Comments on: Your site’s been found: so now what?

By: Amy C. Teeple

Amy C. Teeple — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:35:03 +0000

Hi Sid.

I must say, when I started to read this post, I held my breath. I was waiting for the “yeah, these don’t work, so stick with good content and best practices” moment. You sort of delivered.

I had hoped that you were not promoting article spinning and other practices and I don’t think you were (especially based on your responses to comments), but I think the comments were spawned by the fact that you didn’t “sell” your stance against these (in my opinion) spammy methods.

Although they got lost (probably by many) because of the initial advice, your points are very valid. A hidden gem you mentioned was “Get to know your customers.” This is an important step that too many marketers miss/forget.

Thanks for the post and lively discussion.

By: Sid Smith

Sid Smith — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:55:02 +0000

Terry… again, I agree with you. Hence, my continued emphasis on quality and content. My apologies if I mislead anyone into thinking that these spinning tools are a viable long-term strategy. They’re not, and that is the gist of what both of us are saying.

Focus on quality and REAL strategies that drive traffic and make sales. In the end I think that you and I are saying the same thing – don’t rely on tricks or automated tools. I’ve used them in the past (successfully), but found as you did that quality always wins.

By: Terry Van Horne

Terry Van Horne — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:26:10 +0000

Not discounting what you posted Sid just…beyond copy there are some attitudes that I try to kinda give another POV. That is one that is a real imoprtant issue.

By: Terry Van Horne

Terry Van Horne — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:19:52 +0000

Sid…seriously this is not a one off deal… IMO it quite possibly could be like a Google dance…calling them versions but it’s just the same thing refined further. SEO that the strategy is used because it works now… results in Panda occurances.

One thing I know is that my ability to see past “what works today” makes my job much easier and stress free with clients that can acually count on my services to support their business in a stable manner. “Panda has been very good to me” cuz the site owners who subscribed to these services realize now the same money spent for quality and promoted with a strategy beyond “throw…against the wall” in the end is more cost effective with a longer shelf life.

By: Sid Smith

Sid Smith — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:52:42 +0000

Terry, you may be surprised, but I agree with you. The truth is that these SEO tricks still work (for now). However, the point of the article is that all the SEO tricks in the world won’t make you a dime if you don’t put the majority of your attention on what happens after people arrive at your website. I won’t put spun content on my sites because I want the visitor to have a good experience, and that’s what matters in the end. Quality that creates sales will always trump a #1 ranking in Google.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:46:23 +0000

Terry – I totally agree. I know a lot of folks think that article spinning/groups is the way to go – even post-Panda. The marketing claims are sexy and it seems soooo easy to do. But yeah, I don’t think I would want my name associated with it – nor would I have that type of content on my site. That’s bad Google juju.

By: Terry Van Horne

Terry Van Horne — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:30:46 +0000

Ummm clubs for spinning articles? Hmmm ever heard of Panda? I’d be considering that in the future Google’s going to be rating authors and if your are in any way connected to “thin content” your value as a writer or your rating as a user could be eroded. Now writers will be held responible for their work. Like an artist your signature could have value. Ummm SEO used to be about Good content …I think our perceptions of good has eroded too far.

Just my .02