SEO School
June 25th, 2008
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I just read Naomi Dunford’s ebook SEO School. If you’ve read her blog IttyBiz, you know all about her irreverent style. And Naomi is true to form in her ebook, telling it like it is and swearing like a drunken sailor. Of course, some people will be put off by that, so if you’re bothered by profanity, then this is not for you.
But if you like the way Naomi writes, you’ll definitely like this ebook. She makes you feel very comfortable while reading, even telling you when it’s time to refill your drink. It’s really a pleasure to read.
As for the content, it doesn’t really have any secrets you don’t already know if you’re reasonably knowledgeable about SEO (like if you’ve read good blogs about it). And Naomi doesn’t claim to have access to Google’s crystal ball. But her ebook is 52 pages of solid information that will take someone from a complete newbie to being highly competent in SEO, understanding the psychology of search as well as the technical aspects.
Here’s a quick test to see if you need this ebook. In the first paragraph of this post, I gave Naomi two links. One of these links is much, much better for SEO purposes than the other. If you can’t instantly tell which one is better, and clearly understand why it’s better, then you need this ebook if search traffic is important to you. (Update: the link to the ebook is now an affiliate link through e-junkie, so this example no longer applies.)
If you’re already well-versed in SEO, then maybe you don’t need it. Heck, I didn’t need it. I already knew stuff about SEO, and I’m not even trying to get this blog ranked for any particular keywords because I don’t have a specific niche (though I’ll have niche sites in the future). But I bought this ebook because I knew that Naomi would be insightful, practical, and entertaining.
The one thing I have to quibble about is the price. At $39, it’s priced much higher than the $10 – $20 I would have expected. But I decided it was OK. Consider this:
- It’s 52 pages, which is kind of a lot. All value, no fluff.
- If you’re making any SEO mistakes, buying the ebook is a small price to pay compared to all the money you’re losing from poor SEO.
- It’s really entertaining!
- There’s a money-back guarantee.
- Naomi is cool, and worth supporting.
If you’re interested in SEO, you can’t go wrong with SEO School.
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In other news, my ebook about Japan is almost finished. I’ll be releasing it soon, at the attractive price of free! It ended up taking much longer than I expected, so I’m really glad to be wrapping it up. If you only read one ebook about Japan this year, read mine!
June 25th, 2008 at 1:33 am
Hi Hunter,
Can anyone ever know enough about SEO? Or Japan?
Again you did a fabulous book review. You always call it as you see it, and that’s refreshing.
BTW: Will you be reviewing your ebook too?
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June 25th, 2008 at 5:28 am
Nice review,
There is another way to make your site SEO well, by submit your site to website directory like linkbookmarks.com
June 25th, 2008 at 9:59 am
I haven’t been a subscriber for very long so maybe your longt-imers already know this…why Japan?
June 25th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Hi Hunter: I’ve only been by Naomi’s site a couple of times but I agree that her writing style is very entertaining. So is your e-book going to be the sequel to “Memoirs of a Geisha”
Can’t wait to read your e-book!
June 25th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Hi Hunter. I didn’t know Naomi had written a book. I like her writing style and I’m guessing it will be an entertaining read.
$39 is not too bad if it does what it says on the packet. I’ve seen ebooks priced at $47 plus.
So when will you be finished your book on Japan? I’m looking forward to reading it – I really want to go there.
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June 25th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
“I’m not even trying to get this blog ranked for any particular keywords because I don’t have a specific niche” – same for me.
Can’t wait to read your ebook! I invest in Japan and am very curious about the culture and economy.
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June 25th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
So glad you reviewed this book so that I could discover Naomi! Her site cracks me up and I totally dig her style (we sailed on the same drunken-sailor boat, I’m pretty sure I remember her…)
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June 25th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Hunter -
Naomi is cool. She won’t sell anything that’s worth less than the money. I can say that as I know her. I know enough about SEO but If I need a book, I wouldn’t hesitate to buy her book.
shilpan
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June 25th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
If your book is about Japan and where to visit, I’d be looking forward to it. I’m planning a vacation there sometime in the near future – it’s a toss between U.S., Austria or Japan!
Anything else, I’d be interested to read it too! Your writings crack me up sometimes and you offer a refreshing and honest perspective!!!
Evelyn
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June 25th, 2008 at 9:32 pm
It seems like we’re all similar wavelengths – one of my life goals is to visit Japan! I would really like to get my hands on your e-book, so please let us know when it’s available
Thanks~
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June 25th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
@ Barbara, I guess we can’t ever know enough about anything, can we? I suppose technically I am going to review my own ebook when I write a post announcing it. The review will be favorable.
@ Fauzan, thanks for the tip. Naomi mentions some sites like that one, and every link certainly helps.
@ Hayden, sorry, I forgot that not all my readers were around back then! In April I took a trip to Japan, and while I wrote a couple of posts about it, I said I would write an ebook to give the full story. At last, I’m almost done!
@ Marelisa, interesting that you call it the sequel to “Memoirs of a Geisha.” Wait until you see the title I picked!
@ Catherine, I think Naomi’s ebook at $39 is a much better deal than some ebooks I’ve seen at $10. The quality varies dramatically from one ebook to the next, much more so than the price. My ebook will be ready very soon, and you’ll be among the first to know!
@ Vered, you mean you didn’t specifically optimize for “mommyblogger wannabe?” You’re #1 in Google for that keyword.
My ebook won’t give you much information about the Japanese economy, but it’ll give you culture up the wazoo!
@ Annie, I thought I recognized you from that boat!
@ Shilpan, I know that Naomi wants everyone who buys anything from her to feel like they got a good deal. She backs everything with her personal guarantee, which is so refreshing these days.
@ Evelyn, I spent almost all of my time there in Kyoto and Tokyo, and I describe some specific places to visit…or not visit, depending on your point of view! Within those cities though, I didn’t really feel the need to visit any specific places, as I was interested in anything and everything. I hope you make it out to Japan at some point, but Austria would also make for a good trip! As for the U.S., well, I’m kind of used to it, so it’s not much of a trip for me.
@ rld, that’s a very good life goal to have. My ebook is coming very soon, so hang in there just a bit longer!
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