2008

  The Directory of Monterey is another local business listing service, but with an interesting twist:  the Directory of Monterey harnesses social networking with the use of videos and a blog. As new as it is, it is already ranking for several local search results. Monterey businesses, organizations, and non-profits can be listed at no [...]

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Having been a longtime fan of both Ralph Wilson and Bryan Eisenberg, it is a pleasure to share this video. When you have identified your customer, it is so much easier for them to relate to you with the right persona. Dr. Ralph Wilson is a SEO expert; visit his site Web Marketing Today. Bryan [...]

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The buzz is about getting and using Monterey local search to grow your business.  Statistics show that local search is growing in a big way, and furthermore, most people are buying products within 50 miles of home. The problem with ‘local’ search portals and sites is the fact that most are not local at all.  [...]

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Online spending continues to be healthy; even more robust is coupon-clipping.  Latest statistics state online coupon use is up well over 30%. Local businesses could do the same and capture a market share by…sharing some savings.  As a client remarked last week “A discount is better than no business at all.” Not so new I [...]

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Blog Monitor   Have you ever wondered how pro bloggers keep up with all the information flying around in their market niches? I’ve always thought the task of grabbing constant, up to date market intel was a pain. At the same time, I know what it means to know everything your market is talking about, [...]

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Did you know a little bit of social marketing goes a long, long way?  In addition to conventional marketing methods, it absolutely pays to introduce yourself and your ‘brand’ in popular social sites.  (Why?  How about millions ov visitors per month?) A great way to learn more is by downloading the Authority Black Book by [...]

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I noticed that there are a lot of posts that may assume too much when it comes to link building.  In fact I myself mentally brushed off a lot of valuable information I was sifting through in my quest to know it all and ‘get there already’; in ignorance to be sure.  I want to [...]

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    After watching a video for the third time, it makes sense to share it.  It keeps asking "Did you know?" …and no, I didn’t. Please leave a comment about this;   curious as to what disturbs or intrigues you the most.

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  Choosing your web hosting provider in Monterey Bay California is easy when you know what’s important.  Looking for a green hosting solution? Did you know… 3-4% of ALL electricity is running data centers? A single server can impact the climate as much as one 15 MPG SUV? Servers require a LOT of electricity to [...]

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Small businesses can easily use their web sites to convert shoppers into buyers.  Who are your best customers? Your best customers are the ones you already have.  Have your web address on everything possible: brochures, cards, coupons…and don’t stop there.  Tell the reader to register on your web site for the newsletter.  tell them by [...]

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