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There is a funky new doughnut shop called Dutch Monkey Doughnuts in Cumming, GA. My hubby likes to take the girls there for a special Sunday treat. The company has a few things on the menu and focuses...
Not sure if social media is right for your business? Don't know where to start or what to do? Take this challenge. In 30 days, you will determine if your company is cut out for social media. You...
Stacy Williams was interviewed a few weeks ago for Gravity Free Radio by Todd Miechiels, who was filling in for the usual hosts because they were at SXSW. Now that they’re back, the interview is available. You may listen to it or download the podcast here: http://gravityfreeradio.com/archives/404 I had the pleasure of joining Stacy and Todd after the interview for a roundtable discussion on how SEO and social media can be used together for a successful internet marketing strategy. Here’s a summary about our conversation...
I recently tapped into my social network to research a topic for a blog post. Specifically, I asked marketers how their paid search agency could better serve their clients. I received some great feedback and wanted to share how you can use your network for research. First, I posted a question on LinkedIn Answers. This is one of the most useful features of LinkedIn and if you are not familiar with it, start reading answers in your industry and try to answer a few. Also you can ask members in LinkedIn groups questions...
The dreaded Tax Day April 15 is coming this week. Fortunately many local restaurants and stores offer tax day promotions. Lessen the tax day pain and check out these deals! From Atlanta on the Cheap: Tax Day Break: $10.40 Dinner Specials & Dining Certificates in the Bar at McCormick & Schmick’s Buffalo Wild Wings Coupons Caribou Coffee: Coupon for $2 off a Pound of Coffee From AJC's Bargain Hunter: Tax-free shopping at Whole Foods Whole Foods grocery stores are giving taxpayers a break on April 15. Shoppers...
PPC Experts Pair to Provide Result-Driven Search Marketing Consultancy 03.18.2010 – Atlanta, GA - Announcing Paid Search Partners, a boutique search marketing firm. Formed by search industry experts Todd Miechiels and Charles Lumpkin, Paid Search Partners offers online advertisers a personal approach with measurable pay per click results. "Working with a lot of agencies and corporations that struggle to make paid search marketing work made me very aware how much opportunity there out there to be of service to...
Someone recently posted this question on Linkedin today. I thought that I would share my response and some helpful industry links. Think of social media as an extension of your networking - you plan to meet people in person at the event, but there are many people interested in the event who cannot attend. Part of the appeal of social media is the knowledge sharing and the personal/professional development involved. You will meet people on and offline and everyone benefits with new resources, contacts and knowledge...
Paid Search Partners, a new search engine marketing consultancy, is collecting marketers' PPC questions for their upcoming guest spot on Gravity Free Radio in Atlanta. Looking for Google Adwords advice? Need strategic insight on your overall SEM program? Paid Search Partners will answer your questions and give expert counsel for businesses working on their own or with agencies to manage their paid search programs. Submit your paid search questions on the Paid Search Partners web site. Paid Search Partners also...
Every day it seems there are more tools, widgets and apps to keep up with. Technology is changing at a faster pace than we have ever witnessed in the past. Social media is now a part of our professional and personal lives. It gives us insight into the way customers and friends live their lives and shares their views much more than any focus group could gather. Have you googled yourself lately? How you appear online has become as important as writing a solid resume. Human resource professionals and universities are...