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Treasure Coast SEO Expert

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Written by Tim Hoke   

Treasure Coast SEO Expert

So, you've found Treasure Coast SEO Expert Tim Hoke.  Congratulations!  Seems sort of conceited to call yourself an SEO Expert, doesn't it?  I had to get your attention and prove my ability at the same time, didn't I?  I don't hire people based on words or promises...Show me that you're a Treasure Coast SEO Expert, and then we can talk money.  And, I did a couple of off-the-wall things to show you that I know what I'm doing and that some of these so-called "experts" really aren't worth the money they take from you.  (yes, I wrote take)  Here's what I mean:

  • You found this page by searching for Treasure Coast SEO Expert right?
  • Do this: Search for Treasure Coast Contract Ninja
  • Your new Treasure Coast SEO Expert is also a Treasure Coast Contract Ninja ?

 

treasure coast seo expertNo, I'm not, sadly.  I did it to prove a point.  Getting ranked for a Brand Name is easy.  You already know the brand you're looking for, don't you?  Unless you have a very common name, try searching for yourself.  You can basically rank #1 with a domain name and some scanned crayon drawings.  BUT, if you want to get ranked in the Top 3 of the niche and keywords that actually make you money, then you need to get serious and find someone that can do it.

 

If you did get here by looking for a Treasure Coast Contract Ninja, send me a note and I'll try to refer you to someone.

 

If you came here looking for a Treasure Coast SEO Expert , send me a note so we can start working.
 

Treasure Coast SEO Expert - Part 2

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Written by Tim Hoke   

 

So, the project continues.  As of this morning (3/14/11), here are the ranks:

Keyword Google Yahoo Bing
Treasure Coast SEO Expert 1 1 7 (weird, ranking completely wrong page)
Treasure Coast Contract Ninja 1 1 1 (still ranking but still wrong page...go figure)

I did some research last week, and decided to get myself "Certified" in some of this stuff.  There's an interesting exercise for you.  There really isn't any concrete, real-deal certification that everyone agrees is the standard for either Search Engine Optimization or for Search Engine Marketing.  In most other aspects of the computer or Internet biz, people agree on which certifications actually mean something, and which ones are just shiny graphics you can buy to put on your site or business card.

 

For example, I took 5 of the 7 Microsoft Certified Professional Exams to try and become a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer.  That was back in the days (as my kids perceive it) of dinosaur attacks and "clubbing" was a literal activity...1998.  I passed all 5 but ran out of time to get the MCSE.  (change over to Windows 2000, now 8 exams and, I think, only 3 of mine would have credited).

 

And, as we know, Cisco exams are solid gold, CompTIA's, etc.  I found a site, www.ExpertRating.com , and looked through it pretty thoroughly.  Seemed comrehensive, with instructor-led and self-paced classes, wide variety of good topics.  Also, price was reasonable (normally a very red, wildly-waving flag).  I took the Search Engine Marketing exam, cold.  I figured worst-case:  An idiot-proof, no-brainer quizling that a drooler could pass...And I would never speak of it.  Best-case: An absolute killer that gave me single-digit You Fail results on, and I'd pay to re-take it and absolve my sin of doubt.

 

So?  First this:

Search-Engine-Marketing-certificationYes, I passed.  Now, you read the above so you can safely assume it wasn't BS.  To be honest, it was surprisingly difficult.  30 questions, 30 minutes.  You can mark and go back to questions.  You do not get to see the correct answers for the ones you got wrong (grrr).  So, what did Treasure Coast SEO Expert Tim Hoke get, you ask?  I got an 87%.  I've been messing with this stuff for a while, and studying very seriously for about 2 months...No, I'm not happy that I got a B+.  Am I happy with the test?  Yep...it was tough and very thorough.

 

Here are the topics covered...and they were pretty well:

 

  • Pay Per Click Search
  • Google Adwords
  • Google Adsense
  • The Search Engines Industry
  • Keyword selection and optimization strategies
  • Link Popularity and Linking Strategies
  • Keyword Selection and Optimization Strategies
  • Google Search Technology
  • Search Engines and Directories
  • Online Advertising

 

Would I recommend this test and give it any credence with regard to that persons' knowledge?  Resounding Yes.  i plan to take the Search Engine Optimization exam from them, too.  Will advise.
 


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