The TMO Blog

Six Link Building Practices That Will Hurt Your Site

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Ever since the roll-out of Google's Penguin algorithm there has been a substantial amount of confusion regarding the current state of link building within the search marketing community. Thanks to Google's vague practices everyone has an opinion…
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An Illustrated Guide to the 20 Best Local Search Ranking Factors

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Local ranking has grown into its own over the past couple years. A combination of increased visibility and more shoppers using their smartphones to find local business on the go has made local SEO a significant part of online marketing and…
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The Growth of Social Media: Updated [Infographic]

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Just a few years ago it would have been impossible to imagine how much social media has grown and become a part of our lives. Even during the heyday of Myspace and the rise of Facebook, no one could have predicted the sheer number of social…
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AdWords Updates The Opportunities Tab With New Opportunity Types

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The Opportunities Tab in AdWords is getting a face-lift. It was relaunched today with several new types of features combined and displayed in one view. The tool was originally launched in 2009, intended to be "your personal AdWords assistant,…
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Responsive Icons: The Next Big Trend in Web Design?

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All of the big design trends of the year have settled in to the point where they no longer seem new. Responsive design, flat design, responsive typography, and even longshadow design have all reached wide awareness in design. So, obviously that…
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Matt Cutts Weighs In On How To Use Links In Comments and Not Look Spammy

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With the big crackdown on spammy link building practices over the past two years at Google, there are still many webmasters left with questions about what exactly constitutes a spammy practice. Google has previously advised against using links…
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Google Adds Click-to-Call to Estimated Total Conversions

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Google announced advertisers will find that phone calls from mobile click-to-call ads are now listed in the regular Conversion columns of AdWords, as of Tuesday. This is one of the first steps since Google made their October 1st statement…
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Google Offers Short Site Reviews This Monday

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This Monday, site owners looking for advice will have the opportunity to have their website briefly reviewed by Google, as John Mueller announced on Google+. The short site reviews will be taking place November 18th at 10am EDT and will last…
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Choosing The Best CSS Measurement Unit For The Situation

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CSS has so many measurement units that it can be difficult to keep everything straight. Each measurement system has its own benefits, and it is easy to find yourself wondering which one is correct. Many designers just decide to use a single…
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