Bloggers are an interesting bunch. Some of us do it just because we need an outlet for the millions of ideas and thoughts in our heads. Others are blogging to build relationships and have meaningful discussion. You will find those who are marketing a business product or services, and those who are simply looking to build a personal brand. All… read more →
The following slide deck was my supporting material for a presentation to the Austin Online Marketing Club on November 27, 2012. It addresses the question of whether you should be managing a website, or a more comprehensive web presence. In the document, you will find a couple of case studies, a review of how the buyer’s journey has changed, and… read more →
Enjoy today’s contributed content from professional guest blogger Mason Cameron. There are many ways to get traffic to your website, and they all have their positives. Because there are so many options, you need to decide what will work best for you. It’s possible to spread yourself too thin and see no benefit at all if you try to do… read more →
SEOs come in all shapes and forms. Some of us are full-time professionals focused on every single facet of SEO. Of course, with Google leading the pack by a mile in North America, it’s the most important search engine to optimize for. Not to discount Bing or Yahoo, but they account for less than 20% of the overall search volume. On… read more →
Enjoy today’s guest post from Yasir Khan of Quantum SEO Labs. In this post, he covers off some ways to expand your reach for SEO using Social Media and by connecting with influencers. Social signals are being increasingly considered for SEO, and it is clear that more than quantity, the quality of social signals (that is, who is tweeting you)… read more →
Today I write this blog post with a heavy heart. Just last night, we returned from a trip back home to visit my family. Normally, a trip like this is filled with joy and laughs, sharing stories, and general goodness. This time was different. You see, 2012 has been a tough year for all of us. We lost my last… read more →
Social networks are the backbone of social media, the places where we can virtually gather with likeminded professionals in different companies, locations, and industries. Leading platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Google+ are well known and understood. And they serve a great purpose for the vast majority of us. From the perspective of the enterprise, however, public social networks are… read more →
The content management system (CMS) landscape is beyond fragmented. There are literally hundreds (possibly thousands) of CMS options available. My personal favorite is WordPress, the CMS platform we use for the Return On Now website and blog. It is also the most frequently used blogging platform today. Plugins: Why They Matter Bloggers love WordPress for a very good reason –… read more →
Social Search is a huge priority for Google, so it should be for you as well. They have gone to great lengths to make progress in figuring it out, because their own future depends on it. If you are still struggling to enhance your SERP placement, the following are some tips you can use to increase your visibility online using… read more →
The following guest post is provided courtesy of Chris Murphy from Eureka Search Engine Marketing, located in Newcastle Australia. When used correctly, Twitter is a powerful tool for boosting a blog’s following. When used incorrectly however, it’s a powerful tool for making you look stupid. If you are new to Twitter, it’s important that you learn the ropes before you… read more →
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