Ten Things I Learned at SEMpdx SearchFest ‘08

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  1. 11: Rand Fishkin uses more Powerpoint slides than anyone. Also, proves that you can use many slides in a presentation if done correctly.

    12: Does Paul Colligan like Twitter? You Bet he does.

    13: Marty Weintraub is insane–in a good way.

  2. Alan says:

    Hi Kent – some good ‘insider’ tips that are [probably] not common knowledge, but surely …

    “build a Web site based on visitor needs not business needs”

    … should be at the top of any criteria/objectives for web site development?

    I will concede, however, that it isn’t [top of the list] and so applaud its inclusion on lists like yours.

  3. Sarasota SEO says:

    This was my favorite point:

    According to SearchFest keynote Rand Fishkin, the first anchor text is the one that passes link juice. It could be ALT tags so make sure the first link is really relevant and fulfills the needs of your page.

    Excellent post overall! Thanks for sharing.

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