Every now and then, everyone gets killer article ideas. What do you do with them? You have to figure out if you should post the article on your blog, or try and get it on a site like Problogger, Dailyblogtips, Robs Web Tips or some other site you’re networked with.

The question we all must face is this – “Is it worth showing the article to my limited group of readers, or should I try and market it on a very popular blog where it can be seen by more eyes?” In the long run, it probably seems like it would be better guest posting it, because you’ll achieve a lot more traffic, get a link, and some publicity.

If you decide to post it on your site, there really wouldn’t be that much of a difference. Many of the bloggers reading this aren’t popular enough to get an article on the top page of Digg, or to get smashed by StumbleUpon. So the question still is, is it worth posting it on your site, when it could get your site seen by so many new readers elsewhere. Read the rest of this entry »

While directories are not as beneficial as they used to be they are still a good foundation for link building campaigns. Below is list of the top 10 SEO friendly directories that pass on PageRank to your site, thereby increasing your PR. Read the rest of this entry »

Nicholas Cardot over at Site Sketch 101 is holding a comment contest. For the next 14 days, you have the opportunity to leave as many comments as possible on his blog, and at the end of those 14 days, on Valentine’s Day, three winners will be announced.

First place gets $50, Second place $30, and third gets $20.

What a great opportunity here to actually get a little bit back for all you give through your comments!

If you don’t win, never fear. You will have another shot at this great contest NEXT MONTH here on Masters of SEO. On March 17th, we will be giving away $100 (just like Nick) to the top commentors on the blog here. But don’t jump the gun, the contest doesn’t start until March 3rd. So get ready!

Site Sketch 101’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway!