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So you’ve started a blog, you’re learning some SEO, learning some blog tactics, and already starting to generate some success.
But you know that there is others out there doing the same thing. You also know that there are others competing for the same keywords and keyphrases that you are using.
So there has to be a way for you to step up and take a peek behind the curtain and see what they are doing and staying current with right?
Right!
That is where Google Alerts comes into play.
Google Alerts is a free tool from Google (obviously), and can be used to help track not only the personal branding of your own name, but keywords you want to rank for, other people that are using your key words and key phrases, and even specific sites that are using key words you want to keep track of.
So I created this little video on how I use Google Alerts in my blog marketing strategy and SEO strategy, how I keep an eye on my competition, and how you can learn to do the same thing in your on blog marketing strategy and content/SEO efforts.
If you like the content you find in this post, be sure to leave me a comment. I love comments and responding to them as they flow in. I also thank you in advance for “ReTweeting” the content here.
You can find more of my recent blog marketing strategies here: http://www.linusruzicka.com/blog-marketing-strategy-generate-more-traffic-with-a-comment-parade
Have a Happy New Year and see you in 2010!!
Leaving No Network Marketer Behind,
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Linus,
Thanks for introducing this powerful tool. I will now use this for my marketing.
John Stone
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Hey Linus,
Excellent strategy for keeping track of who else you are competing against. Many marketers don’t take the time to see what others are doing in their niche, so they get depressed when they fail to rank well for their keyword. Being able to “look” over their shoulder gives the new marketer a chance to achieve that top ranking.
Keep spreading your wealth of marketing knowledge. I appreciate the insights.
To Your Continued Success,
Bill
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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
January 4th, 2010 at 1:49 AM
Bill,
Thanks for commenting! The cool part is that right after I posted that video, I got a message from Google Alerts the next morning, and it was for the answers.yahoo.com site giving a listing for one of my keywords. I was able to get in right away and post the first answer to his question which of course leads them right back here to my blog.
Working well so far!
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Hi Linus, Great blog and website. Love the info you share. Love the ease in navigating your website. Can I ask (since I am very new to this internet marketing world) What server have you set your blog up with? Or did you build this site yourself?
Thanks so much,
Rachel E.
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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
January 4th, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Thanks for commenting Rachel. I have my blog hosted with Gutz media. Holly Powell is the individual responsible for that portion. Send me an e-mail and I can get you in touch with her.
As far as building the site, I outsourced that almost a year ago. I can get you in touch with the wizard that created the design for me. But the overall feel, flow, and content is all me!
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Sweet!! I gotta get on this. I just heard about http://www.tweetbeep.com for twitter alerts today too
Thanks Linus
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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
January 5th, 2010 at 6:14 PM
Thanks Cassie…it’s really a simple tool to use and to implement in your business strategies, especially with the quality content you’re putting out.
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Right on again Linus!
You really do need to be following the competition. You have given me some great tools in your last few blog posts that I am now using. Thanks for reminding me of an easy way to do that.
~Bert
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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
January 5th, 2010 at 6:17 PM
You know as well as the rest, Bert, that it’s one thing to have the tool, and it’s another thing to actually use it. I simply put it out there, others get the decision of it they want to use it or not. You are an example of someone who not only has the tools, but uses them to his advantage!
That is why we’re having the success we are having!
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Very good video. Good content. I have used Google Alerts before but not how you showed it. Good stuff.
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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
January 6th, 2010 at 11:26 AM
Thanks Bob, you know how it goes…someone takes a twist on something that someone else has already used and you get a chance to tweek your strategy a little more effectively as well!
~Linus
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I like anything thats free. Thanks for the heads up on a great tool.
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Linus,
Once again you deliver my friend! I’ve been using Google Alerts for Twitter but not with my blog. Awesome stuff!
- Yo
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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 2:18 AM
Yo,
Thanks brother! The biggest challenge with using google alerts for your keywords and your blog is actually keeping up with them! LOL I have to dedicate time to sit and look at each note, and then look if I can backlink with comments on each link. That takes some time at the beginning.
But the payoff is already starting, so I have NO room to complain
~Linus
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Where do you find all this cool stuff Linus???? For free!
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Linus Ruzicka Reply:
January 18th, 2010 at 6:31 PM
Barry,
Does a magician reveal his secrets? No!
But, I will let you in on a little secret of mine…
…BetterNetworker.com
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