Feb 26 2009

Read SEO Blogs and Participate in Forums

Today’s tip is going to be short, sweet and open ended. To really dig into SEO, get your hands dirty, and ultimately understand the working of organic search engine optimization; you must read SEO blogs and participate in forums for at least 1 hour per day.

My favorite SEO blogs are (I’m only gonna name four cause I want people to add their fav’s in the comments):

Search Engine Roundtable
Small Business SEM
SEO Book
SEO Theory

What are your favorite SEO Blogs and SEO Forums?

Please list them in the comments below, and don’t forget to add your own blog (yes, we DoFollow links!).

61 Responses to “Read SEO Blogs and Participate in Forums”

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  1. LucieOcteau (Lucie Octeau) says:
    December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm

    RT @the_gman Reading: “Read SEO Blogs and Participate in Forums | Daily SEO Tip” ( http://tinyurl.com/dbatvu )

  2. the_gman (Gerald Weber) says:
    December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm

    Reading: “Read SEO Blogs and Participate in Forums | Daily SEO Tip” ( http://tinyurl.com/dbatvu )

  3. Lisa says:
    February 26, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    SEO by the Sea and Search Engine Journal, of course.

    Loren Baker Reply:
    February 26th, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    Yes Lisa, I still read Bill’s blog after all of these years :)

  4. Utah SEO Pro says:
    February 26, 2009 at 6:58 pm

    My favorite SEO news sources are: searchengienland.com and searchengjinejournal.com

    SEObytheSea.com and Huomah.com are great sources for keeping up on search engine patents and the latest in algorithm development.

    Of course http://www.searchandsocial.com/seo-blog/ and http://www.jordankasteler.com/utah-seo-pro-blog/ and http://www.imbroadcast.com/blog/ are all good resources too ;)

    Utah SEO Pro’s last incredible blog post..301 Redirects with Social Media – SMX West Presentation

  5. Loren Baker says:
    February 26, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    Also, I’d like to add, if you run an SEO agency or have employees who you want to be the best they can be at SEO … actually LET them have 1 to 2 hours per day to read and participate on blogs and forums. It will be well worth the time and goes with the territory.

  6. Barry Welford says:
    February 26, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    My favorite forum that goes a good bit wider than just SEO is Cre8asite Forums and perhaps I can mention one of my blogs that focuses on Internet Marketing including SEO and that is BPWrap.

    Barry Welford’s last incredible blog post..Apple Safari v.4 Beta For Faster Gmail

    Loren Baker Reply:
    February 26th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks Barry. It’s amazing to think of all the blogs which somehow started under the Cre8asite Forums family. You all have a list anywhere?

  7. steve plunkett says:
    February 26, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Loren,
    I like SEOMoz, for now.. Search Engine Journal (Ann Smarty is the Queen of SEO Tools) and Lee Odden’s Top Rank Blog.. (i do work at a Advertising and PR firm)

    steve plunkett’s last incredible blog post..Online Ads: Even the Evangelists Turning Bearish

    Loren Baker Reply:
    February 26th, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Yeah man, I’ve enjoyed http://www.TopRankBlog.com for years. One of the first ones I started reading :)

    Ann Smarty Reply:
    February 27th, 2009 at 8:04 am

    SEOmoz is really one of those blogs that MUST be in one’s feed reader if he wants to know SEO.

  8. Latam SEO says:
    February 27, 2009 at 1:34 am

    I like to read highrankings forums and John Battelle’s Searchblog

    Latam SEO’s last incredible blog post..Set Geographical Target in Google Webmaster Tools

  9. Flash actionscript developer says:
    February 27, 2009 at 4:35 am

    I like to read Digital point, Search engine journal and ofcourse Dailyseo Tip..

    My day started with reading of Search engine journal and search engine watch..

    Flash actionscript developer’s last incredible blog post..How to improve aesthetic appeal of a website

  10. iCan't Internet says:
    February 27, 2009 at 8:58 am

    My favorites are:
    http://dailyseotip.com (no, really!)
    http://www.seomoz.org
    http://www.searchenginejournal.com
    And not really a blog, but still: http://www.webmasterworld.com
    And, last but not least, I love reading my stats on http://www.icantinternet.org ;-)

    iCan’t Internet’s last incredible blog post..Google in 2012?

  11. Joel Drapper says:
    February 27, 2009 at 9:49 am

    I would add SEOMoz, and ProBlogger.

    Joel Drapper’s last incredible blog post..Google Finally on Twitter

  12. Sarah says:
    February 27, 2009 at 1:54 pm

    I really like SEO Chicks at the moment, and Sphinn of course because it saves a lot of space in my reader (not sure if that counts?)

  13. seo bag says:
    February 27, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    My favorites are:
    Matt Cutts
    Search Engine Land
    and
    Search Engine Watch

  14. Erin says:
    February 27, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I ditto SEOMoz and Rand’s whiteboard Fridays. Also I get great, quick answers at High Rankings Forum.

  15. Erin says:
    February 27, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    based on Loren’s tweet, I should add links :)

    SEOMoz blog (find whiteboard fridays there)
    High Rankings Forum

  16. Dan Perry says:
    February 27, 2009 at 2:54 pm

    If I only had one it would have to be Aaron Wall’s SEO Book. Not only a good thinker, but he conveys it in a way that is understandable by all.

    Dan Perry’s last incredible blog post..Yahoo and the Facebook Searchmonkey App

  17. Gavin Mitchell says:
    February 27, 2009 at 2:58 pm

    I always enjoy Blogstorm and the Hobo SEO blog. Patrick & Shaun produce some great articles.

  18. Matt Siltala says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    Aaron Wall – http://www.seobook.com is a must for anyone wanting to get into SEO.

    http://www.twitter.com – and follow all the SEO masters and click on the links they share that interest you – probably the best way to sift through all the crap that would normally waste your time.

    Matt Siltala’s last incredible blog post..Great Advice For Those New To Speaking Gigs

  19. andymurd says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    Science For SEO is consistently good at cutting through the hype and delivering a solid analysis.

    Got to plug David Harry’s SEO Dojo too, it’s shaping up to be an excellent resource.

    andymurd’s last incredible blog post..Hone Your SEO Skills At The Huomah Dojo

  20. Mandy Boyle says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    I’m a huge fan of the Solid Cactus SEO Blog.

    It’s informative, interesting, and always entertaining.

    The SEO team at Solid Cactus always produces great articles on a variety of topics including social media, link building, SEO copywriting, keyword research, new media findings, and even some fun stuff too!

  21. Cassiano Travareli says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    My favorites SEO blogs are:

    http://www.seomarketingworld.com/blog/
    http://www.seomoz.org/
    http://www.wolf-howl.com/

    My favorite forum is:

    http://www.webmasterworld.com/

    and in Portuguese (my language) is:

    http://www.brasilseo.com.br/

    This post was a great idea! Thanks!

    Cassiano Travareli’s last incredible blog post..SEO Content Optimization – Designing Your Layout

  22. TheColonel says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:06 pm

    I’ve really enjoyed reading Dream Systems Media’s Internet Marketing Blog along with several of the others already posted here. Good karma for all these folks who offer their knowledge.

  23. Meeting rooms says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    I do read loads of forums.blogs on SEO and my favourite would be SEOMOZ, http://dailyseotip.com ,http://slyvisions.com/

  24. Dan Patterson says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    One of my favorites is . Great practical tips for anyone trying to increase their traffic and online exposure.

    Dan Patterson’s last incredible blog post..A Review of Online Marketing Strategies to Use

  25. Webmastering Blogger says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    One of the best seo/sem blogs to which I’m subscribed is:
    <a href=”http://www.redflymarketing.com/blog/”Red Fly Marketing Blog
    It isn’t often updated, but the quality is extraordinary.

    Webmastering Blogger’s last incredible blog post..How to Choose a Good Domain Name

  26. Webmastering Blogger says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    I apologize for the error in my comment above.
    Corrected link:
    Red Fly Marketing Blog

    Webmastering Blogger’s last incredible blog post..How to Choose a Good Domain Name

  27. Jean says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    Some of my top favorites include:

    Search Engine Land
    Search Engine Guide
    SEO Roundtable
    Solid Cactus SEO blog

    But I think I second every other blog mentioned on here. Lots of great reading material!

    Jean’s last incredible blog post..What language do you Google in?

  28. Adam Dorfman says:
    February 27, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    SlightyShadySEO hasn’t been mentioned yet and is often a great read.

  29. Josh Millrod says:
    February 27, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    It’s all about SEO Theory. Easily one of the most well thought-out SEO blogs out there!

    Josh Millrod’s last incredible blog post..Using Subdomains to Control Your Brand in the SERPS

  30. Kaila Strong | Vertical Measures says:
    February 27, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    Thanks for the post. I actually got a staff e-mail this morning on this same topic and added your site to the suggestion of blogs to follow after getting this story Tweeted to me by @the_gman. Thanks for info, I know my co-workers will love reading your posts as much as I have.

    Kaila Strong | Vertical Measures’s last incredible blog post..SEOld School: A Give and Take

  31. WordPress SEO says:
    February 27, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    My top SEO blogs ranked according to how much time I spend on them:

    (1) Yoast.com – I am surprised that Joost de Valk doesn’t get more visibility when it comes to SEO. It’s really nice to have both a marketing and technical view point on SEO
    (2) CourtneyTuttle.com – Even though Court hasn’t updated his blog since September he still remains my #2 choice. His content is timeless and it was his advice that really gave me the foundation I needed to start making decent money on the web with SEO and affiliate marketing.
    (3) TheKeywordAcademy.com – This blog is where both Courtney Tuttle and his friend Mark continue to blog. Again, I have an affinity with these guys because they cut through all the noise and show you how to get it done.
    (4) SEOBlackHat.com – I think the name alone scares people away but Quadzilla really helps you think outside of the box. I’ve learned to be successful in the SEO that this is a must. I try to just see how I can make it white hat.
    (5) NewspaperGirl.com – I have to give a plug for longtime friend Janet Meiners. She opened my eyes many years ago to the power of using wordpress for SEO. She also has a gift for SEO-ing press releases (she also IM-ed me this post).

    ~Paul

    WordPress SEO’s last incredible blog post..WordPress Plugin—WordTravel

  32. Loren Baker says:
    February 27, 2009 at 4:56 pm

    Wow, this is turning into a great thread and I can’t wait to add these to our blogroll here at DailySEOTip AND over at Search Engine Journal!

  33. Marjory Meechan says:
    February 27, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    I like lots of the ones already mentioned – especially AnnSmarty at Search Engine Journal, SEOMOZ and SEO by the Sea and I always learn a lot from Dave Harry’s blog: The Fire Horse Trail.

    I don’t know if it would qualify as a blog but A List Apart is great too.

  34. AmirulFaisyal says:
    February 27, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Mine currently subscribing to more than 20 SEO-related blogs, but my favorite 5 are :

    1. SEOMoz
    2. SEOBook
    3. SearhEngineLand
    4. Matt Cutts
    5. David Harry’s Huomah.com

    Amirul Faisyal

    AmirulFaisyal’s last incredible blog post..SEO 101 – Memahami Tag ‘No Follow’ (Bahagian II)

  35. iCan't Internet says:
    February 27, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    Lol, this definately has something to do with SEO, one way or another, but I’m not putting these links into my reader :-)

    iCan’t Internet’s last incredible blog post..Google in 2012?

  36. Lohith says:
    March 1, 2009 at 1:42 pm

    Here are some of the blogs I read seo-scoop.com ,seosmarty.com, huomah.com, seomoz and of course this great resource – searchenginejournal.

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  37. Aleyda says:
    March 1, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    A really like SeoMoz and Search Engine Land.. but what I do is to follow the top news in the sector through sphinn.com and seo.alltop.com :)

    Aleyda’s last incredible blog post..Which Star Wars SEO character are you?

  38. Mercy Livi says:
    March 2, 2009 at 5:40 am

    I like SEOMOZ and Searchengineland. Not to the least SEJ is my fav too. :)

    Mercy Livi’s last incredible blog post..Google India SearchMasters 2009 Round Up

  39. Bala Abirami says:
    March 2, 2009 at 8:15 am

    My favorite blogs are SEOMoz, search Engine Land and search engine journal.

  40. Ned says:
    March 2, 2009 at 9:11 am

    I enjoy reading Search Engine Journal of course, SEOMoz, SEOBook, Matt Cutts’ blog is also good. SEO the Game (http://www.seothegame.com) is still young but still a useful read.

    Ned’s last incredible blog post..How to Write a Good Title

  41. VUDU Marketing SEO says:
    March 2, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    I would have to say Search Engine Land, SEOMoz, and Search Engine Journal are my favorites. GrokDotCom.com also has some good tips from time to time.

  42. Charleston Internet Marketing says:
    March 4, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Loren,

    My altogether favorite search blog is Andrew Shotland’s . It is a niche, of course, but Andrew’s sense of humor and discretion by not overwhelming subscribers with “nonsense posts” make me look forward to opening it every time.

    Sean Elkin

  43. Charleston Internet Marketing says:
    March 4, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Loren,

    My altogether favorite search blog is Andrew Shotland’s . It is a niche, of course, but Andrew’s sense of humor and discretion by not overwhelming subscribers with nonsense posts make me look forward to opening it every time.

    ooops, missed a character in my previous post!

    Sean Elkin

  44. Christian Boo says:
    March 9, 2009 at 9:08 am

    And I thought that I would have a lot of good tips here. But you already said them all…
    But from now on, i will follow this one :) http://dailyseotip.com

    Christian Boo’s last incredible blog post..Mälaren

  45. Kids set of Nascar Race Flags says:
    March 9, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    My favorite seo blog that has not already been mentioned (I follow Matt Cutts, Search Engine Watch, Search Engine Land, Brad Fallon)is Jerry West’s SEO Revolution blog.

  46. arvi says:
    March 18, 2009 at 1:27 pm

    My Favorite forum on SEO and on other relating terms \ is Webproworld.

  47. Internal Communication says:
    March 18, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    SEOMoz, SEOBook, Matt Cutts’ blog and last but not least if you are interested in google then must follow : Google Blogoscoped.

  48. George says:
    March 22, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I’ve got over 30 seo blogs at my rss…

    I will just name few of them

    Wolf-howl,seomoz,seobook,sugarrae,marketingpilgrim,toprankblog,dave naylor,seo 2.0 ,search engine guide,searchenginewatch experts and many more…

    The only forum i visit from time to time about seo is high rankings…

    Finally sphinn is one of the sites i visit on daily basis as well…

  49. Jeremy says:
    March 24, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    I don’t have so much time to read blogs, but I am particularly interested in international SEO and visit Oban’s blog from time to time.

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    April 15, 2009 at 2:22 pm

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