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Search Engine Optimization

Picking Good Keywords for Your Site SEO

If you’re just starting with a new SEO company (be it us or not), having a new website built, building up a new marketing campaign or anything along these lines, it is IMPERATIVE you know what keywords are important to you. Let’s take that one step at a time. IF you’re already familiar with keywords and what keywords are the most beneficial to YOUR company, you might skip this post. If you have no real good idea what a keyword is (or how a keyword actually can be 4 or 5 words!) then you might want to read on. What IS a keyword? Simply put, a keyword is a word or GROUP of words (phrase) for which you wish to … Read the rest

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Web Services

7 Steps For Planning Out Your New Website For Success

Putting a website together does not have to be difficult these days with all the choices you have. However, the very first thing that you must do when you start is to organize a plan that can make the process easier and help you to stay on track. 1. Setting Goals For Your Site Writing down very specific goals helps you to create a successful website as opposed to something that lacks purpose and measurable effectiveness. -What do you want to accomplish with your site? -What do you want visitors to do when they arrive on your site? -Do you want your site to elicit an emotional response? -What type of impression do you want to make at first glance?… Read the rest

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Search Engine Optimization

White Hat Vs Black Hat SEO

If you think your competitor on front pages of search engines are getting all the traffic you are absolutely right! There are various techniques that you can use to get your website among the top ranked websites in search engines. These techniques are collectively called Search Engine Optimization. There are two main categories of SEO techniques: black hat SEO and White Hat SEO. Black Hat SEO Black hat SEO refers to the aggressive strategies used to get top rankings in search engines. Black hat SEO does not obey search engine guidelines. In fact, websites that have been discovered to use black hat tactics are often blocked from search engines altogether. Black hat techniques include keyword stuffing, using invisible text,… Read the rest

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Guest Posts

Discover Hidden Treasure at Your Local Farmers Market

By Martin Brossman Recently my friend David Williams, a professional photographer, was going out to shoot a photo series on North Carolina farmers markets.  He invited me to go along with him to several outdoor markets near Raleigh, NC and I jumped at the opportunity. I really enjoy the social atmosphere and the colorful displays of produce at the local farmers markets that bring back great memories created in my childhood. Growing up in Washington, D.C., I enjoyed frequent family trips to Allentown, PA to visit my grandparents, visits which always included a shopping trip to the large indoor farmers market there. It was a special time for me to spend with my father and grandfather. In fact wherever we… Read the rest

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Back to Basics

Save Main Street USA – You Have the Power

Are you fed up with the Washington fiscal chaos yet?  Are you concerned about our sluggish economy? Have you noticed the small businesses on Main Street USA are disappearing?  Guess what…you have power.  Power of individual choice and the power to be part of a movement to save Main Street America.  Newsflash- Washington is not going to save our home towns, our local economy, our mom & pops stores and our local heritage.  You must be involved in this campaign to #ShopLocal and #ShopSmall.  There’s a constructive step you can take right now, think of something you need and go buy it at a local store. By “local,” I mean any business that you can easily get to by walking,… Read the rest

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Louisburg Chamber of Commerce

Louisburg – Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce works hard to be a value-added resource for member businesses by offering events and programs, services, and support that enhance doing business throughout the entire county. The Chamber provides networking and business opportunity functions that promote business growth and exposure. The Chamber also sponsors events and programs that benefit members and the greater Franklin County community. To find out more about Louisburg and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, visit their website. Related posts: Louisburg Chamber of Commerce Zebulon Chamber of Commerce Rolesville Chamber of Commerce Knightdale Chamber of Commerce… Read the rest

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Knightdale Chamber of Commerce

Knightdale Chamber of Commerce

The Knightdale Chamber is proud to serve the businesses and people who live and work in and around Knightdale. Making business better provides for a strong community and a healthy economy. We invite you to join us in making Knightdale not only the best place to do business, but also the best place to live, work, learn, and play. Please vist our member directory and patronize the businesses who are members of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce. By doing so, you support those who have built the foundation on which we promote our town, strenghten the local economy, and enhance the community. Membership in the Knightdale Chamber puts you in touch with the perfect business partner. Through numerous programs and… Read the rest

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Clayton Chamber of Commerce

Clayton Chamber of Commerce

The charming town of Clayton, North Carolina is surrounded by a thriving industrial base and offers diverse recreational activities, numerous educational opportunities, and a burgeoning cultural and visual arts community. Its citizens – who range from  young families to retirees – enjoy the comfort and security of living within a small community and are able to take advantage of the benefits of living close to the major metropolitan Triangle area. With over 400 members, the Clayton Chamber of Commerce is one of the fastest-growing Chambers in Johnston County. Our diverse membership includes small businesses, industries, professional firms, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies and individuals. The Chamber staff works cooperatively with area businesses and local government to promote business and… Read the rest

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Marketing Services

Louisburg Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce Mission “Our mission is to promote and enhance the business of our community through economic development and tourism, integrated community and governmental relationships, and marketing throughout our trade area and beyond.” Investing in a chamber membership offers you the opportunity to express your business commitment to the Louisburg Community. Membership also offers the opportunity to discuss and address business and economic issues important to our community with other members and community leaders. Members are included on the chamber’s website under the chamber directory, with their own business page of detailed information and a link to their business website. Members can advertise on the home page of the chamber’s website for a small fee. Members can use the… Read the rest

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Benson Chamber of Commerce

Benson Chamber of Commerce

There are so many ways in which we can embrace our community. One of these you are already very good at – welcoming newcomers. Another of very great importance is supporting our local businesses. Studies show what when you shop with a local mom and pop store, approximately 51 cents of every dollar spent stays in the community, as opposed to only 13 cents when shopping at a big box store. I am always struck by how busy downtown Benson is, and I urge you to continue your support of these local businesses to keep downtown Benson vibrant. But our community extends beyond downtown, and is currently experiencing some welcome growth. In addition, we have Chamber members from other surrounding… Read the rest

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Apex Chamber of Commerce

Apex Chamber of Commerce

The Apex Chamber of Commerce – Gives Back to the Community Recently, the Apex Chamber held an education fundraiser appropriately named the Book Bag Bonanza – we asked our members to donate and within a few weeks, more than $11,000 was raised for education. Book bags were donated to the schools filled with supplies. Each of the 9 schools in Apex also received a check to offset the cost of education materials needed throughout the year.  During this time of critical budgets cuts affecting education, it is impressive that the businesses of Apex stepped up and donated so generously. The mission of the Apex Chamber of Commerce is to advocate for the business community and promote a vibrant and engaged… Read the rest

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Rolesville Chamber of Commerce

Rolesville Chamber of Commerce

The Rolesville Chamber of Commerce – Dedicated to its members and the community. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: “The mission of the Rolesville Chamber of Commerce is to enthusiastically and aggressively promote, serve, and support its members, the Town, and the surrounding areas through community involvement, meetings, and information.” Rolesville is a small town nestled in northeastern Wake County just outside the capital city of Raleigh.  It is the second oldest town in Wake County and one of the fastest growing towns in the State of North Carolina for the past several years.  We invite you to learn more about this community that so many people love calling “home”.  Come visit our town and find out that we are a unique place… Read the rest

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