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Facebook’s ‘vanity URL’ will likely increase SEO

In a move that is expected to increase the search engine optimization (SEO) of people and companies that use the social networking site, Facebook will allow users to create a "vanity URL" for their accounts starting this weekend. Yesterday Facebook announced that starting at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Saturday, users will be able to… Read more »

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Companies continue to focus marketing budgets on SEO

A new report from Forrester Research shows that the recession is causing companies to continue using marketing efforts that have been proven to work, like search engine optimization (SEO), and are shying away from new forms like video. The U.S. Interactive Marketing Forecast Online Survey found that more than 80 percent of respondents said they… Read more »

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Due diligence is needed when picking an SEO company

A number of experts have said that companies looking to improve search engine optimization (SEO) should not handle the task in-house, but in looking for outside help one expert says it’s also imperative to let a well-trained operation handle SEO. Writing for her High Ranking Advisor blog, company CEO and founder Jill Whalen says that… Read more »

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Microsoft to unveil ‘Kumo’ next week

With the introduction of new sites like WolframAlpha, Duck Duck Go and Hakia in recent weeks, the search engine market place is getting more crowded by the day -and it appears search engine optimization (SEO) companies will see yet another player next week. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that unnamed sources say Microsoft will… Read more »

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Proper SEO can spur sales for businesses

Business that employ search engine optimization (SEO) can enjoy a high ranking on Google searches, which is something a Maine innkeeper recently discovered can translate to more sales. Since last March, Su Wetzel had noticed her business, the Inn at Tanglewood Hall, was being listed in the wrong location when users searched through Google for… Read more »

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Tips for business websites on SEO

While there have been numerous reports about the advantages of incorporating search engine optimization (SEO) into one’s business website, some people may not realize there are certain elements that can enhance their experience. Search engine optimization (SEO) expert Steve Wiideman told Entrepreneur.com there are various tips businesses can use to boost their online presence. Businesses… Read more »

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New Microsoft search engine to be named Bing

It appears that the new search engine from Microsoft won’t be called Kumo after all as the company prepares to unveil a marketing blitz behind the engine which could potentially change search engine optimization (SEO). AdAge reports that Microsoft will spend between $80 million and $100 million on advertising for its new search engine, which… Read more »

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Hotels using SEO to attract vacationers

With vacation season already in full swing, one California hotel is looking to boost its online presence with a new website and search engine optimization (SEO). The Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown in Fresno, California has hired Worldwide Revenue Solutions (WRS) to launch a new website for the hotel and to make sure it is using… Read more »

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