By now, most bloggers are familiar with the phrase “content is king,” and while there really is no substitute for good content, many bloggers are simply not getting the audience their content merits. A lack of knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) techniques is the main reason for low readership on well-written and frequently updated blogs. But even those who are not tech-savvy can optimize their blogs by improving the quality, images, tags and links (assuming you are using a user friendly website such as WordPress, Drupal or CMS). Continue reading “Blogging Best Practices”
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Twitter Unveils Brand-New Design and Special Features for Businesses
On December 8, 2011, Twitter unleashed a brand-new design and several new features. Twitter is continuing to roll out these major updates for both Twitter.com and its mobile-friendly website. These huge changes are meant to make the social media giant more organized, user-friendly and able to provide more opportunities for businesses and brands to interact with their audiences. If you are unfamiliar with Twitter, please read our article, “Secrets to Twitter Marketing.” Continue reading “Twitter Unveils Brand-New Design and Special Features for Businesses”
Get your Business on the Map by Advertising with “MapToons”
Long Island businesses may be interested advertising with Long Island’s most colorful, creative and informative cartoon maps. MapToons is offering ad placements in unique maps of Long Island areas that can direct residents, newcomers and visitors to your business. These foldable maps provide an overview of certain towns and include a directory listing of participating businesses. For example, the Patchogue map will be mailed directly to all Patchogue residences and businesses. This issue will be released in the spring and 22,000 maps will be distributed. Continue reading “Get your Business on the Map by Advertising with “MapToons””
Advertise with the 2012 Long Island Travel Guide
Local hospitality services, retail stores, attractions or restaurants should look into advertising with the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission’s (LICVB) 2012 Long Island Travel Guide. This annual publication, which will be released in February 2012, is a glossy, four-color publication that serves as the official guide to Long Island’s travel destinations and attractions. This publication attracts those visiting Long Island for vacations, getaway weekends, sporting events, destination weddings and more. Event planners and business executives also use this guide to plan leisure activities around their business events or conventions. The Long Island Travel Guide is divided into five sections: North Shore, South Shore, North Fork and South Fork, plus an island-wide overview of things to see and do on Long Island. Continue reading “Advertise with the 2012 Long Island Travel Guide”
Advertise with The Gazette
The Gazette offers readers stories about kids, community events, stories about kids and local happenings in Suffolk County, New York. This mailed free newspaper provides great advertising opportunities to businesses in the area. Barbers, salons, day care, pre-school, dance, karate, self-defense and many other businesses have special focus this month for the back-to-school market. Continue reading “Advertise with The Gazette”
Top 10 PR & Marketing Techniques For Businesses & Non-Profits
The growth of the Internet has made it both tougher and easier to reach your potential clients. While it has increased competition by leveling the playing field, it has also provided a channel for marketing your services on a low-cost budget and reach many more people than was possible earlier. Continue reading “Top 10 PR & Marketing Techniques For Businesses & Non-Profits”