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Google Home Services Concierge: The Newest Experiment
Navolutions
MARCH 9, 2016
Another day, another weird experiment from Google. Google’s latest oddball comes in the form of a “Google Home Services Concierge.”
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4 Reasons Why We Love Super Long Tail Informational Posts
Navolutions
JANUARY 27, 2016
“Informational long tail posts” might not be the hottest topic in SEO, but we’ve learned to love them. Between you, me, and the wall, a lot of our clients operate in boring industries.
Why Did a Russian Weed Company Just Buy Ebola.com for $200,000?
Navolutions
OCTOBER 24, 2014
If you haven’t heard the news, businessman Jon Schultz just sold Ebola.com for a whopping $200,000, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Social Media Automation 101
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A beginner's guide to social media automation tools and getting automation right.
What To Do About a Filtered Yelp Review
Navolutions
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
It’s happened to the best of us. A customer goes on Yelp to leave a review, ends up writing a 5 star masterpiece longer than most Hemmingway novels, and Yelp filters it out.
Why Facebook’s Updates (probably) Won’t Kill Your Business
Navolutions
DECEMBER 11, 2014
There has been a lot of misinformation out there about Facebook’s latest announcement. With headlines like New Facebook Rules Will Sting Entrepreneurs and Facebook is Killing Small Business Entrepreneurs with new Policy Rule , it’s hard not to get a little excited (if you like getting your news from the source, Facebook’s actual post can be found here.) The big issue is that some posts by business pages aren’t being seen by as many people as they used to be.
Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Yelp?
Navolutions
APRIL 30, 2013
If I had a dime for every time a business owner tore into Yelp, I’d already be retired. It turns out that the internet’s most popular business review site, at over 100 million registered users, still isn’t popular with everyone.
How to Get More Google+ Reviews for Your Business
Navolutions
APRIL 11, 2013
Every time you look at a search results page on Google, there is a good chance that you may see something new. It wasn’t too long ago that videos, images, author profiles, links to Google plus reviews, and maps weren’t all shown on the same screen.
The Content Marketing Survival Guide: How to Navigate the Wilds of Social Media
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How We Got a Link from The Huffington Post
Navolutions
JANUARY 29, 2014
By David Shankbone (Own work) [CC-BY-3.0 ([link] via Wikimedia Commons There are plenty of blogs that get links from HuffPo on a daily basis, but this was a first for us. This is how we got it. A couple weeks ago, I was browsing Reddit on my lunch break and saw a post that caught my attention.
Phil’s Fish Market Just Hit the Jackpot
Navolutions
JANUARY 15, 2014
SEO professionals (and SEO “professionals”) love to talk about great content. “Content is king” may be the oldest adage in the industry, but a lot of SEO people are under the impression that more is always better, and that great content is just a matter of sweat equity.
SEO in 2014: Where It’s All Headed
Navolutions
JANUARY 2, 2014
It’s that magical time of the year again when everyone tries to guess what’s next for SEO. 2013 was a downright bizarre year for SEO, which is why you’re bound to see all sorts of wacky predictions for 2014.
Where Exactly Are Google’s Home Service Ads Displaying?
Navolutions
AUGUST 28, 2015
Search Engine Land just reported that Google’s Home Service Ads, which only launched last month, are already expanding from plumbing and locksmiths to house cleaners and handymen. For those who haven’t been following along at home, Home Service Ads are a new advertising block that literally replaces the local stack. That means if HSAs are showing in your market and you’re not paying for advertising through Google, your company just literally fell off the map.
What the New Google+ Mobile App Additions Mean to Small Business Owners
Navolutions
MARCH 25, 2013
Google+ just won’t sit still. If you haven’t taken advantage of the platform yet, now is definitely a good time to start.
Why Your Business Presence Has To Be Mobile Ready
Navolutions
MARCH 18, 2013
No one is going to argue that the internet hasn’t fundamentally changed the way that people experience the world. Ten years ago, they might have, but not anymore. Now, mobile technology is doing it again.
Today is Internet Day!
Navolutions
OCTOBER 29, 2013
Did you know that October 29th is the anniversary of the first bits of data ever sent over a long distance computer connection? Check out TheInternetDay.com to learn more! The post Today is Internet Day! appeared first on Navolutions. News internet day october 29th the internet day
Is Hummingbird Good for your Business?
Navolutions
OCTOBER 9, 2013
Right now, the bird is the word. From Bloomberg to Mashable, everyone is talking about Google’s Hummingbird update. Search for Hummingbird on SearchEngineJournal , one of the SEO industry’s leading publications, and you’ll find roughly 2,000 results.
Free Badge and Button Set for Your Website
Navolutions
AUGUST 7, 2013
Today we’re giving you a free set of buttons (the kind you click) and badges (the kind you show off) to use on your website. They’re the kind we use for plumbing, electrician, and other service industry websites, though we’re sure you could use them for all sorts of industries.
Social Media Marketing GPS
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What Your Webmaster Can’t Do For You
Navolutions
JULY 30, 2013
R5GJNQWPUEK8 . Pop culture has an obsession with all powerful computer nerds.
What We Can Learn from Walmart’s Bazillion Dollar Facebook Campaign
Navolutions
MAY 30, 2013
Every once in a while, someone tells you that your business needs to be on Facebook. Or Twitter. Or Pinterest, Foursquare, Instagram, or any of a thousand different sites.
What the New Google+ Mobile App Additions Mean to Small Business Owners
Navolutions
MARCH 25, 2013
Google+ just won’t sit still. If you haven’t taken advantage of the platform yet, now is definitely a good time to start.
Our Pleasanton Young Professionals Presentation: A Wrap Up & Reference
Navolutions
AUGUST 21, 2014
Thanks to everyone who joined us at today’s Pleasanton Young Professionals presentation, where we covered the basics of SEO and social media marketing. You can use the following guide to reference what we covered and access a few of the tools that we mentioned in the presentation. If you have any other questions about what we covered, or how we can help with your SEO & SEM, you’re always welcome to leave us a comment or contact us directly. What is SEO?
How to Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto
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Can We Talk? Why Your Company’s Social Media Needs to Sound Human
Navolutions
JANUARY 21, 2014
You may not think that a book written about the internet in 1999 would have much to offer us in the realm of web marketing today, but think again. Here’s a snippet of The Cluetrain Manifesto that was dead-on about the fundamentals: “…Markets are conversations. Their members communicate in language that is natural, open, honest, direct, funny and often shocking. Whether explaining or complaining, joking or serious, the human voice is unmistakably genuine. It can’t be faked.”.
Gentec Services, Inc. is giving $1 to the Taylor Family Foundation for every new like on their Facebook page
Navolutions
APRIL 23, 2013
And that’s all I have to say about that. Go make them donate! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gentec-Services-Inc/191215340902145. R5GJNQWPUEK8. pwt id=’2′]. The post Gentec Services, Inc. is giving $1 to the Taylor Family Foundation for every new like on their Facebook page appeared first on Navolutions. Social Media
Gentec Services, Inc. is giving $1 to the Taylor Family Foundation for every new like on their Facebook page
Navolutions
APRIL 23, 2013
And that’s all I have to say about that. Go make them donate! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gentec-Services-Inc/191215340902145
A brilliant idea for a charity organization
Navolutions
APRIL 22, 2013
Have you ever heard of Project Home Again ? I hadn’t, until just a few minutes ago, and I’m already sold on the idea. Project Home Again is a program by the MSCA (Mechanical Service Contractors of America) that helps find missing children by turning your everyday service truck into a giant, rolling milk carton.
8 Stupid Simple Social Media Tricks to Boost SEO
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How Do You Build A Brand? Start by Asking What Drives Human Behavior
Waxing UnLyrical
JULY 12, 2018
Guest Post by Simon Erskine Locke. When it comes to building brands most experts will likely start with the tactics: Develop a mission statement or messages, create a logo, use PR, advertise and leverage social media. To be clear, these are all important components of the brand building process.
Creative Storytelling: Picture This: It’s Not Just the Words – It’s What You Do with Them
Waxing UnLyrical
MAY 24, 2018
Guest Post by Mary Wascavage. Every morning I listen to the Elvis Duran Morning Show on my way in to work. I like to be entertained throughout my commute, and Duran’s show doesn’t disappoint. It’s talk-show-meets-freak-show with popular contemporary music added in for good measure.
What’s the best social media marketing tool for scheduling your updates?
Janet Fouts
JANUARY 28, 2018
Guest post via the remarkable Lilach Bullock. With so many different social media marketing tools to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right solution; one that helps you save time and helps you improve your results.
Command Attention by Telling Your Company’s Story
Waxing UnLyrical
JUNE 28, 2018
Guest Post by Rob Biesenbach. It’s an old story: PR people are often terrible when it comes to our own PR. I recently attended an industry event featuring a group of agency leaders who were clearly smart, successful people.
Maximizing LinkedIn for Business
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The Top B2B Marketing Trends for 2018 – A Meta-Analysis
Webbiquity SMM
DECEMBER 19, 2017
Yet another post about 2018 B2B marketing trends? Yes, but wait—this one is different. Promise. Most “top trends” posts either tell what the blogger thinks (good), or curate the opinions of multiple experts (better).
How B2B Brands Can Drive More Leads This Year
Webbiquity SMM
JUNE 7, 2018
Guest post by Brandon Brown. In survey after survey, year after year, lead generation is a top priority for B2B brands. No matter how big or small, B2B businesses can’t survive without new leads. Generating high-quality leads is essential to get more sales and more revenue.
It’s As If Those Parkland Kids Learned from a Pro
Waxing UnLyrical
MAY 17, 2018
Guest Post by Paula Kiger. You have to promise me you won’t share this.”. The coordinator of a group of social media advocates said this via Facebook one night about eight years ago, on our private page.
Where Does the PESO Model Belong?
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 12, 2018
Guest Post by Gini Dietrich. A few weeks ago, Brandon Andersen wrote here about the PESO model and how to use it in content distribution. As an example, he used the goal of producing 2,000 downloads that equate to marketing soft leads for sales.
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