SEO Progress on Danny Cox

Many things in this world make me smile: puppies and kittens, pay day, my wonderful girlfriend Rachel, a fine scotch, and a variety of other of life’s little pleasures. Few things, however, give me as much joy as the satisfaction of success. I don’t mean the generalized societal measure of happiness, but rather the more immediate success of completing a task set before me.

I am happy to report that a mere 3 weeks after issuing my challenge to the gods of Google, this blog and that very post is on the front page of Google. Granted, I am still towards the bottom of the pile (3rd and 2nd from the bottom, respectively) but there’s still time.

It’s nice to know that the tutelage of my dear friend and mentor John was not all for nothing. With any luck, I will continue my march to the top and claim that coveted number 1 spot from the public speaker who’s held it for so long.

I still have much to learn in the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), especially when it comes to integrating SEO tactics seamlessly within content without sounding like an idiot, but it feels great to have some positive reinforcement.

So how is this relevant to me finding a job? Well, with any luck, if a potential employer decides to Google me (a common practice, I’m told) it won’t be hard for them to find this blog; a nicely laid-out documentation of my progress as a PR student and aspiring PR pro. With links to work samples and my resume, as well as the content I’ve written thus far, I’m hoping this blog serves as a positive indication of what kind of employee I can make.

If you’re a recruiter or in a position to offer employment to applicants, is this an effective tactic? What is it that you look for when trying to locate the next “rock star”? What are some of the keywords you Google when searching for future employers?

Measuring Progress

I would just like to note that 6 hours after the previous entry went live, the post itself was the 3rd link from the bottom on the 2nd page of Google.

The site itself will move more slowly, as it takes Google some time to reassess Web sites. Still, I would say that’s a step in the right direction. More updates as they become available.

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Searching for Danny Cox- on Google

As many aspiring PR folks (and nearly every college student at some point when he or she should be studying for an exam) do, I Googled myself, Danny Cox, today.

It was not boredom nor curiosity that guided my mouse this time, however. Nay, it was, as much of my life of late, as a part of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) research. As I am currently participating in two internships related to SEO, it’s a topic of great interest and even greater importance to me.

After reading/listening to The Creative Career’s interview with author Ford R. Myers, I ordered his book on Amazon. It has me thinking about the near future when I leave my protective cocoon of education, and enter the world as a contributor to the workforce.

Having been told by everyone and their mothers of the dangers of employers using Google as a vetting process for potential employees, I wanted to know what exactly came up when my name was entered in the ubiquitous search engine. And who would have guessed, it turns out I’m not the only Danny Cox out there.
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AthensHub.com

Over the summer and into this fall, I have had the pleasure of working on the community directory website, www.athenshub.com.

This website is a product I really believe in, as it provides a terrific service to students looking to find a place to live in the very competitive and fast-paced Athens housing market. The site was started by recent Ohio University Graduate Student John Sammon, and has an exciting new development.

AthensHub.com recently launched its redesigned news section, The Rag. We are currently looking to increase our renewable content by recruiting journalism majors and others interested in writing news stories and making broadcast news packages.

You can find The Rag here