A recent college graduate told us that many of her job interviews were asking for web experience, specifically about search engine optimization (SEO) and writing for the web. I recommended a couple of seasoned forums and vetted resources to get her started. But it will take thousands of hours, just like any other field, to become expert at SEO or interactive marketing.
To help those who are looking to add a marketing discipline which their newly minted college degree did not include or the marketing communications veteran needing to add a new skill set to his list of credentials, browsing the nominees in this web award round-up offers a great start.
For those folks who’ve been immersed in the commercial web, I encourage you to vote. Voting ends May 1, 2010. Winners will be announced May 3, 2010. Links to nominee sites are on the voting site and can be reached by clicking the link above or below. Here are the categories:
Best SEO Blog
Best PPC Blog
Best Search News Blog
Best Link Building Blog
Web Analytics Blog
Online Reputation Blog
Conversion Rate Optimization Blog
Blog About Twitter
Blog About Facebook
Best Copywriting Blog
Best Social Media Blog
Best Infographic of 2009-2010
Search Marketing Communities
I highly recommend starting with a couple of search marketing communities. Your head will be spinning soon enough, but there’s no time like the present. Just jump in; the web community is generous and forgiving.
Source: Search & Social Awards 2010
