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Search Engine Optimization Results

One of the most challenging skill a webmaster is desperate to develop is Search Engine Optimization. This sub-field of website design is a very fluid area where the rules keep on changing. Google, especially, redesigns their search engine parameters often in order to offer individuals the most relevant search possible. Building and maintaining a website requires research and implementation of skills to get websites ranked high and to keep them there.

I have spent a lot of time trying to master this skill -- master, huh? I don't think anyone will ever master this skill for any length of time because the rules keep changing.

However, I am so very pleased to report that on a few occasions, I have surprised myself and have achieved great results.

A Few Examples:

www.Sinus-Pillow.info
main keywords: sinus, eye, pillow
Placement in Google Search for these key words: #5

www.mbgWebsiteDesign.com
main keywords: website, design, folkston, georgia
Placement in Google Search for these key words: #3

www.Whistlin-Dixie.com
main keywords: folkston, train, watching
Placement in Google Search for these key words: #4

If you will notice that two of these domain names have the keywords inside the domain name. This appears to be very relevant where Google is concerned.

Also, these website are listing at various levels with other combinations of keywords. Their ranking might not be the same tomorrow depending on how other websites meet Google's expectations in relation to how these perform.

I enjoy the challenge faced concerning search engine optimization and I hope to continue to learn ways to provide excellent content for Google searchers to review.

Mindy @ MBG Website Design
206-337-3199

9 Cool Things to Throw in Your Retail Packaging That Get People Talking About You

I just found this article and I am going to be implementing some of these
ideas - just wanted to share!

http://www.typepad.com/services/trackback/6a00d83451b09469e20128756151e0970c

Happy Thanksgiving!

Awesome Contact Manager

When doing business, it is important to properly maintain your customer base information in order to perfect the follow-up system.  There are so many different types of contact managers on the market today that it could be very easy to become confused. 

You can chose between online and offline, paper copy and computer managers.  A Roladex and calendar combo can be effective – If you live in the 60’s.  Then, there is the Franklin Planner, which will bring you into the 80’s.  The 90’s brought Microsoft and Outlook. 

Today, the Internet has sprung many, many virtual offices to help facilitate customer service and follow up.  I have searched high and low looking for something that will make my job easier WITHOUT costing a fortune.  I think I have found it. 

I found www.BigContacts.com while doing an extensive Google search along with a couple of other similar contact managers.  I tried several and then I tried BigContacts.com.  I am very excited about the flexibility that I have with BigContacts.com.  I can even integrate it with Outlook and Skype.  It has made my job much easier when all I have to do is mouse-click my prospect’s phone number and it automatically starts calling using my Skype account.

So, if you are looking for an excellent contact manager to help you follow up with your prospects and customers, visit www.BigContacts.com today.  I don’t get paid to do this referral.  I just really like their system.

Get 3 for 1 Leads!

I get all of my leads from Oppseekers.  The leads are good and better yet, they are economical.

 

Right now, Oppseekers is offer a sale for 3 for the price of 1 leads.  You pay for 20 and they give you 60. You pay for 15,000 and they give you 45,000.

 

Check it out right now at http://oppseekingleads.biz/79320

 

Happy Hunting!

Twins!

I have been unavailable to post a blog entry for the last couple of months because I have been on medical leave due to birthing twins.

 

Seth & Sarah were born on July 27^th, 2009.  Both weighed over 6lbs and very healthy.

 

I would like to thank everyone’s patience and look forward to sharing ideas with you again.

 

Good hunting.

Free Advertising!

I just found a free directory for advertising…

 

www.YourZipCode.com

 

Simply replace the words “YourZipCode” with your actual zip code and complete the form they provide to ad your business. 

 

For example:  I live in the 31537 zip code area.  The website I go to is www.31537.com.

 

Your business must have a physical address.

But free advertising is free advertising.

 

Don’t forget to also set  up your free account at www.MerchantCircle.com.  Excellent advertising opportunity there as well.