Are FREE Antivirus Programs Good Enough?
I can't tell you how many times we hear this question, or a variation of it, such as:
Read moreI can't tell you how many times we hear this question, or a variation of it, such as:
Read moreHow often do you think of punctuation and how it relates to SEO? In some instances you just don't use it because you just know you shouldn't (i.e. in a domain name), but do you use it in the title of your web page? And more importantly, does it effect the search engine results? In an article at SEO-Scoop.com, the author explains why you avoid punctuation in web page titles and domain names.
Read moreWe knew that search terms related to the recession would rise...but I did not expect them to rise this significantly. eMarketer released statistics showing % change from 2007 to 2008 in regards to economy-related search terms. The most significant changes were 'unemployment benefits' and 'unemployment', rising 247% and 206% respectively. Other terms mentioned were 'coupons', 'discount', 'mortgage', 'bankruptcy', and 'foreclosure'.
Read moreWhoa, slow down Google...we still want options. Or do we? As long as I am getting the best I don't need many options I guess...at least when it comes to my map source. That is a little selfish of me, I know some still prefer other map sources. An article at Search Engine Land pointed out that Google Maps is catching up to MapQuest, the long time Internet leader for online maps and directions. I love Google Maps and I am not afraid to admit it. Sometimes I have more fun playing with Google Maps than actually taking a trip.
Read moreMaintaining a good blog can be one of the best marketing tools you can find. A.) It is free and B) it is a way to get new and returning visitors to your website. Building a good blog does not happen overnight. It takes time to get a consistent flow of readers and participation, but in the end it is well worth it. Here are some tips to get you started with your new blog.
Read moreAdvertising can be difficult for B2B marketers in the paid space because of rising costs and trouble finding qualified leads, but there are strategies that help make B2B PPC advertising more successful.
Read moreWith the inauguration of President Barack Obama, there also was the debut of a new White House website design:
Read moreWhile Symantec and McAfeeare widely viewed as the best anti-virus solution for your small business network, they still do not offer a 100% guarantee that their software will stop every threat. Since you’re not guaranteed total security with any product, you may want to consider a free anti-virus alternative called Clamwin.
Read moreI am sure this is a common question for every SEO firm and it sometimes difficult for the perspective client to grasp when you tell them no. I wanted to have a lengthy blog post about why we don't guarantee rank, but then I ran across an article at SEOmoz called "Why Reputable SEO Firms Don't Promise Guaranteed Search Engine Rankings". Rand Fishkin, the author of said article, explains the subject so well I do not want to steal his thunder. His main points of the article are:
Read moreI know from personal experience that keeping your blog current with quality information that people want to read is difficult. Our days are filled with several things that make it difficult to make your way to your blog...unless your job is blogging of course. But, in an article on Search Engine Guide called "How to Kill a Blog in 10 Days" Jennifer Laycock discusses the importance of keeping up with your blog. Readers are anxious and can easily forget about you if you are not posting to your blog on a regular basis.
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