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Google, Bing and Yahoo Get New Logos!

If you haven't noticed already, over the past month or so each of the three major search engines have released newly redesigned logos. Yahoo was the first to roll out it's new logo in early September with a modern yet whimsical look - still … [Read more...]

Social Media – Mad Men Style

While browsing Google Images for some new and creative Social Media info-graphics I stumbled across the following 'retro-style' Social Media Ads that I got a kick out of.  I am a big fan of AMC's Mad Men and  imagine that the Ad Team over at Sterling … [Read more...]

About Google’s ‘Hummingbird’

There has been a lot going on over the past few weeks at Google: They unveiled their NEW Logo (a 'flat' version of the current logo). Google celebrated their 15th Birthday . And perhaps the most important topic in the SEO world was the … [Read more...]

MOZ, Best of 2013 (So Far!)

For those of you involved in the SEO world you're probably aware of the SEO / Internet Marketing Software Tool: MOZ (formerly seoMoz) founded by Rand Fishkin.  I'm an avid reader of their blog(s) which often post some fantastic infographics, studies, … [Read more...]

WordPress Security Tips: How to Change your Username

If you're running the WordPress CMS on your website you may be vulnerable to security threats if the proper precautionary measures are not taken.  In particular, 2013 has seen it's share of attacks on WordPress websites leaving many with hijacked, … [Read more...]

The Undeniable Importance of Online Reviews

If you're anything like me your consumer decision making process goes something like this: Identify and recognize the need of the product or service. Go to Google, start researching that product/service and visiting the website affiliated with … [Read more...]

SEO for YouTube

I have written quite a few posts on SEO (in general) before but wanted to focus my attention on something more niche and specific:  SEO for YouTube YouTube was launched in 2005 and has become the industry standard for sharing videos for Digital … [Read more...]

Claiming Local Profiles

Not only are local profiles good for SEO but they also serve as additional outlets for your business information to help customers find you.  By claiming them you can verify that all of your business information is accurate so you can be contacted … [Read more...]

The Science of SEO

Search Engine Land - a reputable and informative SEO source - has just released their updated Periodic Table of SEO Success Factors (newly named - formerly the Periodic Table of SEO Ranking Factors).  This helpful diagram is an excellent 'go-to' … [Read more...]

Small Business Digital Marketing Checklist

I am often confronted with fed-up business owners saying how they've spent thousands of dollars on yellow page ads with nothing to show for it.  Contrary to what many may think (seeing that I am in digital marketing), I do still recommend certain … [Read more...]