by Robin Dale
To a greater extent search engines and local services are being used by people in your hometown to find what they are looking for.
A deep research has shown that somewhere in neighborhood of 70% of households do some kinds of search for a local product or service on a daily basis.
That's the reason, why every local search is becoming more and more important to your advertising campaign and major search engines are rushing to become the next local search engine.
But, what is a Local Search and how can it be helpful to your Business? Let's get ahead to know more about it.
What is a Local Search?
For an example, lets assume Google, but most of the search engines have a parallel system to Google.
When you search for anything using a location in your keywords you will find Google will display a map at the top with links to 10 local results, then the usual organic results will be displayed.
In fact Google has made some changes to its algorithm recently so that when you search for anything Google will display local results fourth in the list. It does this by reading your IP address and detecting where you are based. The aim of this is to give people the most relevant results and helping them to find a local business.
How Local Search can be Beneficial to your Business
Well as you will already know it is really important to appear as high up in the search engine results as possible. As the local results are now appearing high up for the majority of searches you can get added benefits by submitting your site to the local results.
You also need to think about the fact that many people will want to deal with a local company. If you are nowhere for local results then you could miss out on valuable customers.
At this stage I do not think local search has the same power as the standard organic results. However as Google puts more importance on it so will searchers which will make it more and more important to be featured in the local results for your area.
How to Get Your Business Listed in a Local Search Engine
In order to get listed in the local search you will need to have an account set up with Google search engine. You will need to give them your postal address, telephone number, URL and a brief description. Once these details are verified it will probably take 24-38 hours for your site to be listed for your selected areas.
It should only take a few minutes to get everything set up once you have an account. When it is this easy it is absolutely vital that you use this service if you work locally and will be looking to get local businesses.
Some Important Tips for Local Businesses
If you are looking for customers that are based locally you should also consider placing your business in local directories. Probably the Yell is the UK's most important local search engine. The reason for this is that most people know and are aware of the Yellow Pages and so are happy to use it online.
As everyone uses the internet more and more you will find that more people will use the internet to find the service they need rather than any other type of medium.
Considering the reasons above it is absolutely vital that you consider local search. Getting listed in Local search engines is very much important for your business and without it you would be missing out on many opportunities.
About the Author: Robin Dale is the webmaster for the SEO|SEM|UK Web Hosting at www.teeky.org, offering useful & quality articles and news about Search Engine Optimization, Internet Marketing, Search engine marketing, Dedicated Hosting, hosting tips & UK Web Hosting.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Web continues to increase in popularity, even during the downturn!
According to the Opinion Research Corporation, "The Internet is fast becoming the retail outlet of choice for Americans". The firm's recent survey found that 36% of respondents reported the percentage of online purchases they made last year increased, and those respondents cited the following reasons:
Business owners need solid and reliable online tools! Innovative e-commerce features, video embedding capabilities and customer reviews just to mention a few of the technologies needed which enhances a site visitor's experience and increases the business’ conversion rate! This is crucial! Why? The news from ORC gets even better! Twenty-two percent of the respondents said that, despite the economy, their online purchasing will increase again this year!
Linda Shea said it's "...clear that shoppers are increasingly turning to the Internet as the channel of choice when they do buy."
It's just more evidence that consumers are hopping online to find the products and services they're looking for-especially during the troubled economy! While brick-and-mortar numbers are down, online retail is looking up!
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- 25% said it's easier to locate items on the Web
- 19% said they found better discounts
- 14% said they upped their online purchasing because it saved them time
- 13% said online purchasing is more convenient
Business owners need solid and reliable online tools! Innovative e-commerce features, video embedding capabilities and customer reviews just to mention a few of the technologies needed which enhances a site visitor's experience and increases the business’ conversion rate! This is crucial! Why? The news from ORC gets even better! Twenty-two percent of the respondents said that, despite the economy, their online purchasing will increase again this year!
Linda Shea said it's "...clear that shoppers are increasingly turning to the Internet as the channel of choice when they do buy."
It's just more evidence that consumers are hopping online to find the products and services they're looking for-especially during the troubled economy! While brick-and-mortar numbers are down, online retail is looking up!
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Monday, March 23, 2009
Salon Owners – How to Secure and Grow Your Business
No matter who we talk to, everyone seems to know someone struggling in our current economic situation. Salon owners are no different... and in most cases not only are Salon owners concerned with keeping their doors open, their staff is concerned as well.
What if there was a way where not only the salon owner could guarantee success for themselves, but for everyone in the salon… and even create an economic incentive for stylists to remain with the salon? No one wants to loose their stylists, but we all know what happens when a successful salon owner looses a well liked and successful stylist… clients all too often follow their stylist and the salon owner looses not only a great stylist, but the loyal clients as well.
Well what if a salon owner never had to worry about that scenario ever again. And what if everyone could win with a system so easy to implement that it could easily cause a snowball effect in any geographical location? Two very successful business owners, a owner who devised this incredible idea and implemented it in his salon, and a corporate executive with the McDonalds Corporation for over 20 years, who leveraged from this new concept to help others share their success with Laura Laire, Director of Field Development and Training for Motives and Personal Care for Market America. Follow this Link to listen as Laura and her two guests explain just how simple it is and the possibilities. Everyone wins – Salon owners, their staff and their loyal clients and customers.
What if there was a way where not only the salon owner could guarantee success for themselves, but for everyone in the salon… and even create an economic incentive for stylists to remain with the salon? No one wants to loose their stylists, but we all know what happens when a successful salon owner looses a well liked and successful stylist… clients all too often follow their stylist and the salon owner looses not only a great stylist, but the loyal clients as well.
Well what if a salon owner never had to worry about that scenario ever again. And what if everyone could win with a system so easy to implement that it could easily cause a snowball effect in any geographical location? Two very successful business owners, a owner who devised this incredible idea and implemented it in his salon, and a corporate executive with the McDonalds Corporation for over 20 years, who leveraged from this new concept to help others share their success with Laura Laire, Director of Field Development and Training for Motives and Personal Care for Market America. Follow this Link to listen as Laura and her two guests explain just how simple it is and the possibilities. Everyone wins – Salon owners, their staff and their loyal clients and customers.
Monday, January 26, 2009
News on Resveratrol - 60 Minutes and Other Credible Resources
In Morley Safer's 60 Minutes report, (video below) he reports on scientists who have found a substance in red wine that is slowing down the aging process in mice. Will it someday lengthen the lives of humans, too?
Research has been going on for some time now. Resveratrol is a natural antioxidant found in red wine. Resveravine® is a natural extract from Vitis vinifera standardized to contain 20% oligostilbenes. Resveravine is 100 to 300 times more concentrated in trans-resveratrol than other products made from grape skin. It provides antioxidant protection of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, promotes normal platelet activity, vasorelaxation and blood flow, all which support cardiovascular health. It has been shown to promote apoptosis (programmed cell death) in unhealthy cells. Another proposed mechanism of action involves the study of the SIRT-1 gene (also known at the longevity gene). Sirtuins, known as Silent Information Regulators (SIRs), are deacetylase enzymes identified in all living creatures. Sirtuin proteins are known to play an important role in keeping regions of chromosomes turned off. Sirtuin controls the enzyme that converts acetate, a source of calories, into acetyl-CoA, a key component of cellular respiration. In humans, there are seven different sirtuins, SIRT-1 to SIRT-7. SIRT-1 has been studied by scientist for its potential effect on human cell lifespan.
Resveratrol promotes normal activity of SIRT-1. Studies have shown that SIRT-1 activates a critical component of calorie restriction in mammals and promotes fat mobilization. The most recent study (Nature 2006) demonstrated that obese mice fed red wine extract (resveratrol) were in better health and lived longer than obese mice that were not fed the red wine extract. The resveratrol group, were more able to maintain heart health compared to mice that were not fed resveratrol. SIRT-1 activation also supports healthy mitochondrial function and supports energy expenditure. Resveratrol has also been shown to have phytoestrogen activity and may support optimal estradiol activity. Other studies have documented neuroprotective benefits associated with resveratrol supplementation.
Watch the video below and by all means learn more about this incredible "natural extract" providing incredible benefits. By clicking on this link, you will find additional scientific research and studies that have been conducted on Resveratrol as well as even more benefits from red wine and wild blueberry extracts that were not mentioned in the Morley Safer's report.
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Triangulation, Cornerstone of Business Development and Organic SEO
First let’s look at some definitions found in Wikipedia:
First we have to keep things simple… this is not a math class so it is not necessary to go into theory of math and geometry applications, just understand that the Triangle is a very powerful tool for computing and is rapidly becoming an extremely valuable asset when it comes to business and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) applications. The concept of Triangulation has recently become extremely important due to the dawning of a new era. We are becoming a society of networkers, and social networking is become the “In” thing which brings people together from all walks of life, backgrounds, ethnicity, and social standings. It is becoming a way for people across neighborhoods, cities, states and countries to be connected. Out with the old “Information Age”, and in with the new “Relationship Age” or what could be called the “Connected Revolution”.
Search Engine Optimization and Business Development is becoming more and more dependant on one’s ability to connect. Connect with customers, connect between businesses, connect between entrepreneurs… connectivity is endless. Ideas, products, information, introductions, all have been done through developed networks. And believe it or not, networking is not new… it has been around since the dawning of time. Traders between villages, townships, countries, even between continents used the art of networking. This was known as trading but nonetheless it was “The Art of Networking”. Because of the “Information Age”, networking became more efficient, effective and faster. Most importantly, networking has become popular as a result of the “Information Age” through “Social Networking Websites”.
As you know, Google has been pushing technology to the limit in almost anything web related, but they are certainly the leader in search engine optimization by which other search engine services look to. According to the University of California at Berkeley, “Google has one of the largest databases of Web pages, including many other types of web documents (blog posts, wiki pages, group discussion threads and document formats (e.g., PDFs, Word or Excel documents, PowerPoints). Despite the presence of all these formats, Google's popularity ranking often places worthwhile pages near the top of search results. Our web searching workshop reflects the fact that Google is currently the most used search engine.”
OK, so we have established some facts, now let’s put it all together… and that brings us right back to the term Triangulation. The figure shown is a representation of what I like to refer to as “The Art of Triangulation”, a simplistic way in which to show just how Search Engine Optimization or SEO can be organically developed. In order to get a business to #1 Ranking on the Internet, a business owner used to either spend a great deal of money, or a great deal of time optimizing their Website to gain relevancy of their site in order to reach that prime #1, page 1 real estate position. Relevancy equates to how relevant information on that site is when someone searches for a product, service or just plain information using certain “key” words or phrases in the search bar. Since Google is currently seen as the most widely used search engine, a new term has appeared such as “Google” something or even someone as in “Google me” or Google Bruce Swartz, and I will use the term “Google” for that purpose. Although Keywords and Meta tags are still important, they are not as important as they used to be; they are not the sole focus to reach that #1, Page 1 positioning.
There are many factors to reach #1, Page 1 positioning, but we will be focusing only on the most critical aspect which is relevancy. In order for a Website to be ranked higher in searches, there must be a high degree of relevancy of the site’s content to searches, and no longer is just the content of that website the only factor used in search engine’s algorithms. A Website needs to have relevancy with other Websites. For a period of time Websites could simply “Hyperlink” between other Website in order to be seen as having relevancy. Website administrators would contact administrators of other Websites having a common business interest either in content or some other logical business connection. Unfortunately it didn’t take long for the art of “swapping links” to become abused. SEO companies sprang up like flies, raising the cost of positioning. SEO companies began taking advantage of linking sites together having no logical relevancy between them making it more and more costly and difficult for legitimate companies to where small businesses were finding it harder to compete in their market or industry.
In the most simplistic of explanations, what Google did was redefine how these links can be made more relevant through “The Art of Triangulation”, the ability to establish and legitimize relevancy between resources, Websites, and industries having commonality and ties. Just like the connectivity found in the lines of a triangle and the natural strength found in pyramids, businesses are able to build strong associations among three or more connected points that strengthen Website legitimacy and relevancy, helping them to “organically” percolate up to that prime #1, Page 1 position. Will it guarantee you that #1 position? No, but it does level the playing field for those leveraging its application.
And this brings us to the term used earlier, the “Relationship Age”. I like keeping things as simple as possible so the best way for me to do that is by using a couple of easy to understand networking service types being used today.
There are Business Networking services as well as Social Networking services. Business’s industry and market will determine the network type but to be honest, any networking service will suffice so long as there are at least two which have a common relationship. Remember the Triangle and Pyramid explanation? Strength, Relevancy and Duplication are a direct derivative from the very nature of triangles and pyramids. If a business is not able to establish a common synergistic relationship with another business, social networking services are key resources in creating that relationship for needed relevancy. Information passed between the three resources in the “Art of Triangulation” figure must be relevant. In other words, not only must there be hyperlinks between them but content found in each of the three sites need to be relevant with each other.
Let’s use Larry, a small plumber in a large city with a tight budget. Larry has a service of course but he also carries a small inventory of parts along with sinks, faucets and other items. One of Larry’s business strategies is for his Website to gain better ranking on the Internet; he is looking for that #1, page 1 positioning when someone searches for a plumber. Below are paragraphs numbered 1, 2, & 3 representing three separate Websites and services.
In trigonometry and geometry, Triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point directly. The point can then be fixed as the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.OK, so what do pyramids, triangles and triangulation have to do with business development and “Organic Search Optimization”? Strength, Relevancy and Duplication!
A Triangle is one of the basic shapes of geometry: a polygon with three corners or vertices and three sides or edges which are line segments. A triangle with vertices A, B, and C is denoted ABC. In Euclidean geometry any three non-collinear points determine a unique triangle and a unique plane (i.e. a two-dimensional Euclidean space).
A Pyramid is a building where the outer surfaces are triangular and converge at a point.
First we have to keep things simple… this is not a math class so it is not necessary to go into theory of math and geometry applications, just understand that the Triangle is a very powerful tool for computing and is rapidly becoming an extremely valuable asset when it comes to business and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) applications. The concept of Triangulation has recently become extremely important due to the dawning of a new era. We are becoming a society of networkers, and social networking is become the “In” thing which brings people together from all walks of life, backgrounds, ethnicity, and social standings. It is becoming a way for people across neighborhoods, cities, states and countries to be connected. Out with the old “Information Age”, and in with the new “Relationship Age” or what could be called the “Connected Revolution”.
Search Engine Optimization and Business Development is becoming more and more dependant on one’s ability to connect. Connect with customers, connect between businesses, connect between entrepreneurs… connectivity is endless. Ideas, products, information, introductions, all have been done through developed networks. And believe it or not, networking is not new… it has been around since the dawning of time. Traders between villages, townships, countries, even between continents used the art of networking. This was known as trading but nonetheless it was “The Art of Networking”. Because of the “Information Age”, networking became more efficient, effective and faster. Most importantly, networking has become popular as a result of the “Information Age” through “Social Networking Websites”.
As you know, Google has been pushing technology to the limit in almost anything web related, but they are certainly the leader in search engine optimization by which other search engine services look to. According to the University of California at Berkeley, “Google has one of the largest databases of Web pages, including many other types of web documents (blog posts, wiki pages, group discussion threads and document formats (e.g., PDFs, Word or Excel documents, PowerPoints). Despite the presence of all these formats, Google's popularity ranking often places worthwhile pages near the top of search results. Our web searching workshop reflects the fact that Google is currently the most used search engine.”
OK, so we have established some facts, now let’s put it all together… and that brings us right back to the term Triangulation. The figure shown is a representation of what I like to refer to as “The Art of Triangulation”, a simplistic way in which to show just how Search Engine Optimization or SEO can be organically developed. In order to get a business to #1 Ranking on the Internet, a business owner used to either spend a great deal of money, or a great deal of time optimizing their Website to gain relevancy of their site in order to reach that prime #1, page 1 real estate position. Relevancy equates to how relevant information on that site is when someone searches for a product, service or just plain information using certain “key” words or phrases in the search bar. Since Google is currently seen as the most widely used search engine, a new term has appeared such as “Google” something or even someone as in “Google me” or Google Bruce Swartz, and I will use the term “Google” for that purpose. Although Keywords and Meta tags are still important, they are not as important as they used to be; they are not the sole focus to reach that #1, Page 1 positioning.
There are many factors to reach #1, Page 1 positioning, but we will be focusing only on the most critical aspect which is relevancy. In order for a Website to be ranked higher in searches, there must be a high degree of relevancy of the site’s content to searches, and no longer is just the content of that website the only factor used in search engine’s algorithms. A Website needs to have relevancy with other Websites. For a period of time Websites could simply “Hyperlink” between other Website in order to be seen as having relevancy. Website administrators would contact administrators of other Websites having a common business interest either in content or some other logical business connection. Unfortunately it didn’t take long for the art of “swapping links” to become abused. SEO companies sprang up like flies, raising the cost of positioning. SEO companies began taking advantage of linking sites together having no logical relevancy between them making it more and more costly and difficult for legitimate companies to where small businesses were finding it harder to compete in their market or industry.
In the most simplistic of explanations, what Google did was redefine how these links can be made more relevant through “The Art of Triangulation”, the ability to establish and legitimize relevancy between resources, Websites, and industries having commonality and ties. Just like the connectivity found in the lines of a triangle and the natural strength found in pyramids, businesses are able to build strong associations among three or more connected points that strengthen Website legitimacy and relevancy, helping them to “organically” percolate up to that prime #1, Page 1 position. Will it guarantee you that #1 position? No, but it does level the playing field for those leveraging its application.
And this brings us to the term used earlier, the “Relationship Age”. I like keeping things as simple as possible so the best way for me to do that is by using a couple of easy to understand networking service types being used today.
There are Business Networking services as well as Social Networking services. Business’s industry and market will determine the network type but to be honest, any networking service will suffice so long as there are at least two which have a common relationship. Remember the Triangle and Pyramid explanation? Strength, Relevancy and Duplication are a direct derivative from the very nature of triangles and pyramids. If a business is not able to establish a common synergistic relationship with another business, social networking services are key resources in creating that relationship for needed relevancy. Information passed between the three resources in the “Art of Triangulation” figure must be relevant. In other words, not only must there be hyperlinks between them but content found in each of the three sites need to be relevant with each other.
Let’s use Larry, a small plumber in a large city with a tight budget. Larry has a service of course but he also carries a small inventory of parts along with sinks, faucets and other items. One of Larry’s business strategies is for his Website to gain better ranking on the Internet; he is looking for that #1, page 1 positioning when someone searches for a plumber. Below are paragraphs numbered 1, 2, & 3 representing three separate Websites and services.
1. Larry’s Website contains information about his company, frequently asked questions, tips and lists products he sells through his online shopping cart and ecommerce account. His Website also shares information between two other sites as described below.This is a very simple case in how the “Art of Triangulation” can be implemented, and just how Larry’s Website is able to gain significant relevancy among the two associated sites. As a result, Larry gains a far better chance in reaching top ranking on the Internet over his competitors who are spending thousands annually on SEO. Does it happen overnight? No, but it does happen in time along with consistent updates which do not need to be elaborate. Little stuff, simple stuff is all it takes, but these little things add up by leveraging the “Art of Triangulation” which has become the cornerstone of Business Development and Organic SEO. Every business owner should look into some form of a Social Networking service, and by all means should seriously look into controlling their personal information by getting in the Q by Getting QAlias. Along with a Website that includes technology for submitting Websites to search engines, business owners can now take back full control of their marketing strategy. Smart SEO companies can provide an invaluable service to business owners by leveraging this same technology, and by greatly reducing costs and passing savings on to business owners, the “Art of Triangulation” is a win-win situation for everyone.
2. Larry lives near a community that has its own Website or Portal such as PortalHood, similar to the service we have here in Brookhaven Fields (www.brookhavenfields.org), and the community’s Web Administrator asks Larry to provide information that is considered informational and educational to the community. Larry’s contribution gets placed onto the community’s site www.brookhavenfields.org which has links back to his own Website. Larry’s Website also contains information detailing how he helps the BFCA community with content that provides educational material which helps homeowners do simple tasks themselves, an invaluable community service. As a result, a two-way link of relevant information is being passing between the BFCA Social Networking site and Larry’s Website. There is also a link to a third Website as described in the next leg in this triangular network.
3. Through Bruce, Larry learns about another service by which Larry could leverage off of in order to get more in-depth and detailed information about him personally and his company. This service allows Larry to write a very in-depth Bio about himself along with links back to his plumbing company as well as details pertaining to the BFCA’s community Website. Larry is also able to create simple bulletins (blogs) allowing him to share with readers specific details such as activities associated with his church. In one of Larry’s bulletins he talks about Christmas in April, a program where his church, once every year, identifies a family whose home is in need of repair. Larry’s bulletin describes how the church pulled together a team of volunteers to make the repairs and lists all the companies, including his, that supplied equipment, material, along with links back to each participating company’s website as well as naming all the volunteers supplying the labor.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Small Business Websites are back in the news!
Melanie Linder at ABC News recently wrote an article describing some key tips for small business Websites. First, she touched on why a professional, high-quality site is so important for today's small enterprises. "...entrepreneurs can't just build Websites these days-they have to build great ones that truly snag viewers and turn them into paying customers," she wrote.
Linder interviewed SEO expert Rand Fishkin, who echoed the importance of a well-designed site, "For many businesses, a Website is the first way that your clientele will look at you--even if it's just to find your address and phone number...The quality of your site is often a measure of the quality of your business."
"Indeed, having a well-oiled site could be the difference between surviving the current recession and succumbing to it," Linder wrote, citing one manufacturing company that gave its site an overhaul, including the creation of a catalog with images, descriptions and a search function. The result of the manufacturing site overhaul? Linder wrote that the company "has thrived, thanks in great part to the 20,000 potential customers who surf the catalog every month."
But as you undoubtedly know by now, consumers expect more from business Websites than ever before. "Having a Website isn't just about letting people know you're out there; it's also about establishing credibility," Linder writes. She advises business owners to use their site to provide information about the company and its leaders. She also suggests using testimonials to solidify company credibility. This phrase might ring a bell, too: "The most gorgeous, easily navigated site in the world won't do much good if no one can find it."
Melanie Linder hits the very hot buttons that any serious small business owner has. So why are many small business owners either unhappy with their current Web solution, or going without a Website altogether, especially if they know how critical it is for both credibility and in their competitiveness? The answer mainly is costs normally associated with conventional Web development. Small business owners are struggling just to make it during these gloomy economic times and developing a Website, or getting a face lift, just isn’t in their budget – especially when developers turn business owners away if they have less than a $5,000 budget. Often business owners turn to someone they know to put up a cheap Website… and they always get what they pay for don’t they? On a frustration scale of 1–10, where 10 is the highest… average business owners are so frustrated they easily blow the top right off the scale.
So if there is only a small budget to begin with, or no budget at all, where do these small business owners turn if their only choices are cheap template type of sites, home made sites from those who enjoy dabbling in Web development, or expensive Web developers? Well how about with a company having solutions that has been “The Best Kept Secret”… a company that has targeted that niche in the market that lies in-between the “cheap” and the “expensive”? Now when I say expensive, it’s always relative to what a business can afford but what if… what if a business owner was able to sit with an expert, evaluate a fully integrated “Online Business Solution System” which includes fully functional “Turn-Key” Websites, custom designed for and in their industry, and is then allowed to literally kick the tires, make changes, add pictures, create pages, and get all their questions asked without ever having to spend a single penny? Would that be of value to them? And then what if they had determined that this total “Online Business Solution System” was the perfect solution for their businesses, not only just meeting their needs but exceeding their wildest expectations? And what if after evaluating this technology the business owner realizes they could have everything in a single package, normally costing tens of thousands of dollars from conventional Web developers, for a fraction of the cost from a company such as B&C Enterprise and GrowOnlineNow.com? Would that be of value to their business? I had one business owner literally ask “Can’t you make this any simpler?” What a great tribute to this solution and our technology!
Forward thinking companies having developed inexpensive and unsurpassed solutions for businesses, industries or customers become future leaders in their industry… and that is precisely what GrowOnlineNow.com and our partners are accomplishing. Through innovative and advanced technology, hundreds of thousands of satisfied business owners of Small- and Mid-size businesses have taken back ownership of their online strategic marketing. Rather than having to rely on costly Web administrators to make changes and updates, owners have saved thousands annually, allowing them to put additional resources to work in their company.
Our successful and popular “Online Business Solution Systems” have accomplished what conventional Web developers have only been able to dream of… the ability to duplicate highly efficient, fully integrated, “Turn-Key” Websites in any industry. Even smart Web developers looking to bring more affordable solutions to Small- and Mid-size businesses are beginning to leverage our technology. Just like Henry Ford created the affordable vehicle for people, GrowOnlineNow.com and our WebCenter partners have created the affordable Internet vehicle for business owners.
Without the fear of costly development, consultation fees, or the spending of any money to evaluate a completely developed “Online Business Solution System, what “serious” business owner wouldn’t take advantage in evaluating this technology and getting all their questions answered in order to ensure it is of value to them and their business?
And with our “Personal Relationship Building” approach, we have literally blown all conventional Web developers out of competition. We’re making it easy for any company to grow and thrive. Well-designed, credible, offering endless exposure to new markets... it is everything a business owner needs! After all, like Linder put it, how many businesses would benefit from exposure to 20,000 potential customers every month? That is what we are able to provide… great exposure, great solutions, great relationships, and great opportunities unlike anything ever seen. We are helping small businesses get back into the news… not news of their closing… rather news of their thriving.
Linder interviewed SEO expert Rand Fishkin, who echoed the importance of a well-designed site, "For many businesses, a Website is the first way that your clientele will look at you--even if it's just to find your address and phone number...The quality of your site is often a measure of the quality of your business."
"Indeed, having a well-oiled site could be the difference between surviving the current recession and succumbing to it," Linder wrote, citing one manufacturing company that gave its site an overhaul, including the creation of a catalog with images, descriptions and a search function. The result of the manufacturing site overhaul? Linder wrote that the company "has thrived, thanks in great part to the 20,000 potential customers who surf the catalog every month."
But as you undoubtedly know by now, consumers expect more from business Websites than ever before. "Having a Website isn't just about letting people know you're out there; it's also about establishing credibility," Linder writes. She advises business owners to use their site to provide information about the company and its leaders. She also suggests using testimonials to solidify company credibility. This phrase might ring a bell, too: "The most gorgeous, easily navigated site in the world won't do much good if no one can find it."
Melanie Linder hits the very hot buttons that any serious small business owner has. So why are many small business owners either unhappy with their current Web solution, or going without a Website altogether, especially if they know how critical it is for both credibility and in their competitiveness? The answer mainly is costs normally associated with conventional Web development. Small business owners are struggling just to make it during these gloomy economic times and developing a Website, or getting a face lift, just isn’t in their budget – especially when developers turn business owners away if they have less than a $5,000 budget. Often business owners turn to someone they know to put up a cheap Website… and they always get what they pay for don’t they? On a frustration scale of 1–10, where 10 is the highest… average business owners are so frustrated they easily blow the top right off the scale.
So if there is only a small budget to begin with, or no budget at all, where do these small business owners turn if their only choices are cheap template type of sites, home made sites from those who enjoy dabbling in Web development, or expensive Web developers? Well how about with a company having solutions that has been “The Best Kept Secret”… a company that has targeted that niche in the market that lies in-between the “cheap” and the “expensive”? Now when I say expensive, it’s always relative to what a business can afford but what if… what if a business owner was able to sit with an expert, evaluate a fully integrated “Online Business Solution System” which includes fully functional “Turn-Key” Websites, custom designed for and in their industry, and is then allowed to literally kick the tires, make changes, add pictures, create pages, and get all their questions asked without ever having to spend a single penny? Would that be of value to them? And then what if they had determined that this total “Online Business Solution System” was the perfect solution for their businesses, not only just meeting their needs but exceeding their wildest expectations? And what if after evaluating this technology the business owner realizes they could have everything in a single package, normally costing tens of thousands of dollars from conventional Web developers, for a fraction of the cost from a company such as B&C Enterprise and GrowOnlineNow.com? Would that be of value to their business? I had one business owner literally ask “Can’t you make this any simpler?” What a great tribute to this solution and our technology!
Forward thinking companies having developed inexpensive and unsurpassed solutions for businesses, industries or customers become future leaders in their industry… and that is precisely what GrowOnlineNow.com and our partners are accomplishing. Through innovative and advanced technology, hundreds of thousands of satisfied business owners of Small- and Mid-size businesses have taken back ownership of their online strategic marketing. Rather than having to rely on costly Web administrators to make changes and updates, owners have saved thousands annually, allowing them to put additional resources to work in their company.
Our successful and popular “Online Business Solution Systems” have accomplished what conventional Web developers have only been able to dream of… the ability to duplicate highly efficient, fully integrated, “Turn-Key” Websites in any industry. Even smart Web developers looking to bring more affordable solutions to Small- and Mid-size businesses are beginning to leverage our technology. Just like Henry Ford created the affordable vehicle for people, GrowOnlineNow.com and our WebCenter partners have created the affordable Internet vehicle for business owners.
Without the fear of costly development, consultation fees, or the spending of any money to evaluate a completely developed “Online Business Solution System, what “serious” business owner wouldn’t take advantage in evaluating this technology and getting all their questions answered in order to ensure it is of value to them and their business?
And with our “Personal Relationship Building” approach, we have literally blown all conventional Web developers out of competition. We’re making it easy for any company to grow and thrive. Well-designed, credible, offering endless exposure to new markets... it is everything a business owner needs! After all, like Linder put it, how many businesses would benefit from exposure to 20,000 potential customers every month? That is what we are able to provide… great exposure, great solutions, great relationships, and great opportunities unlike anything ever seen. We are helping small businesses get back into the news… not news of their closing… rather news of their thriving.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Internet Marketing Company joins Jenny McCarthy, Jim Carrey, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Edwards and others in fight to help children with Autism.
GREENSBORO, N.C. (June 4, 2008) — Market America announced today that it is in the development and testing stages of a new line of nutraceutical products that will support the health of children with Autism and related neurodevelopmental challenges. Specialized laboratory testing often demonstrates sub-optimal levels of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids in people with Autism, which can be addressed with nutritional supplements. Despite these findings, Market America found in its research that parents and health professionals alike are frustrated with the limited nutritional products available in the marketplace.
Nutritional supplementation has also been addressed by parents of children with Autism, including actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey. In a recent article McCarthy and Carrey authored on cnn.com, they state that one of the factors believed to have helped their son recover was vitamin supplementation, along with a gluten and caffeine free diet, detox of metals, and anti-fungals for yeast overgrowth that plagued his intestines. To read the article click on the following link: cnn.com.
Market America's announcement follows a conference held with prominent doctors who specialize in areas related to Autism at Market America's Greensboro headquarters. The doctors in attendance were Dr. Emi Hosada; an Internist in Washington State, Dr. Jim Sensenig; prominent naturopathic physician and founding president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Susan Beltz; a neuroscientist and clinical scientist and founder of the Mont Black Academy in Hook Set, NH which specializes in educating and treating children with ADHD, Metabolic Disorders and Learning Disabilities, and Dr. Anne Hines; a family and Defeat Autism Now (DAN) physician in Winston-Salem, NC.
Market America is working in conjunction with these doctors to develop a regimen of nutraceutical products that will promote a high quality of life for those living with Autism. "It is simply mind-blowing and disheartening when you read the statistics about children afflicted with Autism," said Marty Weissman, executive vice president of Market America. "One out of every 150 children is diagnosed with Autism and 67 new children are diagnosed per day. As a company founded on science based products, it is time that we use our expertise to support the health of these children."
The conference was held to identify areas that are lacking in Autism therapy and how Market America could develop products that meet the special needs of these children. "The consensus among the panel of experts was that children with Autism need nutritional supplementation that is complete and easy to take," Said Dr. Julian Blumenfeld, Chief Medical Officer at Market America. "Current products on the market are not complete and do not enhance patient compliance. With our advanced Isotonix® delivery system we can offer nutritional supplementation designed for children that is easy to taste and tolerate. Enhancing compliance is critical for the efficacy of children's supplementation and will make the parents lives so much easier."
As a result of their effort, MA came out with 3 Isotonix® deliverable products, Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® MultiVitamins, Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® OPC-3, and Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® Digestive Enzymes. Below is a testimonial I received on Lane, it was worth passing it on.
I have the contact information for Skip and Charlotte if anyone is interested in talking with them... they love to share information about what the Spectrum line is doing for their grandson and what we believe can do for all children. Simply contact me and I will be happy to make the introduction so you can speak to them directly. To contact Skip & Charlotte, email Bruce Swartz.
Findings are also becoming available on heavy metal toxicity as a contributor to the onset of Autism in children. Listen here for information which may of use for anyone you may know having a child suffering from Autism. More detailed conference calls from practitioners, scientists with case studies can be found by clicking here.
Nutritional supplementation has also been addressed by parents of children with Autism, including actors Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey. In a recent article McCarthy and Carrey authored on cnn.com, they state that one of the factors believed to have helped their son recover was vitamin supplementation, along with a gluten and caffeine free diet, detox of metals, and anti-fungals for yeast overgrowth that plagued his intestines. To read the article click on the following link: cnn.com.
Market America's announcement follows a conference held with prominent doctors who specialize in areas related to Autism at Market America's Greensboro headquarters. The doctors in attendance were Dr. Emi Hosada; an Internist in Washington State, Dr. Jim Sensenig; prominent naturopathic physician and founding president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Dr. Susan Beltz; a neuroscientist and clinical scientist and founder of the Mont Black Academy in Hook Set, NH which specializes in educating and treating children with ADHD, Metabolic Disorders and Learning Disabilities, and Dr. Anne Hines; a family and Defeat Autism Now (DAN) physician in Winston-Salem, NC.
Market America is working in conjunction with these doctors to develop a regimen of nutraceutical products that will promote a high quality of life for those living with Autism. "It is simply mind-blowing and disheartening when you read the statistics about children afflicted with Autism," said Marty Weissman, executive vice president of Market America. "One out of every 150 children is diagnosed with Autism and 67 new children are diagnosed per day. As a company founded on science based products, it is time that we use our expertise to support the health of these children."
The conference was held to identify areas that are lacking in Autism therapy and how Market America could develop products that meet the special needs of these children. "The consensus among the panel of experts was that children with Autism need nutritional supplementation that is complete and easy to take," Said Dr. Julian Blumenfeld, Chief Medical Officer at Market America. "Current products on the market are not complete and do not enhance patient compliance. With our advanced Isotonix® delivery system we can offer nutritional supplementation designed for children that is easy to taste and tolerate. Enhancing compliance is critical for the efficacy of children's supplementation and will make the parents lives so much easier."
As a result of their effort, MA came out with 3 Isotonix® deliverable products, Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® MultiVitamins, Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® OPC-3, and Might-A-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® Digestive Enzymes. Below is a testimonial I received on Lane, it was worth passing it on.
Many testimonials from around the country circulate through our network...THIS IS ONE THAT NEEDED TO BE SHARED...Cases of Autism have been on the rise in recent years and even though there has yet been full medical evidence as to what causes Autism, with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) finding that 1 out of every 150 children suffers from Autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined, there is a rising concern as to what can be done to recover from this horrendous condition. It is important for parents to learn as much as possible, knowledge is power. CNN’s Larry King discussed this condition with Jenny McCarthy and a panel of doctors. Jenny McCarthy was also interviewed by CNN on her son Evan’s recovery from Autism.
Lane is 5 years old. His issues before were the following: - very little eye contact, anti-social, reactive to loud noises, sensitive skin, multiple nervous tics such as grunting and squinting, fussy eater, angry, focused on spinning such as fans, tires, wheels on toy cars etc, could not remember where he sat in class every day since starting in school. He was diagnosed with Aspergers Disease, on the Autism Spectrum. Now he is very alert, good eye contact about 90 percent of the time, smiles and laughs, constantly carrying on an interactive conversation. Does not appear to have the skin sensitivity but is still timid around loud noises but at least does not break down and cry when it happens. Much better appetite. Having an issue with bed wetting but this is being addressed by having him go to the bathroom immediately before going to bed. He was a little too energetic so we backed off to half dosage on the Spectrum Mightamins because he had too much energy. One thing we did notice is that he was no longer tired when he came home from school/kindergarten since prior he would always want to take a nap as soon he got home. Lane’s therapist has also noticed a difference.
Our new Spectrum line targeted toward children that fall in the range of Autism, Asperperger's Syndrome, ADD-ADHD range has been developed by a group of health professionals (including DAN physicians) and our medical and scientific research team. I am passing on the following testimonial from Skip in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. I was fortunate enough to speak with Skip earlier this morning regarding the results they have had with their grandson, Lane. Skip is using all 3 of the Spectrum products; Spectrum Multi, Spectrum OPC, and Spectrum Digestive Enzymes with great success. The combination Skip is using: (1) Multi, (1) D.E. and (2) OPC. As the testimony indicates, the results have been monumental. Skip mentioned that they had started Lane with (2) caps of Spectrum Multi, but reduced it to a single cap because of the high energy level Lane had. A couple of comments in particular that Skip stressed... typical of kids with the Autism, Asperger's issues is how taxing the school environment is for them. Very, very tired upon coming home from school; needing to sleep. Lane no longer has a need to sleep when coming home from school. As noted, a great difference in concentration, etc. Overall, just an amazing transformation for Lane and his family. I should note that I have also learned of other similar results from a pediatrician in Iowa. Of course, this is very exciting. Hope we can share this with many others and see the same types of results. Many thanks to Skip and others who pass on this helpful information.
I have the contact information for Skip and Charlotte if anyone is interested in talking with them... they love to share information about what the Spectrum line is doing for their grandson and what we believe can do for all children. Simply contact me and I will be happy to make the introduction so you can speak to them directly. To contact Skip & Charlotte, email Bruce Swartz.
Findings are also becoming available on heavy metal toxicity as a contributor to the onset of Autism in children. Listen here for information which may of use for anyone you may know having a child suffering from Autism. More detailed conference calls from practitioners, scientists with case studies can be found by clicking here.
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