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		<title>Google Penguin 2.0 Update: What to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 00:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian Thackston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The highly anticipated Google Penguin 2.0 algorithm update launched officially on 5/22/13. Are you at risk of the dreaded Google Slap? Will 2013 be the end of SEO as we know it? This piece will shed some light &#38; provide some tips &#38; best practices for handling a potential SEO algorithm penalty. If you know you got slapped &#38; you&#8217;re freaking out, we can help. Get in touch if you&#8217;d like to talk. General Penguin 2.0 is a Google algorithm update that launched on 5/22/13... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/google-penguin-20-update-2013-end-SEO" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>If You’re Worried About “Building Backlinks”, You’re Doing It Wrong</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Patterson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Snowballing ROI]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let’s face it, what used to work in terms of off-page SEO strategy in the past just doesn’t fit the bill any longer. With the introduction of Penguin and Panda, “building backlinks” has taken a major hit, and if we are all very honest with ourselves, we knew this day would come. Did we really think mass link building for the sake of link building was a good thing anyway? The modern age of SEO has forced us all to broaden our gaze, thinking more... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/focus-on-goals-not-building-backlinks" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to Improve Your Blog the SEO Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:08:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Stancil</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing you should always be thinking about is how to improve your blog and establish yourself as a reliable authority. A blog is a powerful outlet to leverage, whether you’re a nonprofit organization, a software vendor, or a home improvement contractor. But why is that? And how can it be done? The answers are simple but, when implemented correctly, the takeaways can be huge. Think about the following when it comes to how to improve your blog: Knowing what people are looking for Creating... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/how-to-improve-your-blog" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Find Out Whether or Not Your Website is Up To Par With This Quick &amp; Easy Site Audit Checklist!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristine Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Conversion Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google Analytics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lead Generation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization (SEO)]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our team put together an abbreviated site audit checklist that will provide you a quick and easy way to see whether or not your website could benefit from some optimization. So, if you are ready to make the most of your online presence, pull up a chair and get ready to follow along! We’re going to you walk you through the checklist, item by item. 1. Do you have Google Analytics installed? The first item on the site audit checklist is to see if you... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/quick-and-easy-site-audit-checklist" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>What a Long, Strange Trip it&#8217;s Been: WebMechanix 2012 SEO Year In Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Patterson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the calendar year coming to a close, much has changed for SEOs and digital marketers alike. It is without doubt that 2012 was a year chock full of major events and changes, effecting our industry in both positive and negative ways. Take a ride with us as we recap some of the biggest stories of the year, in our 2012 SEO year in review. Enjoy. Quality Trumps All in 2012 By far the biggest story in SEO this year is the Penguin Algorithm update.... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/2012-SEO-year-in-review" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Get &amp; Track Google Rank Position Data in Analytics</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arsham Mirshah</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization (SEO)]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! You&#8217;re only 3 steps away from tracking Google keyword rank data in analytics! Inspired by the following questions: &#8220;Is is possible to get the rank or position that our site showed up on the SERPs for a particular keyword when someone clicked to visit our site?&#8221; &#8220;How do you see where your site ranks for different keywords?&#8221; &#8220;Do you know how to track keyword rankings in Google analytics?&#8221; &#8220;I use Microsite Master&#8217;s rank tracker to know where I rank for specific keywords, but I want... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/get-track-rank-position-data-google-analytics" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Google Link Disavow Tool: The Inside Scoop</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Patterson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After months of anticipation, Google has (for once) followed Bing&#8217;s lead, and rolled out their own version of a tool that allows webmasters to discount bad links pointed at their sites. The web master and SEO community have cried out for a Google link disavow tool for months, in the wake of the Penguin algorithm update, and Google has indeed answered the call. With this tool in hand, Webmaster Tools users now have the ability to &#8220;clean up&#8221; their back link portfolio, pruning potentially harmful... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/google-link-disavow-tool-inside-scoop" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Top 7 AdWords Tips and Tricks For Beginners</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Josh Muskin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AdWords can easily be compared to a Rubix cube. It can be maddening, complicated, and frustrating.  But, when all the colors align, it’s very rewarding. These 7 AdWords tips and tricks will help provide a beacon of light at the end of the tunnel for a beginner advertiser. We will outline some best practices when setting up and managing an effective AdWords campaign. Follow these tips and tricks inside AdWords and it won’t be long until that puzzling Rubix cube starts to show its true... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/top-7-adwords-tips-and-tricks" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is Google at it again &#8211; Split testing their SERPs</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:54:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arsham Mirshah</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a normal day at the office.. 2 screens stare me in the face, ear buds jamming, the smell of light butter popcorn fills the air, and I&#8217;m searching on Google for jQuery tutorials WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I see this: Looks like the results page has change! &#8211; The main difference is the left sidebar is moved to a horizontal navigation above the search results. Naturally, I did the same query in my &#8216;logged in&#8217; browser and voila! The SERP is different: My inclination says... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/google-split-testing-search-engine-result-pages" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>7 FREE Link Building Tools For Post-Penguin Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristine Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Link building for long-term gains can be pretty tricky. Even with the abundance of information out there on the subject, your efforts and activities may seem overwhelming, as quality link building requires patience, diligence, and an outstanding ability to organize information. You can try reading every blog post available, but constant search engine algorithm updates mean the “latest” tactics and techniques quickly become obsolete.  You’ll learn that best way to learn how to create quality links is through trial and error&#8211;what works for one company... <a href="http://www.seobywebmechanix.com/7-free-link-building-tools" title="Read the full post">Read More&#187;</a>]]></description>
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