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YouTube Videos – The New Foundation of Social Media Marketing

Monday, May 23, 2011

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I can remember the moment only months ago when I first saw an article that suggested that YouTube was becoming another social media channel. My initial thoughts were dismissive.  Comments, whether text or video, were certainly becoming more pervasive, but most of them were either inappropriate or spam. Friends of a video channel?  Why would [...]

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My Google Places Listing Disappeared! What Happened to My Google Places Listing?

Friday, May 13, 2011

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These are the first words I hear on most phone calls coming from this blog. The business owner was listed and showing up in the Google Places sweet spot, but when the phone stopped ringing … you guessed it … the listing went AWOL. There are multiple reasons why this might happen. Sometimes the owner [...]

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Bakersfield and Tulare Pizza Chain Needs Visibility On Google Places

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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Cataldo’s Pizza Restaurants in Bakersfield and Tulare CA hires Page1Listings to help them increase their online visibility on Google Places for key terms related to their pizza restaurants. Cataldo’s Pizza is known for having fresh, delicious New York style pizza.  They hand toss their pizzas in a brick oven, and rotate them during the cooking process. You may have [...]

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Wedding Photographer Needs SEO Marketing and Offline Advertising More Than Ever

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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Ask any wedding photographer that has been in business for more than a year or two.  The business has changed dramatically.  And online marketing for wedding photographers has changed with it.  Our client, Bill Stockwell Photography also known as Photos On Maui is a second generation wedding photographer, and he has seen the changes up [...]

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Stereo Store Turns Up The SEO Volume

Monday, April 4, 2011

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One of the top stereo stores in Bakersfield, Car Audio Pros, hires Page1Listings.com to do a complete Search Engine Optimization – SEO and Online Reputation Management Campaign, as well as a Website. Car Audio Pros’ Google Places Listing was the first thing we claimed for the client. Here’s the kicker, even with just claiming their [...]

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2011 Business Predictions and Internet Marketing Solutions

Thursday, December 30, 2010

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We want to thank those of you who have continued to trust Page1Listings.com as your marketing guide in 2010.  Your support has allowed us to grow dramatically in staff, knowledge, and efficiency.  These have in turn led to the development of several new tools that will benefit every local business in 2011.  Here are some [...]

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Google Announces Instant Preview – Web Site Design Becomes Very Important

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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Google announced today a new search feature that will be live around the world in a few days. Basically, people searching on Google will now have the opportunity see an Instant Preview of  your web site next the listing in a preview window. This a game changer for web site design and search engine optimization. [...]

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Where Were You When Google Place Search Changed?

Thursday, October 28, 2010

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If you’re in the SEO, SEM, SERP, or Internet Marketing industry, this is one of those moments, where you say “I remember where I was the day Google launched the new Google Place Search”.  At 2:00 PM (PST) on October 27th, 2010, I was driving on a mountain pass between Los Angeles and Bakersfield when [...]

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Google Places Secrets

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

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There are no real secrets to Google Places. When you have a great location on Google Places business directory, the phone rings.  When the phone suddenly stops, you might immediately go check to see the status of your listings on Google Places.  You may be shocked at what you find. SMB’s (Small Businesses) today are [...]

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Reviews of Local Business Just Got Easier: Google Business Reviews, Too!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

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What is ShoutDog.com? It is an easy way for you, the small business owner or marketing manager or consultant to generate local business reviews.

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