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Getting certified A worthless exercise or a sound investment
Getting certified - A dilemma that has infected organizations and individuals alike. SEO certification has always been surrounded by controversies and has raised many eyebrows. There is a sea of websites that promote and offer SEO certifications, some of them belong to SEO agencies while some to independent organizations. The abundance of such agencies and organizations makes the entire situation confusing and ad hoc.
The ambiguity of the situation is further compounded by the fact that there is no official governing body for SEO practitioners, hence these courses cannot be cross checked or verified for its genuineness. Due to the conspicuous absence of a governing body, the industry as a whole lack set standards and regulations and depend heavily of self policing. No bureau of complaints and no bureau of compliance, a congenial environment for frauds and cheats. 'May hay while the sun shines' seems to have inspired the lot.
Unlike conventional education, SEO is mostly self taught. People learning search engine optimization read articles related to the field, visit forums, participates in discussions, attend seminars and conferences. They then apply their learning, observe results, make necessary adjustments and then repeat the cycle. Though there are many certifications and courses on offer from the self proclaimed certifying authorities, none of them are universally recognized.
As in any other industry, certification works as an endorsement of your expertise and credibility. Showcasing your search engine optimization certified logo, gives your potential clients a sense of security. However, the certificates on your wall would be pieces of junk if you do not have success stories, to validate your claim of being an expert. From a clients perspective, it helps them decide upon a company with whom they can entrust their advertising dollar. A word of caution - customers should be wary as these certifications can be misleading. The only safeguard they can expect comes from verifying results achieved by the company in the past. Also, if I were a customer I would probably go to the certifying SEO agency to get my work done, rather than employing the certified agency. Why would someone settle for the second best when one can get the best?
One question that I think has been left unanswered is that who certifies the certifying agency or organization. The answer to the question is plain and simple no one. I don't hold any grudges against these firms but the question still needs to be answered to establish authenticity. Search engine marketing industry is more than a decade old and having a certifying authority in our midst still sounds like a far fetched dream. Its about time to form some sort of a consortium and iron out difference to establish a global framework of rules and regulation. Getting search engines to endorse it would prove to be a mammoth task but is unavoidable to ensure sound framework.
Until and unless Search engine marketing industry decides on a set of standards which is endorsed by search engines, these certifications will only have cosmetic value.
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DiagnosisONE Leading Public Health System in Pakistan
DiagnosisONE announced today it has been selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop the IT infrastructure for the national public health system in Pakistan. This effort is expected to bolster the health and welfare of more than160 million Pakistanis, many of whom are often exposed to diseases such as hepatitis and typhoid fever. DiagnosisONE's D1.Surveillance system will also be used to monitor potential disease outbreaks such as the avian "bird" flu.
Losing Weight But Still Have Belly Bulge?: Getting Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat Takes More Than Diet and
Exercise... Popular 'Feel-Good' Pill,
Number of Obese Growing Nationwide
New Years Eve 2008 - Party with the Celebrities in the Heart of South Beach
What's Good for the Body is Good for the Brain -- September is Healthy Aging® Month
Special Report Provides Overview of Mental Health Topics
Your Medical Insurance May Not Cover You When You Travel
Tips to Grow Your Medical Practice from Author of New Publicity System for Doctors
Medical Billing Software Business Awarded at Conference
International Health Coach Jeremy Likness of Natural Physiques™ Selected to Train Christian Band for Christian Music Makeover
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A recent study indicates that the number of people who are morbidly obese -- at least 100 pounds overweight or a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher -- is 50 percent higher now that in past years.
Fusion Miami presents our 10th Annual New Years Celebration in Miami Beach. With many Celebrity invites this Party Sells out Every Year.
Advance Discount tickets include one complimentary Drink, Hot and Cold Buffet, $1000 Balloon Drop, Party Favors, Personal Bottle of Champagne, Souvenir T Shirt and a Souvenir LED lighted cup.
Recognized as a national wellness campaign, Healthy Aging® Month is designed to put a spotlight on the longevity of our citizens and how they can successfully age; avoiding declines in physical, mental and emotional health.
A new free book from the founder of Bipolar Central serves as "one-stop-shop" for learning about mental disorders.
If you open your passport to page two, you will see a warning that says that anyone who is considering foreign travel should find out what travel medical health insurance coverage, they will require while they are outside the United States. For any US citizen going abroad, Medicare does not cover the medical care costs outside the US and US territories, except in rare cases in Canada and Mexico.
"Operation Publicity: The Essential Guide for Doctors Who Want to Maximize Publicity for Their Practices, Procedures and Products" (www.operationpublicity.com) by medical publicity expert Diana Laverdure is a brand new publicity system for private-pay doctors (http://www.operationpublicity.com) that reveals hundreds of strategies to attract qualified patients and grow your practice by generating an ongoing stream of positive TV, print, radio and Internet publicity.
MediPro, Inc. receives two awards at the MediNotes Business Partner Conference in Las Vegas. The company received awards for Best Individual Partner in a Sales Role and President's Club.
Cross Driven Records Group Daniel's Window Will Undergo a Complete Physical and Spiritual Makeover Through this Extensive 6-Month Campaign
