Search Engine Guide - New Local Results In Google

April 16, 2009 - Navigation: Articles - Readers Respond - Video - Small Biz Talk New Local Results In Google by Sage Lewis Google is now looking at IP addresses of searchers and putting in local results even if you didn't put in a geographic modifier.... 9 Proven Techniques to Double Your Sales "Hands down, "The Edge of Success" is the #1 resource every entrepreneur must have in their tool kit." - Thomas Ribar Learn how to "Master" every selling moment Easy ways to generate more leads Techniques for becoming a better sales person What customers really want from you How to capitalize on your existing customers (and still have them love you) Yes, I want to download this powerful book for FREE! The battle over search between merchants and affiliates by Mike Moran A couple of years ago, I wrote about the "Search Engine Tug of War" between merchants and affiliates, and the basics haven't changed much since I wrote that article. But more and more companies running affiliate marketing programs are changing their policies on paid search. Recently, the granddaddy of all affiliate marketing programs, Amazon Associates, announced that they are curtailing some of their practices on paid search.... How Close Are You To The Edge by Eric Brown We are approaching our seventh year in our Small Business. What a ride it has been. Anyone involved with a Start Up Business can relate. I am glad we hung in there, pushed through and toughed out the storm. But times are tough these days. Ever get a pit in your stomach around payroll time or how to pay all the bills and or how to dodge the incoming missiles. I can relate, we bootstrapped our small business start up, which I would not recommend. I love the part in the e-Myth series, where Michael Gerber is talking about financing... Q&A: A Few Things You Need to Know About Links by Stoney deGeyter Some of the best link building strategies you can employ are those involved in building quality content and improving your site for your visitors. These things alone can do wonders in getting people to link to you. AdWords (beta) Interface by Diana Adams My apologies to those of you who got here when I accidentally posted before I was ready with this. What do you think? Upon my initial overview, I can say I like it. There are so many aspects to explore with beta layout that I think this is going to take several posts to cover all of them. I'm going to start out with with the Charts / Graphs element as it is so new and wonderful.... Return to the Top of this Page Top Twitter Age Demographic by Sage Lewis There is a surprising comScore report on the top age demographic in Twitter.... Return to the Top of this Page In response to... Why shouldn't I do my search work in-house? Great article, Mike. Although I'm also a strong advocate of DIY SEO, there are times when 100% DIY just isn't smart. I agree that a hybrid approach of outsourcing and in-house often makes the most sense sense. Keep what you can in-house - but take a hard look at what makes the most sense to outsource. Although it's easy to think that outsourcing costs more money than you want to spend, NOT outsourcing and running an inefficient campaign always costs more money in the long run. Heather Lloyd-Martin SEO Copywriting Hot direct response SEO copywriting techniques for cool online writers. In response to... Why shouldn't I do my search work in-house? The trick to working with vendors is knowing when they have put your account on auto-pilot. SEO seems very prone to this approach. You have to stay on top of the basics of the SEO game yourself so you know when you are no longer getting value out of the relationship. Craig GDM InterActive Virtual Direct Marketing Solutions In response to... How Close Are You To The Edge Great article, people need to see stuff like this in this economy. Running out of money is something I faced in the financial industry, but was able to work my way out of it at the last minute. Great article about entrepreneurs and starting up. Very motivational! Chris Chris The People's Home Mortgage Corp. Dedicated to helping people buy homes in NJ. Return to the Top of this Page Free SEO Tools Thinking 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 Directory Powerful and affordable directory marketing services. Submit your website today! Return to the Top of this Page A list of popular small business forum threads from the last week SUCCESS STORIES What Makes A Business Idea Good SOCIAL MEDIA Your Top 10 Worst Twitter Tips Is There A Twitter For Dummies SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION Duplicate URLs For Same Product Which One Is Better? Server Or Universal Hosting WordPress Pretty URL Question SELLING AD SPACE Startup Embeds Web Photos With Shopping Links PREVIOUS WEEK Small Business Forum Update For April 8, 2009 (If you like our search engine news, you'll love our small business news.) Return to the Top of this Page 9 Proven Techniques to Double Your Sales "Hands down, "The Edge of Success" is the #1 resource every entrepreneur must have in their tool kit." - Thomas Ribar Learn how to "Master" every selling moment Easy ways to generate more leads Techniques for becoming a better sales person What customers really want from you How to capitalize on your existing customers (and still have them love you) Yes, I want to download this powerful book for FREE! Newsletter Information Current and Archived News This newsletter may be freely redistributed by email in its unedited form. We encourage you to share it with others. © Copyright 2009 K. Clough, Inc. - Search Engine Guide - 17531 Hamilwood Dr. Houston TX 77095

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