In 2009, we saw lot changes changed the way Search Industry will move in 2010. Search Marketing Standard Blog has always been my favorite resource for Information.
Here is my Top Five Post from the Blog from 2009:-
5. Are Too Many Links Damaging Your Search Position?
This is one topic which is probably the most popular around and different experts have difference in opinion. But for sure, consistent and distributed strategy and effort will always work. While other factors change and the search engines swap in and out different weightings for various elements, this is always be a good point to look at.
Over the period, PDF files has become an important medium for distributing content alongside has also become a powerful tool for SEO when it comes to building links. Optimizing your PDF files for search engines can lead to better visibility and thus increased visitors, particularly if you offer an e-book or some manual useful to your target demographic. PDF Optimization is relatively simple and has become easier, thanks to our smart search engine spiders.
3. How Your Landing Page Can Affect Quality Score?
Landing Pages has become the primary component for a Keyword Quality Score. However, landing pages are often overlooked by pay-per-click (PPC) advertisers. Advertisers tend to build their sites with several goals in mind, some of which may not always be in line with their PPC and quality score goals.
2. URL Structure And SEO – Two Side of a same coin
Your Site architecture and planning plays an important role in SEO especially your URL structure. Unsurprisingly, URLs are one of the most important of all on-page SEO elements, and the way in which they are constructed can make or break an optimization campaign.
2.1. 5 Free Must-Have Keyword Research Tools
Whether you are doing search engine optimization, social media optimization, or running a pay-per-click campaign, the right keywords are the basis of any successful marketing effort.
Did I say Five. But then I realized that there is one more post which is above all and has to be part of this list.
So the Best Post for me for 2009 is
1. How To Scare Your Readers, Dilute Your Brand & Squander Link Equity With Tiny URLs?
Tiny URLs are convenient and very effective at doing exactly what they’re designed to do. They turn a long and/or ugly URL into something short-and-sweet. This gets around URL length limitations on some websites; and they do just look neater sometimes.
You must be having some personal favorites too. Do share them as a comment 
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