SEM

SEM, or Search Engine Marketing, is often used synonymously with seo. In fact, the term itself was most likely created by the granddaddy of search marketing, Danny Sullivan, back in 2001. He proposed the term because the field was moving beyond "optimization" and into directory listings and other paid placement. Though the terms SEM and SEO are still very much in use, they are often used now to describe things that don't even necessarily involve search engines, such as display advertising, affiliate marketing, and social media.

Whether you are new to SEM or not, a few must read blogs include Search Engine Watch, Search Engine Land, SEO Book, and SEOmoz. For affiliate marketing expertise, a great resource is Shoe Money.

The fact of the matter is, SEM experts understand the value of blogging to get traffic and connect with people. This makes the SEO/SEM blogosphere one of the most vibrant and expansive areas of the net. It also means there is quite a lot of information to wade through.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “SEM”

• The GDP is Up, Job Market… Not So Much!

  
  Internet Marketing Blog — Authority: 118
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• FaceYahoogle – The Impact of Facebook, Yahoo, and Google on Website Traffic

  
  The Internet Marketing Driver — Authority: 91
  It’s hard to get through a conversation about online marketing right now without bringing up Google, Facebook, and Yahoo (among other popular companies). However, if you’re not heavily involved in online marketing, and you’re not close to the actual referring traffic numbers from Google, Yahoo, and Facebook, ...
  8 hours ago

• Poll: Where Do SEOs Cash In Best?

  
  Search Engine Roundtable — Authority: 663
  A Search Engine Watch Forums thread has a post asking where do SEOs make the most amount of money? Is it by offering SEO consulting services? Is it by building web sites with affiliate models? Is it by offering SEO...
  10 hours ago

• Marketing Illusions

  
  Advertising, Marketing and Design — Authority: 140
  Yesterday was a birthday party for two of my nieces. They are sisters with birthdays within two weeks of each other so they usually get a joint party. This year, there was a magician. The kids of course loved it and my nieces made adorable assistants. I enjoyed it too. It was basic, fun, slight-of-hand tricks to ...
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• Bilingual Internet Marketer (SEO, PPC, Social Media) by rluquis

  
  Pro Freelance Projects — Authority: 177
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• SEO: Do’s & Don’ts to Boost Web Traffic

  
  SCORE Women's Success Blog — Authority: 125
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• Yahoo Web Analytics (ex IndexTools) soon in no man’s land?

  
  Antezeta Web Marketing — Authority: 91
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• Asia Pacific Search Volume Reaches Record Level in September

  
  Ad Operations Online — Authority: 483
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• Yield Software Introduces New Offering Enabling Agencies to Improve Search Marketing Margins, Staff Efficiency and Productivity

  
  Ad Operations Online — Authority: 483
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• Go to SES Berlin or SES Chicago for Nine Trainers Training

  
  Search Engine Watch Blog — Authority: 643
  During the past seven weeks, Ive shared seven compelling reasons for going to either Search Engine Strategies Berlin or SES Chicago 2009. For those of you who want to join in the chorus, they are " eight days a-learning , seven tracks amazing , six booths astounding , five brand new things , four keynote themes , ...
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• Five Ways To Amp Up Holiday Shopping Season Results

  
  WebGuild — Authority: 166
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  18 hours ago

• Five Ways To Amp Up Holiday Shopping Season Results

  
  Search Engine Land: News About Search Engines & Search Marketing — Authority: 766
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• Select keywords and use at Online Banners Now

  
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• YOU HAVE REQUIREMENTS! DISCOVER HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING COMPANY

  
  PTP Guide Blog — Authority: 153
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• Retailers and Search – Answering Some Questions

  
  Shop.org Blog — Authority: 416
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• 7 Steps to Create a Winning Google Adwords Campaign

  
  Make Money Online With SingaporeAffiliateMarketing.com — Authority:
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• Getting High Quality Inbound Links

  
  ClickNewz! Internet Marketing Blog — Authority: 528
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• Online Business Ideas That Work Today

  
  My Unique Content — Authority: 136
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• SOCIAL BOOKMARKING - THE PREFERRED LINK BUILDING TOOL

  
  PTP Guide Blog — Authority: 153
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• How to Sift Out the Ideal Search Engine Marketing Company for Your Requirements

  
  newsmag.us offers latest news and information — Authority: 152
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