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3 Things to Do Right Away if Your SEO Isn’t Working

If you put time, money and effort into your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, and they are not working, it’s time to make some changes. When I was a small child, I was taught several...

byMelanie Rembrandt

January 5, 2012

The Top, Two Words for Small Business Success

If you are just starting a business, you are probably overwhelmed with information and a huge, “To Do” list. If you are like me and have been in business for several years, you are probably...

byMelanie Rembrandt

November 23, 2011

Are Your SEO And PR Results Scary?

Happy Halloween! Have you added search engine optimization (SEO) keywords to your site but aren’t seeing results? Did you send out a press release to hundreds of reporters without receive one phone call? Are you...

byMelanie Rembrandt

October 31, 2011

Push Past PR and SEO Frustration

I have been on the phone since 5:00 a.m., and it’s now 11:00 a.m. I just got a major media-venue to agree to an exclusive story about my client. But, it’s been one hour since I...

byMelanie Rembrandt

October 24, 2011

The Best Five Minutes You’ll Ever Spend on SEO

What do you know about your site visitors? If you are regularly monitoring site analytics as part of your marketing efforts, you are way ahead of the game. However, if you are a...

byMelanie Rembrandt

September 27, 2011

Choose Words Wisely to Boost Sales

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...

byMelanie Rembrandt

April 26, 2011

3 Quick Updates to Improve Site Traffic

Your Website is up and running, and you love it. But, what do your customers think? If your site traffic is low (check your Google analytics to find out), it’s time to take a closer...

byMelanie Rembrandt

April 19, 2011

Top 3 Ways to Avoid SEO Rip-Offs

Have you been ripped off by a search engine optimization copywriter (SEO)? Well, I just heard from another entrepreneur who hired a big, SEO research firm. Unfortunately, things did not go well, and this new...

byMelanie Rembrandt

March 16, 2011

What’s Next After Your Newsletter?

Ok. You have a newsletter registration on your home page, and people have started to sign up. Great! Now, what do you do? A. Sit back and watch who signs up. B. Communicate with your...

byMelanie Rembrandt

February 15, 2011

Got Biz Resolutions? How to Make Them a Reality Fast

Woo Hoo! It’s the New Year. Did you make a resolution to lose weight, stop smoking, or get in better shape this year? Maybe you want to start your own business? Well,...

byMelanie Rembrandt

January 4, 2011

Guess Who’s Knocking On Your Door?

So I just got off of a publicized teleseminar with one of the top gurus in the information marketing industry. But get this… there were only three people on the call! I couldn’t believe it!...

byMelanie Rembrandt

December 16, 2010

3 Tips to Increase Sales Now

If you need to bring in new sales immediately and are overwhelmed with all of the Webinars, books, programs, services, and other “opportunities” that come across your desk on a daily basis, stop for a...

byMelanie Rembrandt

December 10, 2010

Did You Get Ripped Off?

It’s time for holiday fun, sales… and scams. “I got ripped off! Can you help?” I’ve heard this so many times… good business people spending a lot of money on big companies or agencies and...

byMelanie Rembrandt

December 6, 2010

2 More PR Myths – Busted!

You can still get PR even if you don’t have a lot of money. Remember my post from last week? Well, here are two more myths… shattered! Here’s the scoop directly from my new...

byMelanie Rembrandt

November 8, 2010

Capture Visitor Data or Miss Out on Sales

As you search the Internet, you probably visit many sites that offer free newsletters, reports, weekly updates, and more. And while this may seem like a lot of work, there is a reason so many...

byMelanie Rembrandt

September 21, 2010

A Six-Letter Word to Use Often

With the way things are right now in the business world, there are many four-letter words that I’m sure you have no problem saying! But, at the same time, have you thanked your customers, partners,...

byMelanie Rembrandt

April 16, 2010

Is Twitter Part of Your PR Activities?

Twitter, https://twitter.com/, is a great way to build buzz about your products and services. But if you are using it for media relations activities, here are a few tips to keep in mind: 1. Keep it...

byMelanie Rembrandt

June 23, 2009

SEO Guru Heather Lloyd-Martin Provides Valuable Tips and Information

Are you using SEO? In today’s economy, search engine optimization is a cost-effective way to increase online awareness and sales… fast. To find out more about this hot topic, I caught up with one of...

byMelanie Rembrandt

May 19, 2009

Get Lucky with Targeted PR and SEO

Since it's St. Patrick's Day, I thought I'd check in with you on your luck factor when it comes to business. How lucky are you when it comes to publicity placements in major media venues?...

byMelanie Rembrandt

March 17, 2009

Steve Roderick of gotoBilling.com Exposes Success Secrets

On Tuesday, we heard from Steve Roderick of www.gotoBilling.com, a one-stop small business resource for paperless marketing, online invoicing, electronic billing, gift cards, and more. Due to smart planning and excellent customer service, gotoBilling.com is...

byMelanie Rembrandt

March 5, 2009