As part of a linking strategy, I’ve seen SEO experts recommend keyword lists,  stress the importance of using the right keywords within the anchor texts and then allowing the ‘linking’ activity to begin full-throttle.

Unfortunately, very few of these ‘expert’s actually understand the right process to follow while engaging in link building and, as a result, they proceed to do this activity in a Wild West fashion.

The result: The website beings to rank for low-traffic (possibly highly converting but limited revenue) long-tail terms and not the broader terms that drive volume and more revenue to the site. » Read more: Link-Building Execution – How to Win

I’ve always found forums to be helpful as you can use them to ask participants about something you need help with. Or you can just browse through the existing discussions and get informed about the typical technical issues that folks face.

Here’s a list of the top 20 forums where webmasters, affiliate marketers and SEO specialists discuss relevant problems within their spheres of influence. Enjoy! » Read more: Top 20 Online Webmaster Forums

For most businesses leveraging online marketing tools as part of their marketing mix is becoming a priority as there is high  potential for a revenue upside from online sources.  Here’s the thing, however; It works only if you have good marketing and technical expertise to guide you through the maze that is the Internet.

Very few digital agencies have that expertise. They will sell you a good game – agencies are great at pitching – and drop the right buzzwords but when it comes to brass tacks (i.e. execution), they fall flat.

Well, in line with my goal to provide valuable information on this forum, I’ve compiled a list of questions that you should ask any digital agency while considering them. » Read more: Hard Questions to ask before hiring a Digital Agency