http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html B2B and Industrial Marketing Blog Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:09:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-1047 Lee Contracting Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:32:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-1047 I think Dave's reaction to Macrae's Blue Book is typical of many search engine marketers: skepticism. In a space where hoax websites can be put up overnight, peppered with Adsense and other keyword spam, we instinctually discount the website.</></>I had a similar reaction when thumbing through it, though I maintain that it does hold value. I think Dave’s reaction to Macrae’s Blue Book is typical of many search engine marketers: skepticism. In a space where hoax websites can be put up overnight, peppered with Adsense and other keyword spam, we instinctually discount the website.I had a similar reaction when thumbing through it, though I maintain that it does hold value.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-2452 Lee Contracting Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:32:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-2452 I think Dave's reaction to Macrae's Blue Book is typical of many search engine marketers: skepticism. In a space where hoax websites can be put up overnight, peppered with Adsense and other keyword spam, we instinctually discount the website.I had a similar reaction when thumbing through it, though I maintain that it does hold value. I think Dave’s reaction to Macrae’s Blue Book is typical of many search engine marketers: skepticism. In a space where hoax websites can be put up overnight, peppered with Adsense and other keyword spam, we instinctually discount the website.I had a similar reaction when thumbing through it, though I maintain that it does hold value.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-1046 Anonymous Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:34:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-1046 Unfortunately blogs give the uninformed a place to voice their opinions without knowing any of the facts. You admit you may have been "harsh" yet still maintain you are right. </></>You'd never admit you were wrong, because then your credibility as a blogger would be ruined. Of course, we all know the value of the credibility of a blogger. Unfortunately blogs give the uninformed a place to voice their opinions without knowing any of the facts. You admit you may have been “harsh” yet still maintain you are right. You’d never admit you were wrong, because then your credibility as a blogger would be ruined. Of course, we all know the value of the credibility of a blogger.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-2451 Anonymous Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:34:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-2451 Unfortunately blogs give the uninformed a place to voice their opinions without knowing any of the facts. You admit you may have been "harsh" yet still maintain you are right. You'd never admit you were wrong, because then your credibility as a blogger would be ruined. Of course, we all know the value of the credibility of a blogger. Unfortunately blogs give the uninformed a place to voice their opinions without knowing any of the facts. You admit you may have been “harsh” yet still maintain you are right. You’d never admit you were wrong, because then your credibility as a blogger would be ruined. Of course, we all know the value of the credibility of a blogger.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-1045 Dave J. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:59:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-1045 Okay, it was a bit harsh of a post, but it was my reaction to what I saw, and I think the general facts are true. </></>Its just that once I got to the final results page, the keyword stuffing in the majority of the listings forced jumped right out at me. Then I started looking around and didn't see much of value. It seemed so hollow, I felt compelled to blog about it.</></>In going back, I've seen some sections are more populated with advertisers and even some normal looking company descriptions. But still a lot of keyword spam.</></>I've been blogging about B2B directories for six years. My first lesson in blogging was a phone call from a directory owner whom I criticized. I've seen them come and go. You may make money with MacRae's, but I don't see any long-term value.</></>All that said, even major directories like ThomasNet and GlobalSpec struggle to gain audience even with really decent content. Okay, it was a bit harsh of a post, but it was my reaction to what I saw, and I think the general facts are true. Its just that once I got to the final results page, the keyword stuffing in the majority of the listings forced jumped right out at me. Then I started looking around and didn’t see much of value. It seemed so hollow, I felt compelled to blog about it.In going back, I’ve seen some sections are more populated with advertisers and even some normal looking company descriptions. But still a lot of keyword spam.I’ve been blogging about B2B directories for six years. My first lesson in blogging was a phone call from a directory owner whom I criticized. I’ve seen them come and go. You may make money with MacRae’s, but I don’t see any long-term value.All that said, even major directories like ThomasNet and GlobalSpec struggle to gain audience even with really decent content.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-2450 Dave J. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:59:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-2450 Okay, it was a bit harsh of a post, but it was my reaction to what I saw, and I think the general facts are true. Its just that once I got to the final results page, the keyword stuffing in the majority of the listings forced jumped right out at me. Then I started looking around and didn't see much of value. It seemed so hollow, I felt compelled to blog about it.In going back, I've seen some sections are more populated with advertisers and even some normal looking company descriptions. But still a lot of keyword spam.I've been blogging about B2B directories for six years. My first lesson in blogging was a phone call from a directory owner whom I criticized. I've seen them come and go. You may make money with MacRae's, but I don't see any long-term value.All that said, even major directories like ThomasNet and GlobalSpec struggle to gain audience even with really decent content. Okay, it was a bit harsh of a post, but it was my reaction to what I saw, and I think the general facts are true. Its just that once I got to the final results page, the keyword stuffing in the majority of the listings forced jumped right out at me. Then I started looking around and didn’t see much of value. It seemed so hollow, I felt compelled to blog about it.In going back, I’ve seen some sections are more populated with advertisers and even some normal looking company descriptions. But still a lot of keyword spam.I’ve been blogging about B2B directories for six years. My first lesson in blogging was a phone call from a directory owner whom I criticized. I’ve seen them come and go. You may make money with MacRae’s, but I don’t see any long-term value.All that said, even major directories like ThomasNet and GlobalSpec struggle to gain audience even with really decent content.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-1044 surf2live Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:28:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-1044 We all that that annoying advertising and all those annoying links.....</>But imagine serving quality content to millions of buyers of industrial products and services every month, for free!</>Someone needs to pay for the electricity and coffee.</>Could the site be cleaner -- yes. But to call it hoax is immature and shows a real lack of knowledge. We all that that annoying advertising and all those annoying links…..But imagine serving quality content to millions of buyers of industrial products and services every month, for free!Someone needs to pay for the electricity and coffee.Could the site be cleaner — yes. But to call it hoax is immature and shows a real lack of knowledge.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-2449 surf2live Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:28:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-2449 We all that that annoying advertising and all those annoying links.....But imagine serving quality content to millions of buyers of industrial products and services every month, for free!Someone needs to pay for the electricity and coffee.Could the site be cleaner -- yes. But to call it hoax is immature and shows a real lack of knowledge. We all that that annoying advertising and all those annoying links…..But imagine serving quality content to millions of buyers of industrial products and services every month, for free!Someone needs to pay for the electricity and coffee.Could the site be cleaner — yes. But to call it hoax is immature and shows a real lack of knowledge.

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-1043 Anonymous Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-1043 You missed the mark on Macraes Blue Book. The site is not spam and represents advertisers and manufacturers fairly. It is clearly set up to help buyers find goods and services they need quickly and efficiently. </></>With all the free content, I am not surprised they need ads to support their costs.</></>(Hint: If you don't know what you are doing, stay away from Blogging.) You missed the mark on Macraes Blue Book. The site is not spam and represents advertisers and manufacturers fairly. It is clearly set up to help buyers find goods and services they need quickly and efficiently. With all the free content, I am not surprised they need ads to support their costs.(Hint: If you don’t know what you are doing, stay away from Blogging.)

]]> http://www.b2blog.com/2009/02/macraes-keyword-farm.html/comment-page-1#comment-2448 Anonymous Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:17:00 +0000 http://b2blogwp.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/macraes-keyword-farm#comment-2448 You missed the mark on Macraes Blue Book. The site is not spam and represents advertisers and manufacturers fairly. It is clearly set up to help buyers find goods and services they need quickly and efficiently. With all the free content, I am not surprised they need ads to support their costs.(Hint: If you don't know what you are doing, stay away from Blogging.) You missed the mark on Macraes Blue Book. The site is not spam and represents advertisers and manufacturers fairly. It is clearly set up to help buyers find goods and services they need quickly and efficiently. With all the free content, I am not surprised they need ads to support their costs.(Hint: If you don’t know what you are doing, stay away from Blogging.)

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