Published on August 6th, 2009 by Alexander Abbott
If you’ve been doing online marketing for any time at all, then you already know the traditional methods of attracting visitors to your website and increasing traffic: social networking, social bookmarking, blogging, email marketing, PPC, forum and article commenting, directory submission, etc. But at some point, these methods begin to lose effectiveness and new marketing and promotion channels must be discovered. Listed here are nine non-traditional methods that can help you increase website traffic.
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Published on August 5th, 2009 by Alexander Abbott
At one time or another, we have all visited a website that is so confusing and poorly-designed that it is not worth wasting any time or effort on. Some webmasters are so focused on collecting information from their users that they overload their visitors with requests and instructions. Other websites are simply annoying. Listed here are some of the most common features of a website that frustrate visitors.
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Published on August 4th, 2009 by Alexander Abbott
If you’re planning on making email campaigns a part of your Internet marketing strategy, consider enlisting professional help. Your website designer is a terrific choice when you’re ready to launch a successful email campaign.
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Published on July 30th, 2009 by Alexander Abbott
Web designers and developers are continually gaining new tools to facilitate effective website creation. Compatibility, usability, interaction, visual appeal, and support for a website’s users are all important aspects for a designer or developer to consider when looking to present the most interesting and user-friendly site possible. By implementing these simple suggestions, you can dramatically improve your users’ experience and the overall performance of your site.
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Published on July 28th, 2009 by Alexander Abbott
Practically every business knows they need to keep their services and offerings fresh and up-to-date if they want to please their customers. The same is true for websites. Search engines and visitors alike become bored with old, outdated websites that fail to offer anything new. Broken links, antiquated news and dated content cripple your website, impairing your ability to attract new traffic.
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Published on July 8th, 2009 by Alexander Abbott
Many business owners who have seen success from their company website in the past are now stuck in the world of Web 1.0. Some do not feel a need to update their web presence and others do not understand how redesigning their website can result in increased traffic and sales. With the Web 2.0 revolution, web designers and developers have gained the ability to present information and services in a simple and interactive format. Websites that have a professional look, organized structure, and intuitive user interface are more appealing to customers and more likely to convert visitors into sales.
Yet website redesign is not as simple as it sounds and can result in a negative experience for users accustomed to the old design. While there are many pitfalls surrounding redesign, there are also solutions to help you avoid these problems. Read More
Published on May 5th, 2009 by Matthew Dandurand
Today it seems as though there is a race for businesses to get online. Sure, there are templates that allow you to “fill in the blanks,” add a few stock photos and throw up a website real quick. This is the cheap way to do it, but what most businesses don’t realize is that when you use a template that thousands of other websites have used, you’re business is also seen as “cheap.”
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Published on April 20th, 2009 by Matthew Dandurand
Media Contour has finished unpacking the last few boxes in our new studio and the MC team just put the final touches on our fresh new website. That means it’s time to announce an all new Media Contour.
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Published on April 19th, 2009 by Matthew Dandurand
Below is a link to the presentation I gave at the Reel Women’s Film Festival. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dianna Means at the Reel Women’s Film Festival for asking me to be a speaker. I would also like to thank Michelle Lee and Karen Stein at Hair and Makeup Artist’s Network for coordinating my presentation. I also have to give a huge thanks to HubSpot.com who acted as a great resource for much of the material; they are truly on top of their game.
DOWNLOAD | Reel Women’s Film Fest Presentation
Published on April 18th, 2009 by Matthew Dandurand
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