What do you do for a Living ?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:24 pm

IndigoLake wrote:You're wrong on multiple counts. Writing for SEO does work if you know what you're doing. Of course Google changes how it assesses websites over time. However writing clear content with links, using key words etc certainly helps. The proof is in the pudding - the website I work on is on the first page of Google, simple as that.

What's more, keeping a site on the first page of Google can take a great deal of work, particularly for very competitive keywords. If you've not updated your site for years then I'd suggest your keyword isn't that competitive.

I'm not wrong at all. Keeping a site on the first page of Google only takes a great deal of work if you don't know what you're doing - which sounds exactly like you. You're chasing shadows. You aren't thinking, "Hold on - what does Google actually want?"

I've already told you about the keyword by how many searches per month it gets. This highlights how little you know about SEO as the number of searches it gets per month should be at the top of your criteria! The fact that you're not taking this into account just proves how little you know.

I've got a website that gets over 2 million hits a month - via Google. There's no debate here. I can tell you aren't good at what you're doing, simply by what you've said. Someone working in SEO yet ignores the searches per month? Good luck with that one.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:33 pm

FactualFrank wrote:I'm not wrong at all. Keeping a site on the first page of Google only takes a great deal of work if you don't know what you're doing - which sounds exactly like you. You're chasing shadows. You aren't thinking, "Hold on - what does Google actually want?"

I've already told you about the keyword by how many searches per month it gets. This highlights how little you know about SEO as the number of searches it gets per month should be at the top of your criteria! The fact that you're not taking this into account just proves how little you know.

I've got a website that gets over 2 million hits a month - via Google. There's no debat here. I can tell you aren't good at what you're doing, simply by what you've said. Someone working in SEO yet ignores the searches per month? Good luck with that one.

I don't see the point in discussing this with you further. I'll take everything you say with a pinch of salt. You're a user with little to no history on this board and from your very first post it's crystal clear that you're on the wind up.

Phrases such as 'don't know what you're doing' and 'chasing shadows' are just the mark of a keyboard warrior looking for a bite. You've completely ignored the fact that the site I work on is already on the front page of Google for competitive keywords - it has been a resounding success. My client is happy with me and I'm happy with the work I do.

I haven't ignored anything to do with searches per month. Your response suggests you're upset that I've suggested your keyword isn't that competitive - excuse me if I'm somewhat skeptical about your claims, particularly when all you've done is attack what I do from your first interaction with me.

I write and edit plenty of content every week and it's good fun. Deal with it. And with that, I'm out

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:38 pm

"Your response suggests you're upset that I've suggested your keyword isn't that competitive"

The fact that I told you how many searches it gets, tells someone how competitive it is. I find that unbelievable that someone in SEO doesn't realise this. This is why I know you're not very good.

But.. we're both Burnley fans, so I'm happy to leave it be. But give me an FAO when you need some help

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:03 pm

spadesclaret wrote:Retired.

Career 1 - Primary school teacher

Career 2 - Adult Education, teaching bridge

Which of the two did you prefer, Spades? I taught English for a few years (in academies in Spain) and it was hard work at times, particularly with the younger kids!

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:18 pm

I loved both, Indigo.

The kids were great and I missed them like mad when I gave up school teaching. I gave up because I found I was spending more and more time on paper work and less and less doing what I loved - teaching.

Teaching adults was a wonderful experience. First of all, they wanted to learn. Secondly, I was teaching a subject close to my heart. Also, I have made many life-long friends.

Joe14 · Post by **Joe14** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:33 pm

Driving instructor for half the week and retained firefighter for the other half. Love both my jobs

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:51 pm

Joe14 wrote:Driving instructor for half the week and retained firefighter for the other half. Love both my jobs

Have you ever found the need to do both jobs at the same time?

Joe14 · Post by **Joe14** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 4:58 pm

Not sure my pupils would appreciate me being on call while having a lesson ;D

Roger Mellie · Post by **Roger Mellie** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:00 pm

Bog Roll Salesman. No,really...!

CBT · Post by **CBT** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:02 pm

I help TomBenderson

ICL · Post by **ICL** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:10 pm

Blood testing. East Lancashire .

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:35 pm

Teacher of English, Head of Years 8 and 9 - and, after a career of forty years and loving almost every day of it - for just one term more.
Mixed feelings about going, it's a fantastic job but time to move on.

longsidetrumpet · Post by **longsidetrumpet** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:05 pm

Journalist but retired last September. But currently back in my old job part-time as they've lost a couple of staff. I'll be back fully retired for the summer, hopefully. Will complete 45 years in newspapers in July.

strayclaret · Post by **strayclaret** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:26 pm

Retired, worked (some of the time

) in Finance for NHS, for exactly 43 years.

HB Claret · Post by **HB Claret** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:42 pm

Worked for a firm of accountants in Kent for 28 years. Nine years ago became self employed - mainly assisting my wife with her student business and also a bit of accountancy and consultancy work too. Student work is great as it involves finding homes for (mainly German) students coming to England for 4 or 5 night mini stays. Also take groups on guided tours around Whitstable and do quarterly book keeping and monthly payroll for a student hotel in Hastings. Best thing I ever did as, although for 9 months of the year it can be 24/7 it does give us 3 months of doing absolutely nothing !!!

Jambo · Post by **Jambo** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:52 pm

Aye IL, been freelancing for nearly two years since leaving my marketing job. The escort work I did (fnar) was a regular freelance gig through a content agency - interesting work...

holdyourfire · Post by **holdyourfire** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:44 pm

Cheese mechanic.Used to be a hen teaser.

BurnleyPaul · Post by **BurnleyPaul** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:49 pm

Secondary History teacher at a school on the Burnley/Blackburn front line (Oswaldtwistle) and WWI battlefield tour guide.

aclaretinstevenage · Post by **aclaretinstevenage** » Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:28 pm

PM for a London Based family run M&E Contractor with £150M turnover. Electrical bias.

Dante.El.Chunk · Post by **Dante.El.Chunk** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 7:46 am

Full time volunteer, part time chocolatier.

My needs are simple.

mapinchina · Post by **mapinchina** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:12 am

English teacher in China, for the last 13 years.
A wonderful although challenging job

avalondreamer · Post by **avalondreamer** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 9:39 am

Compositor by trade. Worked for Daily Express/Daily Star for 15 years. Then 15 years on a local newspaper The Guardian. Now semi retired.

Carnsmerry12 · Post by **Carnsmerry12** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:15 am

Retired from teaching. Started teaching History in Essex and then moved to Cornwall. Really loved working with 11-18 year olds, enjoyed running a History department, finished as a deputy head and training school director working with trainee teachers ,NQTs and those moving through the threshold etc. Did a lot of work within Cornwall and the South West on Leadership development and was lucky enough to visit schools in Finland, China and Poland.

Malton_Claret · Post by **Malton_Claret** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 10:53 am

Auditor

sox8595 · Post by **sox8595** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:55 am

Preston based electrical engineer

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:04 pm

I offer advice - on anything

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 12:11 pm

Former self-employed Window Cleaner, now a Stay at Home Dad and Home Educator.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:04 pm

Career 1. British Army 88-10. VMA (maintaining and repairing tanks and armoured personnel carriers) Reached the dizzy heights of Sergeant in the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers. Nevertheless, proud of my service.

Career 2. Mechanical maintenance engineer/H&S advisor. 10- present. Installing and repairing industrial baking machinery, and writing risk assessments/method statements to ensure safe completion of work activities.

Sounds grand! Maybe i should re-negotiate???

alicante claret · Post by **alicante claret** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 2:46 pm

Former Trade Union Vice President in Ministry of Justice, now soaking up the sun.

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:55 pm

Whatever Mrs. Minnie says!
32 years Firefighter before career change.

MDWat · Post by **MDWat** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:09 pm

I work for a debt charity.

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:23 pm

IndigoLake wrote:I don't see the point in discussing this with you further. I'll take everything you say with a pinch of salt. You're a user with little to no history on this board and from your very first post it's crystal clear that you're on the wind up.

Phrases such as 'don't know what you're doing' and 'chasing shadows' are just the mark of a keyboard warrior looking for a bite. You've completely ignored the fact that the site I work on is already on the front page of Google for competitive keywords - it has been a resounding success. My client is happy with me and I'm happy with the work I do.

I haven't ignored anything to do with searches per month. Your response suggests you're upset that I've suggested your keyword isn't that competitive - excuse me if I'm somewhat skeptical about your claims, particularly when all you've done is attack what I do from your first interaction with me.

I write and edit plenty of content every week and it's good fun. Deal with it. And with that, I'm out

Good grief do you need salt on that chip

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:25 pm

IanMcL wrote:I offer advice - on anything

How do I stop worrying if we are going to gain promotion or not!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:34 pm

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani wrote:Good grief do you need salt on that chip

Meh, the guy was on a wind up. He was criticising everything I'd said on a thread where people are simply sharing what they do for a living. But sure, salt away if you want.

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:38 pm

Simple Sailor

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani · Post by **Ooogeorgeorgeoghani** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:43 pm

[quote="IndigoLake"]Meh, the guy was on a wind up. He was criticising everything I'd said on a thread where people are simply sharing what they do for a living. But sure, salt away if you want.[/quot

to be honest after the chap had posted he wrote for an escorts agency all other jobs paled into insignificance.

there is always someone wanting a pop. let them pop!!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:46 pm

Ooogeorgeorgeoghani wrote:

It was me that posted that I write for an escort agency (among other things). It's something I enjoy. Yes, I should just ignore such posts in the future - perhaps add such posters as 'foes'...I've been meaning to try out that feature

snapcrackleandpop · Post by **snapcrackleandpop** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:46 pm

I am a Buyer for a leading Diving company.

evensteadiereddie · Post by **evensteadiereddie** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 5:50 pm

'muff said...........

levraiclaret · Post by **levraiclaret** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:14 pm

Accountant for 47 years mainly in industry - textiles and logistics, last two years looking after leases and contracts for a logistics company on a part time basis. Hope to retire at the end of the year after I recruit my successor.

Im_not_Robbie_Blake · Post by **Im_not_Robbie_Blake** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:38 pm

Musician and teacher

Sutton-Claret · Post by **Sutton-Claret** » Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:28 pm

Mech design engineer - working on MOD stuff at the moment - can't say what though.....

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:04 am

Primary School Teacher
Teach Year Six
Leader of Key Stage Two
Head of Literacy and Music

Oh and I run the football team.... We've won nine on the bounce this year with our framework #relentless

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:56 am

wrong thread.

Holmeclaret · Post by **Holmeclaret** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:41 am

Inner London primary school Head teacher.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:12 am

snapcrackleandpop wrote:I am a Buyer for a leading Diving company.

Hey mate, who might that be?? Am a diver of 19 years and an instructor of 3 years....jus curious!

CD

BFCmaj · Post by **BFCmaj** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 8:53 am

Peripatetic music/guitar teacher in lots of schools around Lancs. Guitar teacher in the evenings.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:19 am

evensteadiereddie, hats off to such long service in the profession. I had you down as being much younger. Twenty-six years was enough for me, but I started late.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 1:01 pm

'I work for a debt charity'

Is that the Government MDWat?

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:48 pm

Freelance graphic designer & photographer. 60% of my work is now website design & seo. Design for several theatre companies, castles & businesses. Clients around the UK and also in Zambia, Norway & Germany.