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Top 10 SEO Apps for iPad

Search Engine Optimization is one of the best ways to get your website or blog ranked within the search engines. And if you have an Apple iPad with mobile broadband you can perform SEO tasks right through your device, from just about anywhere, using one of these top search engine marketing apps:

Google Analytics for iPad

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/google-analytics-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”google analytics ipad app” title=”google analytics ipad app” width=”48″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12852″ />Google Analytics is the premier web analyzer for blogs and other websites. If you need an app that will give you up to date stats on your blog or website, Google Analytics is the app for you. This app will give you charts and stats through reports to the iPad’s full screen mode. The standard version will give you ten data rows. If you want more, you can upgrade to the fully featured version at around 7 dollars.

Get Google Analytics through iTunes.

WordPress for iPad

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/wordpress-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”wordpress ipad app” title=”wordpress ipad app” width=”54″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12855″ />Do you have a blog or website that uses the WordPress theme? WordPress For iPad is one of the best resources for changing a link or even posting a new article to your blog. If you are the kind of blogger that loves reading comments by their readers, this is an excellent app to have. This will also allow you to change keywords on a whim if the competition drops for a certain trending keyword.

Get WordPress through iTunes.

SEM Calculator

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/sem-calculator-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”sem calculator ipad app” title=”sem calculator ipad app” width=”35″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12858″ />The SEM Calculator is essential for SEO because it allow a user to analyze every aspect of their marketing. You have the ability to work with your impressions or Cost Per Action campaigns. If you use Adsense or affiliate marketing on your blog, this calculator can give you information on what campaigns are working and what campaigns aren’t working.

Get SEM Calculator through iTunes.

Website SEO Analyser by Koozai

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/koozai-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”koozai website SEO analyser ipad app” title=”koozai website SEO analyser ipad app” width=”33″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12859″ />There are a lot of website analyzers on the market, but Website Analyzer by Koozia is one of the best. This app will give you all of the information about your site’s inbound links and the on page factors of your content. This is also a great app for checking the inbound links and domain information for any of your competitors.

Get Koozai through <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/website-SEO-analyser/id384402373?mt=8″>iTunes.

HootSuite

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/hootsuite-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”hootsuite ipad app” title=”hootsuite ipad app” width=”222″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12875″ />HootSuite is a great app for people who use social media as backlinks for their websites or blogs. If you are using social media to promote your sites, you can use the HootSuite app to link all of your social media profiles together. This gives you a link between Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin. Having all of your social media profiles linked together is one of the best ways to build backlinks and get <a href="http://f019f51vaby49z23ust2v-t99u.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=SEORANK”>traffic to your site.

Get HootSuite through iTunes.

SERPS

<a href="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/serps-ipad-app.jpg”><img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/serps-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”serps ipad app” title=”serps ipad app” width=”50″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12962″ />Would you like to know how your blog or website is stacking up online? SERPS gives you an easy way to check your page rank from your iPad. This is a fairly limited app, but it definitely serves its purpose when you need to know your rankings on the fly.

Get SERPS through iTunes.

Analytics HD

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/analytics-hd-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”analytics hd ipad app” title=”analytics hd ipad app” width=”64″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12868″ />This is not a free app, but paying for it is a great way to get more detailed reports than Google Analytics will give you. Analytics HD gives you more options for charts and graphs than the standard Google Analytics. This app is also designed for the resolution output on your iPad so you will get better coloring throughout the graphs. This app is offered for 4.99 in the App Store.

Get Analytics HD through iTunes.

Kindle

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/kindle-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”kindle ipad app” title=”kindle ipad app” width=”52″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12869″ />Do you love reading ebooks about SEO, Internet marketing or the latest trends in the industry? If you had a Kindle in the past, you can transfer all of your Kindle based ebooks to your iPad with this app. Since the Kindle uses a special format, you normally would not be able to read through your Kindle based ebooks. Kindle is offered through the App Store for free through Amazon.

Get Kindle through iTunes.

Dragon Dictation

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/dragon-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”dragon dictation ipad app” title=”dragon dictation ipad app” width=”51″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12872″ />Do you need to post a new article to your blog or website but don’t have the time to type it out? Use Dragon Dictate to dictate the article directly to your iPad. When you first set up the app, you will need to read through a paragraph in order to allow the app to get used to your voice. The calibration will take you about 20 minutes. Once you have completed this, you will be able to dictate notes or a whole blog post using your voice. This is a free app offered through the App Store.

Get Dragon through iTunes.

DropBox

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/dropbox-ipad-app.jpg” alt=”dropbox ipad app” title=”dropbox ipad app” width=”50″ height=”50″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12873″ />Dropbox is a great app for storing data on a cloud server. Cloud servers have become popular for computers, but with the implementation of mobile broadband, iPad users can now take advantage of it too. If you have been working on a post and want to access it from another computer, use DropBox. Setting up your own cloud server through the app will take you a couple minutes. Don’t confuse this for an offline backup because there is a limit to the amount of data storage you can use. This is another free mobile broadband app from the App Store.

Get Dropbox through iTunes.

What’s your favorite SEO app for the Apple iPad?

Article written by Spencer Hogg from the mobile broadband site Broadband Expert.

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Simplify Your SEO Business

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/money-quality-time-dice.jpg” alt=”save money, quality, time dice” title=”red money, quality, time dice” width=”200″ height=”150″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-12642″ />Well the results are in and it’s clear I’m not the only who’s struggled with time-management issues while running an SEO business online. Luckily, there are a ton of resources and tools to make our lives easier. I’m gonna share a few of the things that REALLY helped free up time and take my business to the next level.

Don’t worry, I’ll keep the recommend resource list light because the last thing I want to do is have you thinking you have to run out learn a bunch of new tools.

Here are some great ways to lighten you load:

Automate

Many important search engine optimization tasks can be done for us automatically using some handy tools. You can schedule them to run, report and email automatically, or run them manually when you need to.

Common SEO tasks that can be automated:

• Website Auditing
• Rank Tracking
• <a href="http://f019f51vaby49z23ust2v-t99u.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=SEORANK”>traffic Reporting
• Link Partnerships
• Competitor Tracking

SEO related items that can be automated to:

• Lead Generation & Nurturing
• Email Marketing
• Social Media Monitoring

Although I’ve never used them, I wanted to provide you with ONE tool that can automate the highest number of these tasks for you, and came up with HubSpot. They can run a bit on the expensive side, but do offer an all-in-one solution that could end up saving you substantially more time and money in the long-run. However, <a href="http://www.SEOrankings.com/SEOmoz-pro-review”>SEOmoz is a much more affordable alternative and possibly better overall solution for most SEOs. Otherwise you can check out some of the other <a href="http://www.SEOrankings.com/resources”>SEO tools and resources I’m familiar with and recommend.

Outsource

Even though the popularity of outsourcing is growing, I think many small business owners still struggle with the thought of doing it. Especially when it comes to SEO. I used to think there is no way I could outsource search engine optimization. because I definitely didn’t have time to be training anyone, and I didn’t feel comfortable they were going to keep mine and my clients’ websites out of trouble.

Although I think these are very legitimate concerns, here are some tasks that can be easily outsourced by transcribing your processes up front and passing them along as simple guidelines to follow.

• Competitive Research
• Link Building
• Website Optimization
• Keyword Research
• Content Creation / Blogging

SEO related tasks that can be easily outsourced too:

• Brand Management
• Tech Support
• Lead Generation and Nurturing
• Graphic Design
• Website Development
• Video Creation
• Social Media Marketing

Actually just about anything can be outsourced in today’s Internet age. When I finally learned to outsource projects it was the single best thing I could ever do for my business. The quality of my services actually improved because I wasn’t trying to “do-it-all” myself. Websites like oDesk have made it super easy for me. I recommend starting with the items that are easiest to outsource first, then moving on to the ones you like the least. This will help you run a successful business that allows you to work on the things you love most.

What are some ways you’ve been able to simplify your business?

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3 Free High-Quality Backlink Sources You Should Know

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/small-green-checkmark.jpg” alt=”green check mark” title=”green check mark” width=”131″ height=”100″ class=”alignright size-full wp-image-9425″ />A few weeks ago I asked if there was anything you would like me to write about to further assist you with your search engine optimization efforts. The first person asked for help identifying some more free web directories for obtaining baclinks. So I’ve taken a look and identified these three high-quality web sites that I’ve never mentioned on this blog before.

Manta – Company Profiles and Information for Most Types of Businesses

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/manta.jpg” alt=”manta” title=”manta” width=”185″ height=”49″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-9392″ /> is one of the largest online business communities and company information databases. According to Compete.com they had over 14 million unique visitors last month. They offer a number of subscription levels, but you can still get a free dofollow back link using their free plan. Simply add your company information and submit its related website links. Submissions are usually approved or rejected within hours of submission.

CruchBase – Technology Companies and Internet-Based Businesses

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/crunchbase.jpg” alt=”crunchbase” title=”crunchbase” width=”218″ height=”41″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-9395″ /> is the free database of technology companies, people, and investors. Allows you to submit your Internet company for free and include related blog, news media and web site links. Submission and company profile changes are typically approved within a day or two.

ResellerRatings – Online Retailers & Shopping Websites

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/resellerratings.jpg” alt=”resellerratings” title=”resellerratings” width=”218″ height=”62″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-9401″ /> is an online community that has been rating and reviewing shopping websites and retailers since 1996. They offer reputation management services for merchants, but basic stores submission are free. Sites are usually rejected or approved within a couple of days and individual business profiles are often crawled and indexed by Google quickly.

Well I hope you’re able to take advantage of at least one if not all of three of the aforementioned backlink resources. If you have any questions about how or where to submit your website please don’t hesitate to ask me in the comments below.

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Have Any Questions About Search Engine Optimization?

<img src="http://www.SEOrankings.com/wp-content/uploads/blue-question-mark.jpg” alt=”blue question mark” title=”blue question mark” width=”180″ height=”178″ class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-9113″ />In case you don’t already know; I started this site almost two years ago as a test blogging platform for myself and a place to share some of what I’ve learned along the way. I never had a real business plan or wrote down any particular long-term goals for it. I’ve just been adding content and tools as I think about them and have time.

But, ever since I released the <a href="http://www.SEOrankings.com/free-SEO-ebook”>free downloadable SEO book a few months ago, the subscriber count here has gone through the roof, that is, for a blog that only publishes a few posts each month and isn’t involved in hardly any other promotional methods. So, with so many new people now subscribing every day, I feel like I owe it to you to try and cover more of the topics that you’re most interested in and less of the random stuff that’s on my mind.

With that said, what type of information would be the most helpful for you? Is there anything in particular you would like me to write about? More SEO news, tutorials, videos, product reviews, or any tools you’d like to see here? Any particular technique you would like me to cover? Please be as specific or as general as you like. Just let me know of anything that would help you.

If you’re uncomfortable asking your question in the comments below, go ahead and send me your question or comment privately using this <a href="http://www.SEOrankings.com/contact”>contact form.

Please don’t be shy…. I’m really looking forward to hearing how I can improve this website and blog to better help you!

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SEO Goals for 2011

While a lot of folks are talking about which SEO trends to look for in 2011, I thought it would be helpful to share my top SEO goals for 2011 instead.

I think most of us already know we should continue to focus on mobile, social media marketing and local search engine optimization in 2011.

Beyond those top 3 SEO trends, here’s my personal list of SEO goals for this website and blog this year.

1. Get Off My Butt and Do Some Offline Networking
At first you might be thinking “what does this have to do with SEO”? And sure, it doesn’t seem directly related. However, if you’re serious about building a long-term, sustainable online business; you’ll likely need to step up your offline efforts at some point. Take a look at any industry, they all have conferences where you’ll find representatives from all of the top brands. Search engine marketing isn’t any different. Become a speaker or a sponsor, and you’re sure to earn an authoritative link in your niche. Talk to some like minded individuals, cultivate those relationships, and you’ll probably earn a few editorial links too. You can check out SMX and SES for search marketing conferences, or get your feet wet with a local Meetup or Biznik event.

2. Differentiate Myself from the Pack
Again, this might not seem directly related. However, there are literally thousands of SEO blogs, most of which talk about the same stuff, often times just repeated. That’s great, a lot of that information is important to know and thus it should be written about on each resource. But, I also want to be different. I want to earn your subscription and links. Offer you something the other guys don’t. So, one of my goals is figuring out what SEO information is lacking and filling in those gaps. If you’re struggling to stand out in your niche, you might want to take a step back and ask yourself how you can be different too.

3. Take Social Media Seriously
I’m just as terrible networking online as I am in person. I get into these wicked zones and all I focus on is creating content, and reading and testing out new tools. I forget to interact with others. It’s not healthy for me or my business. I can’t tell you which social media tool is best for your business, but I can say the little bit of real social networking I have done has earned me a few editorial links and number of great contacts within in my niche. I don’t recommend approaching social media as way to promote your products, but more about cultivating relationships. When done right, those relationships should turn into more sales in the long-run than any short-term pitch. And, with Google and Bing admitting they use social signals to help rank websites, i’ve been given another great reason to start taking social media more seriously.

The common theme here is that I want to “earn” more links this year. Without networking, it’s really tough to get even the best content linked too. Some people get lucky, while others go broke creating great content that never get’s found or linked to. Most of the time it’s hard to have one without the other, and eventually manual link submissions will run their course. Figuring out how to entice others to continuously link to you is the best way to increase and maintain your rankings long-term.

Well, I could go on forever with my extensive list of SEO goals, but I want to know what your goals are? Please take a moment to share your top three with the rest of us in the comments below. I’d love to hear from you. And, I know the rest of the folks reading this would too. To your success in 2011 and beyond!!

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