Sep 11 2008
Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
I once thought I was a so-called “Internet marketing expert” long time ago (but I was not really one) . I tried to learn up all I could at that time, including from the late Internet marketer Corey Rudl. My site was even among the top 2 in Google in its early days when you searched for “Internet marketing in Malaysia”.
But obviously I have been left behind after so many years, that now you can no longer find me when you type the phrase above in Google. Yes, the competition has caught up. But to my fault, I have remained stagnant and didn’t keep up with the changes 
Anyway, now I consider myself a newbie “reborn” on the Internet and will try to catch up as much as I can. Found this blog post from E-Myth, a very good introduction to search engine optimization (SEO) for web sites.
It introduces you how search engines work (you need to understand them to be able to optimize your sites for them), and what you can do to increase your chance of being ranked highly on search engine result pages.
It’s basic yet very important. Lots of web sites still fail to heed the advice. So check it out!
PS: By the way, I no longer position myself as an “Internet marketing expert”, simply because I am not. Even if I am one day, why should I tell the world? I can use the skills only for my businesses, and projects which I really have a heart for, including some non-profit and community projects I already have in mind…
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Ricky, what project you have in mind? We are working we many web developers on a travel guide project http://www.a4trip.com, check it out.
Dear Pin, I have replied you personally. As you know, I just http://www.rickysoo.com/index.php/internet-business-consulting-idea-scrapped/“>scrapped one new business idea not long time ago. It is one example project that seeks to generate income for all. Just trying to be a blessing to others in this life.
I browse with my handphone and accidently come to your blog. Yes, I am James here. from the email you should know where I from.
Although my website is ranking on the top in google for the related keywords, I always keep myself low profile unless necessary. Because i am just a simple and traditional oriental man, low profile and humble is a good habit.
SEO in Malaysia is starting hot. Many websites owners now starting to realize the important of internet marketing/SEM. I think you should consider this field. I never afraid of competitors because i think it is a good competition to improve both parties and finally benefit both. And guess what, if you search “malaysia seo”, out of top 20, they are 5 websites are either belong to me or my business partner/reseller. Some of them are never in this SEO field but later they join me as partner and sell the SEO services togther.
Unless a competitor that is arrogant , self-ego, and think he is the best on the earth and look down other competitors. This kind of competitors will never earn my respect.
I welcome you
thanks
James
Thanks James for your time commenting here
For your info, I’m not in SEO business. I don’t have the skills like your guys. Even if I have, I would rather use them to grow my own business.
Interested to join as partner at http://bizpartner.com.my/services/marketing?
Or how about guest blog here to share some knowledge and about your services? See http://www.rickysoo.com/2008/08/11/guest-blog-your-internet-business-experience/