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23rd Mar 2009

Setting up PPC Campaigns 101, Part 2

Don't be afraid to try something different to see if it will make an improvement. PPC management is all about dialing it in and then making small methodical course corrections to squeeze out a little more performance when you can. ...

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23rd Mar 2009

Social Media Madness – The Final Four

NCAA March Madness is in full swing, and so is Social Media Madness! We started our own Big Dance with 16, but now the Final Four is starting to come into focus. ...

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22nd Mar 2009

A Guide to Search Engine Strategies New York 2009

Search Engine Strategies New York, usually the largest of the three U.S.-based shows on the SES circuit, is upon us. One of the original search-focused conferences has grown into a must-attend for in-house and agency specialists needing updated tactics and strategies. ...

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19th Mar 2009

Getting Closer to Mobile Local Search’s Day

The year of mobile has perpetually been on the horizon, proving time and time again to only be a desert mirage. Now we're closer than ever, but the market is understandably cautious of bold claims about mobile search and location-based services. ...

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19th Mar 2009

Look for Business Opportunities During These Tough Times

Opportunities abound for businesses that used prosperous times to build up their war chest. Even companies that didn't build up large cash reserves can employ some of the same strategies to expand or enter into new markets. ...

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18th Mar 2009

The Decision-Making Funnel, Stage 1: Awareness

Awareness, and its close cousin attention, are scarce commodities in our fast-paced world. People learn to tune everything out, so it takes more effort for an advertiser to break through the clutter and noise to reach their target audience. ...

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17th Mar 2009

Better Targeting = Better Leads — Demographics for SMBs

Demographic targeting can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Applying some small business common sense to the topic can bring you some great rewards, once you understand who wants to buy what you're trying to sell. ...

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17th Mar 2009

Setting Expectations for Search Engine Optimization

How many SEOs have suffered because of unrealistic expectations from clients? That situation can be avoided if you spend the time before an agreement is signed to have a frank and sincere discussion with your client about what they can expect from your efforts. ...

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16th Mar 2009

Fishing for SEO

The old proverb about giving a man a fish vs. teaching him to fish is often frustratingly applied to SEO. It seems as if SEO agencies are constantly asked to teach people to fish while other marketing services are safe from this request. The key to getting past such requests is to better educate your agency counterparts and better understand the motivation behind this all too common request. ...

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16th Mar 2009

Setting up PPC Campaigns 101, Part 1

Are you starting a pay-per-click search advertising campaign and want to get everything set up for optimal efficiency? Or have you started a PPC campaign and realized that you're in over your head? Here's a step-by-step process for setting up PPC campaigns. ...

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