Below are ten great online tools which will help you be successful online. They are invaluable tools for both marketing and research and can help save you lots of time as well help you make critical decisions with much more insight then without them. Although there are probably thousands of tools online, these are the ones I like to use most and can help you gain a competitive advantage over your competition. A List of 10 Great (and mostly free) Tools to improve your … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
SEARCHEN.COM : An Anonymous Search Engine for Firefox and Chrome Users
There is now an alternative private search engine available for users of Firefox and Chrome browsers that utilizes Google Custom search features for alternative results. The search engine also includes a directory type structure, similar to DMOZ and the old Yahoo Directory which brings in additional static listings as sponsored ads alongside search results. Additionally, users can click icons to compare or display results on standard Google, BING, Yahoo and Ask. The search … [Read more...]
17 of the Most Profitable Business Industries in America; Highest Profit Margins and Why
If you operate a small business and focus on client acquisition there are certain industries or 'niches' which generally do better than others. In-other-words, some niche businesses may be more likely to signup for tools to increase profitability, simplify their business processes, for services poised at increasing their own client base, or services including advertising, and/or promotional opportunities. Listed below is a group of industries in the United States which are … [Read more...]
Automotive Shopping Sites Take Major Plunge In Web Traffic, User Visits for 4th Quarter of 2016
COMMACK, NY - Something happened out there in traffic land, beginning sometime in September 2016, which has sent the worlds top 10 automotive shopping sites into a complete nose dive when it comes to traffic, page-views, and likely, revenue. Something is definitely happening in the automotive shopping space, and potentially across the board effecting multiple industries. Why Are Auto Shopping Sites Taking A Major Plunge In Traffic? Was it the returning school year [as … [Read more...]
How to Create Great Titles for Your Content; Get More Clicks, Shares, Web Traffic
It is pretty well excepted among marketers that the title of your article can be more important than the actual body of content. Reason being, if no-one is interested enough to click on the title of your article, no-ones reading it anyway. Makes sense right? I stumbled onto a great article which visualized the "title attributes" in a way I had not seen before, and sometimes when I find great ideas, I write about it here. I find that not only will it help others, but it better … [Read more...]
New .Cars Automotive Domain Ready to Kick-off 2017 With 90+ Participating Dealers
A new .cars automotive website is making an appearance as one of the most successful dots in its space. Find.cars, with over 90 participating dealers in the New York and New Jersey area will move into Florida this week. Find.cars, Why Search When You Can Find™, starts here. Ignite your marketing today with .Cars, .Car, and .Auto domains at: https://go.cars. Participating Dealers 112 Auto Sales 5 Towns Drive A and E Motors Advantage Honda Albee … [Read more...]
Google’s Eric Schmidt and the Government; It’s Like Public Relations, Just Different
NEW YORK, NY - A number of years ago Google's then Chief Executive Officer, Eric Schmidt, began visiting the White House, often. I believe the talks were originally about cyber-security and it was around the time where the failed Obamacare website was falling apart. Also, around the same time there were lots of issues with Google being sued and investigated, issues such as the PRISM spying leaks and all sorts of anti-competitive and privacy lawsuits being launched against … [Read more...]
If There Were No-Name, Nor Party, Attached to This Plan; Would You Support It?
Contract with the American Voter; “Therefore, on the first day of my term of office, my administration will immediately pursue the following six measures to clean up the corruption and special interest collusion in Washington, DC: FIRST, propose a Constitutional Amendment to impose term limits on all members of Congress; SECOND, a hiring freeze on all federal employees to reduce federal workforce through attrition (exempting military, public safety, and public … [Read more...]
Infographic: Reduce Options to Increase Conversions; Track, Analyze, Optimize
Infographic from Quick Sprout. Track, analyze and optimize your digital marketing. … [Read more...]
Inspiration: Last Words Spoken by Apple Visionary Steve Jobs Moments Before Death
These were the last words of legendary Steve Jobs, moments before he died on October 5, 2011, in Palo Alto, CA. I have come to the pinnacle of success in business. In the eyes of others, my life has been the symbol of success. However, apart from work, I have little joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact to which I am accustomed. At this time, lying on the hospital bed and remembering all my life, I realize that all the accolades and riches of which I was once so proud, … [Read more...]
Presidential Candidates: Donald Trump vs Hillary Clinton on Facebook, Twitter
Less than thirty days from now, America will choose its next President of the United States; there is a lot at stake. It's time to watch, listen and think about your future so that you can decide who you feel will create the best future for you, your family, including those family members who have yet to arrive. It is sometimes helpful to listen and read the opinions of others; your family, your friends, your acquaintances. Curiously enough I did this tonight and this is what … [Read more...]
More Than Great Start to Getting Handle on Google’s RankBrain Algorithm
The new Whiteboard Friday from Moz went over RankBrain, Google's new ‘algorithm’ to adjust, its ‘algorithm’. The concept discussed RankBrain being more designed to evaluate the actual query, while the normal algorithm we’re all used to is designed to evaluate the pages which are returned as results. This is why you can't just optimize your pages for keywords and key phrases like the good ole’ days; you need to first determine how "user intent" could effect a query, change … [Read more...]
Most Profitable Keywords for Google AdSense Publishers; Quick Summary on Words, Topics and Interests
The Most Profitable Keywords for Google AdSense Publishers are based on what Google charges its pay-per-click advertisers based on the competition for ads within its Google AdWords program. Here is a quick summary of how the system works. Advertisers who participate in the AdWords Display Network bid money (paid by credit card) to run "Ads" on "Words" and topics for which they would like their advertisements to display around website content when and if that content … [Read more...]
Flashback: Early Talks of Google Dominance Reflected in Malaysian Newspaper – 2002
NEW YORK, NY - If you were running your business online 14 years ago you may remember a time where Google search engine results, although unpredictable to some, were much different than what we have today. Here is an article which I found via Google's Newspaper Archive which shows just how long ago it was when the search engine company began its effort at shaking things up. It's around the same time they began their "Google advertising programmes" as referenced in the … [Read more...]
Think You Don’t Need Those Google Sponsored Results? You’re Dead Wrong!
If you thought that sponsored search results on the top of seach engines were just for those who are hard to find or those wanting to increase brand value you are dead wrong. A research study conducted by Wordstream.com shows just how inacurate this thought process is. Some key take-away information is below. … [Read more...]