Did you know that there are good and bad types of backlinks? Imagine, backlinks from the wrong side of the tracks! There are offers out there that promise you hundreds of backlinks for practically pennies per link. And since Google puts a lot of weight into backlinks in your site you think this is a […]
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Search Engine Magic: Share and share alike
In our social world it’s all about sharing and building relationships. If you’ve got something that can be of value to others it’s so easy to share. Here are a few ideas of great things to share: Strategic business partners specials. If you hear someone is making a great offer you might consider sending […]
Search Engine Magic: Free Publicity
Is your business hiding in the shadows? Try a bit of PR and see if you can shine some light! There are many topics that can be written about and submitted to web sites such as PR Web, industry sites or to local online or print newspapers. In addition to generating buzz, the links to […]
Did You Know Not All Links are Created Equal?
Did you know there is a free way to increase your Google PageRank? And just what is PageRank and why do we care about it? PageRank is Google’s way of ranking importance of a particular page. That rank is used to determine which pages will come up when someone does a search. And why do […]
Grow Local, Buy Local, Shop Local … Promote Local
We hear it all the time. The Green initiatives are all around us. But “Grow Local” doesn’t just mean farming, it means growing your business locally as well. And how do you do that? Internet marketing is a great option. Here are some things you can do: Review your website to make sure every page […]
Do you know what Internet Marketing is?
I recently asked this question in my mastermind group and the answer was a resounding “NO”. Some folks who thought they knew the answer were now second guessing themselves. This experience prompted me to do a little research. I found that the phrase “What is Internet Marketing” was searched over 2.2 million times in the […]
Have you completed writing your goals for 2012?
Everybody is talking about goals this time of year. Do you have goals for your website too? Like bring in more leads, more conversions, more traffic …. At this time of year you should be talking with the person who manages your internet presence and set up a strategy session to drive more traffic to […]
Is your business among the sites being searched?
According to InternetRetailer.com 94% of consumers use the web to research products or retailers before making a purchase. 69% research product features, 68% compare prices and 58% locate items online before going to a store to shop. Retailers and manufacturers must understand this consumer behavior trend in order to reach shoppers, educate them, serve them […]
Do You Have Goals for Your Website?
Everybody is talking about goals this time of year. Don’t forget to include goals for your website – make sure it’s working hard for you! At this time of year you should talk with your internet marketing person and set up a strategy for the year to drive more traffic to your website. Here are […]