Ankit Rawat - SEM (Search Engine Marketing) & SEO Blog

Google Image Search Color Filter Now Live

Ankit — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:57:13 +0000

I was just browsing Google images to find something and got an intresting feature .. However, This feature is live since last month but I noticed this today only here are the screen shots and how exactly it works ..

Here is the option to refine colour of your images:

Here is how the images will come once they will be refined:

This is something everyone will like .. especially designers who are always looking for images.

Google Testing New Type Of Site Links ?

Ankit — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:27:55 +0000

Looks like google is testing another kind of Site Links .. You can check the below screen shots for further details:

Check the links above www.casamodern.com

Check the links just above www.hotelsofnewdelhi.com

Check links above www.furnitureforlivingroom.com

Check this above image it have 2 sites with New kind of site links on the same page. (Hostgator and Webhosting Geeks).

I think this is no more in the process of testing and looks like its pushed to almost all the DC … as I have checked this using some Proxies and other machines and this remains same with all of them … So ru able to see them ?

Listed in Dmoz ?

Ankit — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:43:32 +0000

Okay so for those who don’t know, Dmoz is actually an Open Directory Project list includes a vast list of websites from round the globe. The main thing about Dmoz directory is that its a human edited directory and your site must be a quality website so as to get listed in this directory.

As this is a human edited directory so it might take months and sometimes even years to get listed in this directory, But before you submitt your website into it just make sure ur website matches all the below conditions:

Make sure your site has 100% unique and fresh content, no out-dated content and no false content.
Make sure it has no spelling mistake and have a good design, dont make it look anonying.
Try to provide physical and telephonic details on your website if you are selling something so that ur website looks more genuine.
Don’t make any mistake in choosing the most relevant category for your website.
Have proper record .. on when and in which category you submitted ur wesite, so that if required you can enqire then about the same.
Don’t submitt your website too quickly as this might flag ur submission as spam, this will make it difficult for your website to get listed in the directory.
You can send a message directly to the editor of the category you submitted your website. Towards the bottom of every category page you can find the editor name.
You can also content them at online forum make sure you have proper date and category you submitted your website to.

Just keep the above points in mind and it will be easy to get your site listed next time. There are many professionals providing Contextual Links and Link Building Service which can provide you a listing in Dmoz.

If you still find it hard .. just let me know !!

Poll Result for Advani For PM

Ankit — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:09:53 +0000

Last week I did a blog post, Got lots and lots of comments and feedback and finally the post came to a conclusion that Mr Advani is Spending more then 25k/Day on Google Adwords .. However, I’m expecting the daily budget to be more then 50k/Day… approx $1,000 USD/Day.

Actually online promotion was a nice move from BJP but the daily budget makes this move senseless.

My advice to Mr Advani, This was a nice move but its overbidded campaign believe me more then INR25k/Day really dont make any sense, believe me this is not going to help the party as expected !! You were supposed to invest much in SMO (Social Media Optimization) and SMM (Social Media Marketing) instead of SEM (Search Engine Marketing).

Naukri.Com launched “NaukriOnChat”

Ankit — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:39:06 +0000

Naukri.Com has launched “NaukriOnChat” where one can find there desired jobs using gTalk.

Just follow the below instructions:

Step 1: login to the GTalk(Google Talk).
Step2: Add jobs@chat.naukri.com as a friend in your GTalk list of friends.
Step3: Don’t wait for the friend request to get accepted, open the chat window and type Help, press enter. You’ll get some instructions, just follow them and job search.

Really an Innovative move from Naukri Team !!

Advani For PM

Ankit — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:13:57 +0000

Updated: You can view the Poll result and My advice to Mr Advani here.

I was just wondering this from long that How much Mr LK Advani is spending for his Campaign “Advani for PM” !!

I believe its somewhere around INR5k – INR10k /Day ! (Adwords Only)

Please vote and let me know ur valuable comments about this at Digital Point or Feel free to comment here.

BTW – Do u think he really worth to be a PM ?

Google Live on Twitter

Ankit — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:05:36 +0000

So finally after @Yahoo and @Live_Search, @Google have joined Twitter. With a binary language,:

I’m 01100110 01100101 01100101 01101100 01101001 01101110 01100111 00100000 01101100 01110101 01100011 01101011 01111001 00001010

According to this it says “I’m feeling lucky“.

Looks like, Twitter is a strong power now and Google itself is bounded to join Twitter.

Canonical Link Element

Ankit — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:27:52 +0000

Okay, There was an idiot project manager in my previous office where I worked for something around 5 Months (My First and Last experience with Job). I’m not sure if he read my blog or not .. but if he read this blog then this post will definately explain him what exactly are Canonical URL’s and what exactly Duplicate Content is called in terms of SEO!!

Yahoo, Google and Live Search Have finally announced there support for canonical link element which will help site owners with duplicate content issues.

Actually this is from last week’s Matt’s presentation at SMX West.

Was busy with work n All !!

Ankit — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:14:41 +0000

Yeah! I was quite busy with work and was not getting much time to update ! Got tons of mail on mah Bday that was on 24th of Feb, There were mails regrading not updating this blog along with mails from some well wishers regarding my health and all !

Actually I’ve started my Travel Company and was busy travelling all over India. M Just back from My last trip to bhimtal.

I know I wont be able to update u guys much about the Search Industry nymore like I used to do it earlier .. but I really want to do something for the industry as I have spended my past 8 years studying all this !

Right now m planning about launching a new seo portal for all of you daily needs .. I’m looking for few guys who can do guest post over thr .. if you think you can help me in this noble work then feel free to write me at mail@ankitrawat.com anyways m not asking u guys to work for free . I will pay for this if everything will work in the way m expecting it to be !!

Free Google AdWords Voucher of $250

Ankit — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:49:53 +0000

Looks like real Global Melting, I was shocked when I came to know that Google is offering free $250 credit for all its US and Canadian clients and the offer is not valid in India.

According to Google:

Try Google AdWords with $250 in free advertising. Kick off an AdWords campaign today with $250 in your account. AdWords lets you reach people at the moment they’re searching for what you offer. Your $250 coupon is a great way to try this accountable advertising medium free of charge. Coupon expires January 31, 2009.

NOTE, This is just a promotional offer and hence valid till 31st Jan, You will receive the voucher at your email once you signup with the google adword using the below link !!

You can get the voucher here.