Jessica Bowman

Jessica Bowman is the Director of SEO for Business.com and an independent consultant. Her background includes managing nine websites, in four languages across North America and Europe, in the competitive travel industry. Most known for being an in-house search marketer, Jessica relishes in the human side of SEO - the art of getting things done within an organization, a challenge for most search marketers.

Recent articles by Jessica Bowman

IT Roadblocks? Try Some In-house SEO Training
Instead of asking for technical changes that IT can't or won't make, teaching them what end result you're after, and the challenges you face to get there, can help the SEO and IT teams work together toward a common goal. Apr 2, 2008

When the Honeymoon Ends, In-house
After years of being an in-house SEO, Jessica Bowman can tell you that an in-house SEO startup has a life similar to marriage. There's the honeymoon phase, and then it ends. Listen up as Bowman tells you how to make the most of the benevolence while it lasts. Jun 15, 2007

The Business Case for Expanding B2B SEM
If you're looking to expand your B2B SEM efforts, read Jessica Bowman's review of the Enquiro 2007 Business to Business Survey. You'll get the key take-aways and all the nitty gritty in between. Jun 14, 2007

Nobody Likes to Hear Their Baby is Ugly
The biggest challenge for in-house SEOs is delivering recommendations and getting them implemented on client Web sites. Jessica Bowman tells you how to make an SEO presentation that won't ruffle any feathers by gaining prior buy-in along the way. Jun 1, 2007

Tips for Your First Day In-House
Jessica Bowman has the inside scoop for those SEO's ramping up for their first days as an in-house SEO. May 18, 2007

Hit the Ground Running with In-House SEO
Once you've made the decision to hire an in-house SEO, the hard work really begins. Learn how to ease the new employee into your organization for maximum results. May 4, 2007

B2B Issues: How to Beat Out Competition with Keyword Intelligence
Jessica Bowman focuses on competing in a business to business marketplace, and offers tips on how to refine your keyword strategy in this vertical space. May 3, 2007

In-Housekeeping 101: Where to Put Your SEO Department
In-house columnist Jessica Bowman offers advice for deciding where in-house SEO/SEM fits into your organization, noting there is no single answer for every company. The right place within the company for both SEO/SEM depends on the company culture, political dynamics and access to the people you need to get things done. Apr 6, 2007

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