Jul 14th 09 Posted by Judith

Give Google What it Wants!

Most folks I work with our obsessed with their rankings on Google. And I get that! What many don’t realize is that some of the best sites can be found on page 2-3 of Google. Why is that? Many reasons. One being many sites are not properly optimized or marketed. We all know that great Google rankings do not happen by osmosis. You have to work at them consistently, continually and for... read more

Feb 9th 09 Posted by Judith

Google Database Dance

Many folks do not realize that Google has a bunch-o-databases that display variances in search results. What results you see depend on which data center the results are drawing from at that moment in time. And there are other variables such as having a Google account and being signed in or not that can determine what results get served up to you. For example, my sister who lives across the lake from me... read more

Oct 21st 08 Posted by Judith

5 Web Site Traffic Tips

I was recently asked “If a new site owner wanted to know how to start increasing traffic to their site, what would be first 5 things you would advise them to do?” Hmmm… As far as I’m concerned it is tough to limit to 5 things because their are literally hundreds of things you can do. Let’s start with the the basics below as a new site starting point for increasing... read more

Oct 14th 08 Posted by Judith

Where Are Thee with the Top Three?

When your site was in development your consultant should have worked with you to determine what the keyword phrases were that your target market would likely use to find a site such as yours. If they didn’t, you now know for a fact that your site is not in a position to have a chance to pull relevantly for your targeted keyword phrases. See, optimizing a site when working with those who really know... read more

Sep 2nd 08 Posted by Judith

“They Said They Could Get Top 10 Positions for My Site!”

First, who is “they?” “They” are always popping up as the experts on advertising to zeppelins!  I never seem to be able to get an answer when I ask who ” they” is…  Second, “Top 10″ for what? Your specific keywords? Or, phrases “they” deemed “they” could accomplish that for you? Very important distinction folks! Those of use... read more