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Search Engine Marketing

Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is also known in some circles as Pay Per Click (PPC) Management. PPC marketing can be both a blessing and a curse. For sites who have not yet achieved the level of natural search engine ranking, PPC enables them to get access to an audience that was previously unavailable to them. On the other hand, a “set it and forget it” attitude toward search engine management can lead to high cost and low ROI.

Structured and managed correctly, SEM can be a tremendous asset for both the highly ranked sites and those with a lot of work to do. We can work with existing PPC campaigns or design one from scratch for you if that makes more sense.

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Episodes as Ads

Episodes as Ads

Have you seen the newest ad format? Full length episodes that auto play. What? Two rules in effective advertising broken at the same time? Yes, that’s right. Often times, what is most effective is zigging when everyone else is zagging. That’s what these ads do. And they are mighty effective. I keep seeing these full […]

Can’t Spell Usability with YOU

Can’t Spell Usability with YOU

One of the most common comments I hear from clients is, “When I am surfing the Web, I don’t like when a site has…” The truth is your personal opinion doesn’t really matter. Just because you don’t shop on Black Friday or even think about Cyber Monday, doesn’t mean those are not the most significant days […]

A Lesson in Web Design – Keep the User in Mind

A Lesson in Web Design – Keep the User in Mind

I’m looking to take my family back to Dave and Busters (it’s been quite a while) for some family fun. I have one of their “power cards,” which is where game play credits are stored.  Before we head out, I wanted to check the balance on the card – simple enough, right? Wrong. Turns out, […]

Be Careful Where Your Online Ad Lands

Be Careful Where Your Online Ad Lands

With so many online marketing opportunities to choose from these days, you really must be careful with where you want your ads to show. Check out this 2 minute video of a message received from the Wall Street Journal. It shows where good intentions can go bad and makes a suggestion about using news outlets […]

Google AdWords Traffic Sources Explained

Google AdWords Traffic Sources Explained

Google AdWords traffic sources explained.

The Rocket Science of SEO

The Rocket Science of SEO

Search engine optimization done right requires a well thought out strategy, relevant content and consistent effort. Is it rocket science? No. Is it easy? Absolutely not. The key to success is focusing on the business goals. If the goals are clear and the potential upside to a successful online marketing effort is quantified, then you […]

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