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SEO Firm Impersonates Google, Claims Local Listing to be Deleted

Bill Hartzer

During an recent unsolicited telemarketing call , a representative from an SEO firm, located in California, claimed that a company’s local business listing on Google Places (now called Google My Business ) would be taken down and deleted if they are not paid $299 to re-verify and re-boost the local listing. Google Search Engines'

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SEO in 2013: What to Expect

Idaconcpts

SEO analysts around the world are constantly searching for the best ways to stay ahead of the optimization game. Here are a few SEO trends you can expect to see in 2013. Expect to hear the term SEO less often. SEO also is gaining a reputation for manufactured search engine status. Expect this to continue in 2013.

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Top Marketing Trends for 2013

yMarketingMatters

Responsive web design provides an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices from desktop computer monitors, tablets to mobile smart phones. Mobile Has Arrived. Mobile Marketing should be an integrated part of your marketing mix.

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The Evolution of SEO in New Zealand

Bill Hartzer

If we study how SEO has evolved in New Zealand, we can learn a lot about how the field of search engine optimization has changed in the last few years. SEO companies were forced to become quite a bit more educated and sophisticated in their approach to ranking websites. SEO tactics vary a great deal from one company to another.

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Mobile Is Here – Are You Ready for Mobile Marketing?

yMarketingMatters

There are many ways to go mobile: Sending out mobile-optimized emails , enabling your website for mobile visitors, undertaking mobile advertising, Google Adwords for mobile and mobile SEO. 70% of American consumers want to receive offers on their smart phones. 74% of mobile users read email on smart phones or tablets.

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Does Good Content Matter Anymore?

Direct Marketing Observations

Specifically, the dearth of original compelling content in the digital space has caused us to consume subpar content wrapped around good SEO. Forget good content, the goal now is “searchable”, SEO friendly content. As the tablet and smart phone markets continue to expand, so will the amount of water downed re-used content.

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Top Marketing Trends for 2013

yMarketingMatters

Responsive web design provides an optimal viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing, panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices from desktop computers and tablets to mobile smart phones. Mobile Has Arrived. Mobile Marketing should be an integrated part of your marketing mix.

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