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Jun
04rel="nofollow" - Should It Be Used On External Links?
Posted by : Eric WoodI was recently asked the following question - "Should a site use rel="nofollow" tags on all links pointing to 3rd party sites? Will this help with my SEO?"
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11How Long Should A Blog Be?
Posted by : Eric WoodRecently someone mentioned to me that Google and the other search engines can't see the content on a page and won't index it unless it has over 300 words on the page. After a little chuckle I knew it was time for some clarification. The thought that there's a cutoff at 300 words is pretty funny to think about, but there is a point to this train of thought.
Read more »Dec
042013 New Year's Resolutions For Your Website
Posted by : Eric WoodIf you’re not spending about 50% of your marketing budget on your website and online efforts it’s time to start. If you’re well under that, try doubling your budget and track every dollar spent. Track it using Google Analytics or comparable analytic software. This may be your ticket to additional growth in 2013.
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27Fraudulent Press Release Shows Value In Distribution
Posted by : Eric WoodWriting good, quality news-driven press releases and distributing them to news sources across the web can be a valuable asset to any organization from a purely marketing perspective.
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05Cyber Monday, You Scare Me
Posted by : Eric WoodIt's not so much the abundance of shoppers that hit the web on Cyber Monday, the mass amounts of potential sales, increased overhead, or the non-stop work ahead of me that's scary. Rather it's the fear of not capitalizing on the expected orders and not fulfilling on our dreams. That's why we've devoted the next couple weeks to teaching the most important aspects to make sure your organization is able to suck up every last bit of revenue from this ever-so important day.
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18SEO From Social Media: Can It Be Done?
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a recent iMedia Connection article covering social media's SEO worth.
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16Mark Your Site Safe in Google
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a recent Search Engine People article on using Norton and McAfee software to verify your sites in SERPs.
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05SEO Automation Tools That Make Your Marketing Better
Posted by : Gianna NeriAnalyzing all of your SEO information can take time so keeping all the data under one roof can be a large time saver. These tools can help to do that.
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02Mobile Experiences Could Make or Break Business
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a recent Google study that found mobile-friendly sites to be more important than you realized.
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28Marketing Tools That Decrease Busy Work
Posted by : Gianna NeriAt times it may become overwhelming for an organization to maintain all of its different marketing channels. Don’t let yours get caught up. With the right tools, continuing your marketing efforts consistently and successfully can be easily attained.
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25iOS 6 Changes App Store Results
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at how iOS 6 changed App Store search results.
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11Is Real Time Analytics the Future?
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a recent Mashable article that discusses real-time analytical tools.
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29Using Infographics For Marketing
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a recent Search Engine People article on how infographics make great marketing tools.
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16Using Video Content for Businesses
Posted by : Gianna NeriVideo content can be some of the most effective web content, but how can businesses use it properly?
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14Digital Marketing Dominates B2B Marketing
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a survey on B2B marketing trends from Marketing Charts.
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13Lasting SEO Strategies
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at an article from Search Engine People that discusses SEO strategies that last.
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25What is Responsive Design Though?
Posted by : Gianna NeriDo you truly understand responsive design and why it's important?
Read more »Jul
20Post Website Redesign Activities To Consider
Posted by : Eric WoodThe proof is in the pudding. When an organization redesigns their website, so much is made about design and aesthetics and the functionality and usability, when it's in a staging environment. As it should be. But why does it stop there? Shouldn't that same love be carried over to post-launch. After all, do we really know exactly how the redesigned website is going to perform?
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19Using Pinterest for SEO
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a recent Search Engine People article about using Pinterest for SEO.
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09Perfecting Mobile SEO
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at a Search Engine Land article on mobile SEO and what's most effective.
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05Is Social Media Part of SEO or the Other Way Around?
Posted by : Eric WoodDoes social media really have an effect on SEO? Should you be focusing more on your social media efforts than your SEO efforts?
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18Write Blogs That Optimize SEO Results
Posted by : Gianna NeriAre you writing your blog posts in a manner that grants you maximum SEO value?
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07Google's Mobile SEO Recommendations
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at searchengineland.com's article on Google's official guidelines for mobile SEO.
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06SEO & the Never Ending Process
Posted by : Eric WoodSEO is not a one-and-done operation. It is a cycle that must always be kept up with.
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18Good SEO is having the best looking lawn
Posted by : Mike MontgomerySince summer is (almost) here in Chicago I thought this metaphor might make sense: Having the best looking lawn on your block is like good SEO.
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16Microsoft's Facebook-Driven Search Engine
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at socialmediatoday.com's article on Microsoft Bing's revamped look.
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15Link Building Tips
Posted by : Gianna NeriIf you want to improve your SERP rankings, then you must focus on link building. Follow these tips!
Read more »May
11Google's Penguin Algorithm Update: Have You Been Affected?
Posted by : Eric WoodRecently Google released their Penguin algorithm update which effected a fairly small amount of websites, but still scared many. So let's break down what you need to know with the latest Google algorithm update.
Read more »May
03Building Your SEO Power Team
Posted by : Gianna NeriEveryone knows the importance of SEO and maybe even what strategies will earn you success, but does your company have the right team to facilitate those strategies?
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02Notable Google Analytics Changes
Posted by : Gianna NeriA look at iMediaConnection's most recent article on Google Analytics.
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26Combining Paid and Organic Search Marketing for Synergistic Success
Posted by : Eric WoodA look at Richard Carey's article on paid and organic search marketing campaigns.
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23Google’s Matt Cutts Explains How Google Search Works
Posted by : Eric WoodEnough with the reading already. Watch Matt Cutts explain how Google search really works.
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28Google Shifts To Semantic Search
Posted by : Gianna NeriGoogle is looking to branch out from its current keyword search method to a more intuitive system, semantic search.
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22Quick Tips for Improving Your Website
Posted by : Gianna NeriLooking to freshen up your website without completely starting over? Read here for some fast and helpful solutions.
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21Flash and HTML5: Friends or Foes?
Posted by : Gianna NeriEver since HTML5 was introduced, many people believed that Flash's time was up, but is HTML5 even a Flash replacement?
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12Pinterest for Business
Posted by : Gianna NeriThe Internet's hottest new social media site isn't just for brides-to-be. Pinterest has plenty to contribute to companies' branding, SEO, and marketing efforts.
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273 Types of Blogs to Consider Adding to the Company Website
Posted by : Eric WoodThere are three types of blogs a company can incorporate onto their website to keep their consumers more engaged and informed. Each has their own effect on it’s readers as the information shared is typically quite different. Although the setup and structure is usually the same, it is the writers who differ in creating content for any of the three: corporate, employee, and/or third party blogs.
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20Blogs Drive Interest, Freshness & Traffic To Your Website
Posted by : Eric WoodBlogs have the ability to enhance traffic to a company’s website. The more often you post the more often they show up in search engines, thus driving more traffic to the site.
(1 Comments)Read more »Feb
09Press Releases: A Cheap Way To Advertise
Posted by : Eric WoodTo the forgetful companies that can't remember what the press release is or what it does, allow this informative piece to refresh your memory.
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02Social Media For Associations - A Continual Event
Posted by : Eric WoodOne of the many beauties of associations typically is the abundance of content gathered together or generated about a specific topic. This information is meant for their members and and readers. The information is there for the taking, but why can't users find it easily?
Read more »Jan
04Five Features That Are Critical to Any Company Intranet
Posted by : Eric WoodWhether they're thought of as a private, secure corner of the internet at large or an entire electronic world unto themselves, intranets perform many roles that are essential to the continued prosperity of a modern business.
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29Web Video Drives Sales By Showing the Customer What They Need
Posted by : Eric WoodWeb video is often more than just another way to catch a customer's attention: It can be what clinches a sale.
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117 Factors Businesses Should Follow While Using Social Media
Posted by : liQuidprintFollowing these 7 criteria will help the company develop a platform, client acquisition, increase sales, and better brand awareness.
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04Internet Marketing Can Open Doors of Opportunity
Posted by : liQuidprintIncorporating SEM (Search Engine Marketing), SEO (Search Engine Optimization), email marketing, social media and affiliate marketing to your website initiatives during an Internet marketing campaign can speed up the interactions and different stages pertaining to the CEC (Customer Engagement Cycle).
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03Web Hosting Can Make All The Difference In Your Sites Dependability
Posted by : liQuidprintFor better quality and understanding of web hosting, companies should consider allowing a web-development company to host their site.
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28Seasonal SEO Can Prove To Be Beneficial for Businesses
Posted by : liQuidprintWondering how to bring more traffic to the company website? Try implementing seasonal SEO into the marketing strategy.
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26Google Makes Changes to Place Pages
Posted by : liQuidprintGoogle will no longer be showing the count for 3rd party reviews on their main search page.
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22Real Estate SEO: Getting Your Listings in Front of Targeted Audiences
Posted by : Eric WoodWhen trying to get your website to perform better, it is important to do your research, incorporate your findings and then network with your community.
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21Stop Coming Up in the Keyword Search Under Boring
Posted by : liQuidprintDon't put readers to sleep with boring writing!
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20Protecting Your Online Reputation: How to Defend Your Brand When Competitors Attack
Posted by : Eric WoodSo, how do you protect your brand in these unethical SEO wars? There are a few simple ways to start at least monitoring your brand so you can take appropriate action if you notice any significant changes.
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19Create Interactive Web Apps Using AJAX
Posted by : liQuidprintWhen a site is designed using AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) web applications can be developed and altered from both the web developer's end and clients end.
(1 Comments)Read more »Jul
14The New Marketplace; F-Commerce
Posted by : liQuidprintThere's always new strategies and techniques to sell products. The new up-incoming trend is using F-commerce.
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13Are You Doing Enough to be Liked and Followed
Posted by : liQuidprintFind out how to gain Facebook Likers and Twitter Followers.
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12Connecting Videos, Blogs, and E-Mails for More Site Traffic
Posted by : liQuidprintFollow an easy 7-step process using videos, blogs, and e-mails to improve site traffic.
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06Building E-Commerce Websites
Posted by : liQuidprintUse E-Commerce websites as your online marketplace.
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29Stay Updated with Google Alerts
Posted by : liQuidprintUsing Google Alerts you'll receive new updates on the top 20 web results or top 10 news results for terms you specify to the system.
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28Subscribe to MLS Feed for Real Estate Site
Posted by : liQuidprintHaving an MLS feed that is functional and properly setup can increase potential opportunities for your company.
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27Understand Your Website By Using Google Analytics
Posted by : liQuidprintCan you honestly say without analytics what you're users are doing on your site? It's time to understand consumers and target them, market the company, optimize their values.
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23Incorporating Blogs Can Improve Company Websites
Posted by : liQuidprintWant more visitors and interaction on the company website? Then add a blog.
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21Energizing Website Applications with ColdFusion
Posted by : liQuidprintUtilize the powerful web application development platform, ColdFusion.
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14Becoming a Winner Using Online Video
Posted by : Eric WoodGaining more product awareness through using online video.
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13Creating Successful Sites
Posted by : liQuidprintSix simple steps to creating a successful site.
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2587 Internet Marketing Questions For Your Website
Posted by : Eric WoodImproving your website doesn't have to be complex, but it does take a little thinking.
Read more »Apr
05Google Launches Personal Search for Everyone
Posted by : Mike MontgomeryIn what may be the biggest change ever to come to the search engine results page, Google announced that Personalized Search is now the default behavior even if you are not logged in to a Google account.
(1 Comments)Read more »Apr
21PCI Compliance Issues
Posted by : Mike MontgomeryEnsuring your site is compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) is critical to the success of any online store. PCI compliance, a requirement for every online merchant, is intended to protect consumer data from fraud and identity theft.
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