I'll be attending the Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo Toronto 2008 event next week from June 16-18 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  It's a good event for those looking to learn: How search engines list Web sites for free and through paid placements;How to get free "organic"

If you use StatCounter to monitor traffic to your website, you likely noticed it was inaccessible all weekend.  I'm a big fan of StatCounter and typically pop in once a day to see what's happening on this site.  It's rarely offline, so when it disappeared for a few days, I

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in May of 2008.  I don't understand the Tie Domi resurgence either.  Maybe he's in line for the Leafs GM gig? ticket stubsbig shiny tunes 3tie domibig shiny tunes 2ticket stubbig shiny tunes 4big shiny tunes 5toronto blogbill barilkobig

Back in January I updated you on my Toronto Blog Google Challenge.  At that time I was 3rd when you Google toronto blog and I was gunning for first, despite the fact the blogs in 1st and 2nd were multi-authored and financed, in other words, professional blogs.  I am but

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in March of 2008.  That's some big shiny dominance! wedding playlistbig shiny tunes 3wedding playlistsbig shiny tunes 2big shiny tunes 4big shiny tunes 5big shiny tunes 7bill barilkotorontomike.comedgefest 2008

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in February of 2008.  The three wedding searches below all resolve at this entry.  That's one of only a handful of entries on this site with "sponsored links" at the bottom.  Move over Daddy Warbucks! wedding playlistwedding playlistsmarge simpson

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in January of 2008.  Once again, this list is dominated by people looking for Ralph Wiggums' Valentine's Day card.  "Choo choo" related searches hold down three of the top five spots.  I'm pleased to see "toronto blog" breaking into

Periodically I'll target certain keywords in Google just to test certain SEO techniques.  When I picked up the domain name torontomike.com to complement torontomike.com, I decided I should target the search toronto blog.  This is, after all, a blog with a Toronto-centric angle. With fairly little effort I

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in December of 2007.  I'm still puzzled by all the people looking for Ralph Wiggums' Valentine's Day card.  I would have guessed that's more of a February surge.  And what's with people searching for nude pictures of Marge?  Do

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in November of 2007.  What's with the surge in people looking for Ralph Wiggums' Valentine's Day card?  Did they move Valentine's Day up this year? wedding playlistswedding playlistbarry bondsbill barilkobig shiny tunes 2tie domii choo choo choose youbig shiny

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in October of 2007.  Were there a lot of weddings in September?  The hockey hits, I understand. wedding playlistswedding playlisttoronto maple leafsbill barilkotop new rock songs of 2007wedding song playlistbarry bondscelebrity death watchmarge simpson nudesaint ralph soundtrack

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in August of 2007.  It's strange not seeing "wedding playlist" on this list.  I guess the wedding planning goes into a slower gear in August.  I just Googled it and I'm still #1. The debut of "mike boon" and

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in July of 2007.  Those people searching for The Simpsons Hit and Run map were awfully disappointed when they clicked through to me. wedding playlisttop new rock songs of 2007simpsons hit and run mapcelebrity death watchbill barilkorap traxxavril peachessexy

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in June of 2007.  If you're wondering why I get so many people looking for wedding playlists, Google it!  The people here looking for the top new rock songs of 2007 are using Yahoo!. wedding playlistwedding playliststop new rock

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in May of 2007.  The first search string more than doubled the second.  It's also nice to see I'm getting more visits from stoners. wedding playlisttoronto maple leafsbig shiny tunes 2wedding playlistsbig shiny tunes 3stanley cupbig shiny tunes 7cereal

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in April of 2007.  It's nice to know "leafs suck" is number three.  At least FUVC made the cut. toronto maple leafswedding playlistleafs suckbig shiny tunes 2fuvcbig shiny tunes 7stanley cup2007 nhl playoff poolwedding playlistsbill barilko

Last week I wrote about my memories of The Alphagetti Gobbler.  That entry is now #1 when you Google alphaghetti gobbler, which means it's attracted some interesting comments from others looking for pictures or video of the elusive Gobbler. It's a smaller world wide web than you think.  When I

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in March of 2007.  One of the first signs of spring is the arrival of Blue Jays fans. richard jeniwedding playlistbig shiny tunes 2toronto maple leafsconcert ticketstoronto blue jaysbig shiny tunes 3big shiny tunes 4big shiny tunes 6big shiny

I've always been fascinated by SEO and search rankings.  If you sell widgets, you want to be number one on Google for the search term "widgets".  If you don't sell widgets, you really should consider it.  I hear the widget market is about to explode. I sometimes target keywords with

These are the top searches that referred people to this site in January of 2007.  A lot of Jory Steinberg fans have dropped by, thanks to my #3 Google ranking for her name. jory steinbergwedding playlistbill barilkotoronto maple leafsbig shiny tunes 2john majhorconcert ticketsbig shiny tunes 3big shiny tunes 6concert

I get a lot of visits from people Googling wedding playlists.  I'm number one for that search and apparently engaged couples everywhere are looking for an ideal mix of music.  The entry that's got me so highly ranked is 100 Wedding Songs which features the tunes I picked for my

These are the top searches that referred people to this site last month.  You know it's hockey season when Bill Barilko leads the pack and Toronto Maple Leafs make the cut. bill barilkoconcert ticketshumble howardwedding playlistbig shiny tunes 2toronto maple leafsbig shiny tunes 3sweet victoriabig shiny tunes 8concert ticket

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