Comment posted to Yoast WordPress SEO Plugin Review by Mark.
@Mike,
I am not Dave. I try to be as objective as possible. I have used SEO plugins and I have used Dave’s themes.
There is no reason for me to report anything than what I have experienced, because it would not be in my best interest to use something on a website that does not maximizes profit for me.
I have chosen to use the SEO theme, rather than plugins. Why?
SEO themes rather than SEO plugins - The SEO themes in my experience work better on several levels, too many to detail. I have tried using most of the SEO plugins for years. I have a number of websites. I would not recommend using SEO plugins now, when you have a theme that does it better. People can make their own choices but I have a business and I am not going to risk it with a plugin.
Unified SEO vision - I would rather have a unified theme and SEO strategy than work with plugins and themes from various designers and hope there are no conflicts. With these themes they are tried and tested. Dave’s themes evolve with the time with each new update. I can focus on my core business and be confident that these themes are up to date with a current and unified understanding of SEO theory.
SEO theory is evolving. For example, nobody has a full grasp on Google Panda and can tame it, and to say so is the pretense of knowledge. But as theories develop and with time, I am pretty sure the ideas in the Dave’s SEO themes will change in a unified way to respond.
3) Trust - I trust the guy because he is worthy of it. Over the years I have seen Dave admit mistakes as well as successes. His writing is very detailed, specific and intelligent. He writes on a personal level as well, but you can see is objectivity.
He in one sense, is like the old man who used to fix my watch. He would look at it and tell me in a no-nonsense way what was wrong with my watch and fix it. It was all clear. I trust people like that.
More comments by Mark
Bill McRea Passive Income WordPress Theme Review This is unbelievable (almost) that someone would steal your hard work. I have been following you for years and know you put your heart and soul into this. Further, you are very generous with your information and help to others. …
Talian 05 WordPress SEO Theme with AdSense/Clickbank Ads The white theme looks great. I am really looking forward to it all.
It is interesting that you use my friends theme for inspiration. When we were looking at how to transform your theme to a white theme we used the europe.wsj.com the Wall Street journal as a starting point.
I …
Talian 05 WordPress SEO Theme with AdSense/Clickbank Ads Terence, I have two comments on your comments. 
1) I agree that most people buy a book by its cover. I use to work in a bookstore for years, and know this to be true.
2)However, I would not say Talian is ugly at all. In fact it has brought me …
Talian 05 WordPress SEO Theme with AdSense/Clickbank Ads Your coding is second to none in terms of SEO themes. That is a given at that point. I am basically independent in my life partially because of your themes.
What I am really looking forward to is design options.
Many people still buy themes on looks and I think if you …
Talian 05 WordPress SEO Theme with AdSense/Clickbank Ads Dave, these will be great updates.
One of my friend bought your theme and did a good job altering the look with CSS. It is not perfect as he is more of a writer and knows nothing about css but it is pretty good.
amishamerica.com if you want to see it. He …
Talian 05 WordPress SEO Theme with AdSense/Clickbank Ads This latest update of your SEO theme really rocks.
Thank you very much. I am putting it on my sites now.
Design -Easy to use interface to change the style and look of your website -I use my own rotating banners I create. -Why pay big money for a webdesigner when …
