How do Online Reviews affect Local SEO and Why are they Important?

We get asked this question a lot, and when we don’t get asked this question we have to ask where are your online reviews?  Are gathering reviews for your business a worthwhile investment of time?  I say absolutely yes, for a number of reasons.  Not the least of which is listening to what your clients … Read more

New Twitter Profile: Everything You Need to Know

You’ll notice Twitter introduced a major facelift to their profile pages last month. Moving towards a Facebook feel, the new profile places more emphasis on images and top content. With the official switch to new profiles taking place today, here is everything you need to know about the update. Header Image The new header image … Read more

SEO Dos and Don’ts

SEO Dos 1. Create up-to-date content-rich pages that provide useful information. You have probably heard this a million times by now because it is true! Content is, and continues to be King. Creation of content that is engaging, informative, and relevant to the keywords you are targeting is the number one element to a successful … Read more

Finding compelling content for a Blog can be easier than you think

One of the biggest challenges for any company with a website and a blog is creating new and compelling content that will not only engage your readers, but give them something useful that they can use. If you are an e-commerce store, publish articles about how to use the products you sell. If you are … Read more

Build Your Image with Infographics

In the age of big data, sharing content is a running battle, especially for a small business. One way to stay ahead of the curve is to build your brand’s image by using an informative picture, otherwise known as an infographic. Few other mediums give you the chance to entice your potential customers with a … Read more

Tips to Take Your Facebook Engagement to the Next Level

Facebook is an integral part of any business marketing. But just being on Facebook isn’t enough. Time must be devoted to being active on the site to get more share, likes, and comments. Here are 4 tips to increase your Facebook exposure and engagement: 1. Go Visual and post photos instead of text. Photos get … Read more

3 Reasons to Use Twitter for Your Business

Why you should use twitter to market your business We’ve already let you know how Google+ and Pinterest will help your business, but we’d be doing you a disservice if we didn’t take the time now to stress the importance of Twitter as a business tool.  Considering there are approximately 230 million active users on … Read more

The Power of Metadata

How do Google and other search engines know what your page is about? Where does the text in a search engine result come from? The answer is Metadata. Metadata is information about information; in the case of a website, its small snippets of HTML code which provide search engines and searchers with information about what … Read more

Using Adwords and SEO Together For an Effective Marketing Strategy

Search Engine Optimization and Paid Search Advertising are both individually effective strategies in promoting your services or brand online, but together, they can be a powerhouse. Cohesiveness between the two helps to build a highly effective campaign with the most profitable keywords and content. Added Exposure: Brand Recognition The more your logo and name are … Read more