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Google has announced the launch of a browser plugin that lets users avoid being tracked by Google Analytics. The company warned two months ago, in the midst of loud privacy-related complaints, that it was working on such a tool.
Google says the plugin will work in the following browsers:
- Internet Explorer, versions 7 and 8
- Mozilla Firefox, 3.x and higher
- Google Chrome
It’s not available for Safari, but Google’s Brian Richardson hinted that may change in the future by saying today’s announcement is a “first step” and that Google hopes to “build continuous improvements moving forward.”
In its announcement today, Google positions this as a win for user control and privacy. As I pointed out in our previous article, this is a smart move for Google; they’ll be able to tout this as a feather in their cap when it comes time to field complaints about user privacy.
It’s anyone’s guess how many web searchers will even be aware that the plugin exists, much less use it. We asked Richardson what Google’s expectations are for adoption of this plugin, and his reply suggests that Google is aware it won’t be widely used:
“We’re not sure [what to expect]. But it may be helpful to compare it to similar tools that provide users with more power and control over data. For example, with the Ads Preferences Manager, we’ve seen that of the tens of thousands of who people visit the site every week (out of the millions and millions of users), only 1 person our of every 15 opts out, 4 edit their categories, and 10 do nothing. Greater choice and transparency is good for users and we believe that what’s ultimately good for users will be good for advertisers and Analytics customers.”
On a related note, Google also announced today that website owners can tell Google Analytics to use only a portion of a visitor’s IP address for geographic reports. While this gives site visitors an additional layer of privacy, Google says it will “somewhat reduce the accuracy of geographic data in your Analytics reports.”
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SITE REVIEW AND KEYWORD RESEARCH
At the beginning of the SEO process, HRH Media will examine your website to determine how its current design and architecture can be made more search engine friendly. Common features such as duplicate content, session ID numbers, Flash content, or dynamic content can provide obstacles to achieving higher placement in search engines. In our initial site review, HRH Media will identify these and other issues that will require correction during SEO implementation.
Relevant, well-chosen keywords are also essential to successful organic search engine placement. Based on our initial consultation with you, HRH Media will compile a list of keywords that are appropriate both for your target market and for characteristics of your website such as current ranking, site age, links, etc. Using search engine tools and proprietary research tools, HRH Media will identify which keywords offer the greatest potential for unique traffic and return on investment.
SEO content must appeal to two different audiences: search engine spiders and human readers. The professional copywriters employed by HRH Media will create website content that is not only SEO friendly, but also compelling, informative, credible, and stylistically appropriate for your industry and clientele. Our content writers will:
• Add keywords and text to current website pages
Our content writers will revise your existing site content to meet the keyword density and text length requirements of search engine algorithms. This may require expanding the amount of content on any given page. If your website is a new site, your content writer will create original content for the pages that have been slated for optimization. In all cases, HRH Media will strive to maintain the essence of your website and its message.
The content writer assigned to your site may solicit ancillary references and information from you to gain a sense of your industry, products, and/or services. This information will help him or her tailor your website’s content to the appropriate audience using an appropriate tone.
• Create new pages and content
Depending on the current size of your site, HRH Media may need to create new pages for indexing. Content on new pages will contain relevant keywords and text. For sites with very little content or a greater degree of industry competition, we can also write original, 300- to 600-word articles which are keyword rich and related to your products and/or services.
Google XML Sitemaps
HRH Media will create an XML sitemap of your website and submit it to Google. The Sitemap Protocol is a file that lists all of the URLs for your site. This will make it easier for search engine spiders to index your site, particularly if it contains many product pages or URLs that can be accessed only via a search form rather than by following a link.
Article Writing and Submission
The articles that HRH Media creates for your website may be posted either directly to your site to increase its optimized content or to other sites for link building purposes. If you prefer, the articles could be submitted to article directories to enhance natural link development. In such cases, our writing staff would create multiple versions of your article(s) so that the duplicate content filters of the search engines will not filter them out. These articles would then be distributed to more than 500 directories and publications, along with a disclaimer that each article may be published for free as long as your company is credited. Each article’s footer would thus include an author’s name (someone from your company) and a link back to your website.
Google Analytics Installation
Google Analytics is a service that provides detailed statistics about the visitors to your website. It’s a highly useful Internet marketing tool that reveals where your website traffic is coming from, including which search engines, pay-per-click ads, and keywords are driving the most visitors to your website.
Analytics Analysis & Reporting
The advanced analytics analysis and reporting service offered by HRH Media involves a thorough study of the analytics data related to your search engine optimization campaign. HRH Media will use these statistics to improve your SEO performance and modify your keyword list in accordance with the traffic your website receives from both optimized and non-optimized search terms.
INTERNAL LINK STRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION
Optimizing the internal link structure of your website is critical for several reasons. Clean URLs within the source code make it easier for search engine spiders to completely index your site. Improving your site’s internal link structure ensures that each themed page will have more pages pointing to it. Adding or improving a sitemap provides text-based links to key pages and further ensures that all pages will be crawled and indexed by the search engines.
NATURAL LINK DEVELOPMENT & EXTERNAL LINKS
In addition to improving website architecture and content, HRH Media will work to boost your website’s link popularity. This part of the campaign will include submitting the site to web directories. After identifying which directories might improve the site’s profile, HRH Media will submit your website to applicable categories in those directories’ databases.
Once your website has been submitted to the appropriate directories, HRH Media will purchase text link advertisements on well-known sites. These advertisements will boost your website’s exposure and credibility by association. Consumer confidence in your website should increase in proportion to its increased visibility.
HRH Media will research and write sponsored blog posts for websites that are appropriate for your SEO campaign. These blogs will display content that is specifically relevant to your website and will link back to your website to increase incoming links.
Optimized press releases will be written and distributed online to help generate traffic and develop the link popularity of your site. Optimized press releases are often featured for several days in news search engines as the top stories for their given industry or keyword(s). Even after the initial interest in your news story has faded, your press release will remain indexed on search engines, helping to raise the visibility of your company and its products and services.
REPORTS AND SEO PERFORMANCE TRACKING
Before HRH Media begins your optimization, we provide a baseline ranking report to show how your site currently ranks in search engines. Additional ranking reports will be provided every month, and our staff will monitor the performance of your SEO campaign to make sure it is on the right track. Site reviews and optimization adjustments will be performed as needed, and our staff will contact you periodically via phone or email to provide project updates and discuss the optimization. As an optional service, we also offer installation of Google Analytics on your website for detailed traffic reporting.
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