“Socializing” with your website visitors works! A Bottom Line Income Increase from using Social Media

Plate Spinners

The words "conversion" and "conversation" seem very similar to me. Plus I have never experienced converting anyone from a lead to a client without having a conversation. So if you can give your website the ability to engage in "conversation" or a dialog with site visitors you should … [Read more...]

SEO Gone Wild in Texas – UPDATED below

Such is the situation in the race for the Texas governor's office. But, what is the website for the campaign for Texas governor doing that is causing the uproar and that help us in our own efforts to get higher search ranking on Google? It is more than keywords, it is auto-generated … [Read more...]

Bludomain and WordPress Together! – Special Offer

Bludomain plus WordPress

In recognition of Bludomain's sixth birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLUDOMAIN) this week I am offering a special integrating WordPress on Bludomain websites. This special is good for all Bludomain sites, hosted with Bludomain or another host. As long as it is Bludomain site, you can take … [Read more...]

A Client Shares – How Our WordPress Based Websites Actually Increased His Business

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Don Samples of Midnight Magic Videography in Knoxville TN just sent me a note recounting his satisfaction and success from using our website. I really like that we were able to help his success, but before I share his experience I need to tell you a little about how we began. About … [Read more...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-26

- Song Covers - "What A Wonderful World" - Joey Ramone http://tinyurl.com/amub29 - OR - Louis Armstrong http://tinyurl.com/ysymeq # Thinking pretty seriously about getting a Moto Guzzi California rather than a H-D Sportster. Any advice/thoughts? # Song Covers "Ring of Fire" … [Read more...]

Jill and Kevin’s Wonderful Fun Wedding Processional

Just in case you haven't seen it yet. Fun! Uplifting! (And the best reason ever to have a video of your wedding.) I hope it inspires ever more people to be creative in planning their wedding. "JK Wedding Entrance Dance" [youtube 4-94JhLEiN0 nolink] … [Read more...]

Free Blog Websites Cost You a Lot

Well over half the websites I come across can host their own free blog, but instead chose to use a different website like Blogspot, putting their best marketing content on a different business' website. Be kind to yourself and your business, keep your best content on your own site. … [Read more...]

Bludomain and the new Kertesz2 – like peanut butter and chocolate together for an SEO treat

Nothing makes Bludomain sites work Google (and other search engines) better than Kertesz2. We are offering a special opportunity to all current Bludomain site owners - we have decided to offer a $50 savings on Kertesz2 to all current Bludomain owners. If you want to see what one … [Read more...]

Easy, No Cost, Five Minute Off-Page SEO – Extend the time until your domain expires

Most meaningful lasting improvement is search page results comes for improving your site content and structure. But a few months ago I shared an SEO tidbit about increasing the time to expiration for your domain name. Something that takes just a few minutes and has no cost other … [Read more...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-19

- Listening to Squirrel Nut Zippers on GoDaddy support. Its nice to know that when you want to remember the last century GoDaddy Tech is there # New Hybrid WordPress Based Website Template for Professional Photographers - http://tinyurl.com/ms3rw9 # RT @tweetmeme The Marketing … [Read more...]

Photographer’s Bludomain Website Moves Up To “Top Ten” Organic Search Results in Less Than 30 Days

Ambiance Studios Bludomain replacment landing page

A few weeks ago we began an effort to move a client's internet presence up to the top ten Google results. And reduce their monthly expense. I blogged some about the big increase in SEO score we gained for the site last month it in this post SEO that works! Now, less than 30 days … [Read more...]

The Marketing Power of Beauty and Soul

You need more than just a business identity, you need to share your business soul. For a small business to quickly power up to a successful internet marketing presence they must be able to present both beauty and soul. It needs to be more than just a pretty picture. It needs to … [Read more...]

Introducing the new Kertesz2 with limited time savings

Kertesz2 Screen Capture

Announcing release of Kertesz2 our new WordPress based full dialog website for Professional Photographers. Featuring an easy to configure landing page and impressive dynamic image content gallery Kertesz2 offers style and ease of use. Kertesz2 is an excellent full featured stand … [Read more...]

The Power of Organic Search Ranking Compared to Adwords – a 9 to 1 Favorite!

The best thing about natural or organic search is that in the long term it costs less and you reach more prospective clients with it. A very lot more. The difference is in the details. It may be easy to think that it does not matter how you get your website listed on the front … [Read more...]

Proof – Site structure is your best SEO investment

The best and most economical way for a small business to achieve high search engine results placement is to simply have a solid proven platform for their website. We all know how important search engine results placement (SERP) can be to your website and sales.  Not only will  … [Read more...]

Bludomain websites offer the best opportunity for SEO improvement

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If you own a Bludomain Flash website and want to increase your search engine referal traffic, congratulations it is possible to make your website the fastest gazelle* in the herd. Don't blame Bludomain or Flash for sub-par search engine results. That is the nature of Flash websites. … [Read more...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-12

- 666 followers! Oh no! # Scott Richardson the latest client to go live with our Kertesz Photographer's all WordPress site http://www.scottrichardsonphotography.com # I two HP 14, 2 cartridge combo packs (black and color). Anyone want them? They are free to anyone with … [Read more...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-07-05

- Anyone have a BMW R1200C for sale? # Keep this in mind - Site content is never a zero sum situation. # RT @TrollbeadsTrail - Colorful, meaningful, lasting, Trollbeads are the ideal affordable Bridesmaids gifts. http://www.trollbeadstrail.com # … [Read more...]

Have a great July 4th!

4th of July Statue of Liberty

It's my very favorite Holiday! We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their CREATOR, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. (July 4th, 1776) … [Read more...]

Measuring and Improving your Social Media Impact

As Web 2.0 evolves to returns the internet to its social media roots, albeit with great advancements, interconnectedness and opportunity, it is useful to try to get an idea how well you are doing. After all, the first step towards improving is measurement. Fortunately Google has … [Read more...]