I thought I would share the results of another simple test I did to see how Google treats internal links.

What does Google count, when it finds two links on the same page going to the same internal destination page.

I surmised:

1. Google might count one link, the first it finds as it indexes a page
2. Google might count them all (I think unlikely)
3. Google might count perhaps 55 characters of ALL of the available links (could be useful)

OK – From this test, and the results on this site anyways, testing links internal to this site, it seems Google only counted the first link when it came to ranking the target page. (more…)

Did you know when you link to a Hobo SEO post we have search engine friendly links back to your site if approved? Our comments are also search engine friendly you know (once you've commented on a few posts)! Do you need any more encouragement to get involved in the conversation ;)

* Update by Shaun; So, FIFA 09 is out and its on the office xbox. With that, and the fact I’m romping the current Pro Evolution soccer league for my second title, Martin and the boys thinks its time for a change to another game I am not the dominant force in.

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Here we have the overview of this Fridays matches played on  the X Box Friday Football League. However, it has to be said, it was a pretty slow  week. Although it did still throw up one or two surprises. (more…)

Google recently gave more assistance to webmasters, if you can call it that, concerning url rewriting, or changing dynamic variable filled URL to more search engine friendly, more human readable static looking URLS (OK, URI). (more…)

If you have a website or blog, it should meet certain standards and adhere to certain rules to be included in search engines like Google and blog engines and free directories like Technorati.

You do not pay to get into search engines, and you don’t necessarily submit your site to them.

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Welcome to this weeks run down of the greatest gladiatorial contest since Kirk Douglas’ Spartacus got a bit fed up! Its the one and only (Thank The Lord!) X Box Friday Football League. (more…)

So Google calls it online business authority? (more…)

Which is best? Bloglines or Google Reader? Do you have a preference? (more…)

Guest Post by Ann Smarty

Link baiting is an effective technique that should still be thoroughly explored: (more…)

Google Chrome for Mac is out NOW – and you can download the mac version of Chrome here

Sergey Brin Google co-founder with Larry Page, uses his Apple Mac using VMware to run Google Chrome.

He says in this interview it’s embarrassing (4.25) that there is no Google Chrome for Mac (more…)

Jeff Quipp on Tips for Improving Search Rankings

It can be difficult sometimes as a business owner, separating the wheat from the chaff, and knowing what is a real opportunity and what is not.

SEO is often posed as one of these predicaments for many business owners.

So, how is a small business person with a limited budget realistically supposed to experience the benefits of SEO. Sure, some jump in with both feet, but others are obviously much more skeptical.

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