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PUBLIC MARKS from bhartzer with tags marketing & i

2012

For Disabled Vets Returning Home on the 4th, iWalk.com Has G

CNN launched a new showed I think my audiences would like, especially for the 4th of July as we remind ourselves of those brave men and women that put their blood and treasure on the line for our independence.

2011

Is a Microsoft Word Resume Still Acceptable?

Standing Dog is hiring. And we have been receiving a lot of resumes for various open positions that we have, some in social media, some in Search Engine Optimization, and even in the Creative (web design, etc.) areas. I know that standard resumes in Microsoft Word are acceptable. But to stand out, is it acceptable to submit a resume that is a littl

2010

No SEO for Web Marketing Association Best Web Sites

The Web Marketing Association has called the best Web Sites in 96 various classes. The awards are out today. I took a look at the top award successful web websites and the internet websites of those who created them: and am horrified to determine a lack of fundamental search engine optimization techniques being applied.

How to Transition from PPC to Organic Search

If you are spending too much money for pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, then you likely have considered moving away from PPC and towards organic search results. After all, if you rank well in the organic, or natural, search results, you can spend a lot less money on PPC.

Search Engine Optimization: Why a Blog is Important

When talking to business owners about marketing their businesses on the internet, I often get asked about why I always recommend that their online marketing strategy, their search engine optimization efforts, include a blog.

2009

Barbecued SEO: As Only A Kansas City SEO Could Tell It

Yes, I know, this is quite possibly the most ridiculously titled search marketing blog post you have ever read. Hang tight and read on, you will soon see the reasoning behind this post title and no, you probably will not be licking your lips afterwards.

2008

Best Viral Marketing Campaign Ever? Carmen Bares All

You will have to watch the video in full to get more information about one of what I would call the best viral marketing campaign I have seen in a long time.

Do A-Listers Really Still Promote Text-Link-Ads?

This week I decided that I wanted to spend some time catching up with some of the ‘make money online’ and ‘internet marketing‘ blogs that I’ve been neglecting for a while. I got caught up on some of the posts I’ve missed, and I’m always amazed when I do this at how much real talent there is out there.

Moving to Dallas Interactive Marketing Firm VIZION Interactive

For several years now, I have been the main search engine marketing expert at MarketNet in Dallas, Texas. After talking for quite some time with Mark Jackson over at VIZION Interactive, I have decided to make a move.

SEMPO Announces 2008 Board Nominees

The Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization SEMPO has announced the 2008 board of directors nominee list. As you can see my name included. I would be honored to again serve on the SEMPO board if elected.

Real Estate Career Changes - WTF?

Is interactive marketing the new easy way to make money? Should we be expecting a ton of speculators coming in now that the housing market is in such decline? I mean, these people have to do something. I m seeing increased interest in domaining and other things, and now these former realtors think they can hang out a shingle and do SEO? I m very scared.

The Ins and Outs of Forum Marketing

Yesterday Jake took us through Social Media Marketing and why it is so important to incorporate into your overall marketing strategy. Most of the time when Social Media Marketing is mentioned, we talk about large sites like Digg, Facebook, Reddit, StumbleUpon, etc. Today I want to discuss the benefits and strategies in using forums to your advantage.