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THE STATETHE STATEOF OF SEOSEO

Will Hanke

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6:30-7:00 Networking7:00-9:00 Learn + Q&A

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Thank You for ComingThank You for Coming

• All the major Algorithm Changes of 2012• How you can avoid these penalties• What to do in 2013

Tonight We’ll Learn…Tonight We’ll Learn…

• Classes here every month• Always $10, only 30 seats• Special bootcamp next month – limited

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Tonight’s Slides Will Be AvailableTonight’s Slides Will Be Available

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Search Market ShareSearch Market Share

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800Lb Gorilla800Lb Gorilla

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January 2012January 2012

30 Updates2 Signifigant

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Search+ Your WorldSearch+ Your World

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Google+ Results IntegratedGoogle+ Results Integrated

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““Top Heavy” PenaltyTop Heavy” Penalty

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Hypocrites! Hypocrites!

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February 2012February 2012

47 Updates1 Signifigant

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Localized Results in Major SearchesLocalized Results in Major Searches

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Localized Results in Major SearchesLocalized Results in Major Searches

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March 2012March 2012

50 Updates2 Signifigant

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Symbol IndexingSymbol Indexing

@ & # +

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Link Warnings in GWMTLink Warnings in GWMT

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April 2012April 2012

52 Updates1 Signifigant

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Rumors of OOPRumors of OOP

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April 24, 2012April 24, 2012

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Low QualityLow Quality

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Irrelevant LinksIrrelevant Links

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Tag CloudsTag Clouds

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Bad Link NeighborhoodsBad Link Neighborhoods

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Keyword StuffingKeyword Stuffing

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May 2012May 2012

39 Updates1 Signifigant

WhereIsMyBusiness.comKnowledge GraphKnowledge Graph

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Knowledge GraphKnowledge Graph

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June 2012June 2012

39 Updates0 Signifigant

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July 2012July 2012

45 Updates1 Signifigant

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Site ClusteringSite Clustering

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August 2012August 2012

35 Updates2 Signifigant

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Panda UpdatePanda Update

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SERP Domain DiversitySERP Domain Diversity

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Shrinking SERPSShrinking SERPS

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September 2012September 2012

40 Updates1 Signifigant

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Exact Match DomainsExact Match Domains

yourdomain.net yourdomain.biz yourdomain.wsyourdomain-sucks.com yourbizname.com yourbizname-keyword.com keyword-keyword-keyword.com keyword-location.com yourcompetition.com yourcompetition.net yourcompetition-yourbizname.com yourcompetition-sucks.com yourcompetition-keyword.com keyword-city.com keyword-zip.com

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October/November 2012October/November 2012

x Updates0 Signifigant

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December 2012December 2012

x Updates1 ~Signifigant

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Knowledge Graph LanguagesKnowledge Graph Languages

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Other 2012 UpdatesOther 2012 Updates

14 Panda Refreshes2 Penguin Refreshes

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Google Search in 2012Google Search in 2012

1.2 Trillion Searches146 Lanuguages

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Top in 2012Top in 2012Whitney HoustonHurricane Sandy

What is SOPAOne DirectionElection 2012

Hunger Games

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Going Forward: 2013Going Forward: 2013

The Year of Conversions Data

User Tracking Local

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A Smart CompanyIn 2013 will:

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Understand Their DataUnderstand Their Data

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Plug Leaks – Call TrackingPlug Leaks – Call Tracking

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Create Good, Create Good, ConsistentConsistent Content Content

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Optimize Your Social ProfilesOptimize Your Social Profiles

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Join Join and Use and Use Google PlusGoogle Plus

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Visual Sites: Don’t Ignore Visual Sites: Don’t Ignore PinterestPinterest

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Build Local ProfilesBuild Local Profiles

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Build Local Pages (where relevant)Build Local Pages (where relevant)

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Pay Less Attention to Keyword Pay Less Attention to Keyword RankingsRankings

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Boost Their Online Marketing Boost Their Online Marketing Budget/TimeBudget/Time

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Not Get Caught in This CycleNot Get Caught in This Cycle

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Upcoming ClassesUpcoming Classes

Getting the Most SEO Out of Your Business VideosFeb 21

Digging Deeper Into Google AnalyticsMarch 21

Wordpress SEOApril 18

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NEW: Two Upcoming BootcampsNEW: Two Upcoming Bootcamps

Optimize Your Business Listing for Local DominationFeb 12 – Only 4 Spots Left - $79Step by step instructions on optimizing your Google Places listingLearn tricks to push your business past other 'more established' brands

Website SEO Audit & Enemy ReconnaissanceMarch 12 – 8 Spots - $159How to do a step by step SEO Audit of your (or a competitor’s) website. What SEO tools, websites, and software gives you the best advantage.

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