Thursday, August 16, 2012

SEO Tips - Automated tools not really give an advantage?


We got to the point where almost anything can be done with the touch of a button. SEO is a prime example of this. But automated tools really give you an advantage? This author and marketing is still undecided on the whole issue of automated tools. If you want to know why, read on and try to explain as simply and as clearly as possible.

First of all, what I'm talking about automated tools that are specifically made for SEO? Well, without mentioning any names, I'm speaking mainly of tools that make observations of the mass of articles, backlinks, social networking and other things. There are some that can literally blow your comment to dozens of social networking sites in a flash. As for articles, well, with all the directories out there and all submitters in existence, you can imagine how easy it is to get your article to hundreds of directories in a flash.

But how effective is all this stuff really? Since each tool is targeted for a certain thing, it is impossible to generalize. But take for example articles. Many of the directories out there that these presenters are presenting, for the most part, useless. They have absolutely no PR and link juice. In my opinion, your time is better spent submitting to directories manually. But again, this is just my opinion. Your mileage may vary.

Forgetting about each tool and how effective or less effective, may be in itself, there are two things that factor into the equation that makes me believe, almost without a doubt, that these methods just are not as effective as they once were .

Topping the list is simply the fact that these tools are available to all. It's not that they are so expensive that only the most successful marketers can afford them. Heck, some of these tools are free. So everybody has the same opportunity to use them. That's basically all on the same plane. Think about it ... if we all use them ... that is getting an advantage?

Then there is something that many people do not realize. Search engines on these instruments. Google is not an idiot in a box. They know what's going on. They know they are using and abusing these tools. Do not think that they built in their algorithms how to detect people to hell with the sand?

Heck, look at your results if you use these tools. Do you really see that big difference in your traffic? I spoke with many people who swear they do not make a damn thing at all.

As I said, for me, the jury is still out on this. I feel the best way for your website SEO is to do it the old way. Unfortunately, many of us do not know what it is.

Which only makes it easier for the rest of us.

To Your Success,

Steven Wagenheim ...

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