Google: Try To Avoid Link Building Because It Can Do More Harm Than Good

“Only focusing on links is probably going to cause more problems for your web site…” That’s what Google Webmaster Trends analyst John Mueller said online Friday, February 13, during a Google training session.

With so much information online about search engine optimization, we keep a big library of comments made by the search companies and trusted sources. John is another Google proponent of natural link building through amazing content. See his YouTube video here: http://bit.ly/1a0O6iL:

Pinterest Working on Buy Button

Most Pinterest clones sell things now so the big company getting involved shouldn’t be a surprise. Their 70 million monthly visitors are going to be a web savvy shopping group for retailers. This Re/Code article says that Pinterest might use Stripe for its credit card processing.

That’s a smart choice. We use Stripe on www.BibleClock.org and love the simplicity and market rates with no equipment to buy. “

Pinterest has a $5 billion market valuation, which doesn’t make financial sense if it’s only an advertising platform. Look for the company to charge retailers a percentage of sales like Amazon.

Moms Clean Air Force: Faceboook Powerhouse

We’re over the moon about Moms Clean Air Force’s success on Facebook. They do a fantastic job representing more than 410,000 members who are concerned about air pollution and climate change. The org made an early decision to build a Facebook community. That choice is paying off handsomely now as they consistently rank among the top advocacy organizations in the world for messaging about environmental issues.