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Google’s Panda Update has caused quite a stir in the search engine optimization (SEO) world. Basically, Google changed it algorithm so that the Websites that provide value rise to the top of search-engine listings.
And the content farms posting articles, Website pages, blogs, etc. filled with massive amounts of will be penalized.
While this update is not [...]

Yay! You are finally done with your search engine optimization (SEO) research and have a great list of keywords to use in your copy. You add all of your coding to your Website and write all of your online copy. �
Then, you wait to see your site traffic increase…
and you wait… �
and you wait.
When this [...]

Looking for a great way to get more “Likes” for your business page on Facebook? Facebook contests might be the answer! Here are 5 tips to help you run the most successful Facebook contest ever.

According to recent market research, more than 15,000 websites are currently using HubSpot, an all-in-one marketing tool that aims to do for small and medium-sized businesses what full-fledged marketing consultants do for larger companies.
HubSpot strives to have every major marketing feature that small and medium-sized businesses need - Search Engine Optimization (SEO); lead generation, nurturing [...]

Constant Contact, the largest email marketing company in terms of number of users, is expanding its traditional focus to keep up with digital marketing.  With the growing use of social media as an effective and required marketing tool, Constant Contact is entering the Social CRM business. The company recently acquired Bantam Live, a social CRM [...]

Are you using some search engine optimization (SEO) keywords on your site but not seeing results?
Well, how much research did you do in advance?
Research is the Secret to SEO Success!
As an entrepreneur, the last thing you want to spend time on is search engine optimization on your site so you:
Develop a list of SEO keywords [...]

Ok… you worked for hours researching keywords, and you have a good list of SEO keywords to use.
Now, what do you do with your list?
Well, it’s time to get organized.
Create an Editorial Calendar.
You’ve probably seen the editorial calendars that media venues use to organize their publications for the upcoming months.
It’s basically a big calendar used [...]

I don’t know about you, but I’ve talked to many, small business owners who are really watching their budgets closely and saving as much money as possible.
With this in mind, it can be more difficult to get to customers  to use your products and services.
Yes, competition may be tough, but if you know how to [...]

Congratulations! You turned your idea into a business, and it’s time for the big launch. Now, you have public relations activities, SEO copywriting, marketing, social media, and other, activities to handle.
It can be overwhelming… especially, if you are working with a small team.
Well, don’t worry. All you need is some organization and to…
Create an Action [...]

Chocolate. Jewelry. Cards. Ethical Roses.
Ahhhh. All nice things for Mother’s Day…
Wait, ethical roses? What the heck is an “ethical rose”?
Well, that’s exactly what I thought when I was driving home from a meeting and listening to a very interesting radio spot.
According to the announcer, we need to buy “ethical roses.” No, a dozen roses from [...]