How long will it take for my site to rank well in Google?

01.27.10

I’ve (SEO) optimized my site, now what?
Just like any other SEO (Search Engine Optimization) specialist I get this question all the time. Needled to say, this is probably one of the most desired answers people would love to know, too! So, I thought I would write a post about it, hoping to shed some light, [...]

Twitter and SEO

01.21.10

A Quick SEO Tip:
Wondering if Twitter is beneficial to your overall SEO (Search Engine Optimization)?
Some early stats show - yes.
Tip: Tweet your Blog updates or your site’s URL (but do not spam :), the more ReTweets you get, the more juice you add to your SEO.
Happy Tweetin’
P.S
If you are using a URL shortener in [...]

A Duplicate Content Issue Demystified

01.07.10

If you have your business website or a blog up and running, you have probably already heard the term “duplicate content” (SEO).  If not, then here are some pointers that you need to know if you want your site to be on the “nice” list in *Google’s records this year.

What is a duplicate content issue?
It [...]

Search Engine Optimization vs Pay Per Click Advertising

01.02.10

Our clients often ask us if Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising compliments Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and vice versa. One of our clients had a theory that their PPC contributed to their high organic ranking. Some clients want to dominate the page, and think it is important to appear in both organic and paid search [...]

2010 Internet Marketing Checklist for Small Business Owners

12.30.09

Yet another year comes to an end and it’s the time to re-evaluate our personal and business performance. This is the time when we all make a promise to do better next year. I thought I would take you up on this promise and make a mini checklist to ease your job in the Internet [...]

Polar Cucumber…uh…Polar Bear Swim for the Cause!

12.08.09

So, the year 2009 is coming to an end, and it is time to re-evaluate your achievements, your failures, and your goals for 2010. This is a great time to decide to do something new, something you have never done before, something that will get your blood flowing and your heart pumping!
How often do [...]

Promotional Gifts – How to Choose the Right One

12.03.09

Every marketer knows that promotional merchandise is one of the most cost-effective branding tools for your business. There are a wide variety of options when it comes to branded goods, from logo pens and mugs to promotional clothing and sportswear. How to decide which one is right for you?
1) Occasion
Fist of all think “when” [...]

Promote Your Brand With Corporate Christmas Gifts

12.03.09

Christmas always comes faster than we want it to. Especially the part when we need to send out Christmas cards and do gift shopping. There is always so much stuff to do before the holidays, and you want to make sure everything is ready ahead of time, so you can actually relax and enjoy your [...]

3 Common Things Between a Smart Marketer and a Hungry Cat

11.30.09

To be honest with you, my cat is a pain in the butt sometimes, but today, strangely enough, he made me think about marketing, so I guess he is getting his treat after all.
So what exactly could we learn from our four-legged friends?
1) Know your audience
No doubt about that, a cat does know *his audience [...]

Facebook Groups vs Pages

11.26.09

I finally updated our Facebook Fan Page yesterday! Yay! So, now we have a Facebook Group and a Page dedicated to all fun Cucumber Marketing Inc. I thought it would be good timing to write a quick post about the differences between Groups and Pages.
Facebook Groups
Facebook Groups were introduced way before Pages and they [...]