The TMO Blog

How To Avoid A Penalty From The New Penguin Update
Google, News, SEO
The entire SEO community is bracing themselves. A new Google Penguin update should be here any time, and it is looking like it will be quite a big deal. Supposedly it will be much more brutal than the already merciless update that came last…
Does Your Follower Count Increase Your Ad’s Efficacy?
Advertising, Google, PPCYou may have already noticed ads with a company's number of Google+ followers noted at the bottom of them. This is a new feature from AdWords Enhanced Campaigns and one that you, like I did, might be wondering about. Does it really make that…
When You Shouldn’t Suggest A Redesign
News, Web DesignEveryone hopes their next website design work is going to be a big project. Steady income for months and a full website redesign are much more attractive than improving some small aspects for a company before looking for another client. But,…
The Difference Between Penguin and Unnatural Links Penalties
Google, News, SEO
With all of the different ways Google can penalize you these days, it is easy to get confused about what you need to do to fix your mistakes. Between Penguin, Panda, Unnatural Link Penalties, and Manual Penalties, there are more ways to get…
Don’t Be A Stalker On Social Media
Advertising, Facebook, Social Media MarketingThere's a legitimate concern when marketing your business through social media that you will overstep your bounds and actually turn off users while you're trying to attract them. Remember, in today's climate, people don't trust and simply don't…
Knowing What SEO Risks Are Worth Taking
News, SEOEvery successful business or person has had to take risks to get where they are, but they normally downplay the stress and preparation that are involved in taking those leaps. It is natural to be worried, but with the proper forethought and…
Facebook Ads Know Your Offline Buying Habits
Advertising, Facebook, PPC, Social Media MarketingFacebook has long struggled with how to monetize the site without alienating its users. Though there have been many outspoken critics at every new ad update, for the most part the number-one social networking platform has done an admirable job.…
The Alphabetical Guide To Great Banner Design
Advertising, Marketing, News, Web Design
We see banners everywhere, especially in advertising. Whether they're online, printed on cloth and draped across an entrance, or splashed across a billboard, banner ads all have the same core principles.
You wouldn't think there is an entire…
Stop Doing These Things, Seriously
News, SEO
SEO experts are always happy to tell you how to improve your website, and maybe get some more conversions while your at it, but you don't tend to hear much about what people are doing wrong. Maybe the SEO community is more positive than I've…


