  2009-02-25 Bye Everyone! Yes, I said Bye not Hi. I wanted to let you all know that I'm heading out to start a new chapter of my life at Kent State University, hopefully in their Accelerated Nursing Program. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly and being a part of my life. Robert will be back on the newsletter starting next week. Wish me luck!! Rachel Phillips
  Google's K-Pack Rocks Localby Miriam EllisGoogle Maps gets sprinkled with thousands of little red dots - you get tons of new local business choices with the amazing new K-Pack!...  Dy-No-Mite Solutions to Dynamic Content Problemsby Stoney deGeyterYears ago dynamic websites posed significant problems for search engines. While the engines have come a long way since the early days of dynamic website development, there are still some key problems that arise. When engaging in the battle of online visibility, you don't want to sit around while Google figures out how to plug the holes with their indexing spiders. You need to be proactive and fix the issues so you can be competitive today, not tomorrow.  Six Key Tactics for Organic Successby Jennifer LaycockEvery time I come home from a conference, I'm reminded of just how many new people are streaming into the industry every day. While many of us have been optimizing web sites for a decade or longer, the greatest majority of site owners are just now finding their way into the world of organic optimization.  Social Media Year over Year Statsby Manoj JasraWith so many different applications/websites popping up each day it's certainly interesting to watch the long-term trend to see which ones can continue to succeed month over month. I thought I'd check out some of Compete's stats for some of the most popular applications to see how they faired last year (in terms of visitors)....  Social Media Or An Electronic Billboardby Eric BrownWe are seeing more and more business entering into the euphorically messy space known as Social Media. The first order of business seems to be to put up a facebook page and start a blog. The problem here is this, no one is participating in a conversation. If there are no comments on you blog and nothing on your facebook wall except from posts from you, You have an electronic billboard, Which is NOT Social Media.... Dominating Your SEO Competition Through Competitive Knowledgeby Stoney deGeyterKnowing who your competitors are and what kind of time and monetary investment they are making into their online marketing is nearly as essential as implementing your own marketing strategy. If you have a good idea of what you're up against can make better decisions about where and how to invest your own time and money. You will also have a decent indicator of how quickly you might be able to see results from your efforts. Advertising, A Horrific Waste of Moneyby Eric BrownI set off a small firestorm the other evening when I Re-Tweeted the following tweet; "RT @KathySierra: "Wondering how it is that we can be horrified by the financial crisis yet not see most advertising as a horrific waste of money" For those not familiar with Twitter, a RE-Tweet is just that, you re-tweet someone else's tweet. A tweet is a 140 character or less statement you type for anyone who follows you on twitter to read. So, I didn't originate the phrase, "Wondering how it is that we can be horrified by financial crisis yet not see most advertising as... The Latest In Local Search - SMX West And Moreby Miriam EllisWith SMX West, the SEMMYs and big news in the mapping world, my friends and colleagues in Local have been busy this past week. Keep apace with the latest in Local Search by taking a gander at these informative and important articles.... Don't Over-Think It! Yes, You Too Can Do SEOby Stoney deGeyterSEO doesn't all have to be done at once, it can be implemented a little at a time, as you have time. Return to the Top of this Page 
Return to the Top of this Page  In response to... Don't Be Blinded By Social Media and Social NetworkingWonderful articles, I love this line.. "If you want to create and maintain an active presence on MySpace and Facebook, it should be because you have identified that your current and potential customers are there, not because 'everyone else is doing it" I know too many people who do get caught up on it and not taking the ROI factor, especially time it takes to see if this is actually worth pursuing. Even if it does bring you business, is it taking away from other aspects that bring you more business.. prioritize!! I know someday I will venture out into the wild world of web 2.0, but for right now, it would take away from my other more productive activities. Van Theodorou In response to... Social Media Or An Electronic BillboardI agree with you to a certain extent. I think the trick is knowing how long you need to build up engaged interaction. The other issue is that the vast majority of blog readers only lurk. Getting participation is extremely difficult. I've watched my recent (3 week) entry into social media for business start to gain traction with viewership, re-tweets, RSS subscribers, and bookmarking. However, here's the interesting thing. Commenting isn't happening. Or, at least not the way I'd expect. I get comments through the blog email vs. on the actual post. I'm calling them "stealth" fans. I've yet to determine why this happens. Any ideas? Michele Return to the Top of this Page  Free SEO ToolsThinking of buying SEO software? Then try the best SEO tools free first! Skaffe.com Directory: Show off your website Express Submit today.Quality directories like Skaffe.com offer you strong search engine exposure. WoW DirectoryPowerful and affordable directory marketing services. Submit your website today! Return to the Top of this Page  COPYWRITING Article Distribution Vs. Guest Blogging: Is There A DifferenceSMALL BUSINESS ISSUES 100 Best Small Business Podcasts 2009 30+ Apps For Doing Business On Facebook What Are Your Sales Challenges In 2009 Funny Trade Show MistakesSEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION Rel=canonical - New Google Attribute SEO Scams: 15 Ways To Avoid ThemPAY PER CLICK ABC SearchREVIEWS Can You Test My ROI CalculatorSPORTS Can Tiger Come BackPREVIOUS WEEK Small Business Forum Update For February 11, 2009 (If you like our search engine news, you'll love our small business news.) Return to the Top of this Page
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