Often times when we browse the net we find ourselves doing much of the same repetitive tasks such as: repeatedly entering/re-entering information (shopping online, Facebook logins, etc.), updating bookmarks, or using third party programs that require extra steps, and extra concentration. These processes can get extremely tedious, and frankly really frustrating at times. Thankfully, there are several add-ons for Chrome and Firefox that address these issues. Here are three of my favorite time savers: 1. LastPass (Firefox/Chrome) is a password manager that makes web browsing easier and more secure. I ripped that line directly from their website because it’s exactly what it does. If you’re tired of having to constantly sign into your Twitter/Facebook/E-mail/Forum/Blog/Whatever account, then this is the answer to all of your problems. Instead of laboriously entering your login info on Facebook/Twitter , you simply click the ‘AutoLogin’ if you want to log in quickly or ‘AutoFill’ if you want your … Continue reading
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Blekko: A Powerful And Free SEO Tool
Blekko is currently a search engine in beta right now that most people haven’t heard of. Though it’s in its infant stages at the moment, Blekko brings a variety of helpful tools for SEOs. And best of all, they’re free to use! Here are a few: 1.) Monitor inbound links daily: Let’s say you want to spy on your competitors to see what kind of links they are getting on a daily basis. Blekko allows you to track the different types of links a website is receiving by the second. You can also use this on your own site for various purposes. Just simply enter this command into the Blekko search box: /sitelink=yoursite.com !/site=google.com /date (replace ‘yoursite.com’ with your own website) - Great for checking your incoming inbound links or competitor incoming links. 2.) Competitive Link Comparison Let’s say you wanted to strengthen your link portfolio by acquiring links that … Continue reading
4 Essential Research Tips On Keywords For SEO And PPC
When you’re optimizing for your SEO campaign (or PPC campaign), keyword research should be one of the top priorities to take care of before embarking on your quest for niche domination. Not doing proper keyword research can make or break your campaign. What if that keyword you thought was getting 500,000 searches a month was only getting 1,000 searches a month – would you go back to the drawing board? Keyword research will clear up issues like these and paint a much clearer picture for you. If you aren’t exactly sure what keyword research is, the folks from Market Samurai do a fantastic job of explaining Keyword research. Here are four tips on doing keyword research: 1. Top 10 Competition on Google SERPs The top 10 competitors will often give you a true idea of just how competitive a niche is. Pay attention to how many links a particular page … Continue reading