Critical Aspects Of A Good Press Release

by Admin


28 Apr
 None    General

by S. Housley
http://www.feedforall.com

Distributing a press release to editors and news organizations is only half the battle. Writing a press release that will be published by the media is equally important. Press releases are public relations opportunities. A well written press release, can generate exposure in publications that could be worth thousands in advertising dollars, for a fraction of the cost.


Why Search May Not Fragment

by Admin


27 Apr
 None    Search Engines

by Gord Hotchkiss
http://www.enquiro.com

On April 5, fellow Search Insider Max Kalehoff wrote about the likelihood of search continuing to be dominated by three players. Max, very convincingly, argued that our search activity could fragment over a number of properties, some of them vertical engines that offer more functionality, some of them alternative online properties, like social networking sites.

As search becomes an increasingly important online staple, I believe the question of where all that activity will take place also takes on increased importance. For that reason, I'd like to play devil's advocate (in this case, the devil being the established search players, Google, Yahoo and MSN) and offer some reasons why we might continue to consolidate our search activity on these familiar partners.

Analytics: You cant afford not to track

by Admin


26 Apr
 None    Internet Related

by Manoj Jasra
http://www.enquiro.com

Budget, especially for smaller organizations, is often a major factor when researching which Analytics package to implement on a given website. There are business owners who continually push off the purchase of analytics until their company is financially ready to make the leap and online commitment; or until over inflated marketing projections prove to be just that, and mistakes need to be quantified. Something that the majority of business doesn't seem to realize is the immense insight and knowledge they are missing out on by waiting.

It's the same old argument: spend a dollar today or two dollars tomorrow. Put that simply, the answer seems obvious; yet everyday, another person throws his hat into the e-commerce ring, purely on the speculation of Google-like fortunes, some great M&A buy-out, or that mythical IPO of triple digit shares, without considering the concept of 'checks and balances'. Having analytics on your site is something that doesn't take long to pay itself off. In fact, I'm pretty confident in saying that by delaying implementation, you''re probably losing more money through your site in lost revenue opportunities than you''re "saving" by putting it off. So smarten up, and start paying attention.


Key Performance Indicators

by Admin


25 Apr
 None    Site Promotion

by Jody Nimetz
http://www.enquiro.com

Every organization needs them, has them, and measures them. Or do they?

No matter what your industry, competitive marketplace, or target market, the only way to assure success is to make informed decisions from quantifiable data. The stronger the data, the more likely you will make the right decision. So what is the 'them' that I am referring to above? Key Performance Indicators.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are what separate the 'winners' from the 'try agains;' and knowing not only what to measure, but also how to measure it and what it all means, is what separates and defines levels of success.

Do hackers hijack your search engine listings?

by Admin


24 Apr
 None    Internet Related

Copyright by Axandra.com
Web site promotion software

Are your search engine rankings still yours? Other people might hijack your search engine rankings and they might steal your web site visitors. The worst thing is that you might not even notice it.


Whats The Big Deal About Googles BigDaddy Update?

by Admin


22 Apr
 None    Search Engines

by Matthew Coers
http://www.profitchoice.com

Every few months Google updates the algorithm it uses to rank websites in its index. Some of these updates are more significant than others, but because of Google's market leading position these updates can be extremely significant to many online businesses.

Internet Marketers assign names to these updates much the same way the weather service names hurricanes. Last October it was Jagger, before that we had the infamous Florida Update in late 2003, and Austin in early 2004.

Each update is designed to improve search results by either doing a better job of identifying high-quality content on the Internet, or by doing a better job of suppressing low-quality content.

Branding, Search and the Definition of Engagement

by Admin


22 Apr
 None    General

by Gord Hotchkiss
http://www.enquiro.com

Currently, the Advertising Research Foundation has an initiative called MI4. Its task is to create a cross channel measurement of advertising effectiveness that can foster more accountability and facilitate multi channel marketing measurement. They have decided on the concept of engagement. It is a noble endeavor, and one that is much needed in our new, highly fragmented marketing world. But I fear there may be a fundamental chasm that one metric will be unable to bridge.

Joe Plummer, ARF's Chief Research Office, offered the group's first draft of a working definition, "Engagement is turning on a prospect to a brand idea enhanced by the surrounding context."


Interesting RSS Feeds More Than Just News

by Admin


21 Apr
 None    Internet Related

by S. Housley
http://www.feedforall.com

The core use for RSS is generally considered news headlines and blog syndication, but innovative businesses are learning to use RSS in different ways. Consider RSS as a communication channel that can provide current, targeted information as it appears within a very targeted audience.


Blogging: A Critical Part of Your Web Business Strategy

by Admin


20 Apr
 None    General

by Stephen Wright
http://www.InternetMarketingUSA.com

The methods by which we use to contact each other, especially in internet marketing activities continue to undergo dramatic transformation. In the not to distant past (only a couple of years ago!) we kept in touch with customers, existing or potential new ones, using the telephone, fax machines, direct mail marketing and even in-person meetings. Today, people expect more frequent updates, new information, and the latest of everything. So much so that it is literally impossible to keep up with this dizzying pace and certainly not on a continuing or ongoing basis with any consistency. Thankfully, blogging has come to the rescue. Setting up a blog on your web site - and having an associated RSS feed - means you can keep in constant touch with your clients and potential customers. Plus you don't have to email them and they can get your latest news without having to visit your web site.


Is Click-to-Call what Local Search Has Been Waiting For?

by Admin


19 Apr
 None    Site Promotion

by Joseph Pratt
http://www.icmediadirect.com

Click-to-call is an emerging contextual advertising format that will help spark the growth of localized search. It links online users to offline advertisers by combining Internet telephone capabilities. Although it has yet to hit its stride as a platform or even pierce consumer consciousness, the biggest interactive names, like Google, Yahoo, and eBay, are positioning themselves for a future in click-to-call. Let's take a closer look.

Click-to-call ads (CTC) are delivered, like pay-per-click, through standard online search results. They mostly resemble standard paid search ads, too. The user sees the familiar text in a box, except there is an icon that can be clicked to connect the interested party with the designated advertiser via telephone. This process is fully online until the user activates the CTC functionality by clicking that icon delivered with the ad.

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