SEO Where Does It Fit In My Marketing Plan? You’re a small business owner; you have a marketing budget but still most of your advertising endeavors are bills rather than part of a budget. You dabble in some print advertising, and maybe you do a little radio, so how does SEO fit in? Good question…Being… Read More
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Beyond the Pond
I write what interests me, and hope that it interests you. Most days, you’ll find this blog covers: Media. Ducks. Golf. Not necessarily in that order.
Hi. I’m Mike Frey and I’m the Chief VIsionary Officer for Paradux Media Group. I just wanted to take a second to say hello and welcome you to “The Pond” and my blog, Beyond the Pond.
Local Search: SEO Google Local Business Search
The Importance of Local Search For Local Business A new study from Chitika shows that 43% of total Google search queries (both mobile and PC) are targeted to a local search. The study also shows 25% of Yahoo and Bing searches are local search. Two years ago, Google reported that 20% of all Google searches (on… Read More
Free Organic SEO Analysis Report
Organic SEO is what happens when someone puts a search term in a search engine and your website is naturally returned in the list of websites — ideally on the the first or second page. It today’s world, Organic SEO is the holy grail for businesses and websites alike. How much Organic SEO does your… Read More
How To Adapt To Facebook Algorithmic Changes To Brand Pages
Facebook Algorithmic Changes To Brand Pages: In September Facebook made changes to their algorithms, for the most part the changes were made will lessen the effectiveness that brand pages were getting for free and make them pay a little through promoted posts and sponsored ads. It’s only fair. Businesses and Brands that have utilized Facebook… Read More
Facebook Changes In 2012 And What They Mean
Changes In How We Use Facebook: Facebook makes changes all the time, sometimes subtle changes that barely register with people sometimes big changes. Some stay for a while, some not long at all, remember the ticker… One thing you can count on is that Facebook is always moving, which will always make it hard for… Read More
Simple Google AdWords Tips For Small Local Business
Like most local business marketing, the results must remain a mystery…. Most of us are aware of the famous quote by John Wanamaker, “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” It’s easy for you to feel that way about your marketing, but you can stack the… Read More
Facebook Ads
Does your business utilize Facebook Ads? With the adjustments that Facebook has made in their Facebook Advertising, and the ease in which to create and target your demographic, I don’t see why a small local business shouldn’t try Facebook Advertising. We’ve found that for several businesses it’s a great way to not only build ‘likes’ but to… Read More
How To Use Facebook Ads
Build ‘likes’ with Facebook Ads: Facebook comes down to the ‘haves’ and the ‘have nots’. The ‘haves’ are the brands/pages utilizing what’s available, and the ‘have nots’ are the pages that just post, look at Facebook as FREE, and don’t invest anything other than time into Facebook — Facebook ads, no way, pay for Facebook…. Read More
Facebook Targeted Posts
Facebook Targeted Posts For The Small Business Owner: Facebook is rolling out a slew of new targeted posting options for your business page. TechCrunch reports that the advanced post targeting is already starting to roll out to select Pages, with all Pages slated to receive the ability in the coming weeks. What will Facebook… Read More
Going Viral With Facebook
What Is Your Viral # On Facebook: Everyone wants posts with lots of ‘likes’, ‘comments’ and ‘Shares’. Everyone talks of viral, not sure what that really is, the definition says “to spread rapidly via the Internet, e-mail, or other media.” Is there a specific number that people feel needs to be reached to feel that it has gone ‘viral’? Then what is it… Read More
Growing Social Media Like Growing Bamboo
Growing Your Social Media: I like to refer to social media as “growing bamboo.” John Lennon was once said “We’ve got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can’t just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it’s going to get on by itself. You’ve got… Read More
Local Search Google Places Now Google Plus
Google Places is Now Google Plus: If you haven’t noticed Google has now moved Google Places pages to Google Plus Local pages. What does it mean to the local small business owner? At this time not much. Although, aesthetically the landing page is much nicer, and if you’ve added pictures you can create a much more… Read More