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You Are Not So Smart Book Trailer

steve — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:03:05 +0000

Tried to buy the book through iTunes..annoyingly it was only available via the US version.. so much for the World Being Flat

For Sale – Social Media Domain Names

steve — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:08:07 +0000

I have some great UK Domain names for sale – I registered them back in June 2008 for a new project that never really got off the ground.

socialmediaconsultant.co.uk

socialmediaconsultants.co.uk

socialmediaconsulting.co.uk

Price: £200.00 for all 3 domain names – Click here to enquire about these domains

Exact Match Keyword Domains

steve — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:46:12 +0000

I dropped by an old forum I used years ago when domains were a big part of my daily life & income… and what’s really interesting is how many domainers have now adopted the Google keyword tool as their method for targeting domain names.

It’s a method I’ve used for a long time, basically using the volume reports from the keyword tool to help identify possible keyword rich domain names.. For us old school domainers the now defunct Overture keyword tool used to do the same job.

Here’s my problem… well not so much problem, more of a niggling upset when I’m buying domains from traders. Some domainers are referencing [Exact Keyword Matches] as the supporting data for buying & selling these domains, the principle being that a highly searched for exact phrase will achieve relatively good search engine rankings (based on Google pro weighting factor for keyword rich domains) & be valuable by the very nature of the potential traffic… Great no problem with that…

However! Some domainers now think this model supports the “this domain has 20k exact keyword matches, I now want a zillion quid for it” theory..
Anyone that’s worked in SEO and achieved good rankings will tell you how inaccurate these stats are.

So why the niggle..?
I guess the fact that such a big emphasis is being held on “exact match” Google stats, and domainers using the model to support nonsense valuations… Don’t get me wrong, I will target the very same domain names; however I’m under no illusion about the value or potential traffic..

Update: Nice post from DaveN SEO Blog – Why The Google AdWords Keyword Tool Shouldn’t Be Used For SEO – A Case Study

Why The Google AdWords Keyword Tool Shouldn’t Be Used For SEO – A Case Study

Domain Addict Falls Off The Wagon

steve — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:58:38 +0000

Those that know me probably already know about my slight addiction for buying domain names… I know it’s a filthy habit, but I just can’t help it..

To be fair, I haven’t really been that active in domaining since 2008 – mainly due to job changes & focusing on developing some of these names for long term projects.

Well needless to say I’ve completely fallen off the wagon… I brokered one uk domain & sold 2 others so far In August. On the back of the sales I’ve purchased a few new ones this week, only 10 or so names, so no need to tell the missus yet…it’s only a bit of fun

I’ve been looking at a few lucrative niches; Gold being one of them, now obviously gold is massive business these days, both from an investment point of view & the new “cash for gold craze” sweeping the internet…
So here are a few from my research list… all available to register with a couple on here maybe worth a punt..?

Cheers Steve

Daily Digest for August 8th

steve — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 19:47:52 +0000

	RT @reekster: Masterminds on tv. I think they have an amazing website. I wonder who built it @ctisn (via @NickRhind) [manchesterseo]
	Shared meme.
	Shared iphone-pics 003.
	Shared north-wales.
	Shared trafford centre.
	RT @visit_mcr: Manchester’s having a huge picnic this weekend and everyone’s invited! http://bit.ly/cO5Z0g [manchesterseo]

Daily Digest for August 1st

steve — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:50:29 +0000

	Enjoyed Sherlock on BBC tonight, Benedict Cumberbatch would make a great Dr Who [manchesterseo]
	RT @NickRhind: Do you love digital? Cti have the rare opportunity that were expanding our Project Management team. Min 2 years exp required [manchesterseo]
	down & dirty with google analytics filters & segments today.. forgot how much fun SEO was [manchesterseo]
	making an effort to get down to the #mancseo event this Thurs.. sure I owe a couple of peeps beer [manchesterseo]
	Shared Translate This Button: Website translation tool.
	koffee pot in the NQ is calling my name… slightly hungover & need breakfast #mdbbq [manchesterseo]
	Shared Passing The Holy Milestone: How To Meet Deadlines – Smashing Magazine.
	Advanced Segments are great.. just a shame you can’t share with others users on the account [manchesterseo]

Daily Digest for July 25th

steve — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:48:22 +0000

	RT @UXBooth: Nice Read: UX Myths http://bit.ly/djCujp [manchesterseo]
	RT @nicolapike: This digital map of Manchester from Marketing Manchester is excellent http://bit.ly/aTmzMG [manchesterseo]
	RT @pdgallagher: Tameside Council spent £36K for virtual borough on Second Life only to scrap it after a year http://shar.es/mVby1 [manchesterseo]
	RT @domrodwell: Flipboard for iPad – The Social Magazine http://post.ly/o6OJ [manchesterseo]
	my kind of friday afternoon meeting.. 2 pints of Peroni, great company, good chat, new business #win [manchesterseo]

Daily Digest for July 18th

steve — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:49:41 +0000

	Liked Super Mario Bros..
	RT @gmchamber: MMU offers £1,000 to businesses taking on a graduate http://www.gmchamber.co.uk/news/1564 Pls RT [manchesterseo]
	just found myself pitching web services to my dentist.. I really should work on those social skills [manchesterseo]
	Shared Use Chrome like a pro.
	Shared Anti Hero’s.

Daily Digest for July 11th

steve — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:10:56 +0000

	Shared What Your Email Address Says About You.
	2 domains sold today, weekend break or renewals…? [manchesterseo]
	Shared Smart Logos with Hidden Symbolism.
	Shared It’s not my birthday.

Daily Digest for July 4th

steve — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:26:14 +0000

	In the northern having a few beers with @ctisn & looking for zend & magento devs.. Come & see me for free beer #nd [manchesterseo]
	RT @JamieClouting: Over @sweetmandarin and with @ctisn guys and really excited to try out their award winning food. [manchesterseo]
	great evening with a few of the boys from @ctisn – couple of hrs kip before a trip to the airport [manchesterseo]
	RT @fergusb: RT @etail: UK online retail will double in next 10 years: http://bit.ly/cX7XZ0 [manchesterseo]