross over. Prepare yourselves for hours of reading.
Modus Operandi for FindYourSearch aka USASEOPros - SEO Consumer Alert!
The phone rings, your thoughts are interrupted, it's someone calling from 866-743-8960 in Las Vegas, Nevada and no Caller ID so you let the call go to Voicemail, it sounds something like this...
Combining Adjacent Image and Text Links - Internal Link Saturation
Have you ever thought about internal link saturation? The goal in this exercise would be to minimize the number of internal anchors and make sure that the surrounding content BEST represents the content within the anchor element.
Microformats in 140 Characters or Less
This Microformats in 140 Characters or Less article is currently a work in progress.
Link Development and the URI Discovery Process
This document on URI Discovery is part of a larger collection of documents discussing Link Development.
Link Development in 140 Characters or Less
Many of you reading this are aware that I am currently writing an article on Link Development. This won't be just any article either, I'm going to take you on a journey of URI Discovery, we're going to think outside the anchor.
The Government Copied My Google Analytics Code
From Google: As you may know, any webpage that has the tracking code of your Analytics account installed on it will be tracked by your Analytics account. This is irrespective of whether it is your domain or not.
USASEOPros dba FindYourSearch.com
It appears that USASEOPros.com is in the midst of bringing exposure to their FindYourSearch.com domain.
Twitter Follower Management or, Lack Thereof
If you don't manage your Followers/Following with some level of moderation, you WILL have challenges in the short and long term.
Twitter Lists - How to BLOCK a Twitter List
Short tutorial on how to REMOVE yourself from a Twitter List. This method involves the use of the Twitter BLOCK or Report as Spam Functions.
The Guardian.co.uk - Website Validation Challenge
Edward, I challenge you! Take the website home page document with the most HTML/XHTML Validation Errors and Warnings and validate it!
Top 10 Website Validation Results
I've spent the last 14 days totally immersed in Website Validation routines on 500+ websites. During that time, I've discovered a multitude of markup issues that have been overlooked by Webmasters who don't care about validation or the documents they are producing. The results prove IT!
Website Validation Showdown - NEW Dynamic Release
Website validation results are now dynamic and we're currently tracking over 180+ websites. Validation History and URI Valet Reports have been included.
Google Doesn't Validate - Why is Website Validation Important?
Google doesn't validate so why should I waste my time validating? I've heard that type of response from too many people over the years. And you know what? I'm tired of hearing that as an excuse for ignoring website validation and adherence to protocols.
Why Validate? The Importance of Website Validation and Semantic Markup
Website Validation: This series of articles combines the techniques of website validation and semantic markup into one encompassing topic. Since the two skillsets are closely related, these articles will naturally cross over. Prepare yourselves for hours of reading.
Blocking Twitter Followers - Blocking and Removing Followers
I'd like to see Twitter provide ALL of us with the REMOVE functionality that Protected users have available to them. I feel the BLOCK function is a bit harsh just to Remove unwanted Followers from my Timeline.
Twitter Follow Trains - Get Thousands of Followers for FREE
Did you miss the train? Don't worry, there will be another one coming through shortly, male developers with very small body appendages will make sure of that. I'm talking about Twitter Follow Trains like TweepMe.com, TweeterGetter.com, FindFollowers.info, GatherFollowers.com, NeedFollowers.com, etc.
The Longest Tweet in History Myth - 250 Character SuperTweet
Brian Caulfield from Forbes claims that @taylorbuley Tweeted The Longest Tweet in History at 247 characters. Amer Kawar is Reclaiming The Longest Tweet in History at 250 characters. Both are FALSE!
URL Shortening - What's In Your Shorts - URI Shorts on Twitter
What is a URI Short? A shortened version of a URI (aka URL) used typically in a Social Media environment where character limitations are imposed e.g. Twitter's 140 character SMS updates. There are a plethora of URI Shortening Services on the market. I'm only going to reference Twitter's default URI Shortener which is http://bit.ly/ as it provides the options I'll be discussing in this article.
Is USA SEO Pros (aka Dynamic Web Products) a SCAM?
USA SEO Pros is a search engine optimization company located at 1091 South Cimarron Suite A4 in Las Vegas, Nevada 89145. Telephone: 702-240-4309 or 866-743-8960. Is USASEOPros a Scam?
Please Retweet This - Twitter Retweets
Reverse psychology. That's exactly how the Please Retweet This line works for me. I probably won't RT anything that you beg to be Retweeted. Nothing! Nada!
o_O Twitter Default Avatar - What does o_O Mean?
What does o_O mean? Exactly what is the meaning of the default Twitter avatar? What's the story behind its selection? This Twitter user wants to know!
Industrial Search Engines and Directories - Industrial Search Engine Marketing
Promoting industrial products has never been one of the more exciting activities in the marketing or advertising world. Characterized by technical journals, trade magazines, industry trade shows, and listings in directories like the Thomas Register of American Manufacturers, industrial promotion is rarely an expertise of many advertising agencies.
Twitter PermaTweet - Evergreen Tweets - Twitter Status Links
What is a PermaTweet? Is it like a PermaLink? Where can I find the PermaTweet? How do I use the PermaTweet link for Retweeting (RT @)? Why should I even use a PermaTweet?
Twitter Signup Tutorial - Twitter Account Setup - Twitter Profile Creation
Are you setting up a Twitter Account for the first time? Here's a quick 10 step process with pictorials and suggestions.
Twitter Terms of Service for Edward Lewis @pageoneresults
Good day, my name is Edward Lewis aka @pageoneresults, I am very pleased to meet you, really I am. It is difficult for me to express how pleased I am that you've decided to Follow Me on Twitter.
TweepMe Reviews - TweepMe Users Tell Story in Real Time
In a previous article I wrote about the TweepMe auto follow application, its appearance on Twitter, and the fallout shortly thereafter. I've been monitoring TweepMe progress and it doesn't look promising for its users.
Twitter Search I Love You! - Google Search, Can We Be Friends?
Google, I think it would be better if we could just be friends. I've met a new girl, her name is Twitter Search. I need a sweet young thang to assist me with my daily research and Twitter Search is it! She's my Twistress.
TweepMe - Twitter Self Replicating Human Virus
The creator of the TweepMe application goes by the username of @bobbr who felt that Twitter users were in need of his Self Replicating Human Virus. This thing has rocked the Twitter Search Timeline for the past 48 hours since starting its exponential curve.
Retweet RT @ - Twitter Retweeting Rules of Engagement
There are three basics that power Twitter; People, Tweets and Retweets. I'm hopefully going to convince you to take your Tweeting and Retweeting a little more seriously when applicable.
Optimizing Twitter Tweet Titles - Twitter / Name: Tweet Snippet ...
The Twitter Tweet Title appears differently depending on where you are viewing it. I'll be discussing one specific area that is of high value to all of us from a marketing perspective and that is the title that is displayed in your Updates, your Tweets.
250 Character SuperTweet - Twitter Search Optimization
For those who have been following my URI Conversion testing on Twitter, you'll have recently seen this 250 Character SuperTweet appear on my timeline.
TinyURL Conversion on Twitter - Stop URI Conversions
Stop TinyURL conversions on Twitter! I'm going to share with you my testing on URI Conversions and how to prevent them from happening. There is a one very good reason you'll want to do this. http://Search.Twitter.com/
Twitter URI Shortening Service - Make Your Own URI Shorts
@Twitter, now is the time to set the new trend in Social Media and redefine the concept of URI shortening services, do it yourself! Keep your Twitter brand intact. Avoid the confusion and ever growing concern of clicking on URIs that have no brand identity.
SEO Ranking Guarantees - Unprofessional Claims and Guaranteed Search Engine Rankings
My opinion about search engine ranking guarantees is that they degrade SEO Consultants brand image. We want to be known for the business benefit we deliver, not be reduced to search engine ranking reports and penalties for failing on guaranteed SEO rankings.
SEO Certification - How do I become a Certified SEO?
Little did we know that our coverage of SEO Certifications would lead to a bit of confusion for more than a few SEOs. At least once a week we receive requests from Internet Marketers on how to get listed in the directory or lately, how to become a Certified SEO.
SEO Guarantees - SEO Snake Oil Guaranteed
What's our view on SEO Guarantees? We recently alerted our members that if they offered them, they would be removed from the directory on 2009-03-01, no questions asked.
HTML: SEO Point Values
Below is my frugal attempt at assigning SEO point values to various HTML elements and attributes within a semantically structured document. This is a general guide for assigning points based on years of working with HTML and gut instinct SEO.
SEO Snake Oil - Rave Reviews from John Dvorak - SEO Affiliate Program
John Dvorak from PC Magazine gives SEO Snake Oil rave reviews on 2009-02-10. Here's what Dvorak had to say... I had a run rate closing in on 1.2 million page views per month when I turned on this ... SEO trick. Boom!
SEO is DEAD - RIP SEO
Yes, the general consensus is that SEO is DEAD and/or about ready to become extinct. The writing (SEO is DEAD) has been on the wall for some time. Have you prepared for the transition? What are you doing now that SEO is DEAD?
100 Job Titles in Search Engine Marketing - SEO Job Titles
The almost definitive list of job titles in the Search Engine Marketing Industry. We've assembled this A2W listing of titles by compiling data from our own SEO Job Board along with merged data from a variety of other popular search engine marketing job boards.
Web Safe Fonts: A-Z Font Listing of Most Popular Website Fonts
Here is an A to Z listing of the most popular website fonts. We've tagged the top ten web safe fonts (referred to as the Core Web Fonts) with an asterisk in the dropdown menu. What you see on this page are actual fonts being styled through an external stylesheet.
Defining URI Structure: Directory and File Naming Conventions
Years ago when Blogs and other publishing platforms were becoming popular, someone, somewhere, decided that using the TITLE of the Blog Post for the website address (URI) was a good idea.
Image Replacement Technique: HTML Method using the alt="" Attribute
Why must Webmasters jump through hoops to work with graphic heading elements? Why do we have all these hacks available for displaying text vs. image when using images for heading elements? Here's an Image Replacement Technique using the alt Attribute.
SubmitNet and Yahoo! Site Solution for Small Business Promotions
While perusing the various information available within the Yahoo! Site Solution documentation, you'll find references to a Yahoo! and SubmitNet services affiliation. Based on the information I've read, SubmitNet is the provider for Yahoo!'s Site Solution services.
The Mythical META Tag: Myths about META Description and META Keywords Tags
It seems as though the topic of SEO Myths comes up for discussion on a regular basis. There is a current topic at WebmasterWorld titled: SEO - Current Myths (Subscription Required) that discusses some of the various myths that continue to perpetuate within the Internet marketing communities. Two of those myths revolve around the use of the META Description Tag and the META Keywords Tag.
Fragment Identifiers aka Fragment IDs aka Anchor Identifiers aka Named Anchors
Fragment Identifiers (also known as: Fragment IDs, Anchor Identifiers, Named Anchors) are strongly suggested for usability and accessibility purposes. Using Fragment IDs allows you to put visitors directly at a specific section or reference point within a document. This is an excellent usability feature for glossaries, FAQs, and content rich documents.
Semantic Data Extractor - Semantically Rich HTML
This Semantic Data Extractor Tool from the W3C will try to extract some information from a semantically rich HTML document.
HTML 4 SEO Best Practices for HTML Authoring
Below is a listing of all HTML 4 Elements that you as an SEO will be involved with at some point during your tenure. As an SEO Consultant, you should be familiar with the various Elements and Attributes that are available to you for on page SEO techniques.
The Ultimate SEO Guide - On Page SEO Techniques
Everything you need to know about on page SEO techniques are listed here in The Ultimate SEO Guide. These documents are by far the most extensive resource for on page SEO and SHOULD BE mandatory reading for all SEO Consultants.
The LABEL Element: HTML Forms Usability Features
Some form controls automatically have labels associated with them (press buttons) while most do not (text fields, checkboxes and radio buttons, and menus).
Custom Error Pages - 403 Forbidden - Welcome to Club 403
10.4.4 403 Forbidden: The server understood the request, but is refusing to fulfill it. Authorization will not help and the request SHOULD NOT be repeated.
Black Hat SEO vs White Hat SEO: What Color is your SEO Hat?
Here we are, the year is 2009 and we have a group of individuals who continue to perpetuate the Black Hat SEO vs. White Hat SEO labels.
How Many Clicks? - /s/e/o/c/o/n/s/u/l/t/a/n/t/s/d/i/r/e/c/t/o/r/y/
The SEO Consultants Directory is currently performing a test on sub-directory depth. This document resides 23 levels (/s/e/o/c/o/n/s/u/l/t/a/n/t/s/d/i/r/e/c/t/o/r/y/) below the root with two internal links.
