Archive for the Marketing Tactics & Tools Category


Twitter and Facebook? What Does Google Think?

Ok, so where does Twitter and Facebook really fit into the Google mix? Not from is Twitter and Facebook competition to the Google empire,(another whole conversation that’s been beat to death) but does Facebook and Twitter actually help your Google Search rankings? And, for discussion here, we’re going to table Real-Time search results for a [...]

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The Mayor of Your Zip Code?

Right now. Today. 2010. Each and Every local business has a rare and unique opportunity. Some will grab this opportunity and run with it.  A few already have. Unfortunately, many will miss or dismiss this opportunity. Fear and confusion will hold them back. With Local Search, getting your business found on Google, Yahoo, Bing… along [...]

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Free Google Name-Claim

If you’re a local business professional, what’s the first thing your prospects now do before they hire you? They’re gonna “Google” you… Your Business Name and YOUR Name too. Your Google Profile is where you begin to “Own Your Name” online. So the Big Question is: When your prospects and clients  “Google” you, what do [...]

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Google Local Business Listing: Video

Wanna know the trick to making your Google Local Business Listing Rock? Rock… meaning prospects actually visiting your website, calling you for appointments, hiring you, giving you money? One word: Video Video is the ultimate killer app for Local businesses. And it starts with adding video to your Google Local Business Listing. Here are the [...]

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Google Local Business Listing:Photo Tweaks and Tips

Now,  you’ve claimed  your Google Local Business Listing… But, one or two lame photos? Come on… Show me more! Ok, so, you’re asking… “Why is it so freakin’ important to add my own photos, with Keyword Tags, to my Google Local Business Listing?… I got a real business to run here!” First of all… If [...]

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