Is the death of SEO coming soon?

[Alex Snyder (blog)]

Well, Google Instant sure changed this whole conversation....or at least threw a curve ball.

 

[TuneyFish]

You earn referrals because of what you do, and it's usually because you provide quality and helpful referrals.

People who pay money to get referrals usually have to because it's all about them, ie. they don't give referrals (PPC).

A real referral from a trusted friend (who's highly referred to) is worth 100 times more than a paid referral.

You eventually get quality referrals from people who you actually take the time to get to know, go out of your way to help without first asking them for anything, and with lots of work it will pay off.

Referrals = Links

 

[Richard Valenta (blog)]

Alex - I am wondering why you believe instant search will change this conversation. According to Google, it will not affect rankings. On the surface, it appears to be very annoying. Google took something simple and turned it into a nightmare even the most ADHD kid would throw up on. I wonder how many people will shut the thing off and be done with it. Maybe I will think different once I have had to a chance to really use it but that's my first impression.

Timothy - Websites RIP? Now that's pushing it. By the way, I like Jimmy Kimmel and microwave popcorn.

 

[Richard Valenta (blog)]

By the way, Google Instant is exremely slow on my wireless connection. It can't keep up with the keystrokes. Anyone else seeing this?

 

[Timothy Martell (blog)]

Richard, I think that the RIP websites concept is vastly overstated. After all Facebook IS a website (So this would be a rather strange paradox). However, I do believe in the concept that social media in general could greatly impact the significance of ranking individual webpages vis a vis google.

What happens when Facebook begins to rank idea'a and opinions about companies based on likes and the actual sentiment as written by their users?

BTW - While I don't care for popcorn nor am I a regular watcher of Jimmy Kimmel, I can say for sure that even if I was, it is unlikely that I would leave a good party with free booze and food for that!

 

[Alex Snyder (blog)]

Richard - I am starting to see a difference in generations when it comes to opinions on Google Instant. The older folks don't like it while the younger people do.

Yes, I'm calling you an old guy - lol.

Maybe it is just the reluctance to appreciate change? But anyway, if you want to read why I think Google Instant threw a curve ball at traditional SEO, read on: http://www.dealerrefresh.com/google-instant-troub...

 

[Richard Valenta (blog)]

Alex - Old guys rule! You make some good points on Google instant and SEO. I do not think it will affect our niche industry much though. If it catches on, I see SEO being more important.