October 9, 2006 A lot of times people ask me where I get my information or where they should start reading to learn more about SEO. I usually reply with a half cocky/half joking «read my blog, it has all you need to know.»

Obviously this is not the truth, as no one person can know all there is to know about Search Engine Optimization (SEO). And even if there were, that person would not likely also know everything there is to know about Search Engine Marketing (SEM). So, giving credit to Rand Fishkin at SEOmoz, the following link is to his list of the blogs he reads. Mine is not quite as extensive due to particular tastes and such, but this is a great way to go through a lot of the bigger names, and make a list of your own.

Ranking 50 Top Blogs in the Search Space

WebproWorld also has a great post by incredible help on ‘SEO, Where Do I Begin?’

I do want to point something out about resources though. I can honestly and humbly say that the list and most of the mods at WebproWorld know more of SEO, have more experience, and could likely out rank me any day. But in this field, learning what it is, and knowing what it is are 2 different things. I could claim all day long that the information I give is correct, that I have ranked many sites well, and have a 100% success rate (I really don’t). But in this whole blog have I ever once mentioned a single URL in my hands? Nope, not once. So why believe me? Those I work with and reading this do because they have seen it. But if you are visiting from outside of our little circle, you shouldn’t. I try very hard to make sure I am conveying information correctly, but it is always best to try these things out yourself before holding it as gospel. There is a saying in physics (yes Billy, it’s a saying in mathematics too…jerk) that until something has been measured, and assigned a number, it does not exist. Or something like that, it’s been a while since I was in school. All I’m saying is that all the book knowledge that can possibly be attained, is no match for real-world experience. So just because someone tells you it’s true, doesn’t mean it is until you have tried it yourself.

I hope these resources help. There is a plethora of great information out there. You just have to reach out and grab it.

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