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How To Expand Your Brand's Online Influence

For all the talk about successful online marketing and interacting with your potential client base, a common question on the minds of many business owners becomes how to gain a wider audience. Although we've covered many of the basics (engagement, consistent communication, etc...) there's a lot of information out there and implementing it may seem daunting. So, how does one become influential online? Not only do you need to be knowledgeable and passionate, you need commitment. Yes, commitment. .... read more

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What is Google AuthorRank? Should You Even Care?

Google search ranking, SEO, getting ranked numero uno... Regardless of industry, there's a strong chance you have inquired about how to position your business as being one of the first to appear when keyed in to the search giant. Historically speaking, search engine rankings are largely based on the number of links going in to your website or blog. Higher links spelled validation and relevance for website content. Times Change It seemed like a good idea. It was a good idea, at least initially..... read more

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Crafting the Perfect Guest Post Query

Any SEO worth his salt knows the secret to ranking in the search results is growing a website’s backlink profile. Routinely adding links from high-quality sites in your niche is a necessary evil if you’re planning to snag even a fraction of that ever-so-seductive search traffic. These days, building links is a tricky proposition at best and downright impossible at worst. During last year’s algo extravaganza – the Penguin update in particular – Google struck down mo.... read more

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Forget SEO – It’s All About Community Building

2012 was not kind to the SEO industry. Google’s Panda algorithm refreshed, fine-tuned, and snagged another round of websites with content that wasn’t up to snuff. Penguin burst on the search scene and manhandled backlinks. Big G also rolled out other game-changing tweaks like the EMD (Exact-Match Domain) update this year – that is, when the search giant wasn’t busy banning AdSense accounts left and right. If you’re in the SEO biz – or even a webmaster –.... read more

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Article Spinning is Dangerous

I've said this for some time, but it's great to finally see other experts backing my opinion. If you spin articles in an attempt to fool Google - you'll eventually pay for it. For those of you who don't know what article spinning is I'll offer a simple explanation. Article Spinning is rewriting the same articles to look "unique" by swapping out words with similar words. This is BAD however. Don't do it. Find out if your SEO company engages in this practice and question their methodology. I.... read more

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Can you Really Search Forclosures for Free?

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There's a piece of me that enjoys researching investment opportunities. I especially find myself delving into short term investments with quick turn over possibilities. These types of investments usually require a bit of capital - but the return can be substantial if you play your cards right. One type of investment that has always been difficult to get into is the bank owned forclosure market. I know for a fact that banks loose money for every day a foreclosed home sits on the market. So why is.... read more

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Cool Flash Video Company Portfolio

When I see great work - I like to make note. These guys do some awesome video work and their method of displaying the reels is sweet. http://www.wearethirdeye.com/index.html . read more

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