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03 Jan Posted by Carissa in Understanding SEO | Comments

SEO is Like a Car

An article posted on Search Engine Guide titled, “SEO is Like [Insert Analogy Here]” a couple months ago caught my attention, particularly because the very first analogy is one we use often here at 1st on the List Promotion when speaking with prospective clients. The analogy in the article is worded: SEO is like a ...

27 Dec Posted by Carissa in Understanding SEO | Comments

Customized SEO – Think Outside the Box

One major trend we have noticed in the SEO industry in recent years is “packaged” or “boxed” SEO services. You have probably come across countless SEO companies offering three or four SEO bundles much like a cell phone company offers. These companies assume that you will find what you need within one of their packages ...

20 Dec Posted by Carissa in SEO Industry Insight, Understanding SEO | Comments

Winning Habits of Effective SEOs – How Do We Measure Up?

A recent article posted by Neil Patel titled “7 Habits of Highly Effective SEOs” caused us to stop and think. Mr. Patel asked, “Why are some of these SEOs good at what they do while others aren’t?” and answered his question by presenting 7 different effective SEO habits that lead to effective SEO. So how ...

15 Nov Posted by Carissa in Business, Understanding SEO | Comments

Do you have what it takes to be our SEO Client?

If you have taken an Introduction to Business or Intro Marketing class the very first thing your teacher would have covered is the 4 P’s: Product Price Place Promotion Search Engine Watch recently had an interesting spin on this concept in generating the “4 P’s of Search Engine Optimization”: Proactive – Internet marketing and SEO ...

11 Nov Posted by Carissa in SEO FAQ's, Understanding SEO | Comments

What SEO Blogs do you recommend for someone who is new to SEO?

The SEO industry can change and does change so fast that it is important to stay up to date with new trends, and to use trustworthy sources to help keep you informed. We would suggest that you start by following: SEO Book – www.seobook.com/blog Matt Cutts (Google Associate) – www.mattcutts.com/blog Search Engine Land – www.searchengineland.com/blog Search Engine Roundtable ...

08 Nov Posted by Carissa in Business, Understanding SEO | Comments

What Do You Mean “Customer involvement”?

As a business owner when was the last time your SEO Company asked you for your help and insight? As a search engine optimizer, I like to focus on doing what I do best – optimizing websites. However, this is often near impossible without the help of the marketing manager or, in the case of ...

11 Oct Posted by Carissa in Business, Understanding SEO | Comments

7 Undeniable Signs that Your Website Can Benefit from SEO

Have you been thinking about search engine optimization services (SEO) but not yet convinced that your website could benefit from it? What follows are 7 telling signs that your website can benefit from search engine optimization services: Concern: You Can’t Find Your Website on Google The most commonly cited concern that website owners have is ...

20 Sep Posted by Carissa in Understanding SEO | Comments

6 Search Engine Optimization Myths Exposed

Search engine optimization services can positively affect your website and provide significant results on your website traffic and performance. I firmly believe that more businesses would reap these rewards if it weren’t for the following myths and mistakes that keep floating around the web. SEO Myth #1: “It Doesn’t Matter Who I Hire As Long ...

02 Jun Posted by Angela in SEO Web Design, Technical Advice, Understanding SEO | Comments

SEO Tutorial Video

Search Engine Optimization Tutorial Video Overview This straightforward Search Engine Optimization tutorial video is designed to help you understand how search engines work, how they see your site and how search engines rank your pages. By the end of the SEO tutorial video you will have an understanding of what you need to provide to ...

31 Aug Posted by Angela in Business, Understanding SEO | 1 comment

How to Hire an SEO Company

Having a website that is not easily found is like constructing an elaborate billboard on a deserted island. It may look great, but it’s certainly not going to help you very much. So by now you have determined you need help and need to hire someone to help. The question is how do you determine ...