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Come Join Us for our 4th Annual Black Tie Gala

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Mon Mar 28 10:13:01 PDT 2016

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Instagram with your website

by postmaster @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri Apr 05 15:48:16 PDT 2013

Just saw an email from Klout that they have integrated Instagram into their score. I thought this would be a good time to review this little addictive app. For the past few years everyone has seen images with stunning effects. Then for most of us we would pass it off oh it’s just photoshopped while

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The Rise of Sponsored Content!

by admin @ SPEC PR

Mon Jan 02 10:34:33 PST 2017

Welcome to the SPEC PR blog, where we’ll try to inform and engage on topics relating to PR and marketing communications. My first topic: “The Rise of Sponsored Content!” PR and advertising were once analogized as “church” and “state” with clear lines drawn between paid (adverting) and earned (editorial). But sponsored content is crossing old lines and changing our industry. […]

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3 Ways Case Studies Will Boost Your Business

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Wed Jan 18 19:40:43 PST 2017

Does your business include testimonials on your website? If it does, that’s great! They’re a nice snippet of positive content for people to read in order to influence purchasing. The problem is, most websites are doing that now too, which means they have less of an impact due to over saturation. But what about case […]

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How to Get Started Blogging as a New Business Owner

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Thu Jun 22 09:13:55 PDT 2017

Blogging is not just for 16-year-olds anymore. It is not an electronic diary that keeps people abreast of your opinion on the world around you, although that can be one way in which some people chose to blog. However, blogging, in today’s marketplace, is a valuable internet marketing tool that, if used properly, will help [...]

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Why It Is Important to Have a Business Email Address

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Tue Aug 15 09:06:45 PDT 2017

In the digital world we live in, customers are relying more and more on email addresses to connect with the businesses they work with. And, although simply having an email address is very important, ensuring that your email is professional can be even more important. However, the number of business owners who still utilize a [...]

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Recent Study Shows SEO Is STILL The Best Way to Get More Traffic (and Money!)

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Mon Sep 12 12:36:26 PDT 2016

Still on the fence about putting more marketing effort into your business website? If you have a local business or an ecommerce store, this news might change your mind. A recent study of 87 million website sessions has shown that Google organic is still the largest source of online traffic and revenues, providing 43% of traffic on average, and 42% […]

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The Cloud and Its Pros & Cons

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Sun Dec 01 12:54:19 PST 2013

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A Simple Look at The Cloud Do you ever get a foggy feeling when you hear mention of “the cloud”? We often hear about cloud computing, cloud services, cloud this and that, but what is the cloud? The concept behind this term and all other variations of it is not new. The cloud refers to […]

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Stacking the SEO Deck

by sprout_admin @ Sprout Digital

Tue Sep 08 14:04:00 PDT 2015

I’m a gambler. I enjoy playing poker, blackjack, and craps. These games provide me the opportunity to influence the outcome of the game. Slot machines, roulette, keno, and other passive gambling games are sucker bets–the house ALWAYS wins.

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Downtime Is Marketing Time

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Tue Feb 28 08:25:52 PST 2017

Many businesses find that this time of year is quite slow when it comes to business. People may be reevaluating their businesses based on the end-of-year numbers, or they may simply be hibernating until the weather warms a bit. Whatever the reason, a slow season can actually be a blessing for your business. It creates [...]

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Fake Microsoft “Tech Support” Calls

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Mon Aug 26 12:51:59 PDT 2013

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

Scam Alert – Unsolicited “Tech Support” Calls A few of our clients have reported that they’ve been called by someone claiming to be from “Microsoft.” According to the reports we got, the callers claim they are from the “Microsoft Windows tech support team.” They claim your computer might be at risk and they want to […]

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6 Critical SEO Optimization Content Tips Every Ecommerce Website Should Know

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Sat Jul 15 11:49:30 PDT 2017

We all know by now that SEO (search engine optimization) is a crucial way to improve your organic (unpaid) rankings in searches. If you haven’t already begun doing the SEO optimization basics for your website, you’ve probably noticed your rankings drop, while more and more competitors pass you by. This, of course, can and will be disastrous […]

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Webfor Founder Interviewed on KGW

by Webfor @ Webfor

Wed Jan 11 10:33:54 PST 2017

Being active in the community is important to Webfor’s founder, Kevin Getch. He recently spoke on the Portland Today Show about his involvement with two non-profit organizations, SEMpdx and Reading Results. Kevin is President of SEMpdx, one of the first non-profits in the U.S. established to support the digital marketing community. Each year SEMpdx chooses […]

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How to Utilize LinkedIn for your Small Business

by Jeremy Friedland @

Tue Oct 27 03:42:11 PDT 2015

Remember when LinkedIn was that place you visited when you wanted to either post of look for a new job? It’s so much more than that now, and for small businesses, it is now a powerful tool for branding and networking your company. LinkedIn helps you brand, is an outstanding place to post pillar content, […]

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DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney Web Design & Search Engine Optimization

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Thu Mar 19 12:25:38 PDT 2015

T3 SEO was retained by a law firm in Seattle, WA to help improve their search engine visibility and drive more potential clients to their law firm.  The law firm wanted to focus on DUI and Criminal Defense type cases, so we developed a marketing strategy to help improve the firm’s visibility for DUI and […]

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Cache is King – LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress

by gavynn @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Mon May 01 14:21:41 PDT 2017

What is Cache and why does it matter? In the fast moving and constantly improving world wide web, websites are always striving to deliver the most relevant and exciting content. That content takes many forms: text, images, videos, etc and is constantly increasing in size due to higher audio/video quality. Every day millions of website...

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The Importance of Anchor Text in Back-links

by Aaron Krout @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Sun Jun 16 09:00:45 PDT 2013

The importance of anchor text with respect to a linking strategy cannot be overstated. Back-links are a huge part of the search engine algorithm. When initiating a linking campaign, it is vital that external sites link using the appropriate keywords and terms in the anchor text. Almost always, linking candidates will use the company name as anchor […]

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1st Page Google Rankings For New Law Firm Client

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Wed Mar 12 13:17:18 PDT 2014

Web Design, SEO & Social Media Services for Bankruptcy Law Firm This law firm contacted us to inquire about our search engine optimization services after getting frustrated with his existing marketing firm.  He had been working with another “SEO” firm for several years, but was concerned that he was not getting calls or leads and […]

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Magento Patches: Keeping your store secure

by Clint S @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Thu Jun 15 15:09:15 PDT 2017

Magento is one of our favorite E-commerce platforms, and many store owners around the world agree. No open source E-commerce solution is as scalable, robust, and feature-rich. However, with these advantages comes increased complexity, and its ever-increasing popularity attracts unsavory sorts who seek out to exploit any vulnerabilities that may be present in the vary...

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The Thing About Bing

by Effective Web Solutions @

Fri May 19 14:29:31 PDT 2017

One-Third of Organic Searches Happen on Bing Don’t put all your business eggs in one basket! Bing is the world’s second most popular search engine. And […]

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Absolute Links vs. Relative Links – SEO Value

by Scott Walker @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Thu Sep 05 07:12:30 PDT 2013

The debate between absolute links and relative links continues to live on in the SEO world. The individual significance of each has been contested, but it is widely regarded that absolute links provide better SEO value on the whole than relative links. Many believe that absolute links have less potential for getting messed up when search engines […]

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Free Review Profiles WordPress Plugin

by Scott Hendison @ Search Commander, Inc.

Wed Sep 06 10:51:03 PDT 2017

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a WordPress plugin that would let you give people a way to easily leave you a review at their preferred service? For example, if I could fill in my profile links in the back end, and then just use a shortcode to display them for you to click […]

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Website Designer Client Review by Stavalaura Vineyards

by Dotty @ Premium Websites, LLC

Wed Aug 09 13:20:26 PDT 2017

Website Designer Review Beverly Ledingham of Stavalaura Vineyards in Ridgefield Washington leaving a website designer review about Dotty of Premium Websites - In Beverly's words. "I was talking to a friend that has a local business in the wine industry and I was saying I needed a website.  She recommended Dotty, and I am [...]

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So You Want to be a Disruptor? Be Authentic First.

by Megan Hayne @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Wed Jul 05 16:17:47 PDT 2017

We all admire those people who think outside the box. They always seem to be one step ahead, super creative, and on point with their ideas. We call them disruptors. The execution of their ideas is such that the public stands in awe and buys their vision before it has even come to fruition. What if I told you that you don’t have to be Steve Jobs to be a disruptor? You can be a disruptor in your field, maybe on a small scale at first, simply by being your true authentic self. Sorry if this sounds cliché, but it is the truth. From a marketing standpoint, so much content is created by people trying to mimic marketing campaigns that have worked in another context. With all the inspiring material that has already been created, how can we marketers keep it fresh? Figure out the snowflake quality in your client, product, or service. Want to know if you are doing it right? Check and see if you are little afraid. When you are being authentic, it puts your ego on edge. You suddenly care more how you are received. If you aren’t a little nervous to hit the post button, let me dare you to rethink your post. Take a risk, it is worth the reward.

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Website Design

by admin @

Wed Oct 19 15:06:06 PDT 2016

Justin Monk SEO has branched off into another department for website design.  Wicked Web Design will be the name. It is a closely related […]

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Your Brand Must Be Distinguishable

by nathanwebster @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Fri Jul 14 12:50:55 PDT 2017

Your Brand Must Be Distinguishable When you have an international juggernaut and let’s make sure we are talking about a distinguishable brand, the goal is to be iconic. It’s iconic because an unforgettable experience has been created. No matter where you’re at in the world, the majority recognize ‘x’ company just by looking at their logo. Why does a brand need to be distinguishable? Sustainability. Brand recognition is distinguishable. A great one will stand out amongst its competitors. The competitors will follow suit and mimic if possible by making them their benchmark. The company I think of that really embodies this method is Nike. And I may be a little biased, but everywhere I turn around someone is wearing Nike. (I like to use companies from the Pacific Northwest, especially Washington state since folks don’t realize we exist.) Nike has put themselves into a position– that they worked hard for– to compete with various companies like the apparel industry, lifestyle brands and athletic organizations. In most of these groups I mentioned, they are the benchmark in all of them. Nike’s brand stands for innovation because it wants to be distinguishable. Every organization has to stand out in someway or another. If you don’t stand out, you’re not gonna get noticed. When you don’t get noticed, how are you going to sell your idea and make a profit? Without being recognized from a local to international level, a company won’t be in business for very long. No matter if you’re a for-profit or non-profit, an idea needs to be successful in the marketplace to keep the lights on. The bills won’t be paid from one great meeting or a whiteboard brainstorming session. On a personal level, please don’t set out to be mediocre or average. Have your organization’s logo stand out...

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Adult Family Homes in Vancouver WA

by tsbmin @ Search Engine Optimization • Web Design & Development • Cloud IT Support

Mon Jul 29 04:15:05 PDT 2013

Are you looking for the right Adult Family Homes in Vancouver WA? We are blessed to have a client that we can recommend for adult family homes in Vancouver WA we recommend Harmony Senior Homes. Harmony Senior Homes is a family run business offering the kind of adult family homes in Vancouver WA that I LEARN MORE »

The Technical SEO Renaissance: a brilliant post from Mike King

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Wed Oct 26 11:45:20 PDT 2016

My friend Mike King an ex rapper turned Super SEO Nerd is one of the most technically skilled hard-core SEO people I know. He published this brilliant article on Moz this week on the role of technical SEO in today’s search marketing world.

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4 Exciting Ways Pinterest Marketing Will Increase Your E-commerce Traffic

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Wed Jul 05 11:20:45 PDT 2017

One of the fastest growing opportunities for Ecommerce business owners is through Pinterest marketing. Founded in 2010, it’s young enough in the online world to become a valuable resource that even marketing challenged individuals can take advantage of. But perhaps best of all, it’s a visual marketplace to share your products and ideas. Here’s a […]

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Organic and Sustained SEO Search Engine Optimization

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri May 03 12:25:04 PDT 2013

Search Engine Optimization: A short view of methodology All seo companies are not the same.  If you talk to a few of them it gets really confusing.  I spend a lot of time updating my skills and reading what others have to say about search engine optimization.  I would title the Cirv approach as a

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[Infographic] Why Social Media and Blogging Are a Waste of Time and Revenue

by Jeni Cantley @ Welcome to Clientraction

Wed Apr 20 09:37:30 PDT 2016

If you are running a client-based business, your time is best spent on billable work. Outsourcing your social media and blogging can save you time and increase your productivity on revenue generating work.

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Website Speeds are More Critical Than Ever

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Thu Apr 06 10:39:19 PDT 2017

There are many factors to consider when creating a website. One of the most important factors is the rate at which your website operates. People are in a hurry, and they want their internet experience to be fast to match. Therefore, it is becoming more and more important to make sure your website speed is [...]

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The Road to Magento

by gavynn @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Tue May 02 12:56:20 PDT 2017

e-commerce: from a cannabis sale to everyday use. “The seminal act of e-commerce” took place in 1971 over ARPANET (an ancestor of today’s internet). Of all things, it was used to arrange a cannabis sale between students at the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It then took almost a decade for...

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Start Menu For Windows 8

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Mon Feb 11 12:21:37 PST 2013

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Missing The Classic Windows Start Menu? The elimination of the start menu in Windows 8 introduced a big change on how we navigate the computer. The start menu as we know it was replaced by the start screen, referred to as the Metro UI (User Interface) in Windows 8. This change may or may not […]

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How to Update WordPress Plugins

by Rebekah Dull @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Sat Aug 19 21:10:17 PDT 2017

As the owner of multiple WordPress websites, it is a major (and required) responsibility to keep your website plugins updated at all times. Failing to do so could result in broken pages, displaced content and a slow loading site. Here is a step by step guide on how to update your WordPress plugins.    Step 1: Log Into Your Website For example, nwebsterllc.com/wp-admin. The easiest way to do this to navigate to your website www.yourdomain.com and then add the /wp-admin after. You’ll see the WordPress logo “W” promoting you to log in. Enter your username/email and your password. If you have forgotten your login information or your webmaster has not provided you with them, just click the “lost your password?” down at the bottom. Now, you should be logged in. Step 2: Navigate the Menu When you log into your website you will see a menu bar on the left side of your screen. Think of this menu bar as the “Home” screen on your computer or cell phone. You will always go back to the this menu bar when doing anything from updating your pages to creating a post. The easiest place to update the plugins on your website is to go directly under “Home,” which you will see “Updates” right below. If there is an update that is needed it will have an orange circle with the number of updates that are needed. For example, in the photo under this step, it says (3) are required to be updated. You can also update your plugins by navigating to the “plugins” tab on your left menu bar. It also has a orange circle with a number in it. (note: sometimes these numbers can be different because other items need to be updated such as your WordPress version or the...

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Facebook Advertising is the next best thing

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Wed Jun 15 15:55:49 PDT 2016

Most businesses find that they get a better return on investment with Facebook ads. However, despite how well your ads are doing, there is always room to optimize it further. This will help you ideally reach the right audience and for a lower price. Separate mobile and desktop ads You’ll want to use separate ad […]

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Google Getting It Right

by SEOteric User @ SEOteric

Tue Nov 05 10:08:12 PST 2013

Google has been rolling out updates and changes for a while now, and every time there is a “significant” update, the web stirs up with analysis and break downs on what the changes are, who got penalized, and what percentage of websites are affected. These changes really affect the SEO industry as a whole and... CONTINUE READING

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Google Local Insights is Not Counting Photo Views

by Scott Hendison @ Search Commander, Inc.

Thu Aug 24 13:34:23 PDT 2017

Different from Google Analytics, Google business listing Insights shows local businesses where customers find them on Google, and also shows various customer actions, like requesting directions, phone calls and views. However, since August 16th, the photo views seem to be broken. I actually got a call from a client, telling me that his Google My […]

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Can Any Inbound Linking Hurt My Ranking?

by Aaron Krout @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Sun Feb 17 13:04:17 PST 2013

The answer is simple – inbound linking cannot hurt your search ranking. How is this known for certain? Well, for one, if inbound were to hurt your rank, your competitors would continually link to your site from link farms. Such a scenario is beyond your control. For this reason, Google cannot penalize your site for any […]

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Drupal, Joomla or WordPress?

by Kimberly Genly @ Marketing EQ

Tue Aug 01 06:24:18 PDT 2017

Joomla, Drupal and Wordpress are all Content Management Systems, which means they handle the images and text that goes on the various pages, blog posts or products displayed on your website. But which one should you choose?

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Protected: You Might Need a New Website if …

by Mark L @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Wed Sep 06 14:11:35 PDT 2017

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Recruiting Website Client Review – Karen Hartshorn

by Dotty @ Premium Websites, LLC

Mon Sep 11 08:00:57 PDT 2017

Website Designer Review Karen Hartshorn of KLT recruiting Solutions in Vancouver WA leaving a website designer review about Dotty of Premium Websites - In Karen's words. "I'm Karen Hartshorn. I run KLT Recruiting Solutions. I am an executive recruiter or head hunter if you want to call it. I place executives in manufacturing [...]

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In-house Agency vs. Outsourcing Digital Marketing

by Kent Lewis @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Fri Aug 11 16:30:50 PDT 2017

In-house Agency vs. Outsourcing Digital Marketing As a veteran digital marketer based in Portland, OR, I’ve seen the world of search engine marketing, social media, analytics and conversion optimization evolve since optimizing my first website in 1996. One of the more prominent trends affecting digital marketing agencies I’ve personally experienced in the last few years is the client’s increasing desire to take search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) and social media marketing in-house. The trend, while logical, has dangerous implications for corporations and agencies alike. According to a recent eMarketer study, there are a host of pitfalls to building an in-house digital marketing team. The three greatest disadvantages, according to US marketers, include: Staying on top of key trends (internal teams are typically busy fighting fires and don’t have the time or interest to read marketing publications or attend industry events) Creative innovation is lacking (creative, innovative types often feel constrained and bored when working for a corporation vs. a dynamic “square-free” agency environment) Skill sets of staff is limited (most companies cannot afford seasoned talent) Additionally, in-house agencies typically lack technical depth, diverse experience or ability to think strategically. Interestingly, recruitment and retention has become an issue in the past few years for corporations, as former agency talent has had the opportunity to work in-house and prefers the dynamic agency environment. Corporations are learning what agencies already know: talent is hard to come by and even harder to keep. Whether your company is based in Portland, Seattle or Dallas, you can only throw so many free snacks and monthly massages at a digital marketer used to free beer on tap at agencies. Starting at Square One: To Build or Not To Build As my integrated marketing agency, Anvil Media, enters into its 18th year, one of the greatest challenges...

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Paternity Testing Portland OR

by tsbmin @ Search Engine Optimization • Web Design & Development • Cloud IT Support

Thu Oct 25 22:15:15 PDT 2012

Untitled document Paternity testing is one of the most popular uses of DNA Testing resources in Portland OR, Vancouver WA, Longview WA, Salem OR and surrounding areas. Paternity Northwest is a company that offers a very convenient way to get paternity testing done in the Portland OR area. To request a paternity test is a LEARN MORE »

SEO Pro’s at Work

by admin @

Wed Oct 19 17:03:40 PDT 2016

SEO isn’t rocket science.  Ok, maybe it is but we make it look easy.  As easy as we make it you’d be surprised how […]

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Free WordPress Training – Pages and Posts

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Tue Nov 29 14:27:52 PST 2016

Free WordPress Training Class Only 2 spots remaining City Ranked Media will host a free WordPress training event on December 16, 2016 starting at 1:00 pm. This training will focus on basics of using WordPress, the WordPress dashboard, publishing new content to the web, as well as simple SEO tactics you can use to increase the […]

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2016 Stand Down

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Wed Jun 01 15:58:23 PDT 2016

Transportation Shuttle to Reserve Center from: CCVAC – Ester Short Park & VA Campus 4th Plain Afternoon Meal Provided Download Stand Down Flyer Click Here!

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Cloud-Based Apps

by sprout_admin @ Sprout Digital

Mon Aug 24 11:13:00 PDT 2015

There are concerns about cloud-based app usage–in regards to security and availability of documents. I'm writing to say that the winds of change have been moving quite steadily towards the cloud.

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Get Going with Visual Content Marketing

by Jeremy Friedland @

Wed Oct 14 07:59:10 PDT 2015

There is little doubt the world is growing increasingly visual, at least the online world. Today people are a lot more inclined to view visual content than they are to read textual material. For proof you have to look no further than your Facebook newsfeed. 87 percent of the most-shared posts contain photos, and posts […]

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Best Google Website Design Services Camas WA

by Scott Walker @ Vancouver WA SEO

Sat Jun 20 04:49:05 PDT 2015

Does Your Website Need More Real Customers?

Computer Health & Security

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Thu May 21 13:19:13 PDT 2015

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

Technology is advancing faster than we can cope with. Many new devices in today’s market bring the convenience of our digital life within our fingertips. However, if we do not factor in security as a critical part of using technology, the consequences that result from ignored security risks will outweigh its convenience. The increasing use […]

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How to Get Better Conversions with Improved Calls to Action

by Jeremy Friedland @

Sun Oct 18 08:14:11 PDT 2015

  After putting together that wonderful offer that is sure to get your business to the next level, you set up your salespage and other selling materials such as emails, landing pages, thank you pages and more. Then you send it out, and it falls flat. So what happened? Was it the copy’s fault, is […]

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5 Steps Every Service Business Can Take to Get More Website Traffic & Sales

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Tue Jan 10 08:36:39 PST 2017

Every roofing/plastic surgery/legal/accounting company wants to get more business from their website. After all, that’s the point of having one, right? So what do you do after you’ve published a website (we hope!) and you’re simply not getting the number of clients you thought you’d get from being online? Well, there are a few things […]

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Review of the Far Improved Digital Summit in Portland WITH Presentation Notes

by Jason Wright @ Webfor

Fri Aug 18 13:16:12 PDT 2017

In 2016 I attended my first Digital Summit, and I thought it might be my last. Not because of the location or the people, but the quality of some presentations. Many of which, felt like sales pitches for platforms and proprietary tools. There were a few standout hits like Oli Gardner’s presentation on CRO (which was hilarious).

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Mobile Search Now More Important For Google

by Scott Walker @ Vancouver WA SEO

Tue Jun 21 10:07:29 PDT 2016

Mobile Friendliness Is Now Mission Critical As of June 2016, to coincide with Google’s announcement of their new mobile testing tool, it’s now more important than ever to also pay attention to the mobile speed score of your website. In addition to simply looking at design elements, Google will now also be looking at the […]

Is your Small Business Website and SEO Strategy Forward Thinking?

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Wed Nov 25 13:33:51 PST 2015

I want to cover a topic I think many small business owners rarely think about, the viability, and scale-ability of their current advertising efforts for the future. In times past, for many small business owners, thinking about the future of their advertising was as simple as knowing what ad size they wanted to purchase in […]

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Instantly Boost Rankings With The Perfect Page Title (5 Requirements)

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Fri Oct 28 11:33:52 PDT 2016

Hi friends, As you’ve probably come to realize, I don’t have a fancy content schedule here like I do for my clients and usually get the inspiration to write based off a client experience that I feel would be helpful for the public to learn from. Today I’m going to talk about how to write the […]

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SearchFest 2015 Marketing Conf Review & Photo Gallery

by KPIMadmin @ KPI Marketing

Sat Nov 14 02:50:38 PST 2015

SearchFest 2015 Review SearchFest 2015 was another great event put on by SEMpdx. It was a full house, and there was lots of locals and some people from out of town. I was really happy to see that there was...

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Black Tie Gala List of Sponsors

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Tue May 03 13:11:28 PDT 2016

Sponsor’s List We at the CCVAC would like to thank our sponsors and donors for their generosity.

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Google testing images in mobile search

by Travis @ Web Design Vancouver WA – WordPress Website Design – NW Media Collective Design Agency

Mon Jul 24 06:24:31 PDT 2017

Google was testing images again in mobile searches.  These are for search queries where the user might find an image useful as part of the description.  This was tested for a little while at the end of 2016 and goes...

Landscape Maintenance Website Design: Before and After

by Doug Williams @ Doug Williams

Sun Feb 07 13:06:31 PST 2016

We had a call from a Portland Oregon landscape maintenance company with a request to make their current website design mobile compatible. They were happy with their website design that was created by a local graphic designer 2 years ago. That designer was no longer doing freelance work which is...

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3rd Annual Black & White Gala

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Mon Feb 09 06:49:14 PST 2015

3rd Annual Black & White Gala May 15, 2015 Mark You Calendar for May 15, 2015 CCVAC will hold a Gala May 15, 2015. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. at http://www.heathmanlodge.com/ Cocktail attire optional. The evening includes a live auction. Gifts. Entertainment. Good Times. Good People. Tickets for the Gala are $60 per person, $110 per couple, or $500 […]

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Inspire New Patients to Take Action Through Conversion Rate Optimization

by Jason Wright @ Webfor

Thu Dec 22 17:10:36 PST 2016

Changing your life begins with a deeply personal internal battle. You’re fighting against bad habits, the people in your life and demons that bring you down. There's no greater pressure or fear in the world than your health and the health of your family. This is a story about people, people like me.

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The Site Gauntlet: SEO Review of a Hollywood Yoga Studio

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Tue Apr 11 13:50:35 PDT 2017

Hey there! Today is the first of a new SEO-site-review installment we’ll be doing called the site gauntlet. This is just a basic SEO review of websites that need help figuring out how to prioritize the next steps to SEO success. Why am I doing it in a video instead of writing it all out? Well.. it’s […]

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Outside of the 3-Pack, How Does Google Find Local Results?

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Thu Mar 16 12:53:06 PDT 2017

Here’s an interesting case of Google’s local organic algorithm failing to produce the right results, and it tells us a bunch about how they’re trying to produce those local results in the organic results outside of the 3-pack. I’m sitting here near Sunriver, Oregon, and I search for “restaurants near me”. The 3-pack looks pretty … Continue reading Outside of the 3-Pack, How Does Google Find Local Results? →

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7 Musts for Dental Websites To Bring In More Patients

by Doug Williams @ Doug Williams

Sun Jun 28 12:05:44 PDT 2015

You need a website for your dentistry practice. Maybe it is a new website or maybe you want to redesign it to create a better image or get more new patients. You are trying to figure out what is important for dental websites. You have several options for your new...

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The benefits of SEO

by Kimberly Genly @ Marketing EQ

Tue Sep 12 09:00:12 PDT 2017

You want your most motivated buyers to find you at the moment that they’re ready to buy. SEO is the tool to make those instant connections.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Web Design, SEO, Social Media Services

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Wed Mar 12 12:43:19 PDT 2014

Personal Injury Law Firm Website Design, Search Engine Optimization &  Social Media Services We were contacted by an established personal injury law firm about our search engine optimization and Internet marketing services after getting frustrated with the large law firm marketing they had been using for several years.  They were not seeing their firm ranked […]

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Google Places API Quietly Divorces Google+

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Mon Nov 02 12:37:56 PST 2015

I unfortunately have to report that my Google+ My Business Page Finder tool no longer shows the Google+ page for the business in its search results. Why not? Because the Google Places API, which used to show the Google+ page in its response, now returns a Google Maps page instead. I haven’t seen any announcement … Continue reading Google Places API Quietly Divorces Google+ →

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Google Removes Option to Hide Private Search Results?

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Fri Mar 07 17:36:25 PST 2014

Can You Find the Hide Private or Personal Results Option in Your Search Settings? Back in January I wrote a quick post about how I was not seeing the option to hide or show personal search results.  At the time, I was seeing this intermittently, so I wasn’t sure if it was something up with […]

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Family Law Firm Web Design SEO Services

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Wed Mar 12 11:57:05 PDT 2014

Family Law Website Design & Search Engine Optimization Services We developed a new mobile responsive website for a law firm that specializes in Family law.  The law firm wanted to generate leads for divorce, child custody, child support and uncontested divorce cases.  After developing and launching the website the law firm was surprised at how […]

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Growing Social Media Marketing Trends To Look For In 2018

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Fri May 12 09:59:27 PDT 2017

Social Media Marketing Trends 2018 Social media platforms are changing every day, which means that Social Media Marketing is changing too. You may or may not be aware, for example, that Facebook recently added a “Stories” option, which is similar to the feature previously offered by Instagram (among others). Social media and advertising and marketing […]

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Developing a Blog Marketing Strategy for Your Small Business

by Doug Williams @ Doug Williams

Sun Feb 22 11:03:15 PST 2015

You have a small local business such as a dry cleaners, a dental office or a law practice. You have heard that adding a blog onto your website would help improve your Google rankings and attract more visitors to your website. What would your blog marketing strategy be? What would...

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How To Pick Roofing Keywords For Better SEO

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Sun Apr 02 11:17:35 PDT 2017

Ready to DIY optimize your site to get better Google rankings for your roofing business? If you’re not using our roofing SEO services, you’re going to need to know how to do keyword research. Here’s a quick and dirty, extremely basic guide to finding your own keywords to SEO your roofing site, using Google’s free […]

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SEO Code Innovation: Targeting SEO Through GPS Location

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Thu Oct 06 14:48:40 PDT 2016

GPS Targeted SEO We here at City Ranked have been busy testing, retesting, and refining SEO tactics based upon GPS coordinates of web enabled devices. Most internet enabled devices manufactured in the last few years including laptops, tablets, and smartphones have some sort of GPS locating feature built into them. These features are being used […]

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Brand Reputation

by nathanwebster @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Sun Aug 27 19:49:24 PDT 2017

Brand Reputation I start my Business 101 class asking students, “who buys from companies that you haven’t heard about, from or seen before? In other words, “do you buy from companies that haven’t used a marketing strategy on you?” I quickly like to make the point that we all shop from companies we know. As a small business or startup, the goal we should all be striving for is to create relationships with people who we know, like and trust. Successful business is done through relationships, not transactions. Those relationships are created by companies who understand the significance of having a distinguishable brand reputation. The 2017 Fortune 10 has the most recognized names. Their marketing teams have mastered this concept, otherwise they wouldn’t be on this list. However, the order is determined by their revenues. I included the links of the companies in case there is one or two you may not know. Here’s the list: 1. Wal-Mart – https://www.walmart.com 2. Berkshire Hathaway – http://www.berkshirehathaway.com 3. Apple – https://www.apple.com  4. Exxon Mobil – http://corporate.exxonmobil.com 5. McKesson – http://www.mckesson.com 6. UnitedHealth Group – http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com 7. CVS Health – https://cvshealth.com 8. General Motors – https://www.gm.com 9. AT&T – https://www.att.com 10. Ford Motor Company – https://www.ford.com While I was typing these companies in my search engine, I realized they consist both of products and services. There are even some that own other companies as subsidiaries. For example, Apple owns Beats by Dre headphones. Even better, Berkshire Hathaway just gives you a link to the list of the 50+ companies Warren Buffett oversees. I mention services because a good brand reputation includes both tangible and intangible products. To make it a bit more clear, I’ll use what Mark Cuban said to someone on Shark Tank. As I paraphrase, the brand is the feelings a customer has after the purchase. So it doesn’t matter if it’s...

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Is your online presence up to snuff? A peek at search

by Jeni Cantley @ Welcome to Clientraction

Mon Nov 23 10:46:52 PST 2015

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20 No-Brainer Ideas for Advertising Your Small Business in 2017

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Mon Sep 12 18:24:33 PDT 2016

Let me guess: You set up your business, opened shop, did all the paper work, and even paid for a website.. but people still aren’t coming in? Well, you might have forgotten an important step, or maybe you just didn’t know where to start with it… MARKETING and ADVERTISING! Marketing your small business is the […]

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Helping Combat Fake News

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Tue Jan 17 09:57:46 PST 2017

There seems to be a faction out there who’s trying hard convince the world that the Holocaust never happened–using SEO to make the Holocaust-denial websites rank highly for the search term is the holocaust real. You can help combat this, if you like, by doing what I just did here…link to that BBC article with … Continue reading Helping Combat Fake News →

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Gift Ideas For The Holidays

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Wed Nov 21 15:29:43 PST 2012

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

Simple Gift Ideas & Holiday Savings With the holidays upon us, you might be one of many trying to find great gift ideas for the ones you love. The holidays can be a perfect time to get great deals on new computers and other cherished gadgets for gifting. But what can you do if buying […]

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Windows 8 Repair and Recovery

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Thu Sep 05 20:57:15 PDT 2013

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

Why Creating Windows 8 Repair / Recovery Disks Is Now A Must! Have you made your Windows 8 repair / recovery disks yet? If not, here is why it is in your best interest to create recovery disks for your Windows 8 computer. One of Windows 8’s noticeable changes is that Windows 8 computers no […]

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Cryptolocker Ransomware Virus

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Tue Nov 12 13:27:10 PST 2013

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

What is Cryptolocker? Cryptolocker is a nasty computer virus classified as ransomware because it denies access to any data on the infected computer unless a ransom is paid. Cryptolocker uses an advanced encryption standard to block access to any data files on the infected computer. This virus can replicate itself over a network with shared […]

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Audience Targeting and Re-targeting – staying in front of potential customers

by sprout_admin @ Sprout Digital

Wed Aug 10 16:20:41 PDT 2016

Ever notice after buying a new car (or new to you at least) you begin to see that car everywhere you drive. On your way to a movie, the grocery store, or to daycare - there are Jeep Wranglers or Toyota Tundras everywhere!

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What is FTP?

by sprout_admin @ Sprout Digital

Fri Sep 18 07:21:00 PDT 2015

FTP was originally created in 1971 – before the birth of the World Wide Web–as a command-line interface (text-based, relying on specific commands). From inception, it was built to transfer files from one host computer to another.

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Small Business Organic SEO

by sprout_admin @ Sprout Digital

Fri Jul 10 09:30:37 PDT 2015

An often misunderstood web marketing tool is organic search engine optimization (SEO). A common misconception about organic SEO is that it simply produces high website search ranking results.

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MULLIGANS & MARGARITAS GOLF TOURNAMENT FUND RAISER

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Tue Jun 23 12:28:14 PDT 2015

TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 AT 12:00 PM Four-person scramble, shot gun start an noon, taco dinner to follow. $89 per person includes rounds of golf, golf cart, practice balls, taco dinner, and PRIZES! The Cedars Golf Course 15001 NE 181st St, Battle Ground, Washington 98604 Proceeds benefit CCVAC- to help Clark Country Veterans! Registration forms available by […]

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5 Ways to Market Your Small Business on a Limited Budget

by Jeremy Friedland @

Fri Oct 09 14:40:21 PDT 2015

Okay, we can all agree that not every business boasts an unlimited marketing budget, allowing you to take advantage of every opportunity under the sun. Even large companies have limitations, and working creatively within your budget, however meager, is a key to online success. So in this post we’re going to have a look at […]

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How Frequent High-Quality Reviews Boost Rankings

by Effective Web Solutions @

Thu Jul 13 09:56:57 PDT 2017

How You Can Use Local Search Optimization to Establish Prominence Within Google My Business Gathering reviews is a great way to improve your SEO and build […]

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Are You Optimizing Your Landing Pages?

by Jeremy Friedland @

Thu Oct 29 00:47:13 PDT 2015

Make it obvious – A great way to help get the conversion is to give the guest exactly what they came searching for. Match their keyword search query with your headlines and text. Use a great deal of white space and highlight the rewards they will receive. And most importantly, employ a strong call to […]

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5 Reasons Why Social Profiles Are The Link Building Strategy You Are Missing

by admin @ Phase Shift Digital Marketing

Tue Jul 25 14:54:35 PDT 2017

What is your strategy for optimizing your website’s google search?  Are you using social profiles?  Oh, you think I mean the main ones you use for social media interaction, like twitter, Facebook, Instagram?  You don’t quite understand what I mean. I’m talking about using social profiles as a link building strategy.  You think I’m joking....

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Bring Down the Scam Hammer — SEO Scams (Part 2)

by Effective Web Solutions @

Fri Sep 01 14:03:06 PDT 2017

Click here for part 1! Does that SEO deal seem too good to be true? It Probably Is! While most people laugh at the obvious nature […]

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Cause Marketing: A Millennial’s Take

by Tyler Hutt @ SPEC PR

Sat Feb 25 13:55:13 PST 2017

Millennials are quickly taking over the world – now outnumbering the former largest generation, the Baby Boomers, by half a million, but also surpassing them as the most generous generation (Entrepreneur, Washington Post). As recently as 2013, the Baby Boomer generation was considered the most charitable generation (Forbes), with 51 million boomers giving more than $61.9 billion a year to […]

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How NAP(ping) Keeps Your Business Refreshed

by Effective Web Solutions @

Tue Jul 25 14:15:25 PDT 2017

Want your business to feel refreshed? Have a good NAP! People can only come to your business if they know it exists. As the primary function […]

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3 questions to ask before hiring a web advertising company

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Sun Dec 13 18:14:30 PST 2015

Know the right questions to ask a web advertising company Hiring a reputable Internet Advertising company for your small business  may seem like an easy task.  There are many choices out there when it comes to website marketing, search optimization and search marketing companies.  Unfortunately the decision to hire a reputable company to handle your […]

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Welcome to our Blog

by Brian @ Portland SEO Pros

Thu Jan 22 14:01:56 PST 2015

Hello and welcome to the new blog of PortlandSEOPros.net. We’ve finally decided we should share some of the knowledge that we have gained from thousands or hours and dollars of testing and implementation. Let us know what you think.

Protected Member Areas with WooCommerce Subscriptions and Notifications

by Joel Hatmaker @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Tue Jun 27 09:55:42 PDT 2017

Are you running a WordPress site that requires a secure user area with protected content? Do you have private content that only members of your association can access? Do you provide a fee-based business that has need-to-know documentation for your clients? WordPress doesn’t provide this feature by default, but it does provide user role access...

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How Often Should I Update My Company Blog?

by morgan @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Fri Aug 18 08:58:18 PDT 2017

When it comes to your company blog, regularly posting high quality SEO content plays an important role in ranking and popularity. But is there a more specific guideline on how often you should update your blog for optimal results? I’ve tracked down some data on the connection between posting frequency and web traffic that can...

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KPI Marketing is Heading to SEMpdx SearchFest 2015!

by KPIMadmin @ KPI Marketing

Sat Aug 01 15:01:00 PDT 2015

The 2015 SEMpdx SearchFest marketing event will be the third SearchFest we have attended. The past events we attended where a ton of fun and packed full of great information. The fellow marketers are all very willing to network and...

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Growing Online Marketing Trends To Look For In 2018 and Beyond

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Tue May 16 15:18:03 PDT 2017

Online Marketing Trends for 2018 and Beyond Staying ahead of the competition often means knowing what products or services are more in demand when figuring out what to offer potential customers. In addition to keeping track of trends on what to sell, however, successful business owners also have to stay up to date on how […]

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Pet Care Services in Portland OR

by tsbmin @ Search Engine Optimization • Web Design & Development • Cloud IT Support

Wed Sep 04 20:35:08 PDT 2013

Pet care services in Portland OR – meeting the needs of busy professionals One of our clients, http://bellyrubpetservices.com, has tapped into a smart niche for today’s pet focused “moms and dads”. Pet care services in Portland OR have become almost as important (to some more important) as childcare services. Windy Holt, was a busy professional LEARN MORE »

No More Pop-ups

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Thu Feb 23 12:42:22 PST 2017

As of January 10th, 2017, Google has penalized websites which have full-screen mobile pop-ups requesting your contact information while reading content on your phone. We have all seen these sites. Even the most reputable news sites have these annoying pop-ups that cause you to abandon whatever you were reading on your mobile device once it [...]

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Search Engine Optimization

by admin @ Phase Shift Digital Marketing

Mon May 29 14:51:32 PDT 2017

This is an article about what search engine optimization is, why it is important, and how to do it effectively. What is Search Engine Optimization? I remember when I was younger I had created my own blog. I couldn’t wait for other people to discover what I had made. I would check page views. I...

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7 Ways Giving Away the Store is Product Pricing Suicide

by Kalon Wiggins @ Epic Design Labs

Tue Aug 15 13:44:27 PDT 2017

Almost every new online retail merchant makes the same mistake. They figure they can earn a lot of money simply by selling merchandise for a little less than the competition. They soon discover, however, that competing on product pricing alone does not work. Every retail expert on the planet is well aware of the fact, […]

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Portland’s marketing guide on building Social Media credibility

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Wed Jul 20 11:00:45 PDT 2016

It is very difficult to sell social media marketing services when you are a new marketer, unless you have built up enough social credibility. You may be wondering why your phone isn’t ringing or why no one is responding to your proposals. Don’t attempt to sell social media services unless you have establish yourself socially. […]

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Who Needs SEO? Do YOU? SEO vs Social Media for Businesses

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Thu Jan 19 12:43:25 PST 2017

Do you need SEO? What about social media? What are the benefits of SEO vs Social Media for your brand or business? If you’re reading this post, you’ve definitely asked yourself these questions, and you’re also probably somewhat aware that SEO is a bit of a complicated industry. I’m going to answer this question to […]

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Website Development What it’s not

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri Jun 07 10:37:12 PDT 2013

It’s not installing WordPress or other type of system and switching between free templates It’s also not: ….a tumblr page ….a Facebook page ….a twitter account ….Frontpage (had to add this from my oldschool days) ….business catalyst ….Dreamweaver ….Microsoft Webmatrix ….a .psd document ….a .ai document   with tools that publish static content. Coming what

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Facebook and Instagram in a Snap

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Tue Aug 01 13:27:39 PDT 2017

Earlier this year, we discussed Snap Chat for business. The general consensus was, and still is, that unless you are marketing almost exclusively to people between the ages of 16 and 25, who are mostly female, you are missing your market with Snapchat. This marketing philosophy still rings true. The average Snapchat user is a [...]

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SEO and SEM. What is the difference?

by Kimberly Genly @ Marketing EQ

Tue Sep 05 09:00:15 PDT 2017

You may have heard that to stand out to potential customers, you need to optimize your online presence, and two strategies are SEO and SEM. But what is the difference?

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.htaccess Wizard for SEO

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Fri Aug 26 11:18:37 PDT 2016

My friend Aleyda Solis just published this super useful .htaccess tool for generating many of the common .htaccess rules needed for SEO: things like redirecting non-slash-ending URLs to the ones ending in slashes; redirecting from the non-www subdomain to the www one; redirecting http to https; even the code for the custom 404 error handler.

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Google Not Displaying Show Hide Personalized Results Feature

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Wed Jan 22 09:18:15 PST 2014

Is Google testing new personalization methods/settings or was it just a glitch this morning when I didn’t see the option to show/hide personalized results while logged in?  Like every morning, I did some searches and noticed that I did not have the option to hide personalized results, and my results were not personalized by default. […]

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Search Engine Optimiization

by firstrankedseo @ First Ranked SEO

Fri Dec 12 12:48:15 PST 2014

Our SEO informational blog is currently under construction Check Back for information to help understand all things related to Search...

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What is A/B Testing and How Can It Benefit My Site?

by morgan @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Tue Jun 27 09:43:52 PDT 2017

A/B Testing is a digital marketing tactic that can help improve almost any aspect of your site. Whether you want to increase your conversion rate, keep users on your site for longer, or get visitors to view more pages on your website, A/B testing (also known as split testing) can help you achieve that goal....

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Turning Shoestring Marketing Into Thousands Of Value

by Jeremy Friedland @

Tue Nov 03 04:51:50 PST 2015

Practical Value Produce Shareable Content The technique of gaining huge returns on inexpensive content is to make it go viral. This is obviously easier said than done, but it is in no way impossible. You initially need to make your content shareable. Once again, easier said than done, nonetheless it becomes much simpler when following […]

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Google Ignores Reciprocal Links

by Scott Walker @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Sun May 12 13:07:35 PDT 2013

For a long time, reciprocal links have remained at the forefront of most inbound linking strategies. This is going to have to change. Google now discounts all reciprocal links. The algorithm has been altered to identify the exchange of links by two parties for the purpose of increasing their number of inbound links. The concept of reciprocal […]

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Demystifying the investment in SEO for the SMB: 3 Value Points You Can Measure

by Jeni Cantley @ Welcome to Clientraction

Tue Feb 16 13:19:51 PST 2016

Search Engine Optimization is still a mystery for most small business owners. Over the last quarter, I surveyed 50 small to medium business owners on whether they were investing in SEO services. Surprisingly, only 50% had ever implemented search engine optimization for their web sites. And why does this matter? Because if you aren’t tying…

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Website Design Battle Ground WA

by Scott Walker @ Vancouver WA SEO

Thu Jun 18 08:28:50 PDT 2015

Does Your Website Need More Real Customers?

How to Choose an SEO Company

by Brian @ Portland SEO Pros

Sat Mar 21 16:16:24 PDT 2015

Many business owners have a hard time understanding SEO. If you are a plumber or a doctor, you probably don’t spend a ton of time on the MOZ blog or SearchEngineLand. In fact, you likely spend your time staying up on the happenings of your industry. If you are a business owner looking to improve […]

Offline Marketing Ideas for Local Businesses

by Jeremy Friedland @

Fri Nov 06 12:57:30 PST 2015

  While it might appear as if all marketing is already done online, the fact of the matter is that offline marketing can still be very influential for local companies. This obviously does not necessarily mean that website marketing should be pushed aside, but allowing the two to work together is best. There are various […]

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Best Website SEO Company Camas WA

by Scott Walker @ Vancouver WA SEO

Sat Jun 20 19:35:51 PDT 2015

5 Ways to Learn Leadership Skills with Self Awareness

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Mon Aug 01 14:25:52 PDT 2016

Developing self-awareness to learn who you are and taking your leadership skills to a new level Self-enlightenment is a gift especially for the ones who are born to lead.  Every leader faces success and failure but without self-awareness, it would never be possible to understand the reason behind such events. Self-awareness helps the leader confront […]

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How to Make Online Retail Profit Even Against the Big Boys

by Kalon Wiggins @ Epic Design Labs

Sat Aug 05 13:28:09 PDT 2017

From Doba: By Jake Sabey, Education Specialist – Doba “If you’re competing on price alone, you may as well just fling open the front doors of your store and let people loot the place. As many failing businesses have previously shown, competing solely on price is for suckers. It hurts the retail industry overall and […]

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Solving the Mystery of Chrome Extensions

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Fri Jan 20 13:19:03 PST 2017

2016 saw numerous changes in the ways in which people communicate, shop, and use the Internet. There was the advent of Facebook Live, a rise in using sites such as Ebates and Facebook Marketplace, and an increased push to download and use Google Chrome extensions. These changes and others helped users stay more aware of [...]

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Mobile SEO Tactics for Small Businesses

by Brian Douglas @ Reputations.biz

Mon Apr 17 06:38:40 PDT 2017

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Let Go of the Reins and Start Outsourcing

by Jeremy Friedland @

Fri Oct 16 07:59:50 PDT 2015

Running your business online can be a fearsome task in itself, but it is made even more so by insisting on not outsourcing some of the work you have to have done. The truth is, there are people out there who can do many of the tasks you’ve got on your plate, and probably a […]

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Is your sites contact form the next to be shamed by Google

by Travis @ Web Design Vancouver WA – WordPress Website Design – NW Media Collective Design Agency

Mon Aug 21 09:26:13 PDT 2017

Google warned webmasters that the next round of shaming is coming. Any site that sends any form of data to a visitor needs to be using https.  It’s not just if a site takes credit card payments anymore.  Most websites...

SEO vs. UX Tradeoffs – Moz Whiteboard Friday

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Fri Jul 08 11:40:43 PDT 2016

Rand Fishkin of Moz does an excellent job of explaining some of the conflicts and tradeoffs (and synergy) between user experience (UX) and search engine optimization (SEO):

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Automatic Windows 10 Upgrade

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Mon Jun 20 13:55:25 PDT 2016

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

Recently many Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users have been waking up only to find a new Windows 10 upgrade on their computers. To some, this may not be a big deal, assuming that the upgrade went well. However, sometimes the upgrades do not always go well due to incompatibility with the user’s choice of […]

Courtesy of PC Rescue Wiz – Specialists in virus removal, pc repair and web design in Vancouver WA

VA Summer of Service and CCVAC

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Mon Jul 13 12:34:39 PDT 2015

VA Summer of Service and CCVAC- On June 29, CCVAC went to the Portland VA Medical Center for the #VASummerOfService event. We had a great time learning about so many organizations who love helping Veterans. Thanks to the many people who stopped by our table to share their interest in Veterans. CCVAC was the “top […]

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How to Create an Ideal Case Study

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Mon Jan 23 18:05:49 PST 2017

If you’ve ever wondered about the best way to create a case study, this article will give you the answers you’re looking for. But before we go in depth, you should understand the value that a case study can bring to your business. A case study is a beginning to end story. It analyzes a […]

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3 Tools Every Successful Affiliate Marketer Needs

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Fri Jul 08 23:04:42 PDT 2016

Do you know what it takes to become an Affiliate Marketer?  What are the steps you take in order to write your own success story?  Is there a general path or are there shortcuts?  Affiliate Marketers are always looking for ways to generate more revenue with a successful system. Most people think that affiliate marketing […]

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The Growing Wave Of SEO

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Thu May 05 14:17:18 PDT 2016

According to new statistics, more than 8 Billion dollars will be spent this coming year on SEO services. What does this mean? Well, if you are a business owner and you do not have a professional SEO helping your business grow then this likely means that your competition does and will eventually pass you in rankings […]

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Why I’m gaga for good website hosting

by Kimberly Genly @ Marketing EQ

Mon Jul 10 19:51:32 PDT 2017

How fast your site loads has an impact on your SEO score – not to mention the number of people who “bounce” off your site in frustration, and go to a faster competitor’s site. How your site is built certainly has an impact on your loading times, but what most people don’t realize is that the server on which that site resides has just as much to do with how fast your site can run.

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Creating Original Content by Educating Your Audience

by Alicia Bertolero @ Doug Williams

Tue May 26 10:37:50 PDT 2015

Yahoo! recently published a piece addressing one of the most effective marketing strategies alive in today’s digital landscape – creating original content. This article used a 1971 ad by Coca Cola in which the original writer, adman Bill Backer, was inspired to write a song about the product. While traveling,...

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Converting More Customers With Better Funneling

by SEOteric User @ SEOteric

Tue Nov 05 10:07:43 PST 2013

Increase Website Conversions with Featured Content One of the best ways to capture the attention of your website visitors is to quickly show them what they are looking for. When a website visitor visits your website, you have just a few seconds to capture their attention. During that brief first impression period, they have to... CONTINUE READING

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Form on Website

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri Jun 07 10:31:12 PDT 2013

Creating a custom form on your site is seriously only a phone call away. 877.944.6006 or relation@cirv.com. Having a custom form on website allows you to capture unique data and store it for future use.  Using it for company inquires is a big one websites don’t even take advantage of.  Example: Having an easy way

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The Best SEO Tools in 2018

by admin @ Phase Shift Digital Marketing

Sat Jul 15 10:13:13 PDT 2017

If you have ever even dabbled in SEO, then you know the importance of having tools.  Just like a handyman doesn’t do their job effectively without their toolbox of hammers, screwdrivers, levelers and more, so does the SEO expert go to work with his/her digital tools.  This article will attempt to give you some basic...

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Check out one of our latest websites for a local Montessori School

by Travis @ Web Design Vancouver WA – WordPress Website Design – NW Media Collective Design Agency

Fri Aug 25 15:40:36 PDT 2017

Here is a site we recently finished for a local Montessori School. They came to us after their original website fell off the internet. Yup! we didn’t know what happened to it either. The web designer was out of comission...

Resort Lodging SEO & Social Media Services

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Wed Mar 12 12:19:10 PDT 2014

140% Increase in Google Impressions & 233% Increase in Click-Thru’s After Just a Month A vacation home rental and RV camping resort contacted us to help them with search engine optimization after working with another “seo firm” for awhile and not seeing any results.  After implementing our seo recommendations the websites search engine rankings began […]

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Out with the Old, In with the New: Ditch the Old SEO Practices

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Sun Mar 26 10:56:42 PDT 2017

Everyone in business is online. Everyone has a website that they want found. As a result, everyone is in competition to rank higher on Google. Businesses study the trends to determine how Google ranks its websites. They want to become the site within the top 10 results for their industry. Yet Google is not so [...]

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SUPPORT CCVAC AT THE 2015 WINCO FOODS PORTLAND OPEN

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Thu Aug 06 12:46:46 PDT 2015

The WinCo Foods Portland Open is scheduled for August 27 – 30, 2015 at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club. You can support CCVAC’s mission through Tickets Fore Charity. Click the link below to download an order form specific to CCVAC. CCVAC-TFC-Order-Form

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Customer vs. Prospect lists

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Wed May 04 13:28:05 PDT 2016

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5 Tips To Increase Your Yelp SEO

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Thu Jan 12 22:32:11 PST 2017

Hey there, business owner! Today you’re going to learn how to optimize your Yelp business page to improve your Yelp rankings in just 5 easy steps. This will help you get on the first page of Yelp. Yes, even Yelp has their own ranking algorithm, and you can do a bit of “Yelp SEO” by playing […]

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What type of FREE offer makes the biggest impact?

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Tue Jul 19 13:09:20 PDT 2016

Most people already know that their information has value and they are not willing to give it away without a reason. This perceived value is a worthwhile incentive that will help build your email or opt-in list. This can turn into a lead generating machine that will boost revenues through email marketing campaigns  However, contrary […]

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Marketing efforts working?

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Sun Apr 03 19:42:34 PDT 2016

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SHOT Show Tips

by admin @ SPEC PR

Tue Jan 24 10:41:57 PST 2017

We’re just back from SHOT Show, the Outdoor industry’s biggest annual event and fifth largest in Las Vegas each year. It was a good show. We organized a media and industry reception for 170 of our closest media and industry friends. We produced multiple video shoots and a Facebook Live session seen by 100k+. We launched an all-new touch screen […]

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Backlinks – what they are and how they work

by Travis T @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Mon Apr 17 16:35:31 PDT 2017

Search engine optimization  is, putting it mildly, complicated. There are countless different factors that Google, Bing, and others take into account to determine which website or page to serve up for any given keyword, including your location, how quickly your page loads, and how the sites are coded. That being the case, one of the...

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5 Social Media Goofs to Avoid

by Jeremy Friedland @

Tue Oct 13 07:52:32 PDT 2015

Do you want to create tons of social media buzz quickly? Wade into social media without knowing what you’re doing, post something without thinking it through, and see how much attention you get! Many a business has found out the hard way what NOT to do in social media, and paid the price in lost […]

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Does Your Hosting Account Matter?

by SEOteric User @ SEOteric

Tue Nov 05 10:08:52 PST 2013

Your Website Developer Matters – Part 2 In Part 1 of Does Your Website Developer Matter, we talked about the process of building a website, some costs, and what really goes into making a successful website. An often overlooked part of websites is the hosting account. A hosting account acts as a host for the... CONTINUE READING

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What Does It Mean to Be Creative?

by Jason Wright @ Webfor

Mon Aug 14 14:21:43 PDT 2017

I’ve had the pleasure over the years to work with some extraordinarily talented people. Super creative, crazy smart and really great people. The industry is loaded with talent and at Webfor, we’ve been looking for ways to redefine what it means to be “creative”. It’s simple right?

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Strategic Use of Images in Search Engine Optimization

by Aaron Krout @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Thu Dec 26 08:18:13 PST 2013

When assessing page structure and layout, there is a subtle, yet strategic way to use images in an SEO-friendly manner (beyond ALT tags) that improves your search rank while allowing you to integrate the necessary marketing message(s). Confused? Let’s look at an example: Suppose you operate a travel site and you want to optimize a given page for […]

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How digital has changed thin markets

by Julie Gorham @ Marketing EQ

Tue Jul 25 09:00:13 PDT 2017

Top of mind awareness to maintain and grow market share can only be achieved when consumers frequently see your messages over time, and your creative and content is appealing and memorable.

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Beyond WordPress

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri May 17 13:10:53 PDT 2013

There is something about sitting down with somebody and learning how they do things that invigorates me.  Just a little different thinking here and there leading to great differences in success.  Cirv’s part of the picture is to say your website should be the same way.  Don’t sit down and brainstorm your website and be

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Programming Innovation: Get Customer Reviews Through Text Messaging

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Thu Oct 06 14:30:33 PDT 2016

The GoLocalReviews.com Text Review App (Demo video at the bottom of this article) With an ever-increasing number of savvy consumers searching the internet for local products and services, the impact of reviews on a local business’s continued success is becoming more and more apparent. Because of this, City Ranked Media developed the GoLocalReviews.com App (patent […]

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Making Sure Your Business Listings Are Up to Date

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Thu Aug 17 09:06:46 PDT 2017

Most businesses move to a new location at least once in their lifetime. So, how can you ensure that your customers will be able to find you in your new location? Unlike your home, your business address is publicly published and, typically, a large part of your business’ identity.  Therefore, when it comes to your [...]

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Social Website Marketing: Maintenance to be Productive

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri May 10 11:58:26 PDT 2013

For me updating social website marketing is something I like to do when I have down time.  Like waiting in the airport, for a meeting, or at the DMV ….uggh.  I maintain a list on Asana (there are lots of tools to use).  Then jotting ideas or moving on to ideas put on my todo

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Editing Text

by tsbmin @ Search Engine Optimization • Web Design & Development • Cloud IT Support

Tue Aug 05 21:09:18 PDT 2014

When you have existing content on your website you may want to make some edits. This video walks you through the process. [wpmudev-video video=”edit-text”]

PageRank or TrustRank…Which one matters?

by Noa Lidstone @ Lidstone Marketing

Tue Jul 12 11:24:30 PDT 2016

PageRank was a number that Google would give to a web page that they felt delivered important and authoritative content.  You could see a site’s PageRank by downloading the Google toolbar and enabling the PageRank bar.  It was very difficult to get anything higher than a 5 on this scale and it’s extremely rare to […]

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The Face of Conversation

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri Apr 26 13:50:31 PDT 2013

A gray melodramatic day with mellow tones drowning out the divine quad shot mocha in front of me.  Why haven’t I heard from my fellow friends in awhile I need to call and catch up.  A phone call that was cut very short.  I realized they knew everything that was going on and that has

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Website Analytics for your Business

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri Apr 19 10:37:42 PDT 2013

Website analytics for small business. Analytics can be a very useful tool to judge effectiveness of your current marketing efforts.  It’s the adage if the phone doesn’t ring what am I listing my ads all over the place for.  Are you increasing business with existing money being put towards your website. A couple of major

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Conversion Rate Optimization: Increasing Website Conversions For City Ranked Customers

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Fri Oct 07 13:32:31 PDT 2016

Incrementally Increasing Website Conversions With New WordPress Programming As a web design and search engine optimization company, we’ve always maintained that there are really only three ways we can increase the number of conversions a website produces: Drive more qualified traffic Increase the percentage of visitors that convert into prospects, or A combination of both […]

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7 Ways Videos Can Dramatically Boost Your Business

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Thu Feb 02 15:22:13 PST 2017

You see them everywhere on the internet. Even if you don’t want to see them, they’re there. Videos. Some people love them, some people love only some of them, while others find them to simply be an annoyance. But regardless of your stance towards videos, one simple fact remains. Videos increase sales, both locally and […]

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Kevin Getch’s Presentation at Vantalks 2017

by Jason Wright @ Webfor

Fri Aug 18 14:43:15 PDT 2017

Kevin Getch presented at VanTalks 2017 in Vancouver, WA at the Kiggins Theater in the heart of downtown and just across the street from our offices.

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Expert SEO Quiz

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Mon Nov 30 15:07:38 PST 2015

Consider yourself an Expert at SEO in 2015? Take our quiz and find out how you rank. As with any quiz pertaining to SEO, some answers can be argued to be right or wrong. The below quiz is based upon White Hat SEO practices, as well as search engine rules, so answer accordingly.

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2nd Annual Warriors & Wheels Cruise In

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Mon May 23 15:41:19 PDT 2016

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7 Simple Website SEO Tips For Startups

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Tue Feb 16 18:11:49 PST 2016

Website SEO Tips For Startups Search engine optimization can either make or break your company. Studies show that your potential customers search Google first when deciding where to eat, what to buy, and the services to use. The websites who position themselves on the first page of Google will naturally see an influx of new customers […]

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5 Key Ways to Engage Your Social Media Fans

by admin @ SPEC PR

Tue Jan 10 14:47:00 PST 2017

Chances are, you have social media accounts. You may have just started them or been working on them for awhile now. You may have a few fans or a lot … but most likely, if you’re reading this, you’re still trying to figure out how to get more engagement (i.e. likes, comments, shares, retweets, etc.). We put this video together […]

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Is Search Engine Submission Necessary?

by Scott Walker @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Sun Mar 09 13:06:05 PDT 2014

The simple answer is no – search engine submission isn’t necessary. The majority of search engines nowadays (most notably Google) crawl and index pages by following links. Using that logic, a single inbound link from any already-indexed page will identify your page to the engine. Subsequently, if that page links to other pages within your site, they […]

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Hacking Google MyMaps

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Thu Sep 14 09:34:24 PDT 2017

One of my clients discovered this latest dirty trick for ranking, and it’s being used by dirtbags who have pirated content from legit publishers. If you do this search, you’ll see the 3 of the top organic listings are from a very trusted domain…Google.com. The problem is, each of these is a user-generated MyMaps page, … Continue reading Hacking Google MyMaps →

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Instagram Stories vs Snapchat for your Business

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Thu Aug 11 15:27:26 PDT 2016

    Instagram Stories vs Snapchat for Business? Instagram just launched a new platform very similar to Snapchat called Instagram Stories. Like Snapchat, Instagram Stories allows you to post short videos and photos to your Instagram followers that will self delete in 24 hours.  The format is almost identical to Snapchat but with less filter options.  For […]

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Google Showing Personalized Meta Data (+1’s) in Non-Personalized Search Results

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Mon Nov 04 19:11:46 PST 2013

Google Seems To Be “Blending” Personalized Google+ Data (+1’s) With Non-Personalized Search Results I was doing some research this evening and for the first time I noticed that Google was displaying personalized meta data (+1’s) from Google+ even when I select “hide personalized results”.  So now we begin the “blending” of “generic search” and “personalized […]

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4 Ways a Small Business Can Recover from a Bad Reputation

by Brian Douglas @ Reputations.biz

Tue May 02 15:45:14 PDT 2017

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3 Social Media Blunders You Must Avoid

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Fri Dec 02 11:39:19 PST 2016

We all get caught up in the moment sometimes. Fast-paced topics with friends, family and the news media constantly bombarding us with the latest updates or recent developments. We want to tell our opinions too. We have a voice, we like how we think, and we want to be heard! However, this isn’t always the […]

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Townhall Talk

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Fri Jan 23 05:40:46 PST 2015

                                      TOWNHALL TALK CCVAC President Joe Fettig discusses chemical exposure during military service and its affects on the service members’ offspring. Learn about steps to take to track the exposure and care for your family. Presented by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 512. Join us Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. […]

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How do you compare costs for digital and traditional media?

by Julie Gorham @ Marketing EQ

Tue Aug 22 09:00:14 PDT 2017

There is only one universal measure for cost comparison between digital and traditional media.

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2015 CCVAC STAND DOWN

by CCVAC @ Clark County Veterans Assistance Center – Vancouver Washington

Wed Jan 06 12:51:14 PST 2016

THE CCVAC STAND DOWN IS FAST APPROACHING. WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE. COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PLEASE CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU WOULD LIKE SPACE. LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED ELECTRICAL, INTERNET, TABLES (6 X 8’), OR CHAIRS. CLICK ON THE ABOVE IMAGE FOR A PRINTABLE FLYER TO CIRCULATE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. […]

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Can Someone Please Explain Bounce Rate?

by SEOteric User @ SEOteric

Tue Nov 05 10:07:13 PST 2013

One of the most common questions we get when looking at Google Analytics data is “What is Bounce Rate?“. Bounce rate is a tricky little metric that can be deceiving at first glance. Let’s go ahead and define a “Bounce” as “when a web site visitor only views a single page on a website, that... CONTINUE READING

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How to Add a Facebook Ad Account Manager

by Scott Hendison @ Search Commander, Inc.

Wed Jun 14 07:33:26 PDT 2017

Adding a manager to your page is not the same as adding a Facebook advertising account manager. This video shows you how to add a manager to your ad account. To add a manager to your Facebook Ad account, go to Facebook.com/ads/manager, and then click on that menu at the top left, the hamburger menu, […]

The original post is titled How to Add a Facebook Ad Account Manager , and it came from Search Commander, Inc. .

Influencer Marketing: A DIY Guide For Beginners

by Megan Hayne @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Thu Jul 27 14:21:58 PDT 2017

Influencer Marketing is another buzz word in the marketing field. It is a big deal. One way that the digital marketing world has changed traditional advertising is that influencer marketing is now far more accessible than the paid celebrity endorsements that most of us know so well. So what do you do if you can’t afford to hire Samuel L. Jackson to rep your new financial product? Here are four tips to get you started on exploring an influencer marketing campaign. Discover Your Passion An Influencer is basically someone with a platform. People listen to her or him. From a marketing perspective, depending on your industry, thought-leaders are some of the most powerful influencers out there. These are people who have a passion, a cause, and something to say about it. They have become famous or popular because of their ideas. So before you set out to explore influencer marketing for your business, ask yourself, what type of people are passionate about what you offer the world? Who do these people pay attention to? Just like in any marketing campaign, understanding your ideal client (target market) is a key first step. Follow Some of the Big Dogs Now that you understand who your ideal client is, think about whose work they already follow. As an example, if you work in the content marketing world, there is no doubt that you have heard of Seth Godin. You probably have read at least a couple of his books. You probably follow his daily blog. His ideal client maybe be similar to yours, even if yours is on a smaller scale. If you want to explore influencer marketing in the marketing world (I know this is getting pretty metta), it is a good idea to follow and maybe even start to interact on...

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8 Sure Signs Your SEO Company Sucks

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Thu Nov 12 17:32:40 PST 2015

Last year I wrote an article titled “10 Signs You’re Buying SEO Snake Oil“.  Since I’m into SEO, I thought I’d do a follow up article piggy backing on that article on 8 Sure Signs Your Current SEO Company Sucks. I get told all the time about how small business owners have been taken advantage of […]

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What Are Some Of The Top SEO Trends for 2018?

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Wed May 10 11:19:10 PDT 2017

What to Except as the Top SEO Trends for 2018 Staying on top of the changing trends in search engine optimization (SEO) is a must if a website is going to be seen by targeted customers. In fact, using outdated techniques can result in penalties that drag down listings in the search engine results pages […]

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Does It Matter Who Builds Your Website?

by SEOteric User @ SEOteric

Tue Nov 05 10:09:28 PST 2013

Your Website Developer Matters – Part 1 You need a website, but aren’t sure what direction to go. You see commercials about $199 websites, getting a website for $9.99 a month, and then see companies charging thousands of dollars for websites.  Is there a difference in these services, and which one is right for you?... CONTINUE READING

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How Videos Improve Your Business Exponentially

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Thu Feb 02 15:57:33 PST 2017

Everyone is looking for the next big thing to improve their business. Many have already discovered that video is that big thing, and that it’s here now. If you aren’t already on board, or if you do make videos but aren’t exactly sure what to do in order to optimize their value, this article is […]

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See Our Article On SEOmoz!

by SEOteric User @ SEOteric

Tue Nov 05 10:10:00 PST 2013

Check out our article on www.seomoz.org!  http://www.seomoz.org/ugc/its-getting-harder-and-harder-to-keep-a-white-hat-clean. We did a write up about blog comments and spam SEO tactics. We will do a follow-up on our site from info gathered from the comments on SEOmoz. Stay Tuned!

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What are the Best Keywords for Your Local Search Engine Optimization?

by Doug Williams @ Doug Williams

Sat Feb 14 16:50:34 PST 2015

Choosing the right keywords is the first and most important step in local search engine optimization for your business website.   You don’t needs hundreds or even dozens of keywords.  Generally there will be 3-5 keywords that your customers or clients will naturally search for. Focus: It is about choosing the...

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[eBook] Why Social Media and Blogging Are a Waste of Time and Revenue

by Jeni Cantley @ Welcome to Clientraction

Wed Apr 20 09:49:16 PDT 2016

As a client-based business, you already know you need to demonstrate your ideas, expertise, and proven results through social media and blogging. There’s no doubt about it. But is it really the best use of your time?

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3 Takeaways From My Presentation on Local Search

by Kevin Chow @ Webfor

Wed Aug 09 11:32:24 PDT 2017

Businesses are constantly looking for the key SEO elements and quick wins they can implement on their website, so they can rank now. First, we as digital marketers need to educate business owners and new age marketers when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO) and local search. Yes, Google has vastly improved their ability […]

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Magento 2 Upgrade

by Paul @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Thu May 11 08:47:22 PDT 2017

Get the conversation started now. Magento 2 was released late in 2015, but if you are like many of the thousands of Magento 1.9 shop owners, you have not yet upgraded. This being May of 2017, we are halfway through the upgrade cycle. That is, Magento 2 was released 18 months ago, and 1.x will no longer be supported...

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5 Ways to Get More Roofing Leads and Customers (Even if you’re lazy)

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Tue Mar 07 11:09:07 PST 2017

So, you’ve got your roofing business successfully up and running. CONGRATS! Many time it seems like that’s the hardest part. But now, as each month passes, you’re worried about where your next customers are going to come from (especially if it’s not raining), and you’re thinking… I didn’t sign up to be a marketer!! I […]

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Content Development and Marketing

by Brandon Roach @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Fri Apr 12 14:10:03 PDT 2013

Content on your website has evolved a lot since the first days of your website.  No longer can you stay competitive with a five page website.  Competitors are moving fast and while speed is not my concern with content, substance is.  It is exciting to hear about a new brand and delve into it.  As

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Website Designer Client Review by Karen Ault

by Dotty @ Premium Websites, LLC

Tue Sep 05 10:30:48 PDT 2017

Website Designer Review Karen Ault, owner of Strategic Tax Accounting and Consulting in Vancouver WA  leaving a website designer review about Dotty of Premium Websites - In Karen's words. "I am Karen Ault - I own Strategic Tax Accounting and Consulting. Being a new business I actually talked to several web designers, I [...]

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Get Your Business Directory Listing

by Dotty @ Premium Websites, LLC

Sun Apr 09 19:41:59 PDT 2017

Improve Your Business Information Across More Than 300 Sites With Listing Distribution What is Listing Distribution? Listing Distribution submits your business information to the four major data providers: Factual, Acxiom, Infogroup, and Neustar.  More than 300 online listing directories, review sites, search engines, and others trust this data and will pull your business data from [...]

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Formulas for deciding a marketing budget

by Julie Gorham @ Marketing EQ

Tue Aug 08 09:53:51 PDT 2017

Typically, advertising and marketing is a set percentage of gross revenue as it is an operational expense. The less you make, the larger the percentage based on your revenue is generally needed to make an impact. For many small businesses, the percentage of gross revenue that has to be devoted to marketing to help growth is around 15%.

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Best SEO Specialist Camas WA

by Scott Walker @ Vancouver WA SEO

Sat Jun 20 20:18:04 PDT 2015

Does Your Website Need More Real Customers?

JSON-LD Schema Structure for Local SEO

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Thu Oct 06 15:24:23 PDT 2016

New SEO Schema Markups Released and Tested First it might be helpful to explain what schema markup is. Back in 2011, the main search engines Google, Yahoo and Bing embarked on a collaborative project to develop code markup to help search engines understand what a specific website (or page on a website) is about. Implementing […]

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Registry Errors & Registry Cleaners

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Mon Jan 28 16:20:03 PST 2013

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

Understanding The Registry In Plain English You might have heard mention of Registry errors and Registry cleaners, what are these things and what’s the “registry” anyway? The Registry is simply a database that contains configuration information for the computer. This information is used by the computer’s system to setup or configure the user’s account(s), programs […]

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SEO Qualifications For Google

by Scott Walker @ Vancouver WA SEO

Sat Feb 13 01:35:42 PST 2016

Question Regarding SEO Certification Occasionally people ask us about qualifications and certifications for Internet Marketing (IM). The question of Google certifying IM professionals is one that we hear most often. QUESTION: Is there a Google SEO Certification for Internet marketing professionals?  If so, do you have a Certification? ANSWER: The answer is NO, there is […]

A Quick Guide to SEM Success

by Effective Web Solutions @

Wed Jun 14 10:50:36 PDT 2017

What is SEM?: A Refresher Search Engine Marketing is the best way to connect with potential customers while they are searching for the services you offer. […]

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New Feature: LinkedIn Mentions

by postmaster @ **** Handcrafted Code **** Vancouver WA | Portland OR

Mon Apr 08 11:26:38 PDT 2013

LinkedIn I am so glad it made it through the MySpace and Facebook to distinguish itself as the go to tool for business networking. The past four years I have been following Linkedin rather closely to see if it would be a tool I would be comfortable using and promoting to my clients. Not a

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5 Ways To Extend The Reach Of Your Content

by Jeremy Friedland @

Fri Oct 09 14:55:40 PDT 2015

How to Extend your Content’s Reach You did it! You created awesome content that will solve many of the world’s ills with ease. If only they get to read it. Unfortunately, not everyone is sure on how to make sure their content reaches the most possible eyes. In today’s world of instant gratification, you have […]

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Google Possum Update and Your Local SEO

by Ben Theis @ Skol Marketing

Thu May 11 11:16:22 PDT 2017

As of September 1, 2016, Google has been utilizing a new algorithm that affected local search results for Google Maps, Google Places, and the Map Pack, better known as the 3-Pack for the listings within Google Maps. This new algorithm update is known as Google Possum and should not be overlooked. The idea is to [...]

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Is Your Website Secure? You’re Running Out of Time

by Scott Hendison @ Search Commander, Inc.

Fri Aug 18 13:40:43 PDT 2017

Starting in October of this year, the Google Chrome browser (62) will be showing your visitors a “NOT SECURE” warning, when users try to enter any text into a form on your website that isn’t protected by an SSL certificate. How do I know? Because email warnings started going out this week directly from Google […]

The original post is titled Is Your Website Secure? You’re Running Out of Time , and it came from Search Commander, Inc. .

The End Of Windows XP Support

by Taps @ Computer Repair Vancouver WA

Thu Dec 05 14:36:23 PST 2013

Computer Tips and Tricks by PC Rescue Wiz - providing computer repair in Vancouver WA

What The End Of Windows XP Support Means To Windows XP Users Microsoft announced that they will be ending support for Windows XP and Office 2003 on the 8th of April 2014. So what does this mean for PC users running Windows XP? This means that there will be no updates and no support for […]

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XML Sitemaps – Moz Blog Post

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Wed Apr 12 16:55:13 PDT 2017

I did a post for the Moz main blog on XML sitemaps, all the ways people do them wrong, and how to use them to diagnose indexation issues. Read the full post here.

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The fate in our designs

by Kimberly Genly @ Marketing EQ

Tue Jul 18 01:00:00 PDT 2017

If you're having trouble deciding about a design or brand, it may be because you haven't clarified the audience or the goals of the design in enough specificity. If the goal is simply to look nice, you're likely to end up in the land of conflicting personal opinions. For whom is it mean to "look nice," and why?

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The Problem with Ego-Metrics

by Hannah @ Harvest Online Marketing

Mon Oct 17 16:03:40 PDT 2016

Through a few marketing conversations recently, I’ve realized more than ever that the prioritization of ego-metrics is a serious problem. In short, businesses need to focus on metrics that actually matter and make a difference, rather than ego-boosting metrics. A few of these numbers that people mistakenly rely on and prioritize for improvement are: The number of Facebook […]

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The four search rankings to remember when creating your SEO strategy

by Kimberly Genly @ Marketing EQ

Tue Aug 29 09:00:52 PDT 2017

There are four main categories where each page of your site is scored, and and all four are important to consider when formulating a search engine optimization (SEO) strategy for your online presence.

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Best SEO Firm Camas WA

by Scott Walker @ Vancouver WA SEO

Tue Jun 23 13:45:07 PDT 2015

  Does Your Website Need More Real Customers?

Social Media Tips and Tactics for 2017

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Mon Dec 19 07:36:08 PST 2016

                      The Continued Rise of Social Media Marketing: Tips and Tactics for 2017 Social media is constantly evolving and is continuing to play a major role in companies big and small. What is your digital marketing strategy? If you don’t have an answer to that question […]

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Dental Website Design: How to Attract More Patients

by Doug Williams @ Doug Williams

Sat Mar 14 16:29:11 PDT 2015

Your focus is on growing your dental practice and you want your dental practice website to help your reach your patient acquisition goals. In dental website design we look first at your business goals because your website needs to be an important marketing tool. Each practice has specific specialties and...

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5 Local SEO Strategies for Small Businesses

by Brian Douglas @ Reputations.biz

Fri Jun 02 12:12:12 PDT 2017

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Social Media Marketing

by Kyle @ Oregon Web Solutions

Wed Mar 29 19:56:57 PDT 2017

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Adult Family Homes Olympia WA – Assisted Living Olympia WA

by tsbmin @ Search Engine Optimization • Web Design & Development • Cloud IT Support

Sun Aug 05 22:43:57 PDT 2012

Untitled document Finding the right Adult Family Home Olympia WA or Assisted Living Olympia WA can be a daunting task. This task becomes even more stressful by nature because the requirement usually arises out of a family crisis or emergency. Our client, Assisted Living Options helps families make the right decisions about Adult Family Homes LEARN MORE »

The Age of the “Target Market” is Over

by Megan Hayne @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Thu Aug 24 13:22:15 PDT 2017

The marketing term “Target Market” has been around since the dawn of advertising. However, many marketing and business professionals are moving away from this term for a good reason. The problem does not stem from the concept itself. Obviously, you need to know to whom you want to sell your goods and services. You need to know what drives these people to make purchasing decisions, and the best way to appeal to them. The problem stems from the mentality that birthed this phrase. Think about it. If someone is your “target” in this analogy, that means you are the shooter or the archer taking aim at your prey. Frankly, the modern consumer expects more from a business. With the birth of the digital marketplace, consumers have more choices than ever before. With this vast world of choices, these consumers suddenly are able to provide extensive input about how they want to feel when make purchases. Do you think anyone wants to feel like they are being hunted by a crafty woodsman and that he or she is what’s for dinner? Many forward thinking marketing professionals and business owners are replacing the term “target market” with more collaborative phrases like “dream client” or “ideal customer.” I invite you to join them in dropping the hunting analogies from your marketing vocabulary.

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Customer Centric Digital Marketing Strategy

by Kevin Getch @ Webfor

Sun Oct 16 08:43:50 PDT 2016

I’m excited to be talking on one of my favorite topics at Seattle Interactive Conference, Developing a Customer Centric Digital Marketing Strategy. I’ve included my slide deck below as well as some of the tools & resources I shared in my presentation. You can also add your name to the list to be the first […]

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AMP Pages and Structured Data

by Aaron Krout @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Thu Aug 18 07:38:18 PDT 2016

AMP Pages Are Valid On Google Search Console Without Schema Markup Google has downgraded the structured data issues from errors to information notes in the AMP error reports. From Barry Schwartz at Searchengineland.com. This article about AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) in the SEO section of Search Engine Land helps explain what Google is doing about […]

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Can Google+ Drive Non-Google+ Content to Top of Personalized Results?

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Sun Nov 03 20:19:48 PST 2013

I’m sure you have read about how content posted, shared or +1’d to Google+ will show up high within personalized search results. Google mentioned in their official announcement of “Search Plus Your World” that Google+ content would show up within personalized searches, and that was on January 10, 2012. However, what I’m not seeing seo’s […]

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SEO Code Innovation: Local SEO and Google’s Doorway Page Update

by Duane Baumgartner @ City Ranked Media – SEO Website Design PPC Marketing for small businesses

Tue Oct 04 16:48:16 PDT 2016

Targeting Local SEO After Google’s Doorway Page Update Way back in March of 2015, Google released its Doorway Page Update specifically targeted at websites trying to gain rankings using pages that Google deemed added no real value to search experience. In local SEO, this was a search tactic used years ago to rank for specific […]

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Disabling Yelp Competitor Ads? No You’re Not.

by Scott Hendison @ Search Commander, Inc.

Wed Aug 02 16:42:50 PDT 2017

Paying for a Yelp enhanced profile is SUPPOSED to include the removal of competitor ads from your Yelp Business Pages, but that’s not really true… I’ve used the Yelp Business manager for a lot of clients and different business types over the years, and sometimes used their self advertising platform. In some cases it’s done […]

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Search Engine Optimization Portland Oregon

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Tue Nov 24 13:05:18 PST 2015

Oregon Web Solutions is a Portland OR based company that specializes in search engine optimization. You might have found us by searching “SEO Portland” in Google. Our philosophy is that ranking your company website and Google Business Listing organically is the best ROI on your marketing dollars. Spending money on traditional advertising mediums such as […]

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SMX Advanced: Panda, Penguin, RankBrain, and AMP

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Thu Jun 23 12:54:49 PDT 2016

In this year’s keynote at SMX Advanced, Gary Illyes from Google shed light on a number of topics surrounding Google search. Panda updates: the updates still happen very slowly, and it takes months to roll out each update. It’s not real-time yet, but apparently the update process is continuous. Penguin updates: no timeline on the … Continue reading SMX Advanced: Panda, Penguin, RankBrain, and AMP →

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Use inbound marketing to boost your social media presence

by Erik Stanfill @ Marketing EQ

Tue Aug 15 09:00:50 PDT 2017

You’ve spent time and resources making your website top-notch. Your Facebook page is up and running. Maybe you have tried to boost a few of your posts, but noticed few results. Where are the customers?

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Use Google Maps to Create Service Area Maps for Your Site

by Doug Williams @ Doug Williams

Sun Dec 27 17:38:53 PST 2015

Are you looking for an effective way to visually create service area maps for your business? This is especially true companies that provide home contractor services such as house painters or heating and cooling HVAC companies. On your website you want to communicate where you provide services without having to...

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Vancouver HVAC Web Design & SEO Services

by Michael Rupe @ T3 SEO Internet Marketing Services

Mon Mar 16 11:09:17 PDT 2015

T3 SEO Internet Marketing was contacted by a local Vancouver, WA HVAC contractor to help them improve their visibility within search engines and drive more calls/leads to their company.  The company had been working with another local web design and seo firm for several years, but they were dissatisfied with the results they were receiving. […]

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Why You Should Fire Your Social Media Marketing Manager

by Kent Lewis @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Wed Sep 13 13:21:56 PDT 2017

Why You Should Fire Your Social Media Marketing Manager I recently hosted an all-day boot camp on the fundamentals of digital marketing at Online Marketing Summit in San Diego. During the social media marketing section, I explained to a somewhat confused audience that they should all consider firing their Social Media Marketing Managers. The reason is simple: the job description is inherently flawed. Based on my experience, what companies truly need to hire, in order to maintain relevance in the new Millennium, is a Social Media Evangelist. I’ve worked with a variety of “forward-looking” companies over the years, many of which have had the “foresight” to hire a recent college graduate “native” to social media, and put them in the powerful position of representing the corporate brand externally. There are a variety of challenges inherent to hiring inexperienced, unproven talent for such a critical role: inadequate communication skills, inability to self-direct, lack of business or marketing knowledge or understanding of company history and culture. Younger talent also lacks experience in working with management (assuming they are given access in the first place) as well as navigating corporate policies and politics.  The cost of developing younger talent, regardless of potential and level of enthusiasm, can be significant in terms of time and money. On the other hand, hiring a “seasoned” social media professional will cost dearly up front (possibly a six figure salary) and may bring other issues to the table, including predisposed thoughts regarding overall social media philosophy and process. Assuming you do get lucky and find an affordable, intelligent socially-savvy individual to fill the position, the role is typically so time-consuming that they are unable to take the time to stay on top of the latest social media tools, trends and tactics. More importantly, they may not have the...

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Why You Should Full on “Game of Thrones” Your Business

by Rebekah Dull @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Tue Jul 18 18:52:50 PDT 2017

Game of Thrones is an action packed hit HBO original series. The show depicts the fight between families, kings, queens and untrustworthy individuals to reach and keep the seat of the king of the 7 kingdoms. Don’t stop reading here. Although this show is mythical with giant dragons and magical powers, your business can learn a thing or two from it. The show offers valuable lessons that any business leader can learn from. Here’s how and… Why You Should Full on “Game of Thrones” Your Business. Never Stop Improving In one point in time, King Robert Baratheon was the most fierce warrior and the greatest leader. As time went on, he became comfortable with his seat on the thrown. He no longer was on his game, on his deathbed his wife did the unthinkable betrayal and his once trusted confidants plotted against him. Lesson: never stop improving your systems, processes, team and self. In the business world, you will never reach the point of “I made it,” because there’s always someone willing and waiting for the moment to take it away from you. Keep Loyalty at the Center of Your Business The entire series, Game of Thrones involves loyalty and the breaking of it. One of the greatest examples is when Shae, Tyrion Lancasters’ “girlfriend” who he loved very much, betrayed him by providing her testimony for the other side while Tyrion was on trial for his life. Lesson: an open honest and loyal environment is critical for the success of a business, especially a small business. Ensure that as the owner and/or manager you’re creating an environment that rewards loyalty and encourages teamwork and inclusiveness. Always Weigh Your Risks and Rewards As you’ve heard “the greater the risk, the greater the reward.” In the Game of Thrones world it either...

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[Quiz] Which WordPress Theme Should I Choose?

by morgan @ Portland | Denver Web Design

Tue Jun 20 16:49:47 PDT 2017

Choosing a WordPress theme for your new website can be harder than it seems. With thousands of themes on the market and more coming out every day, there’s no way you can weigh the pros and cons of each on your own. It’s easy to fall into the “paralysis by analysis” trap when looking through...

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Incorporation of Company Branding and SEO

by Aaron Krout @ Evergreen Marketing Systems

Wed Nov 07 15:13:17 PST 2012

SEO is not an exact science. This becomes apparent when trying to incorporate both SEO and branding into a strategy. This process is finicky to say the least. On the one side, SEO deals with the placement of keywords and phrases. On the other side, branding deals with company loyalty and culture. Incorporating both sides dilutes the […]

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Search Engine Optimization Strategies for 2017

by Kalon Wiggins @ Epic Design Labs

Sat Jan 14 23:05:33 PST 2017

2016 has come to a close and now is the time to begin planning for the new advancements that will take place in 2017. As with any year, 2017 is shaping up to be a year full of changes, especially when it comes to search engine optimization. Since it was first created, SEO has become […]

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Managing Page Roles on Facebook

by Rebekah Dull @ NW & Associates : Consulting|Marketing|WebDesign

Fri Sep 08 18:59:29 PDT 2017

Ever since Facebook was founded in February of 2004, it’s made a huge impact on the world of marketing. Over the years the platform has collected customer data and revamped it’s algorithm so that businesses can reach their desired outcome marketing on the platform. Facebook is a valuable social marketing tool for businesses and nonprofits. Whether your goal is to raise funds, increase engagement or find new clients, you need to know how to manage your Facebook page roles. Facebook page roles gives you the ability to give several employees or contractors access to your business page without giving everyone admin abilities. For example, a hired company that monitors your Facebook page insights to improve your marketing plan doesn’t need full admin access. This company would just need ‘Analyst’ as their “page role”. Here are the 6 page roles and what you need to know: Admin: An Admin role has the most access and authority over the business profile. With this role, you can manage other page roles, create and edit posts, run campaigns, respond to messages and much more. Since Admins have the most access businesses will want to be very careful who they lend this role to. Editor: An Editor role on Facebook can do just about everything an Admin role can, but they can not edit page roles or give away authority to the page. This means that an editor can create and post content and change company information on the about tab. Moderator: A Moderator has about half as much authority and access over the business page as an Admin does. They can send messages on the page, respond and delete comments, and remove and ban people. They can also do the basic things such as run campaigns and view insights. Advertiser: An Advertiser is everything your...

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