No SEO Apprentice for Martha Stewart
Alas and alack, Martha Stewart and David Karandish (one of her apprentice candidates who is also a search engine marketer) have parted ways. David made a heart-felt case in the boardroom though by pointing out that Martha wasn’t in the top 10 results for the search [recipe]. And when he had to leave, he did the best job I’ve seen of keeping the communication lines open for potential future collaboration. Well done, David, you acquitted yourself honorably. May all your mortgage sites be white hat. 
Andrew Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 3:30 am
Hiya Matt,
We’re, um, spared this show up here in Scotland. I did follow your links and peak at David’s bio. I also scanned the first five bios - three women and two men, David’s the last.
I noticed that all three women are still active and the two men are out. I we were to analysis this datacentre I think we could conclude that the y chromosome carries a penalty.
Web Feeds Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 4:27 am
Is thisthe next episode of The Apprentice” we will be getting here in he UK like the Donald Trump one?
If so Please put a warning in your RSS feeds first, as I don’t want to know what happens yet
Paul Avery Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 5:27 am
I jumped off the couch when he said that about SERPS. I was then more surprised by the Martha crew reaction. They seemed to buy it!
Did not seem like the kind of executive vision that Martha needs for her internet push. She should want someone in there with a broader view.
But I think he got the account. Martha’s site, I think, has new title tags. Hope he doesn’t do anything naughty and get them banned...
Paul
Aaron Pratt Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 5:57 am
Booyah!
What a Maroon Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 7:39 am
He would have been under paid working for Martha.
Brett Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 8:11 am
I am sure that David’s 15 seconds of fame will help hime land a good job somewhere. It would be a cool thing to have on your resume that you were on The Apprentice.
Andrew Goodman Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 8:22 am
Martha,
If you’re reading -- David is a nice smart young man. But if you need help with your Google AdWords campaign: call me.
Paul Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 8:31 am
My Dad always told me to never burn any bridges - always sound advice. David walked out proud and still promoting himself - well done!
Shri Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 8:35 am
Atleast he didn’t start talking about tails.... long and short.
Daniel Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 10:34 am
I was suprised when I found out one of the people trying for the apprentice of Martha Stewart was a SEO and actually hoped he would become the apprentice -- he did make a nice leave though. It does seem as though Martha Stewart is favoring the women...
Dave Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 11:04 am
I like the Donald show better.
Hey Matt, I noticed you made the “Mover and Shaker” list on Alexa this morning!
This site is now in the top 9,000 sites (Alexa) with a PR7 which is amazing for only being a few months old.
But what is really amazing is that you are in the top 10 for the phrase “Google SEO” on Google - which begs the question - why are you not sandboxed for such a popular search term? Why did you not get a penalty for getting too many links too fast?
BG Toys Webmaster Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 11:11 am
I saw the show last night too. The first thing that popped into my head when David offered his plea was that, “wow, he must be some SEO or SEM wiz, or put out to be.” Anyways, he successfully got his case across, and even Martha wrote a note to him, asking him to come back and help out with her web site department. Good going indeed David!
Michael Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 12:02 pm
All y’all are missing the point!
Martha doesn’t NEED to spend money on SEO/SEM at all. She’ll just make her OWN search engine out of an old egg carton, some tinsel, and a little glue....
paisley Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 12:35 pm
recipe? weak...
Fantasy Football Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 1:35 pm
Some of his not-so-white-hat sites:
http://www.lendingexpo.net/
http://www.elegantweddingcakes.net/
http://www.celebfashions.com/
He has most of his links on the bottom of all of his pages.
Scott Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 4:53 pm
He really did get burned by Merv when he was nervously hiding behind his laptop taking notes for no apparent reason.
GaryTheScubaGuy Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 8:13 pm
Imagine what the ‘Prison Fist of Martha’ would do when her SERPs didn’t jump to the top organically in 3 months ?!?!
“Bend over b&#@h! I’ll show you what I mean when I say I want more traffic! Here comes a traffic jam!”
John Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 10:34 pm
That’s a rad statement to make a case on why he should be apprentice..Props for such a ridiculous proposal, although Martha should take it seriously. Not that she doesn’t get enough traffic already I’m sure
Berrydog Bikinis Said,
October 27, 2005 @ 10:54 pm
I was sorry to see him go. Martha’s program is definately not as spirited as Trump’s. I predict there will be no second season for her. Maybe for Trump though.
Matt Said,
October 28, 2005 @ 12:09 am
Michael, that’s hilarious.
Andrew Said,
October 28, 2005 @ 1:19 am
Matt,
Judging from your reaction to Michael’s joke I’d wager that the rumours about Google Egg Carton ™ and Google Glue ™ are true! (Off to break the news to the blogosphere).
Sam Said,
October 28, 2005 @ 10:17 am
He should now call her and offer to get her in the top 10 for $1,000,000 (no tax).
Mike Said,
October 31, 2005 @ 1:47 pm
Great!
WebMaster ToolBox Said,
October 14, 2006 @ 12:23 pm
He keyword spams a bit on his sites to get on the top. Bad role model
lazer epilasyon Said,
December 27, 2006 @ 8:49 am
nice!
Robert Zimnicaru Said,
October 28, 2007 @ 6:26 pm
Imagine a world today with NO SEO!