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Intergalactic!

One of the most challenging things about optimizing a web site for a small business owner is controlling their expectations and tempering their ambitions. For many, a web site is more than just a way to reach their core audience – it’s a blurring of their understanding of who their core audience really is.

Because it’s [...]

Strategy

Building a web site is not a ‘marketing strategy.’

A web site is a marketing tactic or a marketing tool.

The Premature Death of the Cover Letter

I have maintained for several years, and can probably find industry study to support me, that the rise of online job sites has driven both an increase in applications to positions, and a decrease in cover letters written to support said applications.

Some might say: “Oooh, increased pool to choose from!” They’re generally wrong, simply in [...]

Reality Check

Let’s stop pretending otherwise: MSN Search sucks.

Age, Reason & SEO Strategy

Many people think ‘age of domain’ is the key to traffic. If only it were so easy…

Web 2.0 Idea That Screams ‘Uh-Oh’

User generated content can be hazardous for any person or company with high negative opinion ratings. Mitt Romney, presidential candidate, is opening the door to a web full of pain with a new campaign gambit.

Hazards of Web 2.0

The greatest hazard of Web 2.0 is a failure to be genuine. Thus, every time WalMart try to enter the social space, something blows up in their faces.

Social Media is Getting Out of Hand

Niche social media sites are coming out of the woodwork.

Submissions: Snake Oil

People persist in believing submissions are necessary for the top 4 search engines.

New Webmaster Central Feature

Google’s Webmaster Central added a feature allowing secured communication between the search giant and webmasters. Neato.