The Future Of SEO?

14 years ago

SEO is a moving target. When someone searches for a video at Youtube I think of that as social search.

The search engines strive to produce relevant results, that is their main product, if they don't, nobody comes there to click the ads.

Facebook liking and posting links to Twitter certainly indicate interest which is a subset of relevance. To whatever degree the search engines can quantify actions into an indication of relevance they will at minimum examine it and if it is a reliable indicator they will use it.

This is why links are so important. So far they continue to be so. Reciprocal linking was the main method once and now is diminished in importance because the SE's realized it was too easily manufactured. The evolution continues. Like rust, SEO never sleeps.

The best way to see what changing is to track and test. Your own site, sites like yours too. Some people test and track a lot so it is good to check out their blogs. Jerry West said once he has 580 websites he uses to test SEO.

Alltop - Top SEO (Search Engine Optimization) News is a good place to keep an eye on those devious SEO geeks and another one I enjoy is SEO Dojo SEO Geeks Newsletter the newsletter page there has an audio player that plays a weekly chat held by people who live, eat, and drink SEO.

[ 1 ] Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Warm Regards, - Warner Carter Twitter ~ Facebook ~
~ SEO Consultation Services~~~~Guest Blogging Service > Done For You

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2743160].message }}

steveshoemaker

14 years ago

Originally Posted by warner444

SEO is a moving target. When someone searches for a video at Youtube I think of that as social search.

The search engines strive to produce relevant results, that is their main product, if they don't, nobody comes there to click the ads.

Facebook liking and posting links to Twitter certainly indicate interest which is a subset of relevance. To whatever degree the search engines can quantify actions into an indication of relevance they will at minimum examine it and if it is a reliable indicator they will use it.

This is why links are so important. So far they continue to be so. Reciprocal linking was the main method once and now is diminished in importance because the SE's realized it was too easily manufactured. The evolution continues. Like rust, SEO never sleeps.

The best way to see what changing is to track and test. Your own site, sites like yours too. Some people test and track a lot so it is good to check out their blogs. Jerry West said once he has 580 websites he uses to test SEO.

Alltop - Top SEO (Search Engine Optimization) News is a good place to keep an eye on those devious SEO geeks and another one I enjoy is SEO Dojo SEO Geeks Newsletter the newsletter page there has an audio player that plays a weekly chat held by people who live, eat, and drink SEO.

Great reply and thanks for the resources. I agree these liking and linking to twitter are a subset to relevance so much that they will eventually change the algorithm.

Thanks

Signature

Make Money When People Play Mobile Games

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2743459].message }}

jeskola

14 years ago

Interesting question.

I'd wait and see what "Google ME" is and how it integrates with search before i comment.

Thanks

Signature

Don't look to MAKE money - look to HELP people and you will make all the money you can ever want.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2743167].message }}

blackhawkup

Banned 14 years ago

we are all business people here...so embrace the change and look for business ops!

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2743285].message }}

steveshoemaker 14 years ago

I certainly agree that we are business people and need to be flexible. I'm not in remorse here about the changes I see.

Quite the opposite I think this will make finding a niche that much easier.

But that could also increase competition so agreeing with you again we better look for the opportunities presented and act.
- Thanks
- 1 reply
Signature
Make Money When People Play Mobile Games
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2743473].message }}
- MatthewNeer 14 years ago
  
  Great topic man, FB and Bing is an incredible merger. Bing and Yahoo also recently merged, which makes their advertising network TWICE as powerful.
  
  However, I believe that Facebook will eventually develop their own search algorithm. I mean, they have all the data anyone could ever want. And after all, thats what the Big G and the rest are after.
  
  That's just the most logical course of action for FB.
  
  But with that said, even now, brand new SEO opportunities will be opening VERY soon and from what I have read/heard through the grape vine, they are going to determine rankings in a FAR different way than Google will.
  
  Facebook will determine it with a combination of two things: The amount of "Likes" you have with that nifty little Like plugin, and the amount of "FB Comments" you have on your website. Hence, one reason why all the big doggies out there have been using those FB Comments on their product launches. Plus it gets massive buzz when ya do that.
  
  The goods are coming soon my friends, EXCITING!
  
  Thanks
  
  1 reply
  
  Signature
  Three (3) Income Streams DFY
  New FREE Website Builds Your List
  And Earns From 3 Income Streams
  http://ListLeverage.com
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2743509].message }}
  
  steveshoemaker 14 years ago
  
  Matthew I agree. When I first read about that like button I had a feeling this would be something that would be wise not to ignore.
  
  It got a lot of buzz then like all else just died down some. Needless to say I like you think it definitely has a future role.
  
  I had almost forgotten about bing and yahoo. Now bing and facebook I wonder if the three are teaming up for a shot at the big G?
  
  Maybe they know something we don't and have conceded? When you say all the gurus use facebook comments on product launches what are you referring to?
  
  Are they quoting what people are saying on facebook on their landing pages and such?
  
  Thanks
  
  Signature
  Make Money When People Play Mobile Games
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2744135].message }}

watsonovedades

14 years ago

great topic

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Whatever your mind can conceive and BELIEVE you can achieve
Follow me on Twitter - @DineroConPc
I talk about Affiliate Marketing Methods

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2744277].message }}

angellee 14 years ago

I have seen a video of Matt Cutts on you tube some one ask him that what is the future of SEO? 37 people dislike and only 3 people liked that question but he answered the question. SEO is like a resume writing services the write high light your points which attract the recruiters. similar is the SEO is highlight the website content in such a manner in which search engine likes like Optimized Title description heading and content and Good back links which vote for your website. I also thing like that SEO will exist if website exit on the World Wide Web.
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2745102].message }}

theleathercollection

14 years ago

Google Me would be worth seeing before people make predictions on where SEO will go in the future. I do believe SEO will be more "Social Network" friendly in the near future.

Thanks

Signature

Get the Best Leather Hides, Cowhide and Upholstery Leather

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2746746].message }}

parker12

14 years ago

Now a days, it becomes trends and there is big competition between the business arrivals to up their site in Search Engine. If Competition is there then there are lot of scope and future is bright.

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2748377].message }}

paulgl 14 years ago

FB and bing was a lame coupling. It's not a merger.

Yahoo and Bing have failed miserably, even giving more to google.

Google's instant was a huge success.

Now we hear AOL wants to buy yahoo. But guess what? AOL
partners with google. So....the beat goes on.

Many articles have been written lately on the success of tweets
vs. facebook posts. Twitter wins out, hands down.

Paul
- Thanks
Signature

If you were disappointed in your results today, lower your standards tomorrow.
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2748466].message }}

rahulbatra

14 years ago

That would be great if it happens. Bing will automatically index sites on facebook.

Thanks

Signature

SEO companies in Delhi | SEO in Delhi | Software Consultant India

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2748925].message }}

The Future Of SEO?

Trending Topics

How do I effectively build and nurture an email list for affiliate marketing purposes?

Are billboards still effective in driving customers?

Are Solo ADs the Most Cost Effective Way to Promote your Product?

Been a while! Any of you Old Timers here?

How much does the rebranding affect CR ?