# SEO Consultant in Bend, Oregon - Michael Cottam Freelance technical SEO consultant Michael Cottam, Bend, Oregon, USA. 20+ years of successful experience in SEO in highly competitive industries. ## General Information - [About](https://www.michaelcottam.com/about/): Overview of Michael Cottam's background and expertise in SEO. - [Working With Us](https://www.michaelcottam.com/working-with-michael/): Information on the process and expectations when collaborating with Michael Cottam. - [Contact Us](https://www.michaelcottam.com/about/contact/): Details on how to get in touch for consultations or inquiries. - [Community Service](https://www.michaelcottam.com/about/community-service/): Insights into Michael Cottam's involvement in community service initiatives. ## Services Offered - [Hourly Consulting](https://www.michaelcottam.com/pricing/): Details on the hourly consulting services provided by Michael Cottam. - [Group Training](https://www.michaelcottam.com/group-training/): Information on training sessions available for groups. - [Google Penalty Recovery](https://www.michaelcottam.com/google-penalty-recovery/): Services aimed at recovering from Google penalties. - [Other Services](https://www.michaelcottam.com/other-services/): A list of additional SEO services offered. ## SEO Resources - [Process](https://www.michaelcottam.com/seo-process/): An outline of the SEO process followed by Michael Cottam. - [How to Improve Core Web Vitals](https://www.michaelcottam.com/how-to-improve-your-core-web-vitals-scores/): Guidelines and strategies for enhancing Core Web Vitals. - [Generate Fast YouTube Embed](https://www.michaelcottam.com/generate-fast-youtube-embed/): Instructions for creating quick YouTube embeds. - [Negative SEO Disavow Lists](https://www.michaelcottam.com/negative-seo-disavow-list/): Information on managing negative SEO through disavow lists. - [Domain blacklist](https://www.linkfbi.com/Blacklist.asp): Insights on domain blacklisting and its implications. - [HREFLANG Generator](https://www.aleydasolis.com/english/international-seo-tools/hreflang-tags-generator/): A tool for generating HREFLANG tags for multilingual SEO. - [Schema generator](https://hallanalysis.com/json-ld-generator/): A resource for creating schema markup for better search visibility. ## Articles and Blog Posts - [Blog Post Checklist](https://www.michaelcottam.com/blog-post-checklist/): A checklist to ensure all essential elements are included in blog posts. - [The Disposable Search Engine - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/disposable-search-engine/): An article discussing the transient nature of search engines. - [The Problem with Google's Monopoly - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/problem-googles-monopoly/): An exploration of the challenges posed by Google's dominance in search. - [12 Laughably Bad Linkbuilding Schemes - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/laughably-bad-linkbuilding-schemes/): A humorous take on ineffective link-building strategies. - [How To Create a Blog Post: The Basics - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/create-blog-post-basics/): A guide for beginners on writing blog posts. - [Penguin Data Update Yesterday - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/penguin-data-update-yesterday/): Insights on the latest Penguin update and its effects. - [Moz Whiteboard Friday: Panda Optimization - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/moz-whiteboard-friday-panda-optimization/): A discussion on optimizing for the Panda algorithm. - [Negative SEO Podcast @ Stan Ventures - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/negative-seo-podcast-stan-ventures/): A podcast episode focused on negative SEO strategies. - [Say Goodbye to Not Provided - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/say-goodbye-to-not-provided/): An article addressing the "not provided" keyword issue in analytics. - [XML Sitemaps - Moz Blog Post - Michael Cottam](https://www.michaelcottam.com/xml-sitemaps-moz-blog-post/): A post discussing the importance of XML sitemaps for SEO. ## Client Testimonials and Case Studies - [Clients](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients/): A list of clients who have worked with Michael Cottam. - [Testimonials](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients/testimonials/): Feedback and testimonials from satisfied clients. - [Clients in Travel](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-travel/): Case studies and examples of clients in the travel industry. - [Clients in Healthcare](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-healthcare/): Insights into healthcare-related SEO projects. - [Clients who are Medical Professionals](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-who-are-medical-professionals/): Specific examples of medical professionals served. - [Clients in Green Industries](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-green-industries/): Case studies from clients in environmentally focused sectors. - [Clients in Legal Services](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-legal-financial-services/): Examples of legal service clients and their SEO needs. - [Clients in Financial Services](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-financial-services/): Insights into financial service clients and their SEO strategies. - [Clients in the Auto Industry](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-auto-industry/): Case studies from the automotive sector. - [Clients in Transportation](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-transportation/): Examples of transportation-related SEO projects. - [Clients in Real Estate](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-real-estate/): Insights into real estate SEO strategies. - [Clients in Home Improvement](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-home-improvement/): Case studies from home improvement clients. - [Clients in Lawn & Garden](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-lawn-garden/): Examples of clients in the lawn and garden industry. - [Clients in Food & Beverage](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-food-beverage/): Insights into food and beverage-related SEO projects. - [Clients in E-Commerce](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-e-commerce/): Case studies from e-commerce clients. - [Clients in the Fashion Industry](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-the-fashion-industry/): Examples of fashion industry SEO projects. - [Clients in Sports & Outdoors](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-sports-outdoors/): Insights into sports and outdoor-related SEO strategies. - [Clients in Arts & Entertainment](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-arts-entertainment/): Case studies from the arts and entertainment sector. - [Clients in Consulting](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-consulting/): Examples of consulting clients and their SEO needs. - [Clients in Training and Education](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-training-and-education/): Insights into education-related SEO projects. - [Clients in B2B](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-b2b/): Case studies from B2B clients. - [Clients Who Are Authors](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-authors/): Examples of authors served by Michael Cottam. - [Clients in High Tech](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-high-tech/): Insights into high-tech industry SEO strategies. - [Clients in Moving and Storage](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-in-moving-and-storage/): Case studies from moving and storage clients. - [Clients in Other Industries](https://www.michaelcottam.com/clients-industries/): A summary of clients from various other sectors. ## Speaking Engagements and Community Involvement - [Speaking Engagements](https://www.michaelcottam.com/articles/speaking-engagements/): Information on Michael Cottam's speaking engagements and topics. - [Moz](https://moz.com/): A reference to Moz, a leading SEO resource and community. - [Sparktoro](https://sparktoro.com/about): Insights into Sparktoro, a tool for audience research. - [Scott Hanselman](https://www.hanselman.com/): Mention of Scott Hanselman, a notable figure in the tech community. - [Vice President of Developer Community](https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthanselman/): Reference to a leadership role in the developer community. - [Rotary Club of Portland](https://www.rotarypdx.org/): Information on Michael Cottam's involvement with the Rotary Club. - [MozCon](https://moz.com/mozcon): Details about MozCon, a prominent SEO conference. - [SearchFest](https://www.sempdx.org/engage/searchfest-social-mentions/): Information on SearchFest, an annual digital marketing conference. - [Innotech](https://www.innotechconferences.com/): Reference to Innotech, a technology-focused event. - [SEMpdx Advisory Board](https://www.sempdx.org/about/advisory-board/): Insights into Michael Cottam's role on the SEMpdx advisory board. - [Engage conferences](https://www.sempdx.org/engage/): Information on conferences focused on engagement strategies. ## Additional Resources - [ChatGPT](https://chatgpt.com/): Reference to ChatGPT, an AI language model. - [AI Overviews](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/ai-overviews): Insights into AI technologies and their applications. - [Copilot](https://copilot.microsoft.com/): Mention of Copilot, a tool for enhancing productivity. - [search-optimized photo galleries](https://raventools.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-search-optimized-photo-gallery/): Information on creating photo galleries optimized for search. - [Google Maps API](https://developers.google.com/maps/): Reference to the Google Maps API for location-based services. - [schema.org](https://www.schema.org/): A resource for understanding schema markup and its benefits. - [recommended companies](https://moz.com/community/recommended): A list of companies recommended by Michael Cottam. - [Zyppy List](https://zyppy.com/list/companies/oztech-inc/): Reference to a curated list of resources or tools. ## Social Media and Online Presence - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/michael.cottam): Link to Michael Cottam's Facebook profile or page. - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Michael512): Link to Michael Cottam's Twitter account. - [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/michaelcottam/): Link to Michael Cottam's Pinterest profile. - [Tumblr](https://visualitineraries-blog.tumblr.com/): Link to Michael Cottam's Tumblr account. - [SlideShare](https://www.slideshare.net/Michael512): Link to Michael Cottam's SlideShare presentations. ## Miscellaneous - [Site Map](https://www.michaelcottam.com/sitemap/): A comprehensive site map for easy navigation. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.michaelcottam.com/privacy-policy/): Information on the privacy policy governing the website. - 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