Just wanted to send a quick shout out to a friend’s website, who has started a cool QR code business involving municipal downtown areas in Canada. His website is at www.qrcodetreasure.com.  It involves businesses located in the downtown the area of 600 top Canadian cities. Sounds like a great way to engage shoppers and promote more foot traffic…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wow what a year!! I have managed to complete no small list of projects this year for some absolutely fantastic clients (see my new website design portfolio page for more details). 2011 was an absolutely foundational year in my freelance career; and I value the experiences that I have had immensely. I picked up many…