For more than six years, I have been assisting schools with Internet marketing and helping them overcome some common – and not-so-common- mistakes in their online strategy and execution. But recently, it seems that all types of post-secondary institutions are making some serious errors. In the last year or so, I’ve witnessed what I consider to be unethical business methods, the problems that arise from those practices, and some other damaging but easily avoidable pitfalls. By avoiding... more

We just received the Fburary issue of the Pittsburgh TEQ Magazine which features an interview with Eyeflow owner Phil Laboon. This issues talks about our unique approach to search engine marketing. Article Preview; There are several methods of SEO, but the strategy of choice at Eyeflow remains organic SEO. The word organic refers to the links that come up during Google searches: organic search results. Eyeflow’s goal is to help clients’ Web sites rank as high as possible in these natural results... more

@techburgh us! hehe plus @pittsburghseo, @chrishornak in reply to techburgh # How to Identify New Trends and Generate Easy Traffic http://j.mp/a1t4AQ great keyword research advice # Introduction to reCAPTCHA http://j.mp/buxa5f a Google owned Pittsburgh company! # Search is getting more social http://j.mp/ckwks9 big Google update! # Google Video Is the order of links on a page important for SEO? http://j.mp/aFe6QL # RT @socialhelp: WordPress SEO Tips: Benchmarking Matt Cutts Blog http://bit.ly/7guJzZ... more

What not to do on Twitter http://j.mp/6VXtm1 because you could get Suspended Or Banned # Google SEO resources for beginners http://j.mp/6XcFPx – Starter Guide, Search Friendly Development # Study Looks At Personalized Searches Impact On Search Results http://j.mp/4X9xba contact http://eyeflow.com to learn more # 7 Lessons for Better Networking with Social Media http://j.mp/7i55Rn Be Open, Delicate a Person # follow @googlewmc to get google webmaster center updates # 12 Skills That Have Served... more

Google Adds Real-Time Updates from Business Owners to Place Pages http://j.mp/6Nt65V – if you could connect it to twitter # Top Blogs of 2009 http://j.mp/8AN4x3 Most Engagement, Influential, Movement # How does Google rate links from sites like Twitter and Facebook? http://j.mp/4OOqDP # REMINDER Free Pittsburgh SEO Group meeting tomorrow at 9am http://j.mp/7XgexN bring a friend! # How Google Ranks Tweets http://j.mp/8ho6OV – "You earn reputation, and then you give reputation"... more

We are pleased to announce we’ll be a part of another Pittsburgh SEO Group meeting this Friday at 2000 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219. We’d like to thank the Pittsburgh Technology Council for the space and Neal Rabogliatti for volunteering his time to present on his SEO process. Eyeflow Project Manager, Chris Hornak will also be leading a discussion on recent Google Updates. This will be a great opportunity for advanced SEO professionals to join in the discussion as well as beginners to... more

Using Yahoo! Answers to Generate Leads http://j.mp/8rRMXs Does it Work? # AKPC_IDS += "905,";Popularity: 1% [?]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Eyeflow’s Weekly Twitter Recap for 2010-01-11", url: "http://www.eyeflow.com/blog/eyeflows-weekly-twitter-recap-for-2010-01-11-2/" }); Read More →

Google Expanding Searches to Synonyms http://j.mp/4PMQSj – The trick to SEO is to evolve with the Search Engines #SEO # Paid Links To Buy Not http://j.mp/59Vlgl – Eyeflow builds natural free links in order to meet Google guidelines eyeflow.com # AKPC_IDS += "903,";Popularity: 1% [?]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Eyeflow’s Weekly Twitter Recap for 2009-12-28", url: "http://www.eyeflow.com/blog/eyeflows-weekly-twitter-recap-for-2009-12-28-2/" }); Read More →

It happens all the time. Someone asks their web designer or web team, “Is our site Search Engine Optimized?” The answer is usually, “Sure”, or “I’ll do it right now”. Unfortunately, their site isn’t optimized, and what needs done takes much longer than a day. It’s disheartening, but we still come across people who think their site is optimized, when it really isn’t. So how can you tell if your site isn’t optimized? Here are a couple... more

15+ Useful Firefox SEO Tools For Serious Bloggers And Web Designers http://bit.ly/UODUr #SEO tools for beginners and professionals # Keyword Cannibalization, are you fighting yourself? http://j.mp/8KBR1Q – It's an older article, but something everyone should read #SEO # 5 Website Tips To Keep Your Brand Image Fresh http://j.mp/4MSe6r – good list especially – Continually freshen web copy # 8 Predictions for SEO in 2010 http://j.mp/67t4fi – is 2010 the Year of Conversion... more