Lately I have noticed more and more writers stating that search engine optimization (SEO) is no longer as important for online success. This spin may make sense to those writers (and their financial goals) as they try to push industry cash flow away from SEO but I disagree wholeheartedly and throughout this posting I will explain why.
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Search Engine Guide : Small Business Search Marketing>>Publish Date: 8/18/2007 7:02:25 AM
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