The following Search Engine Optimization Journal blog posts provide valuable SEO, search engine marketing, and social media marketing tips and advice for the week of May 31- June 3, 2011.

1. Brick Marketing Search Engine Optimization Journal Weekly Roundup – June 3, 2011<br />The following Search Engine Optimization Journal blog posts provide valuable SEO, search engine marketing, and social media marketing tips and advice for the week of May 31- June 3, 2011. <br />Be Wary of SEO Firms That Spam You!<br />Google does not want to see website owners get taken advantage of by black hat SEO service providers. One of the biggest red flags warning you about the motives and practices of an SEO provider is if they contact you first.<br />CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORIGINAL POST<br />There is Nothing “Urgent” in SEO<br />Communication between a client and their SEO partner is very important. However, there is no reason to go overboard. In the world of SEO there is nothing so urgent that it can’t wait. <br />CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORIGINAL POST<br />Major Issues within the SEO Industry<br />Black hat SEO tactics give the SEO industry as a whole a bad reputation. Internal problems such as too many “experts”, the difficulty to build a business, and a lack of quality industry associations can prevent the industry from ever being viewed favorably. <br />CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORIGINAL POST<br />Create Content by Choosing a Specific Audience<br />Content marketing is an essential part of SEO, but creating outstanding original content isn’t always easy. The first step in creating engaging content is to define who your audience is and define it well. <br />CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORIGINAL POST<br />