Search Engine Optimization Resources

Search engine optimization is a growing field. The services are provided by large marketing firms and independent consultants such as myself, and there is a great variety of options and differences of opinion among those of us who work to help web sites perform better. Below are a number of the resources I use on a regular basis to continue my education, help others, and debate with my colleagues. If you know of a useful SEO resource that I've missed here, feel free to contact me and let me know.

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SEO Forums

• High Rankings Forum (I serve as a moderator there, under the name "qwerty.")
• Cre8asite Forums

Web Developers

The following are web design firms I have worked with and feel confident in recommending, whether you are a client of Raise My Rank Services or not.

• CBrody.com - London-based consultancy specializing in web design, computer support, networking and project management.
• Kalidust Designs - Website development firm based in Opelousas, Louisiana, specializing in building standards-compliant, fully accessible sites.
• TimeForCake Creative Media - Based in Frisco, Colorado, TFC creates sites, logos, web applications, posters and interactive CD-ROMs.

Copywriters

These are copywriters who are experienced in both writing for the web and working with an SEO:

• Karon Thackston

Web Hosting

• Boston Computing Network - BCN hosts both of my sites and a number of my clients' sites. I strongly recommend them to anyone seeking advice on hosting. They offer a variety of hosting options and competitive prices. More importantly, I've never had any reason to complain about their service. Their servers are highly reliable, and their support personnel actually know what they're doing.

Products

• Karon Thackston's web copywriting e-books

Tools

• SEO Browser
• Summit Media Spider Simulator
• Wordtracker

SEO Organizations

• SEMNE - Search Engine Marketing Organization, New England
• SeoPros
• SEO Consultants

News and Advice

• Google's Advice on SEO
• Jill Whalen of High Rankings
• Search Engine Land