I haven’t been keeping this blog updated for the past couple of months. I’m sorry that I was away. I was transitioning into a new position and my schedule got hectic during the transition period. For those who are curious, yes, I love my new position!
Three Easy Steps to Dominate Local Search Results
Local search is becoming more and more important as users turn to search engines to find restaurants, dental care providers, and just about anything that comes to mind. Smart phones have contributed to this growing trend. As more gain access to these devices, local search will become more important your business, at least it should […]
Don’t ask for the latest acronym
I got a request today for a HTML5 website. I’m always afraid when a client asks for a specific technology. I’ve gone through this very scenario with Flash about 10 years ago! When I asked for project requirements, I didn’t see the need for HTML5. Mind you, I’m excited about HTML5 and use some very useful […]
How to create an effective Google Place Page for your small business
If you don’t already have a Google Place Page, its time you did. This post will guide you to create an effective Google Place Page. If you have a website or not, Google Places will help you become visible in the local web searches. This is today’s Yellow Page listing, trust me. According to ComScore […]
Find out if your business has a Google Place Page
Let’s assume your business name is The Fitness Firm and you are located in Green Bay area. 1.0) Do a Google search for your business name first (http://www.google.com), your search phrase should be The Fitness Firm Green Bay. You’ll get something like following: No Google Places Page You will notice that here the third listing […]
Evaluating Your Web Presence
What is your web presence? Simply put it is what people can find about your business online. This includes your website, listings you have on search engines and other directories, and your presence on social networks. Don’t get overwhelmed, we’ll look at each aspect little bit at a time. Having a website is not a […]