[2008] Difference between SEO and SEM

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Alan Smith, Jun 10, 2008.

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    Hello All,

    DP Members,

    I want to know the what are basic difference between SEO and SEM ?

    Please reply ASAP
     
    Alan Smith, Jun 10, 2008 IP
  2. seo4china

    seo4china Well-Known Member

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    SEO is part of SEM. I would say SEM=SEO+PPC+Web 2.0 etc.
     
    seo4china, Jun 10, 2008 IP
  3. MeetHere

    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    SEO - long term results
    SEM - Results as long as you pay to search engines :D
     
    MeetHere, Jun 10, 2008 IP
  4. bluesaga

    bluesaga Peon

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    Seo4China is correct.

    Search engine marketing encompasses every different field of marketing within the search engines whereas SEO is search engine optimisation - a method of search engine marketing.
     
    bluesaga, Jun 10, 2008 IP
  5. magda

    magda Notable Member

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    I'll reply in my own sodding time, why do people put this on posts? it's quite rude and isn't going to make any difference to when or whether people reply
     
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    MeetHere Prominent Member

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    IMO SEO is not a part of SEM ??
     
    MeetHere, Jun 10, 2008 IP
  7. Ludus

    Ludus Active Member

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    Yes, SEO is a part of SEM.

    SEM (Search Engine Marketing) is an internet marketing, i.e. is a way, using some techniques and strategies, to promote a website, to get more gains from own website.

    SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a way to get a good position with own website for particular keywords in search engines. So, if I get good position... I receive more traffic/visitors and more possibilities to improve my gain.
     
    Ludus, Jun 10, 2008 IP