Du Nguyen's Blog: Insights of a Vietnamese SEO Guy

Susan Boyle: I dreamed a dream

Du Nguyen — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:53:55 +0000

Long time no blog. Today I really enjoy the performance of Ms Susan Boyle with the song “I dreamed a dream” in Britains Got Talent Glasgow 2009. This video will tell more but I just want to say: I strongly believe in human beings capacity and the power of humankind. Thank you and good luck Ms [...]

My new friend

Du Nguyen — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:05:33 +0000

It’s 12 hours I’ve been playing with my new friend. Just like me, he’s cool, manly, well-performed and quite simple. (Believe it? :-P) Yesterday Monday Feb 23 was an abnormal day at VNG’s Big V office. Many colleagues had to work at Wifi Coffee shops. Also I welcomed my new friend’s appearance too. He and I [...]

I moved to Web Business Management team!

Du Nguyen — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:34:34 +0000

The job change took effects since February 2009 - after Tet holidays but actually I just moved to new team’s location yesterday noon. The company announcement stated that my title and level, that is Senior SEO Specialist (Supervisor) will be unchanged but the new manager said that my new role would be Digital Marketing Supervisor! [...]

Move? I will.

Du Nguyen — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:11:03 +0000

As mentioned in VinaGame Year-End Party post, the company cut off hundreds of employees in 2008. And even before Tet holidays, still some big changes. My Online Traffic team (G3 division) will be split, some to Technical Management, and only me to G2. On Thursday afternoon 2 days ago, my Line Manager told me the shift, will [...]

VinaGame Year-End Party 2008

Du Nguyen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:32:27 +0000

Last night at White Palace convention, VinaGame held its 2008 Year End Party with nearly 1000 appearances. This was the second time I joined VinaGame Year End Party. Just like any other companies, VinaGame faced difficulties in economic downtime 2008. It is said that there was about 400 jobs cut last year. I saw off many [...]

Happy Wedding weeks!

Du Nguyen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:14:42 +0000

As a habbit (rather than a custom), Vietnamese people tend to celebrate their weddings before Tet holidays. This “year of the mouse” is coming to the end to give way for “the buffalo”. Some of my friends and ex-colleagues say good-bye to single lives. Happy weddings guys and gals!!! Also I”m waiting for Bro Long, Quan [...]

CuocThiSEO SEO Contest Rules Unfair? Yes!

Du Nguyen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:46:37 +0000

In general, Cuocthiseo SEO Contest is a good playground for Vietnamese SEOers, held by NCChinh whose online dictionary Vdict is quite popular in Vietnam. But maybe this is his first time to hold an SEO Contest so he skips some key rules that can turn the contest unfair. First of all, there’s no points mentioning to domain/subdomain [...]

CuocThiSEO - SEO Contest for Vietnamese SEOers

Du Nguyen — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:33:33 +0000

CuocThiSEO, which means SEO Contest in English, is the targeted keyword for Vietnamese SEOers to compete with each other in the new year 2009. This is a very good idea of creating a playground for Vietnamese webmasters/marketers/SEOers, both locals and overseas, to prove their talents and abilities. Site that ranks 1 in Google US in March 7th [...]

Happy New Year 2009!

Du Nguyen — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:02:34 +0000

Wishing a happy new year to everybody and me! Also, Vietnam Tet holidays is coming soon!

Google SEO for Newbie Webmasters

Du Nguyen — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:16:37 +0000

New to SEO or Search Engine Optimization, esp Google SEO? Google Webmaster Central Blog did a great post and guide on SEO for newbie webmasters. In this short guide, you will find good tips on SEO matters such as Title tags, Meta Description, Anchor Text, URL Structure, SEO Copywriting, Site Navigation, etc. Check it out now for [...]