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p.s. It will even write CSS for you!  Check it out http://pxtoem.com/

In metal type, the em was the height of the metal body from which the letter rises. (Measurement c in this illustration) wikipedia

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Most of my favorite paid keyword research tools are actually free!

Mark asked me about WordTracker and I’ve heard good things about word tracker but why pay when you get an amazing free light version. They have a KILLER free plug-in for WordPress and FireFox. It totally rocks the party! http://labs.wordtracker.com/seo-blogger/

Another great free resource often overlooked is http://siteexplorer.search.yahoo.com/ Yahoo site explorer can show you a whole mess of stuff that can be really helpful.

Google has a ton of great keyword research tools and tips. Here are my top picks.

• https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal Also check out the beta tool.
• using link: or site: to see what google thinks of your url for example try site:practicallydutch.com
• check out the screen cap below. Take a peak next time under #1 – more options. My favorite is the “wonder wheel”.
• #2 is really helpful. Keep in mind the higher #2 is, the harder it is to rank for that term. If you are ever looking for a fast estimate on how hard a term is, under 100,00 is probably attainable quickly, over 1,000,000 – going to take some work.

To answer Mark’s question what is my favorite paid keyword research tool – I’ve been using this one called “Market Samurai” and I find it to be pretty insightful.

The other one I’ve used is SEONuke SEONuke is definitely a paid keyword research tool but it is SO much more than just that. Its nothing like Market Samurai and you could easily use both together. SEONuke is a monthly fee of something like $130 wile Market Samurai is a one time fee in the $150 range. Best news is both offer free full version trials. I’d look at them both and see which you like better.

Keep in mind – none of this software “comes with secret compiled data” – it is basically a GUI/filter of readily available data from Google, Yahoo or Bing.

• Remember that when writing for keywords, there are rules. If you don’t follow the rules, you are just spinning your wheels.
• Keyword writing isn’t a one time deal. You don’t just “optimize” the page and walk away and expect to rank well. You may if it isn’t a very competitive keyword , but for tougher keywords, you have to think long term.
• When writing for keywords, keep in mind the end game. It is no use being number one for your keyword if you don’t convert.

Just so you are aware, the seonuke link is an affiliate link. If you sign up for the software, I may get a commission.

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“Seth Sobotka is often one of the reasons I sleep well at night. I know that if he is on a task it is getting done and done well. There is no ego with Seth – he is not afraid to ask questions and admit when he is does not understand something. Once he get clarification he’s on the job. If he lived on the west coast I would make sure he would be in our offices at this very moment.” Michael Weiss, CEO, imagistic

“Seth is an extremely talented Web strategist/developer who operates at the lead of Internet technologies and development. His core programming skills, attention to specifications, business rules, best practices and client needs are a perfect blend for getting the job done right, on time and within budget. Of the numerous projects we worked on together he has never come up short, late or with sub-standard results. Seth is one of the few people I can set free on a project, knowing full well he will exceed my and everybody’s expectations.” – Robert Sullivan, PMP

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“Well…. I’ve compiled the analytics, and bad news:  There’s not much we can do for them that they’re not already doing!

They’ve already got a blog, RSS feeds, Facebook page, Twitter account, even social bookmarking tags on their blogs pages.  They have TONs of backlinks, including links from .edu and .gov sources… a Wikipedia page, listings on the DMOZ and Yahoo Directories.  Looks like they went onto Hubspot for a website grader ranking way back on May 1, 2008, and have followed all their advice. “

JP English – Omni Portals

“I just read through the whole report.  There are a few things we could look at doing, but it’s nice to know we’re on the right track.  We have worked a lot with Seth over the years to get the site optimized and I attribute a lot of the good performance to his efforts.“

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“Seth is a very passionate and committed associate. His is always keeping up to date on current trends and best practices and incorporates this into his work. He is flexible and fair with requests and budgets. We have worked on tons of projects together and look forward to continuing our collaboration.”

Mark LeRoy hired Seth as a Web Development & Technology Consultant in 2000, and hired Seth more than once

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