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		<title>Savings for Brand names online</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is almost August and back to school shopping is already starting to heat up. Many kids and teens will be heading back to school in the latest fashions and brand names and the parents want to be able to save money. Luckily for us and many other consumers out there companies have been offering [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is almost August and back to school shopping is already starting to heat up. Many kids and teens will be heading back to school in the latest fashions and brand names and the parents want to be able to save money. Luckily for us and many other consumers out there companies have been offering online coupons to help get you into the store and create a more loyal brand following. We have used online coupons for several years in order to shop for clothing and shoes for the kids. At sites like <a href="http://www.savings.com">www.savings.com</a> they offer an extensive resource and a one stop shop for all your favorite back to school shopping places like Old Navy, Macy&#8217;s, and Justice. We have used sites like this to save hundreds of dollars since many of them are offering printable coupons that can save you up to 30-40% on your in-store or online purchases. They also offer a quick resource to get <a href="http://www.savings.com/answers/index.html">answers</a> to your savings questions from the thousands of users that can help share their tips and strategies on the best way to save online.<br />
This is a win/win for everyone as parents can find some of the latest fashions for their kids while stores and top brand names help to increase their brand awareness. With the ease and convenience of being able to create your own sale when you want it instead of waiting for the Sunday paper, online coupons make shopping easier and help to stretch those dollars. So as your kids are asking for the latest pair of shoes or jeans that everyone is wearing shop online for savings and coupons to help make this school year the best ever. </p>
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		<title>The mobile channel is heating up for consumers</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the advancements in technology for mobile technology more and more people are searching, shopping, and interacting through their mobile phones. The iPhone has created a whole new market for people to interact with peers, blog, and play games online with their friendly user interface, ease of use and high end graphics. This has helped [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the advancements in technology for mobile technology more and more people are searching, shopping, and interacting through their mobile phones. The iPhone has created a whole new market for people to interact with peers, blog, and play games online with their friendly user interface, ease of use and high end graphics. This has helped to create a new channel for marketers called Mobile Marketing where companies can target and reach a new set of customers wherever they are at anytime of the day. So lets say someone is on their iPhone and searching to <a title="buy womens perfume" href="http://www.womensperfume.com/" target="_blank">buy women&#8217;s perfume</a> online you can have your mobile site show up in their top search lists which can help drive traffic to your site through specific mobile searches. Through creative text messages, mobile ads, and game and application sponsorships companies are finding unique ways to stay in touch with their customers and develop and reach new ones.</p>
<p>There are companies that specialize in helping sellers to maximize this channel to help companies build and launch successful mobile campaigns powered in part by  mobile marketing. Through their extensive experience in online marketing and SEO management they have developed a team that is helping customers take advantage of the next frontier of advertising. So if you are looking to expand your market and the current ad channels are not getting the most ROI then reach out to one of the fastest growing SEO companies with the talent and expertise to help you expand and grow your business in todays current market.</p>
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		<title>Hosted content management for your business</title>
		<link>http://www.plurkmania.com/social-media/hosted-content-management-for-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to obtain top results on search engines through search  engine optimization (SEO) and increasing your traffic flow, it is always  a good idea to consult with an experienced online vendor who  specializes in these services. Companies like Eden which specialize in Small Business CMS where you as the business owner [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order to obtain top results on search engines through search  engine optimization (SEO) and increasing your traffic flow, it is always  a good idea to consult with an experienced online vendor who  specializes in these services. Companies like Eden which specialize in <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.preation.com">Small Business CMS</a> where you as the business owner are given tools to do your own search engine optimization for your website. With little to no web marketing or technical experience to get their site up and running and you can sign up for their service starting at $10 per month. There are things that you as a webmaster  or blogger can do to help the search engines find your sites and crawl  more of your content. By using static pages you can enhance your  position within the major search engines like google. the Google  webmaster guidelines give insight that if you want to increase your  search engine positions then using static pages as opposed to dynamic  pages will help in your traffic and search engine traffics. They employ web design and SEO tools in order  to help their clients be seen and found on the internet.</p>
<p>Eden makes it simple for users to easily modify your website:</p>
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<p>With the way people search and surf the internet today you need to  make an impact when they land on your page within the first five  seconds. Your Web Page Design will also play an important role in how  your site is seen by your customers and the search engines. Too many new  companies will want to add flashy graphics and flash animation only to  find that it may take too long to load and deter the very customer you  are trying to attract. And flashy graphics and flash animation are  ignored by the search engines and this will be the major source of  website traffic to your site. You can try Eden&#8217;s hosted content management services and try their 15 day <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.preation.com/freetrial/">Website CMS Free Trial</a>. This will enable you to understand what you can do and how simple the process is before landing on the plan that is right for you. So having an optimum web design will play a  big role in the success of your online business.</p>
<p>Here are some customer examples:</p>
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		<title>Do you really understand online advertising</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was reported in a study done by simply.com of approximately 25,000 businesses that only 31% of them actually advertise online. And of those 52% felt that online advertising was not as effective or were unsure how to convert that traffic to customers. This presents a great opportunity for the small business to understand how [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was reported in a study done by simply.com of approximately 25,000 businesses that only 31% of them actually advertise online. And of those 52% felt that <a title="simply.com" href="http://www.simply.com/en/info/online-advertising.php" target="_blank">online advertising</a> was not as effective or were unsure how to convert that traffic to customers. This presents a great opportunity for the small business to understand how to use and agency like simply.com and for publishers to offer targeted traffic for potential new customers.  As a Publisher running PPC ads or other forms of contextual ads on your site, you make a certain dollar amount on each click through on the ad, regardless if the person buys or completes any form. In the new model, you be be compensated if the click actually resulted in a purchase, or other action determined by the advertiser. So as you can see, you could get 1000 clicks a day on your ads running on your site, but unless there is an actual purchase, that would be $0 in your pocket. Interesting!! But the result in Cost per Action or CPA Leads as it is called pay much higher than PPC ads</p>
<p>As an advertiser, if you elect to choose this model, it could be very cost effective as you would only be paying for actual sales, or leads. So for example you run a site that sells Domain names and hosting accounts. If someone sees your ad on another site, clicks on it, but never purchases anything, you would not be charged anything. Unlike today, if you have purchased $1000 in clicks, they could all be used up without one sale. Since most of those in the survey reported that they have or are using Google Adwords using <a title="Google adwords" href="http://www.simply.com/en/info/google-advertising.php" target="_blank">Google advertising</a> vehicles is by far the most popular. Plus for advertisers you greatly reduce PPC fraud as their are specific sales actions that have to take place.</p>
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<p>This form of advertising has grown substantially since we first started partnering with companies that specialize in PPC and helping companies build a strategy around keyword marketing. There are companies like simply.com which is a advertising agency that specialize in this form of online marketing and have teamed up with some very large companies to bring bloggers and website owners a new form of revenue to their offerings.</p>
<p>From a publishers standpoint  					the simply.com offers a host of reports so that you can monitor which offers are performing best on your blogs or websites. They offer a great variety of <a title="website advertising" href="http://www.simply.com/en/info/website-advertising.php" target="_blank">website advertising</a> tools so that you will be sure to find one that will fit into your site. You can choose from  various marketing platforms that will enable you to generate traffic and revenue. The more variety that you are given the more creative you can get and actually test different mediums to understand which types get better click through and better revenue.</p>
<p>For advertisers you have various reports to help you understand how your ads are being viewed, which format is gaining more customers, and on the day and time of the actual sign-ups are happening.</p>
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		<title>Play Around in Memphis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:47:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a sponsored guest post written by Memphis Travel on behalf of Memphis CVB. Post powered by Sponzai.
More than just the home of the blues and barbeque, Memphis gives you plenty of ways to play around, with fun things to do no matter who you are or what you like. Of course, if you&#8217;re [...]]]></description>
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<p>More than just the home of the blues and barbeque, Memphis gives you plenty of ways to play around, with fun things to do no matter who you are or what you like. Of course, if you&rsquo;re into Elvis, rock-and-roll and mouth-watering ribs, you&rsquo;ve got to check out Graceland, Sun Studios, and the Rendezvous. But Memphis has much more to offer than this holy trinity of southern culture, with enough to see, do and eat to make it the perfect location for your next long weekend getaway.&nbsp; <br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The families out there (or the wild at heart) should be sure to check out the Memphis Zoo, one of only four U.S. zoos with giant pandas. Recently ranked the #1 zoo in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.com, the Memphis Zoo lets you get up close and personal with the animal kingdom. And with the recent addition the Northwest Passage, home to Polar bears in a see-through underwater exhibit, and the zoo&rsquo;s newest section, Teton Trek, kids and adults alike are certain to have a blast.<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Don&rsquo;t let your midtown experience stop at the zoo; the Cooper-Young and Overton Square neighborhoods are just down the street. Ask a local Memphian where to find a tasty bite to eat, great local music and ice cold beer, and they will probably direct you here. Speaking of beer &hellip; the environmentally conscious visitor can enjoy a locally brewed beer by Ghost River Brewing or walk through the natural landscape and educational facilities at the Lichterman Nature Center.<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memphis has museums for just about everything. From the Civil Rights Museum, Cotton Museum and Fire Museum in downtown to the Brooks Museum, Children&rsquo;s Museum of Memphis and the Pink Palace Museum further east, the number of places to have fun while you learn are as bountiful as the barbeque restaurants. Families, friends, sports fans, history buffs, self-proclaimed food critics &ndash; Memphis has everything you need to keep everyone happy.<br />
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;So when you visit Memphis, stay a few extra days. Even the locals don&rsquo;t run out of things to do. And to make it easy, memphistravel.com is launching a new<br />
<a href="http://itinerary.memphistravel.com/?utm_source=Sponzai&#038;utm_medium=blog_post&#038;utm_term=travel_guide&#038;utm_campaign=social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">travel guide</a> to help you plan your next vacation. Simply choose from a list of interests and you&rsquo;ll be given a sample itinerary with lots of great ideas. You can also <a href="http://itinerary.memphistravel.com/Signup.aspx?utm_source=Sponzai&#038;utm_medium=blog_post&#038;utm_term=register&#038;utm_campaign=social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">register for a chance to win</a> one of twelve trip packages that include tours, gift certificates to Memphis&rsquo; favorite restaurants, hotel stays and more. Go to <a href="http://itinerary.memphistravel.com/?utm_source=Sponzai&#038;utm_medium=blog_post&#038;utm_term=itinerary.memphistravel.com&#038;utm_campaign=social" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">itinerary.memphistravel.com</a> to get started.</p>
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		<title>A watch for your wedding anniversary</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:19:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who would have ever known that time would be so expensive. I have seen some nice watches that sell for a pretty penny and not sure if it&#8217;s worth paying that much money for something that just tells us the time. Some people do want the best of the best and the style and selection [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/movado.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-321" title="movado" src="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/movado.jpg" alt="" width="52" height="120" /></a>Who would have ever known that time would be so expensive. I have seen some nice watches that sell for a pretty penny and not sure if it&#8217;s worth paying that much money for something that just tells us the time. Some people do want the best of the best and the style and selection of today&#8217;s watches is amazing. You can find luxury watches at discounted prices if you take a little time to search for deals online.I have been looking at the most current <a href="http://www.bluedial.com/movado-watch.htm">movado watch</a> for my wife and our upcoming wedding anniversary. Since I spend most of time in business sales calls with customers being able to dress nicely and have a nice accessory like a Movado Watch could add to the overall look. This would be a great gift for my wife of 18 years could get me since the last time I got a new watch was over 10 years ago.There are several gift ideas that would make a perfect present on your wedding anniversary for your special someone and giving the gift of time can be one that they will remember. It is nice to own a luxury watch, so you have something to wear out in public on those evenings that you dress up a little nicer for. Our time is valuable to all of us and some people really show that value by wearing a nice watch.</p>
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		<title>Find some great online coupons at dealgo.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 05:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can start saving money from your favorite online stores. If you make a lot of purchases online, then be sure to hunt for coupons and discount codes that you can find online. Why pay full price? When you can spend a little extra effort and search for some of the savings that is available [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can start saving money from your favorite online stores. If you make a lot of purchases online, then be sure to hunt for coupons and discount codes that you can find online. Why pay full price? When you can spend a little extra effort and search for some of the savings that is available online. Sites like <a href="http://dealgo.com">dealgo.com</a> is a great resource to research some of the great deals online and helping you to save money with purchases you are going to make.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/coupons.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-301" title="coupons" src="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/coupons.jpg" alt="" width="116" height="95" /></a>I know I will be looking to buy a new pair of shoes soon. My foot hasn&#8217;t grown any in the last 15 years, so I already know my size. I have a pretty good idea of what type of brand I like, so getting shoes that feel comfortable to me has already been established.  Sometimes it&#8217;s cheaper to buy things online and pay for shipping, then to go to your local department store and make purchases. So I plan to take my time and check for any online savings that might be available to me. You can really find some good deals and save a lot of money, if you just don&#8217;t buy things on an impulse. Find what you want, then see all the different stores that have it available. Taking that little extra time, will mean a few more dollars in your pocket!</p>
<p>For those that have a hard time eating less food when prices do go up; should start saving now before things get bad. I&#8217;m sure food will be more expensive at the end of this year as compared to the prices now. The smart consumers will save money on food during the good times, so they don&#8217;t have to cut back as much if things do take a down turn. How can I save money now? Preparing more meals at home would be a good start. If you do go out to eat, only eat at the places where you have Restaurant coupons to use. Some restaurants offer big discounts through their coupons and you can find these in the mail or search for them online. Each coupon is just like cash. The more coupons we can use at restaurants and in the supermarkets, the more cash we will have in our pockets. So don&#8217;t throw away those food coupons anymore and everyone should take it a step further and search for these money saving coupons online. Please feel free to leave any replies on ways you and your family like to save money on food.</p>
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		<title>See better and save money</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the best examples of how the internet can be used to create a viral marketing campaign is through a company called Zenni Optical. They sell discounted eyeglasses that can save you hundreds of dollars when looking to get a new pair of glasses. Through their online word of mouth marketing they have been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the best examples of how the internet can be used to create a viral marketing campaign is through a company called Zenni Optical. They sell discounted <a href="http://www.zennioptical.com">eyeglasses</a> that can save you hundreds of dollars when looking to get a new pair of glasses. Through their online word of mouth marketing they have been to spread the news about their great savings and free shipping on their glasses. You simply enter the details of your eyeglass prescription and select your frames and lenses and then in about 1-12 days your eyeglasses are delivered to your home.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/zenni.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-288" title="zenni" src="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/zenni.jpg" alt="" width="255" height="63" /></a>There are numerous companies that have been able to use the internet as their sole source of branding and advertising to help attract customers and brand their product. Of course you have to be able to deliver quality products and service in order to retain and grow your customer base. There are just as many companies who have tried the online marketing and social network scene who are no longer in business. Companies like Zenni Optical are able to grow their business through satisfied customers and lower prices on eyeglasses. You can check their site out and see for your self the wide selection of glasses they have for men and women and then read through some of the blogs and reviews that have been written about them from satisfied customers. They have several frames and lenses starting at $8 so you can order additional pairs for backups.</p>
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		<title>Improve your search and keyword strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a term that is used in search engine management called  &#8220;Evergreen content&#8221; What this means is content that is not topical, such  who won Monday Night Football, but more along the lines of &#8220;How to find  fresh content&#8221; This and other topics that have no time of expiration  and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/keyword.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-282" title="keyword" src="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/keyword.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="48" /></a>There is a term that is used in search engine management called  &#8220;Evergreen content&#8221; What this means is content that is not topical, such  who won Monday Night Football, but more along the lines of &#8220;How to find  fresh content&#8221; This and other topics that have no time of expiration  and are very specific in their search terms. If you are trying to get  noticed and traffic to your site, then you need to be specific in your  keywords, and use through out your blog or site. Keywordspy.com has the solutions to help you stay informed and identify profitable keyword and ad copy combination&#8217;s.</p>
<p>Linking to high quality content is also very helpful when deploying  your search engine campaign. And if you can get those sites to link back  to you your are farther ahead than your competition. Don&#8217;t rely on a  simple few keywords in your description in hopes to achieve top  placement in the search engines. Design your content and messaging  around your top 3 or 4 key phrases and then use those in all your online  branding. You must also know what your competitors are bidding on and using in their search campaigns so that you can tailor your marketing campaign and be competitive.</p>
<p>In the race to stay in front of your customers with the most current and  relevant information many companies pay a lot of money to outside  vendors to perform web data extraction. This is done in order to understand  what is being said about their products and their competition. Data  capture or keyword searching as it is known is a  method by which companies can keep compile specific information from the  millions of web pages that may relate to their business or even help  identify potential new comers to the market. By using sites like KeyWordSpy.com you can gain a competitive advantage by having the work done for you. They will help provide real time statistics on your keywords and which ones are having the most success. You can save up to 20% using this <a href="http://dealgo.com/coupon/keywordspy.com">keywordspy promo code</a> from Yepv.com. This type of information  gathering can require specific programs that are programmed to run at  specific intervals and look for specific keywords that then get reported  back.</p>
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		<title>The internet as a valuable tool</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re just getting started with a new business or your ready to make the next step with your small business, you can count on social marketing  to help. They can connect you with friends in the same area of business, allow you to exchange ideas and thoughts in a forum setting and they also [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re just getting started with a new business or your ready to make the next step with your small business, you can count on social marketing  to help. They can connect you with friends in the same area of business, allow you to exchange ideas and thoughts in a forum setting and they also provide a way that you can submit business articles on a lot of different topics. This can be an effective way to reach out with others online and learn valuable knowledge that will push your small business to the next level. This is why having a reliable internet connection is critical to any business who is online and using some of these tools or planning on getting online. With <a href="http://www.mybluedish.com">satellite internet</a> service now providing the same speeds and reliability for small business even the mom and pop shops that are located in rural areas can compete with the big boys. The internet has shown us that it does not matter where you are located as long as you provide a valuable service.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/internet.jpg"><img src="http://www.plurkmania.com/wp-content/uploads/internet.jpg" alt="" title="internet" width="120" height="120" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-274" /></a>Using the internet as a valuable tool to connect with others and your customers is key. You can also connect with other companies who can provide expert advice on ways to maximize your social media and online presence. If you think your small business could use help with online marketing, you could benefit too from the services provided from social media.They even have new ways to help service companies to search key words in conversations within twitter and then you can send a tweet around that specific topic. It is very natural and provides a simple solution to help you engage a whole new audience and you can even geo-target to make it relevant to your market.  One or two new strategies or tactics in the way we conduct our business online can make a big difference. Don&#8217;t wait for things to fall in your lap and go out and get the knowledge needed to move your business ahead in the future.</p>
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