http://www.samsa.com/seo/news/index.html Weblog of Internet Marketing News from System and Market Services of America 2004-08-26T14:30:38Z en-US http://www.samsa.com/seo/news/archives/2004_08_01_seo-news.html#109352909818549333 Featuring speakers from Yahoo, Google, Teoma, Ask Jeeves, and more than 30 search engine marketing and optimization firms. Our events are noted for their quality, depth, and old fashioned FUN. Widely regarded as the search engine related event of the Todd Malicoat 2004-08-26T14:00:38Z http://www.samsa.com/seo/news/archives/2004_07_01_seo-news.html#108878020506201069 "...But because of the roughly 60-40 percent split between natural search engine penetration and paid search ads, it was equally clear that failure to be found in both types of search results would be costly. If your website is only found in one or the ot Todd Malicoat 2004-07-02T14:56:45Z http://www.samsa.com/seo/news/archives/2004_06_01_seo-news.html#108845262067361379 Overture has launched "local match", regional targeting for sponsored listings. This service can be very beneficial to regionally based small to medium sized businesses for targeting highly relevant potential customers. Overture - Local Match Todd Malicoat 2004-06-28T19:57:00Z http://www.samsa.com/seo/news/archives/2004_06_01_seo-news.html#108690985053742932 There are a lot of incredulous folks out there "selling snake oil" in the field of Internet marketing. This is a good article on red flags to look for when choosing a SEO firm. How to Spot a Fraudulent SEO - FirmMediaDailyNews 06-10-04 Todd Malicoat 2004-06-10T23:24:10Z http://www.samsa.com/seo/news/archives/2004_06_01_seo-news.html#108610206329978587 Here is some interesting insight on the state and future of local search. Andy Beal interviews Arnaud Fischer of Infospace, and gives his take on the power of investing in local search advertising. SEO Today Article: What lies ahead for local search e Todd Malicoat 2004-06-01T15:01:03Z