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I have uninstalled the extension and reinstalled it - it's working now. Strange, as it is the same version number.

Regardless... happy days!

Me too...

"Oh no it isn't" (said in my best pantomime voice)

Still got the google pending at the bottom that won't delete. Sorry

Actually, if I delete the current  files, it just leaves me with a single blank entry which is still pending. See photo enclosed.

It would still be nice to have this sorted.

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Still having the same problem, 17 hours later....

I'm just running a keyword difficulty analysis and it seems to be stuck. The analysis report is just marked as pending with the arrows going round and round.

I've tried ti in two browsers (firefox/chrome) just in case it was something local.

Are there current problems?

Hi Kevin,

Yes, you're right, it never stops, and thankfully in many ways, we are glad - it's keeps people like me in business.

Good idea re the adwords (and one I had already put to the client!).

Yes, I had hoped the long tail keywords would give me a head start, and think they probably will, but the dominance of the large companies did make me think twice. I guess the only thing to do is to dive in and give it a try!

I'm currently doing some keyword research, and on favourable keywords such as:

"weekend breaks in lake district" (320 searches per month with 39% keyword difficulty), I see that all of the first page SERPS are from larger companies (last minute, centerparcs etc)

How likely will it be that I can get on that first page, assuming I am focusing my page on that particular keyword. Sparse info I know, but I didn't want to spend hours going down a dead end street. Is it simply that these larger companies are in the top 10 because there are no specific pages targeting that keyword, or do I have little chance?

Thanks Miriam, that's given me plenty to go on!

In a larger city (london for example) when there are dozens of one specific industry, how does Google choose who to show in their local results?

For example if I type "solicitor london" it shows me 7 local results, but I know there are far more than 7 solicitors in London. Do they change as frequently as the rest of the serps or is there something you can do to ensure you get in that local search?

Added to this, does being part of a chain/franchise make a difference?

Help/thoughts/advice would be appreciated.

So far, there is only the ability to track three. There has been talk of increasing this up to five (which is a number many people seem keen on) but even doing that is an increase n these specific resources of 66%. I don't think it's as simple as just creating an extra few spaces on the form.

Maybe you could put a request in for an increase - the more we tell the team what we would like, the more they will prioritize the important requests.

When I started out, I spent hours on Google searching all kinds of stuff. Unfortunately at the time I didn't realise that most SEO advice really was SnakE Oil advice, and I can't begin to think of how many hours/days/weeks were wasted picking through forums, dodgy SEO companies and sales sharks, until I came here.

Things changed rapidly, and I did exactly as Egol advised - I just spent hours learning (and still do) through the forums, the various webinars and just gleaning the good solid advice from those who are in the know.

I remain amazed at how open the community of real professionals really are... and these Q&As are one of the reasons my subscriptions continue each month. I couldn't find this sort of advice elsewhere without paying a fortune for it!

I often ask my clients if they would be prepared to introduce the reciprocating site as their business partner in a meeting? once they look down the list and see they have gambling and porn as their business partners, they soon get the point.

Is the link relevant? Do they actually validate your service/product in the real world? Would they link to you regardless if the link wasn't reciprocal? If you had to make a real effort to gain that link, would you have bothered?

That's really sad. I understand the work that must go into these programs, but it will be sorely missed this side of the Atlantic. There was a get listed for the UK I believe for a short time, but was cancelled due to issues. I had always hoped that would get sorted... instead it's been scrapped.

Health Lottery Man has pointed out a few places to start - all good ideas.

Look at the time of the drop - what have you done around that time. Can you see a cause and effect going on here?

However, my other question is whether the work you are doing on the site is just recent. I've often seen results start out well, but then seem to sink over the following weeks and months. In reality they are just finding their natural place on the web, and it's from this point that you need to start the hard work.

Have you done keyword analysis on your keywords? Do you know their difficulty? Have you used the on page grader to give you an indication of how each keyword is working on any particular page. How does this stack up against the competition who are now ahead of you.

Also use the open site explorer to check not only your back links, but your competitors. it's a long, slow process, and whilst it's discouraging to see your results slide, there is a certain satisfaction watching them rise again!

Enjoy!

I'm just running a keyword difficulty analysis and it seems to be stuck. The analysis report is just marked as pending with the arrows going round and round.

I've tried ti in two browsers (firefox/chrome) just in case it was something local.

Are there current problems?

I can only echo EGOL.

Keep working at quality content, relevant links etc. if your efforts continue, there is every chance you will be back on top.

Plenty of sites link between each other - distilled and SEO moz for instance. The question is what are you hoping is the benefit? Are you likely to get any direct trade from link?

That's an idea Keri... I think the answers so far have helped pay for this months subscription already!!

Thanks

...but if anyone else has other ideas, keep them coming

You will find that those companies that "produce results" will provide some form of shady metrics or guarantees. Let's be honest - choose any set of long tail words - the more obscure the better, and anyone on this forum can get you to no1 on Google. It's not difficult, but equally, it's not ethical or useful.

As has been recommended, either go for a company that is highly recommend or be prepared to offer a budget that will make the difference.