Posts by Mike Doherty
Understanding Keyword Density
Image via CrunchBase Keyword density is how often your keywords show up in the text of your site. If they never show up – then the text and the keywords seem unrelated – if you over do it then it’s just a spam site. But as poor Goldilocks found out – it’s not always easy to get it just right. No more then 2-3% of you text should focus on one variation of a keyword or keyword phrase. Some people debate this and will say 4-5% and some will even go as far as 7%. Google tends to like a lower keyword density, so err on the low side Related articles by Zemanta Keyword Density (ronmedlin.com) Can Too Much Keyword Density Be Interpreted as...
Read MoreSEO Ranking
Image via Wikipedia Search Engine Ranking Factors Here’s a great analysis of many SEO topics which shows the most important factors as ranked by a group of 37 experts. Check it out – it might just be a good refresher http://www.seomoz.org/article/search-ranking-factors Related articles by Zemanta SEO Rankings: Getting To The Top Of Search Engine Ranking (wealthyways4you.com) Some Opinions on the SEO Myths & Realities Fight (mt-soft.com.ar) 5 Stellar Articles on SEO Basics (myventurepad.com) Social Media and SEO (onecoolsitebloggingtips.com) Share...
Read MoreAre you on Skype?
Image via Wikipedia I have a client who lives in Spain and travels frequently to India and Paraguay. We chat all the time for free. In addition, we tend to chat versus phone calls – one of us has a very thick accent (guess it depends on perspective) and we seem to communicate better via chat. I can’t imagine what the long distance fees would be on a tradition land line. Further, it provides a transcript of all of our conversations. Frequently, I will go back to the chat to verify what the client said or wanted. In addition, we occasionally use the video function when we need a face to face. The same as an in person meeting, hardly – but consider the cost. ...
Read MoreSAN FRANCISCO’S LOCAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE
Image via Wikipedia The Mayor’s office has released a press release relating to a SF local economic stimulus package. While we applaud these efforts – we hope that City Hall adds in a layer of accountability. While it’s nice to say all the nice things you will do for local businesses, it is equally important to track the progress of the programs be implemented. How many businesses are being assisted? What percent of procurement contracts are being awarded to local businesses? This is not an area the City Hall has historically managed well. But as Harvey Milk would say “You Gotta Give ‘Em Hope!” – Here’s hoping City Hall gets it . . . and of...
Read MoreFITbiz Tools – working smarter, not harder
Image via Wikipedia In tough times, you have to work smarter, not harder . . . It means doing more with less. It means leveraging your time wisely. FITbiz provides you the tools to work smarter – We integrate a variety of tools in your business to make you work better – like linking QuickBooks so that it can seamlessly talk to your shopping cart. No more time wasting double entries. No more hidden fees. At FITbiz we know it’s tough out there, but now is the time to train your business for success. We offer a variety of time and cost saving tools that will help you become a FITbiz. It’s a small investment in your business to make a BIG...
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Understanding eCommerce
- Burning Out in Your Business
- Networking for Introverts
- Is your website mobile friendly?
- Discount Codes, Promo Codes and Money Back Rewards
- 5 video marketing tips
- Why Is Having a Mobile Phone Website Critical to Your Online Success?
- Turn Traffic To Product Sales
- 10 Great Ideas for the Startup Internet Business
- Google Search Plus Your World Introduces The Social Trend For SEO
- A Few Simple ways to Start Succeeding Online