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		<title>Best SEO Company Listings by Top SEOs</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 02:52:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Top SEO’s website claims to list independent rankings of the best SEO companies, but how independent is this list? Many people and businesses looking for an SEO company actually trust this website and might hire a firm based on their ‘independent rankings’ and listings. This is generally a grave mistake since the best SEO [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Top SEO’s website claims to list independent rankings of the best SEO companies, but how independent is this list? Many people and businesses looking for an SEO company actually trust this website and might hire a firm based on their ‘independent rankings’ and listings. This is generally a grave mistake since the best SEO company listings are far from independent. Rather, the list is compiled of firms who pay the website to place consider them the best. Not a bad business model for Top SEO’s, but also not a legitimate means for anyone to decide on the best company to hire.</p>
<p>Using Google Australia type ‘best SEO company’ into the search box and hit enter. As indicated in the screenshot below it is easy to see why companies are willing to pay Top SEO’s money for their listings. The website holds positions #2, #3, and #4, for that particular query and dominates thus dominates the search page.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.agilismarketing.com/images/best-seo-company.gif" alt="best seo company" width="505" height="534" /></p>
<p>The company listed #5 as the best SEO company would otherwise appear #2 if it were not for these three listings. Fortunately, one firm placed above them. However, this illustrates that those looking to hire any type of firm or purchase any product should practice caution when following listings of review oriented websites. This holds true since many websites, such as Top SEO, receive fairly decent compensation for listing a company as the best. Explore their website and you can find the information regarding payments received is disclosed. However, most individual researching, simply peruse the site and never end up reading that disclosure. Rather these visitors trust that the rankings are ‘independent’.</p>
<p>Simply use caution when looking at and set of search results. When visiting a website after typing a series of keywords it makes since to take a look at any biases associated with the site’s owners. Checking this can help all people, whether searching for the best SEO company or any other service. Do you know of any other examples of such sites? Please feel free to post them in the comments below.</p>
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		<title>International Search Engine Optimisation</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/international-search-engine-optimisation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:24:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[International SEM News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is an increasingly large distinction between search engine optimisation in a country such as Australia (notice the s in spelling), SE Optimization (notice the z) in the United States and other countries. The most common question I hear is whether it is worth obtaining a top level domain for the country one wishes to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is an increasingly large distinction between search engine optimisation in a country such as Australia (notice the s in spelling), SE Optimization (notice the z) in the United States and other countries. The most common question I hear is whether it is worth obtaining a top level domain for the country one wishes to target an audience. The short answer to this question is ‘yes’. However this only holds true if done properly. Otherwise, especially for company’s based in the U.S. it is smarter and easier to focus solely on the .com extension.</p>
<p>Now what constitutes using a country’s domain extension properly? First, if similar content is hosted on another country extension ensure that issue is resolved. Afterwards, ensure that the site is truly targeted to that region. Said in another way, websites with the same country extension should naturally want to include links that point to the domain. As an example, if the web property is designed for Australians then it makes sense that numerous other domains with a .au extension will point back to yourdomain.com.au. Otherwise, it is worth considering whether there is even a need for an international domain.</p>
<p>An interesting way to test and see what search results look like in another country is to visit google.com.au or .country extension here. Sometimes this will resolve to a different country extension based on the computer’s location. To avoid this simply type google.com/ncr into the browser’s URL bar, press enter, and then go to the appropriate Google site for that particular country.</p>
<p>One thing that is quickly noticeable using the technique above is that when visiting google.com.au there are many more search results with the .au extension then the .com extension. Thus it is fairly easy to realise that in some way shape or form the fact that these domains use .au helps them to obtain higher search results in Google Australia. Certainly Agilis Marketing does not want to turn away any business, but there are certainly times when it makes sense to deal with a local SEO company. This is especially true if the website is local only in nature. Thus a flower shop in Sydney has little reason to hire a Virginia Beach online marketing firm – unless the shop has global expansion plans. Likewise, the converse also holds true. During such instances finding a trusted partner company is key; The Web Showroom in Surry Hills, Australia is one such company for those in need of local <a href="http://www.thewebshowroom.com.au/seo/">search engine optimisation</a> only. Otherwise, Agilis Marketing has no reason to refer you elsewhere <img src='http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  ! Similarly, this Australian SEO company would also possess little reason to refer a company someplace else in the reverse situation.</p>
<p>Hopefully, this post provides a little extra insight on factors to consider when deciding on the proper way to setup an international SEO campaign. Additionally, using google.com/ncr is a little known, but valuable way to gain insight onto how search results look in various countries without the need to physically travel to that locale.</p>
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		<title>Is SEO in Sydney Australia Different?</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/seo-sydney-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Australia SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Please accept my apologies for the long delay between posts to all those who are loyal subscribers to the Agilis Marketing Blog. I wanted to explore if SEO in Sydney, Australia is much different than that in the United States. As an individual residing here, it seems reasonable that I can offer more meaningful insights [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please accept my apologies for the long delay between posts to all those who are loyal subscribers to the Agilis Marketing Blog. I wanted to explore if SEO in Sydney, Australia is much different than that in the United States. As an individual residing here, it seems reasonable that I can offer more meaningful insights than anyone whom has never actually encountered the differences. Thus I wanted to touch on a few key differences that I noticed right off the bat between the two geographies and that also are include insights to consider with any type of <a title="international seo inititiatives" href="http://www.agilismarketing.com/international-search-engine-marketing/"> international SEO initiatives</a>. These are possibly quite obvious to some people, but are much more apparent after living and working in both geographies.</p>
<p><strong>1.) SEO in Sydney, Australia is much less competitive.</strong></p>
<p>The volume of searches in the Sydney region and for that matter all of all Australia is much smaller compared to major regions and the United States as a whole. Of course this fact does not mean that SEO in Sydney is less competitive than the U.S. However, it does have an impact that creates such an environment.</p>
<p>For example companies may elect other forms of marketing than search engine optimisation as a means to grow revenues since the benefit gained is falsely viewed as minor. As a result, these companies never enter the arena and it creates less completion for the ones that use the medium. This results in enormous opportunities for companies who understand this concept, and diminishes them for ones that do not.</p>
<p><strong>2.) Cost structures for performing work are much different.</strong></p>
<p>Australian labor is generally much more costly than that in the United States. The differences in minimum wage laws combined with compulsory time off for full time employees makes operating any business, including an SEO firm, much more costly in absolute dollars. This can create a more difficult environment for companies to pay for a search marketing company and also for an online marketing company to provide its services at price points that make sense to businesses.</p>
<p><strong>3.) Search engine optimisation is a growing industry in Sydney.</strong></p>
<p>Despite the hurdles imposed by the different cost structures mentioned, the fact that Sydney is a much less competitive arena to obtain top rankings utilising SEO techniques tends to far outweigh the former, especially when dealing with well run organizations that grasp this concept. Once can attribute this to the fact that even thought the costs are generally higher compared to the United States, all business operating in Sydney successfully need to deal with the higher expenses and it thus creates a level playing field in this regard.</p>
<p><strong>4.) Google has clear guidelines for optimising multilingual sites.</strong></p>
<p>This point is arguable depending upon the definition of ‘clear’ and the constant changes Google makes. That caveat aside, Google does provide best practices that include implementation examples. One reason for such is to avoid potential duplicate content penalties. Another purpose is to ensure that the most relevant results for geography appear in the search results. A brief example of the later is the specifically suggested html encoding to different Australian English sites from ones that use United States English. Notice the usage of ‘optimisation’ rather than ‘optimization’ in this post as an example of the distinction between the two variations of the English languages. Commonly, ‘z’ is replaced by ‘s’ in Australian English.</p>
<p>The key takeaway is that SEO in Sydney, Australia is different from that in the United States of America. Understanding these differences is what is important in order to successfully implement and manage a SEM campaign. This holds true for search engine optimisation across all international regions even though these two locales are used as examples. Large and small companies can benefit from a keen grasp of these differentials. An established company or one that intends to create a multinational presence inherently needs more assistance in navigating the distinctions. However, business operating solely in Sydney also benefit drastically by understanding the best SEO techniques to implement in their geography.</p>
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		<title>Updated Case Study: Virginia Divorce Lawyers</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/updated-case-study-virginia-divorce-lawyers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc. SEM Articles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is an SEO case study that provides supports and provides updates to the original Virginia Divorce Lawyer entry from this blog in May of 2009. Now as predicted correctly in the posting the website is no longer in the Google penalty box and is appearing at the top of searches for law related terms. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is an SEO case study that provides supports and provides updates to the original <a title="Virginia Divorce Lawyer" href="http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/sem-case-study-virginia-divorce-lawyer/">Virginia Divorce Lawyer</a> entry from this blog in May of 2009. Now as predicted correctly in the posting the website is no longer in the Google penalty box and is appearing at the top of searches for law related terms. View <a title="law seo" href="http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/law-seo-lawyers-must-read/">SEO for Lawyers</a> to discover more information on services tailored to law practices.</p>
<p>As mentioned in 2009, only the homepage started to display a Page Rank at that time, but such is no longer the case. The majority of pages possess a PR 2 or higher, the blog possesses the same Page Rank as the homepage and its entries also appear prominently in Google’s blog search. A general search for <a title="Virginia divorce lawyers" href="http://www.virginia-divorce-lawyer.com">Virginia divorce lawyer</a> shows the website on the first page of Google, Yahoo, and Bing, with top five placements in the latter two, along with noticeable and likely future moves up the ladder evidenced by an allinanchor search.</p>
<p>Now what are a few of the techniques that allowed this particular internet property to go from nowhere to the first page? The same steps and general properties as any SEM campaign plus a ‘trick’ that often helps with achieving such is what allowed the VA law site to reach these top search positions. Review this blog for more details but it essentially component one: strong on-page optimization of the source code coupled with part two: relevant external references to the lawyer internet location.</p>
<p>The ‘trick’ that assisted with the second piece of the puzzle is a variant of viral marketing. Type ‘legal blog template’ into Yahoo and notice that the website is in the number one and two positions. I created and then gave away a WordPress theme that lawyers can use to help build a website with a reference to this Virginia lawyers website built into the template. It provides an excellent tool for the community, while simultaneously assisting with the second component of the search engine marketing campaign.</p>
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		<title>Brent Yorzinski: Personal Reputation Management</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/brent-yorzinski-personal-reputation-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:22:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM Campaign Steps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Can anyone reading this honestly say they never search for information on an individual by typing their name into Google or another search engine? I, Brent Yorzinski, most certainly cannot make such an assertion. However, what about an individual’s personal reputation is truly revealed by simply typing in a name? The mere fact that this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can anyone reading this honestly say they never search for information on an individual by typing their name into Google or another search engine? I, Brent Yorzinski, most certainly cannot make such an assertion. However, what about an individual’s personal reputation is truly revealed by simply typing in a name? The mere fact that this post appears in the SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages), when typing ‘Brent Yorzinski’ is proof that name optimization, personal reputation management, or whatever catch phrase one utilizes is a form of SEO and that if desired an individual can use such strategies to create any type of online reputation desired. Those reading this on the same date it is published please bear in mind that reputation management, as any type of SEM takes time, thus this page might not appear on the major search engines for a couple weeks up to a few months. However, rest assured that within that timeframe or shortly thereafter, whenever an individual looks for Brent Yorzinski this article will appear as one of the top ten listings.</p>
<p>Now why will this particular posting show up when someone looks for details on Brent Yorzinski? Personal reputation management, as mentioned, is simply another form of search engine marketing and follows the same tried, true, and trusted principals as all forms. Certain companies supposedly specialize in managing individuals’ online reputations, but this is nothing more than a niche industry in the SEO market that generally overcharges and unfortunately caters to the average Joe, who understandably does not know details about the processes involved. Essentially, for this page to appear when Brent Yorzinski is typed into Google, there are two primary components generally required for that to happen.</p>
<p>The first piece is the content and usage of text within the page itself. Notice the careful usage of the name Brent Yorzinski throughout this piece. It is vital to point out strategic usage of the name since even though it is included multiple times certainly each sentence does not contain the name. Additionally, personal reputation management is another phrase utilized throughout the text and thus perhaps this page might appear in the SERPs for that phrase as well. The other component involves references from other websites. Ideally references should connect directly to this post with the anchor text: Brent Yorzinski. These references should follow Google’s general guidelines and appear on reputable sources throughout the internet.</p>
<p>Perhaps this post could induce Agilis Marketing to start assisting individuals looking for personal reputation management services as it will prove a clear cut example of its effectiveness. Either way the takeaway remains the same; managing one’s online reputation is no different than any other form of online marketing or SEO, careful usage of the proper words such as Brent Yorzinski and references from other internet properties will help ensure this is a page people see when the referenced name is entered into a search engine.</p>
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		<title>EBay Determines Next SEO Client</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/ebay-determines-next-seo-client/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc. SEM Articles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recently Agilis Marketing underwent quite a few changes in order to better serve its customers. At this juncture, the company is now a boutique SEO shop that caters to a maximum of a few additional clients per month with the larger portion of the emphasis focused to help grow existing clients’ businesses. As existing clients [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently Agilis Marketing underwent quite a few changes in order to better serve its customers. At this juncture, the company is now a boutique SEO shop that caters to a maximum of a few additional clients per month with the larger portion of the emphasis focused to help grow existing clients’ businesses. As existing clients know this is not a departure from the current strategy, but it seemed worthwhile to place a blog post highlighting such in part to help prevent companies and individuals whom are looking for a onetime solution that such a large portion of search engine optimization purport to provide. SEM is an ongoing process and Agilis Marketing is focused on investing its time with clients whom understand this. Anecdotal evidence clearly illustrates this is the best for all parties involved.</p>
<p>Keeping that strategy in mind provided the idea of utilizing EBay to determine Agilis Marketing’s next client. Usage of the auction site to select a client is likely a onetime event, but it seemed like a unique way to for an established marketing company to choose its next client and an equally appealing venue for customers to select an SEO provider.</p>
<p>Please bid @ EBay by clicking the following link: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=180684849742">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=180684849742</a></p>
<p><strong>What does my company receive if it wins?</strong></p>
<p>At first glance this might appear to contradict the vision stated at the start of this posting, but as prospective customers will notice this is not the case after looking at what is included:</p>
<ul>
<li>Essentially a complete SEO starter kit for a potential long term client and provider relationship.</li>
<li>Up to 40 hours of marketing consulting on a new or existing web property.</li>
<li>Extensive keyword research, trends, and analytics, and a suggested focus based upon such.</li>
<li>Contextual references from other internet properties that point to the clients’ website.</li>
<li>Structuring of the website to include an appropriately optimized hierarchy.</li>
<li>Individual coding of web pages to ensure compliance with Agilis Marketing’s SEM standards</li>
</ul>
<p>As likely already noticed, bidding starts at $500, the company does not mind taking a few thousand dollar hit if the bids do not reach a breakeven point, but it is unfair to existing customers if there is little interest in the auction and a company receives all that included for twelve cents <img src='http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  .</p>
<p>As mentioned please submit all bids must go through EBay by clicking the following link: <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=180684849742" title="ebay seo">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&amp;item=180684849742</a></p>
<p>Please note that Agilis Marketing will spend a maximum of 40 hours for  all the above; do not expect coding of over 1,000 static pages – if such  is desired contact Agilis Marketing first or ask a question in the  comment section below. Clients with larger websites are welcome to bid,  but there is no such thing as a free lunch, thus please describe the  projects objectives and we can arrange an appropriate premium for  additional services. Please note that the company’s one new client for  this month is determined through this eBay Auction thus it is still  necessary to bid for the basic package.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance to all those whom elect to participate and best of luck bidding on the SEO campaign!</p>
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		<title>Online Reputation Management Industry</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/emergence-of-the-online-reputation-management-industry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc. SEM Articles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[First mentioned on this blog in July of 2009 and revisited in May of 2010, online reputation management as predicted is turning into a key growth niche in the SEM industry. Please take a look at the image included in this post from Google Trends for online reputation search volume. Notice that it barely existed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First mentioned on this blog in <a href="http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/sem-for-reputation-management/">July of 2009</a> and revisited in <a href="http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/online-reputation-management-revisited/">May of 2010</a>, online reputation management as predicted is turning into a key growth niche in the SEM industry. Please take a look at the image included in this post from Google Trends for online reputation search volume. Notice that it barely existed in 2007, 2008 to 2009 saw firms entering the market and in 2010 there is small but nice uptick. Expect to see the chart move exponentially in the future, as reputation management on the internet is still in its infancy.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.agilismarketing.com/images/online-reputation-management.gif" title="google trends online reputation" alt="google trends online reputation" width="450" height="260" /></p>
<p>When typing ‘Online Reputation Management’ into Google there are now a host of firms specifically targeting this area; obviously some with more expertise than others. SEO and SEM companies are somewhat behind the eight ball on this trend and rather traditional marketing are dominating the rankings despite the fact that the majority of these firms do not possess nearly the same expertise and experience required as the key players in the internet marketing industry. Agilis Marketing intends to change that.</p>
<p>Expect to start seeing Agilis Marketing in the top search listings for these associated terms in the near future. It is somewhat disheartening to see all these newly formed companies or subsidiaries touting services in which they possess little expertise. That is one reason I am now committing, focusing, and positioning my firm to become the leader in this arena. Customers deserve a higher level of knowledge by service providers and Agilis Marketing is going to deliver. Please help us in making advances in this industry by referencing this posting or contacting my company to discuss how we can assist you or your company in achieving an excellent online reputation in the SERPS and other places throughout the internet.</p>
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		<title>$1,000 if You Can Outsmart Google!</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/1000-if-you-can-outsmart-google/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Oct 2010 17:42:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[International SEM News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Even as the owner of a search engine marking company each day I receive countless solicitations from people across the globe informing me of how they can help my site obtain top rankings in the search listings and the latest trick to do so for only a few hundred dollars. Of course most of these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Even as the owner of a search engine marking company each day I receive countless solicitations from people across the globe informing me of how they can help my site obtain top rankings in the search listings and the latest trick to do so for only a few hundred dollars. Of course most of these emails come from @gmail.com accounts or other free email service accounts, but one common thread is that each of these individuals can outsmart Google and other SEO companies; all it will cost is a few hundred dollars. The bottom line answer is that there are no quick fixes and nobody can outsmart Google, especially for a few hundred dollars. Yet, I can see how people can easily and do fall prey to these mass solicitations. These ‘marketers’ play off of individuals’ desire to receive mass fortunes with little initial investment. The bottom line is that anyone who does ended up a victim as one of these scams not only ends up hurting their business for future search rankings, but is also essentially throwing away their time and burning their money.</p>
<p>Never try to outsmart Google! This is one of the smartest companies with many of the most intelligent people on this planet. Now anyone who truly believes that they can outsmart Google and know a ‘secret formula’ to obtain top web rankings is either drinking some serious cool aid or is the next Einstein. Fortunately, there is no need to outsmart Google, their playbook is open to the public, and all anyone must do is follow the rules. This is often expensive in terms of money and time, but there is no shortcut or quick fix.</p>
<p>I am willing to give the first person who can prove to me that they outsmarted this search giant $1,000. It is a nice feeling to know that I can offer this reward and never pay one penny. However, if anyone feels that they did, simply fill out the contact form, provide me the details, along with your address and I will personally stroke you a check from my own account.</p>
<p>Now most individuals reading this can likely tell my entire point is to remember that there are no quick fixes. Whether utilizing my company or any other international search engine marketing company keep this in mind. Please do not let the promise of riches in the future take away your money today and simultaneously eliminate your chance of success the old fashion way (hard work and sweat). If this article save in one business owner from turning into a victim of such a scam then I will sleep better at night. Please feel free to post any similar scams you experienced to help our readers. Or if you have that secret formula post that and I will send you $1,000!</p>
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		<title>Relevant Content Experiment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this posting is to experiment how the search engines interpret relevant content on the page, entire domain, and possibly votes from other sites with anchor text pointing to this domain when valuing the weight and trust placed on references to outside websites on such a page. Also, notice the avoidance of during [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of this posting is to experiment how the search engines interpret relevant content on the page, entire domain, and possibly votes from other sites with anchor text pointing to this domain when valuing the weight and trust placed on references to outside websites on such a page. Also, notice the avoidance of during this page of a few of the more common terms generally associated with this industry in order to potentially see if this is a determining factor. Obviously there are multiple variables in this experiment; thus further research is needed afterwards to draw any meaningful conclusions.</p>
<p>There are two virtual properties that this experiment will utilize. The first is a hobby property that focuses on quilt patterns, fabrics, and other associated items. The second has a wide selection of celtic jewelry and more specifically that of the silver variety. Neither one of the two properties share much in terms of comparatively relevant content to this property or each other.</p>
<p>Thus here and the following paragraph will include references to each of the properties with relevant content around them. Taking a look at the quilting supplies space, there are niche areas including patterns, fabrics and other items one might expect from such a place.  One focus includes <a href="http://www.quilterswarehouse.com/">quilt patterns</a> and as seasoned visitors can now tell this is the relevant reference anchor. The primary appeal is to at home enthusiasts who like to quilt utilizing patterns, but of course other people visit.</p>
<p>The next property is in a different industry; the jewelry industry. A better description is <a href="http://www.northeastcelticjewelry.com/">celtic jewelry</a> as this is clearly of primary relevance and focus. There are such items as pendants, necklaces, and bracelets. An area of interest for guests here are those who desire a celtic style of jewelry primarily comprised of sterling silver. The appeal for this is relatively large of late, but only time will tell if the trend continues.</p>
<p>The above along with this paragraph should conclude this portion of the relevant content experiment. Obviously, time is required to even have an idea of the impact this has on the related quilt pattern and celtic jewelry properties. After a generally accepted length of time passes than either this company or another can do follow up research to further address the issues outlined throughout the relevant content in this investigation of external references and their impacts.</p>
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		<title>Google Places for Local Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/google-places-for-local-companies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:25:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM Campaign Steps]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A relatively new service that Google recently started offering is Google Places. While, it is of course the goal of this website to encourage visitors to use Agilis Marketing’s services, it would seems inappropriate for any SEM company not to make its clients aware of this new service. It is ideal for many local companies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A relatively new service that Google recently started offering is <a href="http://www.google.com/places" title="Google Places">Google Places</a>. While, it is of course the goal of this website to encourage visitors to use Agilis Marketing’s services, it would seems inappropriate for any SEM company not to make its clients aware of this new service. It is ideal for many local companies and depending upon the business model may in fact replace the need to use a SEM company.</p>
<p>Honesty and credibility are important for any company thus one reason Agilis is making this information available. Local store owners in smaller towns such with lower priced products or services such as barber shops, bike rental, or hardware stores are likely better off utilizing solely this service rather than paying for an SEM company to assist with their marketing. That said, local companies that offer higher priced products, or are in larger towns likely will still receive an advantage from hiring a SEM company.</p>
<p>Now with all those caveats most might now wonder what exactly Google Places provides. Simply put it provides an inexpensive ($25 per month) way to quickly add your business to the map results that are often displayed on local searches. While, this service is not needed to appear in the local listings, and does not guarantee and type of high placement, it does offer some unique advantages. Results are almost instantaneous, which is a crucial factor for new companies and websites as to not lose out on opportunity cost. Site owners can also clearly let Google know their exact location, which Google usually figures out anyways, but not always correctly. Another strong advantage is the ability to add tags with coupons or live updates concerning a sales or whatever else is appropriate.</p>
<p>The clear upside are the low cost, clear benefits, and fast placement. However, there are a few downsides worth mentioning. One, which is especially important for larger cities such as Boston, is that lack of control over where within the results a site is placed. This is something that likely will require the assistance of a SEO company. Another factor is the hidden cost. While $25 is unlikely to break any company’s bank account, over the course of a decade that adds up to $3,000. Whereas an SEM company could possibly provide a similar offering for a one time upfront fee of roughly $500 with results that are likely to last the same timeframe.</p>
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		<title>Decoding Page Rank</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/decoding-page-rank/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:55:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Much has changed from the original usage of Page Rank and its relative importance within the search engine results pages. However, even though Google is fairly transparent regarding its value, many people misinterpret the information or do not maintain a complete understanding of its value as it relates to links, which in reality is one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Much has changed from the original usage of Page Rank and its relative importance within the search engine results pages. However, even though Google is fairly transparent regarding its value, many people misinterpret the information or do not maintain a complete understanding of its value as it relates to links, which in reality is one of the most crucial concerns to any company involved in an SEM campaign. Hence why decoding Page Rank is crucial for a site&#8217;s webmaster to understand.</p>
<p>First it is important to debunk a myth that is a former truth. Using the rel=”nofollow” tag does not help a site retain the value of its internal links. An example seems appropriate to explain this in further detail. During times of the internet past, webmasters could use this tag to funnel link credit to pages only within their own site; this is no longer the case. If there are two links on a webpage one with the no follow tag and one without then half the Page Rank will pass to the linking page without the tag and half will simply vanish. Not that long ago use of this tag would allow a page following the same structure to pass 100 percent of the link’s value to whichever page it desired.</p>
<p>Why did this change take place? Simply put, the engineers at Google became smarter and modified the appropriate algorithms. SEM companies took advantage of the rel=”nofollow” tag to horde Page Rank and not pass it to legitimate sites. This practice undermines Google’s entire goal of using links as a way of voting since it allowed webmasters to place links to other sites but not count them as votes. SEM companies could exploit this process to keep page rank within their sites and not distribute it to others as Google intended; a primary reason for the change.</p>
<p>Now if a webmaster uses that tag no credit is passed to linked site. That tag simply tells the search engines that that website is not vouching for the credibility of the other. It provides no direct benefit, and can hurt a webmaster if the tag is used inappropriately. The only time one should now use this link is when they are uncertain of the website’s creditability. Typically this should occur in comments or forum postings since if webmasters create the link themselves then generally it is to a credible site who deserves the recognition Google intended the link to provide.</p>
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		<title>Online Reputation Management Revisited</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/online-reputation-management-revisited/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 11:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc. SEM Articles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It appears that online reputation management is now an official marketing niche. Agilis marketing originally mentioned the emergence of this market nearly one year ago on this blog. We continue to fine tune the strategies utilized when helping new and existing clients. Included below are a few common suggestions that almost any business owner can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It appears that online reputation management is now an official marketing niche. Agilis marketing <a href="http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/sem-for-reputation-management/">originally mentioned</a> the emergence of this market nearly one year ago on this blog. We continue to fine tune the strategies utilized when helping new and existing clients. Included below are a few common suggestions that almost any business owner can implement on their own to improve their online reputation throughout the internet.</p>
<p>Review websites are easy places for individuals to register and places information on any company. It is important to act proactively on the most common sites, post basic information, and respond to comments whether negative or positive. There are many places where consumers read reviews about a company’s products or services, but a handful is more commonly visited. Please keep in mind that specific industries often contain niche sites for businesses. As an example, any owner of a travel or tourist related business will certainly want to register at Trip Advisor. Regardless of the industry, these are a few key sites to place business information:</p>
<p><strong>Google Reviews:</strong></p>
<p>The simplest way to add a review is to type in your company’s name and location. Unless it is a brand new business, it is likely there are already reviews from others about your company. Take the time here to add a review and ask a few others to do the same. Make certain not to overdo it and that the reviews are realistic. If the business is newer a webmaster might first need to register their business with Google’s local listings. Still, even if it is an older site, it is smart to register it through this system since it will allow addition of information visitors may not find otherwise</p>
<p><strong>Insider Pages:</strong></p>
<p>This is a widely popular site where reviews are often siphoned from and displayed in the search results or on other websites. It is important with online reputation management to ensure that there are reviews and positive ones. The addition of a few at this hub is recommended.</p>
<p><strong>Yelp:</strong></p>
<p>Yelp is well known for its local listings. Therefore, it is especially important to place commentary here if your company serves a local market. Travelers as well as locals commonly visit this site directly to learn more about a restaurant before eating there. Thus it is smart to include a detailed review at Yelp that appeals to a business’ target audience.</p>
<p>While these are certainly a few key places to register, please remember this simply a primer in online reputation management, managing reviews and placement of those reviews within the search results is crucial. This primarily focuses on ensuring positive reviews are at the top of Google whereas negative search reviews, such as those often found at Rip Off Report, are hidden deep with the search results.</p>
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		<title>New Google Tools</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/new-google-tools/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc. SEM Articles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This post is a slight departure from the typical topics. Since Google is the primary search engine the individuals practice SEO and SEM techniques it is possibly of value to know what else the company offers. A few of their new Google tools are more related to traditional online search than others. However, the common [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">This post is a slight departure from the typical topics. Since Google is the primary search engine the individuals practice SEO and SEM techniques it is possibly of value to know what else the company offers. A few of their new Google tools are more related to traditional online search than others. However, the common thread among all of them is that they offer a unique way to find information that either did not exist or formerly cost money to access.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It surprised me to see that such little advertising went into GOOG-411. As one might imagine it provides the same information that paid 411 services do, only it is free. Simply dial 1-800-GOOG-411 and their automated 411 information system does not cost one penny. What makes the service unique, aside from the cost, is that it provides more information than traditional 411 services. Lately, it is the norm to also receive text messages with a business’ phone number if one desires. Now a person can also receive detailed business information about the company as well as a map with its location. If your phone is already GPS enabled than not only do you have the telephone number for a business, but you also can end up receiving turn by turn directions to reach its brick and mortar location.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Google health is an incredible tool that I did not even realize existed till working on this piece. It allows for central storage of all your medical information in one place. Google addresses privacy concerns from the onset because it hardly requires mentioning how sensitive health data is for patients. Presently this tool allows individuals to put all their medical information in one place. The company also partnered with CVS and other pharmacies so that prescription and drug information is automatically downloadable and linked to an account if one desires. Thus not only does this tool store information, but it allows for easier updating of the details. While I cannot predict Google’s future plans for this tool, it has the potential to drastically evolve doctors and patients access to medical information. Rather than filling in a medical questionnaire at each new doctor’s visit, and possibly forgetting some details, one could simply allow a doctor access to their medical profile. The possibilities for this feature are countless and potentially beneficial to all parties.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Another tool that is more directly relevant for our audience is the search based keyword tool. This Google feature is a variation of the traditional keyword tool that allows business owners to discover new keywords phrases that the other tool possibly overlooked. During the development of a keyword list, there is absolutely no reason why anyone should not take advantage of both this supplementary offering and the traditional AdWords feature, to further develop a SEM campaign. Of course there are numerous other new Google tools available, but it seemed worthwhile to highlight a few of them. It is truly amazing the technology and access to information that the company is developing. I find it exciting to see such developments taking place that help everyone better organize information.</p>
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		<title>Giving Companies a Positive Name</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/giving-companies-a-positive-name/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:59:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Countless times a year individuals search for companies on the internet and negative information appears. The list below contains a carefully ordered set of questions to ask anyone who is or wants to help to give your company a good name online; included are trick questions that serve as litmus tests to ascertain an individuals’ [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Countless times a year individuals search for companies on the internet and negative information appears. The list below contains a carefully ordered set of questions to ask anyone who is or wants to help to give your company a good name online; included are trick questions that serve as litmus tests to ascertain an individuals’ actual knowledge.</p>
<ul>
<li>Do you suggest submitting the Google AdWords Trademark Complaint Form? FYI:  The form is located here: <a href="https://services.google.com/inquiry/aw_tmcomplaint">https://services.google.com/inquiry/aw_tmcomplaint</a><br />
Is it smart to lodge DMCA complaints?What do you propose as an external link strategy to improve my company&#8217;s appearance on the web?</li>
<li>How important is the utilization of online social networking (i.e. blogs, twitter, Facebook, etc…) for your company’s Internet reputation?</li>
<li>How does Page Rank impact the SERPS?</li>
<li>What is your guarantee?</li>
<li>What is your affiliation with SEMPO?</li>
<li>Will ripoffreports.com and other such sites still appear in the SERPS?</li>
<li>Do your strategies coincide with the terms of service and webmaster guidelines for each search engine?</li>
<li>How will the Sandbox impact achieving the campaign’s desired goals?</li>
<li>How long before results are noticeable?</li>
<li>[If asking an outside agency] What are you going to do that our company cannot do on its own?</li>
<li>[If asking an individual] Why should we utilize your expertise versus that of an outside agency?</li>
</ul>
<p>As an abbreviated answer to the last question, as the owner of Agilis Marketing, I have over a decade of experience utilizing the internet to improve a brand’s image.  Only a handful of individuals, including myself, can claim they are experienced in this niche and have expertise that dates back to the time GoTo.com existed (before Overture took over, and before Yahoo purchased that company and turned it into Yahoo! Search Marketing).</p>
<p>Utilizing an outside agency, combined with a knowledgeable liaison is another strategy medium to larger capitalized companies employ. However, if a company is fortunate enough to find the proper person to handle the entire campaign in-house, equal or better results are achievable at a fraction of the cost. Please feel free to ask Agilis Marketing any questions.</p>
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		<title>Travel Sector SEO</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:59:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc. SEM Articles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After taking a family trip from the east coast to the west I started to understand the travel value behind SEO and all other forms of search engine marketing to any company whose target audience primarily consists of tourists. There are many people who rely solely on the internet as a means of determining where [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After taking a family trip from the east coast to the west I started to understand the travel value behind SEO and all other forms of search engine marketing to any company whose target audience primarily consists of tourists. There are many people who rely solely on the internet as a means of determining where to spend their time and a company with no internet presence has little chance of over seeing these tourists’ business.</p>
<p>It is important to make it clear that despite the headline of this post marketing on the internet encompasses much more than simply showing up at the top of the search results for a particular phrase or as indicated: travel SEO. In fact, dependent upon the target audience of the marketing campaign, other promoting elsewhere on the internet is more profitable.</p>
<p>Before the trip, my father created a list of top tourist sites based primarily on recommendations from tripadvisor.com and the majority of places we visited were on that list (restaurants included). After jokingly giving him a hard time for creating such a list in the first place, I thanked him in the end since my family ended up enjoying an excellent vacation.  The marketing takeaway gleamed is the value the internet has upon influencing tourists’ decisions while traveling to an unfamiliar destination. Thus it is important not only for a company’s site to appear at the top of the search engines, but also for it to appear at the top of major well known travel sites such as the one my father utilized.</p>
<p>All that said, one of the most common venues tourists utilize is a search engine, such as Google, when selecting a skydiving location or a restaurant to eat at after a day of activities. Hence the value of ensuring your company has a site that is optimized to appear at the top of the search engines. The same strategies are utilized with a travel SEO campaign as with any other. However, as part of the entire search marketing campaign it is crucial to hire a marketer that understands the value of other online sites that tourists frequent and help ensure that your company is listed near the top.</p>
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		<title>Targeting United Kingdom Customers</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/targeting-united-kingdom-customers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:05:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[United Kingdom SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many companies lately placed International search engine marketing on the back burner for a valid reason; the need to first better focus on local SEM. However, as economic climate has shifted certain companies are switch from survival mode and back into growing their brands. Thus it seems appropriate to readdress the value of marketing to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many companies lately placed International search engine marketing on the back burner for a valid reason; the need to first better focus on local SEM. However, as economic climate has shifted certain companies are switch from survival mode and back into growing their brands. Thus it seems appropriate to readdress the value of marketing to customers in the U.K. and other countries abroad. After dominating the local market expanding to other regions is common, but there are many slight differences to consider.</p>
<p>With international SEO it is crucial to remember what works locally will not necessarily work overseas. While everyone reading this post likely already realizes this it is still worth a one sentence reminder. Not even considering cultural differences, a simple SEM campaign’s keyword base can change dramatically from one country to another. Utilizing the United Kingdom as an example target audience, it is important to remember even the smallest of changes that could result in a large opportunity cost if missed. Using Agilis Marketing’s industry as an example, individuals in the U.K. tend to search for search engine optimisation which is a different phrase than the one utilized in the U.S. because of the spelling difference.</p>
<p>Aside from the basics such as in the previous example, it is key that the SEM company hired has experience or at least knows how to operate an international campaign differently. For instance appearing at the front of the search engines for phrase “planning a trip to New York” on another country’s search engine, involves obtaining recommendations from other websites within the country of origin. A rookie mistake for many marketers is to create press releases and blog posts with Unites States based websites and companies. If your company is targeting a new audience, make certain to promote it within that region. Is this common sense? Yes, but often such items are overlooked a company can spend thousands by overlooking such an important component involved with international SEO and internet marketing.</p>
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		<title>Niche SEO Companies</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/niche-seo-companies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[United Kingdom SEO]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After recently conducting multiple searches on Google and the other major search indexes there is a clear trend that shows in an increasing number of niche SEO companies. Some of these companies are based within the United States, while others are headquarter internationally. Expect to see this trend to continue in this field along with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After recently conducting multiple searches on Google and the other major search indexes there is a clear trend that shows in an increasing number of niche SEO companies. Some of these companies are based within the United States, while others are headquarter internationally. Expect to see this trend to continue in this field along with other industries or businesses. As an example Agilis Marketing is also starting to follow this same strategy. A search on Google for <a href="http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/law-seo-lawyers-must-read/">law SEO</a> returns a top ten listing for a page within this blog.</p>
<p>What is important to understand from this trend is that SEO and SEM firms are increasingly practicing what they preach. It is not uncommon for any SEO company to suggest, and rightfully so, that a company target specific keyword phrases within their industry and geographic niche. If a company only sells its products or services to customers in the U.K. it makes little sense to target visitors elsewhere. Of course the converse also holds true for companies within the U.S. or elsewhere. Those a United Kingdom SEO company might work best for businesses in that Geographic area. The keyword here is “might”.</p>
<p>Simply because a business of any kind appears in the top of the search engine result pages does not mean it is the best choice, on many occasions the opposite is true. Following an earlier example on niche SEO companies, type “SEM for Lawyers” into Google and take a look at the listings that appear. Upon an initial, glance many of the listings contain websites that are offering extremely expensive services to this target audience, likely based upon the assumption that attorneys are not as privy to the true costs of search marketing and are willing to a premium to experience the comfort of knowing a portion of the firm’s marketing budget is devoted to internet marketing. Unfortunately, what is unrealized in the above scenario is that a law firm is possibly over spending for underperformance. A search for city + SEM Company might of yielded better results.</p>
<p>The primary takeaway here is to take nothing at face value and conduct appropriate research. Simply because there are niche SEO companies that purport to provide the “best” services for a target audience does not mean that they do. Rather conduct a variety of searches and shop around. If that same company also appears for other terms aside from just their niche that is perhaps a positive sign that the business is better rounded. The bottom line here is not to take anything at face value and do business with a company simply because it is on a list of the top ten in the Google SERPS for one phrase. Conduct more searches and more research before signing on board with any niche SEO Company, oftentimes a run of the mill search engine optimization firm can provide equal if not better results at a fraction of the cost.</p>
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		<title>SEO for Local Health Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM for Health Websites]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a dentist, chiropractor, veterinarian, or any other health professional provides local health service, the proper usage of SEO to attract and retain customers is not an easy to task. One factor to consider is whether SEM is even needed or is it best to stick with the Yellow Pages and the traditional method of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As a dentist, chiropractor, veterinarian, or any other health professional provides local health service, the proper usage of SEO to attract and retain customers is not an easy to task. One factor to consider is whether SEM is even needed or is it best to stick with the Yellow Pages and the traditional method of referrals to market a practice. The opinion on this blog is obviously biased; nonetheless that does not make it incorrect. Data illustrate that prospective patients are using the internet more often to find a provider for their local health services.</p>
<p>A well executed SEO campaign can place your practice write in front of the eyes of consumers when they are definitively looking for a provider. One field that is likely more to benefit from such exposure is the practice veterinarian medicine. With a vet there are fewer limitations from insurance companies and oftentimes vets are simple chosen based upon location to a pet owner’s home rather than other marketing efforts. That said, a larger number of individuals are turning the web to research and ultimately select a veterinarian. This is particularly true when surgery is involved with an animal. The Detroit Dover Animal Hospital is one practice that appears to utilize SEO to attract clientele. A quick search on Google for <a href="http://www.detroitdoveranimalhospital.com/">veterinarian Westlake</a> will show the practice in the top of the listings.</p>
<p>Now should all health practitioners jump on the band wagon? Perhaps, but thus most likely to benefit are those that practice more general patient services and those with more specialized. This may initially sound odd. However, consumers often will conduct a search on the internet to locate a local chiropractor and a research the best doctor for a more complicated procedure. Whereas, more routine outpatient types of operations or services that fall in between the above range can typically come from a referral when he consumer does not find it worthwhile to do the research and rather to go with the recommendation of an already trusted professional; perhaps one found initially on the internet.</p>
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		<title>SEO in a Jobless Recovery</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/seo-in-a-jobless-recovery/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[International SEM News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many economists are referring the current pattern in the international economy as a jobless recovery. Now whether or not you believe this is the case it is important to take into account what this means as a business owner and especially one that already utilizes SEO or plans on using such services to further improve [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many economists are referring the current pattern in the international economy as a jobless recovery. Now whether or not you believe this is the case it is important to take into account what this means as a business owner and especially one that already utilizes SEO or plans on using such services to further improve a company’s revenue stream. Here is one question I am often asked along with corresponding answer.</p>
<p>Is it better to hire in an in house marketer or an external SEO firm? My response to this is little changed from that in the past. Quite simply, if your company is large enough and has multiple websites it is possibly well worth the effort to hire an in house person to perform the duties essential in a SEM campaign. However, it is important to keep in mind that strategy can cost a company more money if it distracts management from the business’ core focus. The small business owners and especially the sole proprietors are almost always better off hiring a professional SEO company than doing the work in house. While, not paying for SEO may seem a way to cut expenses. The opportunity costs associated with not hiring one a tremendous.</p>
<p>Considering that many economists are already deeming this as a jobless recovery, it further makes sense to hire an outside SEM company in light of this view. In fact these economists are inferring that many companies are already employing such strategies. Owners are increasingly outsourcing any type of task not related to the company’s core business model. This proves beneficial since one can avoid the many expenses associated with hiring internal personnel. Oftentimes the expenses utilized with an external company are also easier to write off come tax season, providing a further benefit. However, the primary reason I suggest hiring an outside SEO company during any type of recovery is that is much easier to scale up or down depending upon what takes place in with the economy as a whole.</p>
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		<title>SEM Case Study: Miami Bail Bonds</title>
		<link>http://www.agilismarketing.com/sem-marketing-blog/sem-case-study-miami-bail-bonds/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Yorzinski</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Misc. SEM Articles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This study will take a look at Coral Gables that specializes in providing Miami bail bonds in much needed and often unexpected situations. This website is an example of one that utilizes smart search engine marketing in order to attract clientele. It appears as if the website’s marketing goes beyond basic SEO principals. Of course [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This study will take a look at Coral Gables that specializes in providing <a href="http://www.coralgablesbailbonds.net/">Miami bail bonds</a> in much needed and often unexpected situations. This website is an example of one that utilizes smart search engine marketing in order to attract clientele. It appears as if the website’s marketing goes beyond basic SEO principals. Of course the site has top listings in the SERPS, but it well beyond that in ensuring that visitors end up contacting then rather than a competitor. We will explore the ways in which is done.</p>
<p>First, it is important note that this Miami bail bonds company also utilizes PPC advertising so there are both natural a paid listings that appear in the results pages. Thus, <a href="http://www.coralgablesbailbonds.net/" title="http://www.coralgablesbailbonds.net/">http://www.coralgablesbailbonds.net/</a> appears in multiple places on the front page. This in and of itself adds confidence when someone from afar is selecting what company or person they can entrust. However, it is important that we go beyond simply what is seen on Google’s pages, but also look at the website itself.</p>
<p>When viewing the site, you will notice that there are both a toll free and local number located at the top right thus making it simple for anyone with a question to call. As many business owners know, a call where someone asks a simple question as often an excellent time to convert a person who is simply shopping around into one who selects your company. The only critique I offer is that, I would advice placing the toll free number above the local number since most people prefer toll free number even when making a local call.</p>
<p>The site does an excellent job at answering to common questions before a visitor even asks. “Why Choose Us?”, does exactly that both in text and with a small visual image. “Who We Are!” complements this question by providing details about the company and its history. Additionally, the company’s location is clearly apparent by utilizing the Google map insert to show the businesses physical location. This only adds further comfort to the rightfully initially suspicious internet surfers, who is pondering whether to do business with a company they might never heard of previously. Luckily, I cannot speak firsthand about the <a href="http://www.coralgablesbailbonds.net/">Miami bail bonds</a> process. I can say that this site does an excellent job utilizing search engine marketing to lead the prospective customers to the site and then encourage that individuals contact Coral Gables with any questions.</p>
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