Monthly Archives: January 2012

SEO in Canada

What makes SEO in Canada different? It’s a topic that I have had some time to reflect on during my six years in the industry. Here are a few of my observations. Observation #1: Local Hiring Trend First, the market seems very locally oriented. Quite often, clients tend to seek out an SEO firm in [...]

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Web Design in Canada

I’ve been designing websites (professionally that is) for about two and a half years now… However, I had been an enthusiast for some time before that. Also, I had been trained effectively and had been performing SEO (that is, search engine optimization) professionally for some years prior. In that time, I’ve discovered that Canada is [...]

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SEO Made Easy Part Three

In parts one and two of this article series I introduced the advantages that WordPress offers when engaging in SEO, and some free plugins that can help you get there, as well as the importance of doing effective keyword research before beginning any serious SEO campaign. With these two things covered, it’s time to discuss [...]

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How Can I Help You? Here’s How

There’s only one thing better than getting a new client, and that’s getting the opportunity to really help them in their goals and dreams. But sometimes a bottle-neck occurs along the way, and it’s often the client themselves. …In our fast-food culture we are so used to simply ordering something, and then having it delivered. [...]

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SEO Made Easy Part Two – The Importance of Keyword Research

In the last article I introduced some core SEO tactics, as well as some free tools to get you started. But there’s a whole lot more to this game!! If you’re serious about SEO success, read on. Keyword Research The “R” word… Research isn’t all rainbows and ponies, but it’s definitely worth it. Unfortunately, you can [...]

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SEO Made Easy Part One – How Free WordPress Plugins Are A Handy Start (But Not Everything)

SEO. The letters inspire hope, promise, frustration, fear, and many other emotions. Maybe you think of how much money it will cost, (or how much time). Indeed, there almost seems to be a new class form of “haves” and “have nots” when it comes to being savvy with search engine optimization. But what are the [...]

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Toxic Companies: Is Your Business a “Blessing” or a “Curse”?

Things are changing in business today. With the multitude of choices that are offered to customers these days, they are free to make quick decisions about changing brands, dealers, and retailers. A number of factors will influence anyone’s decision to work for, partner with, or shop at your company. However there is something that is [...]

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Filtering the Noise of Today’s Media

Are you positively inundated with direct mail, emails, phone and SMS text messages? How about internet, TV, radio and print advertising? If so, you’re not alone. We are bombarded every day with hundreds of messages directed towards us. Even first-hand recommendations by trusted friends and co-workers can become overwhelming, and ultimately impossible to follow up [...]

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