Archive for October, 2008

The Ghosts of SEO Past and Future

Friday, October 31st, 2008

When banner ads first came out, there was hardly enough inventory to satisfy advertisers’ needs. Paid search and search engine optimization changed all that. But SEO, too, has changed radically in the last decade. …

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Building it Better — Small Business Site Architecture

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Businesses built on a strong foundation grow and flourish. Web sites with solid architecture can have stronger search results. If you’re thinking about designing or redesigning your small business Web site, get organized before you start. …

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Trick or Tweet for CNN

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Social media is revolutionary. It allows CNN anchor Rick Sanchez to have a relationship with 30,000 people, and make a connection with them that can translate to other media. Companies need to relinquish the total control they’ve had and allow users, consumers, viewers, etc. to take their rightful ownership. …

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Landing Pages and the Decision-Making Process

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Landing page optimization and testing is a complex activity that requires knowledge of many fields, including usability, copywriting, math, and Web design. But at its core, we’re still trying to influence the behavior of people, and human nature hasn’t changed. …

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