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Building Bridges with Partner CompaniesBuilding business partners takes knowledge and a clear understanding of what the partnership will deliver to our clients. Just like any business we want to be very sure we are telling you from a personal experience if the service we recommend is qualified and going to deliver. Locally we recommend these service providers: New and refurbished computers or small computer repairs – there is no better than Computer Renaissance. Located conveniently at the corner of U.S. 41 and Cortez Road in Bradenton , this small business delivers big service. The personal attention and clear understanding is miles above the big chains that treat you like just another customer. Printed Material – have it designed by Webtivity Designs! Whether it is your new double-sided business card, a tri-fold brochure, banner ads or post cards for mailers Webtivity Designs can help. When your project is ready to be printed in quantity we highly recommend Digital Graphics. Solid service, quick turn around time and prices that is comparable to the big, big business with the pleasure of the local flair. These folks know your name when you return- kudos to Digital Graphics! SEO – for help implementing Google Analytics and website analysis – Webtivity Designs offers a solid value price on SEO information. See our information for Basic/Intermediate and Advanced SEO packages on Webtivity Designs' website. Advanced SEO – for those clients who are satisfied with their website's look and functionality and are now marketing the website for increased ROI, take a look at SEOENG. This company has designed its own bot to spider through your website, and with their expert information and direct development they will make recommendations for your website. They will even write new content as part of their service! Contact SEOENG and discuss your long range plans for developing solid rankings for your website. We recommend these internationally known service providers: Hosting- of course we recommend Webtivity Designs; our local server is solid and has been maintained by Advanced Service Technologies since 2/07. No down time and faster service has been the result. For a local service on a local server that provides savings and security call Webtivity Designs. More Hosting that is incredible for those that want to see the results of their website investments by tracking hits and page views, with customer service that has a real voice behind it – Crystal Tech is our pick. Need more bandwidth, a dedicated server, want to get to your e-mails using a web-based interface? This is the service beyond compare. Domain Name Registration – There is no better service than GoDaddy – above and beyond all the others, this service offers 24/7 customer service and easy account management. Located in the USA , you're dealing with customer support that understands you and you can understand them. Big thumbs up! Webtivity Designs has dealt with most of these companies for years and we appreciate the supportive services they provide for us and our clients. We continue to develop relationships with others in the community and it is these bridges of service between providers that will assist your business as well as enhance the use of our services. We would love to hear from you any time you use one of these services and how your experience was. Building bridges with local businesses for the promotion of cohesive service and quality! |
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Name: James Fink Occupation: Chief Operating Officer
How do your company's services benefit the general public?Our proprietary software system ‘SEOENG’ analyzes websites like the Search Engines; empowering our customers to control their website’s ranking and visibility on the Internet. SEOENG is a Search Engine Optimization Engine. We have removed the guess work out of ranking a website high for keyword searches. We see the same data that the Search Engines see, and we are fortunate that we are able to pass on accurate information to our clients. We work with our clients to formulate the best plan of action for their specific market, and utilize our Automated Website Analysis to obtain accurate and real world results. When the right visitors are landing on a website, the potential for revenue growth is unmatched.Greatest achievement to date?SEOENG is my greatest achievement. It is the culmination of over 10 years of research and development. We have been studying the way that Search Engines function for what seems like an eternity, and since they are constantly changing it looks like we will be studying forever. It is truly a blessing to have the ability to offer our clients a solution that works, and will benefit everyone involved.Character trait you most admire?I most admire people who are honest and straightforward. It takes a lot of self-confidence and life experience to express ones true feelings.When are you the most productive?Productivity comes in many forms at different times. It can be that inspirational thought that comes to me at 3am, or a week of hard work that ends in triumph. I often find myself being the most productive after someone or something has inspired me to reach for my goals.When are you the most bored?I am too busy to be bored! Remember, the Search Engines are constantly changing their algorithms and we strive to keep our technology current.How do you define success?Success is a supportive family, great friends, and living in the Florida sunshine. Who could ask for more?Are you involved in, or have you had any experiences/extra activities that you would recommend to our clients?My wife and I belong to many of the local clubs and organizations here in Lakewood Ranch. It is a great way to meet our neighbors, and find friends who have similar interests.From your experience/expertise, do you have any suggestions for small to medium sized business owners just starting out?I would most definitely recommend joining your local Chamber of Commerce. Not only will you be inspired by your fellow business owners, but you will have an opportunity to be a part of a very supportive network of professionals.If you were granted one wish, what would it be?My wish would be that I am inspiring others by my actions. I am very proud of everything that I have achieved, and hope that the speeches that I make and functions that I attend serve to inspire others to achieve their life goals as well.
For more information about James Fink or SEOENG press release please visit www.seoeng.com |
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CMS: Content Management Systems (for your business)When you have to wait even 15 minutes for a crucial change to your website text, images or any integral pieces of your website… those 15 minutes can feel like hours. More and more businesses say they prefer to have that control. We can offer you the ability to make changes to your website with a content management program. We looked at numerous programs and have settled on one. The DotNetNuke source code has the modules and the ability for the initial design of a 6 page site to become a 60 page site- and you never have to call Webtivity Designs! Sound interesting? We have several live examples we would be glad to show you, and several clients that can offer their experiences in using this functionality. Want to start small and build on that without added cost or wait time? This program may be for you. Ask a sales rep today about DotNetNuke. |
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 SEO/SEM Do's and Don'tsSo you built a new website. Now how do you get the business that you expect from the effort and expense? The first thing to remember is to build your website for your customer. You must know your customers and the competition. Do some foot work and go to several search engines (not just the one you typically use) and type in the words you would use to locate your product or service and examine the results. Then try several different terms and phrases to locate the same product or service. Now look at your competition. Are they ranking well because they are a sponsored link, and how do you know that? How will you know if they are paying an SEO company for those rankings? Next, look at the highest ranking websites. Do they capture your attention? Do they provide all the information you are seeking? Do you want to purchase their products or services? If they do not do all of these things then all the rankings in the world are not going to help a company be successful. So before you spend your valuable budget on SEO be sure that your website is well-designed and filled with the crucial information a potential client needs to make a purchasing decision. “Guaranteed Rankings” – increasing your rankings within the guidelines of ethical practices will offer a slow and solid rise in search engines. If you are guaranteed a number 1 spot on the search engines ask for which search engine that is being guaranteed and ask to see past results. If the company you hire is using unethical “black hat” practices, keep in mind that your domain could be banned from the search engines all together. Research shows the faster you climb in rankings, the faster you can fall when the search engine algorithms change... and they change all the time! “More hits equal more sales” – in theory that is correct. The more lines in the water, the more fish you can catch. However, if you are using the wrong bait, the conditions are poor or the boat has a leak…well needless to say you will sink. But with all of your marketing collateral at work simultaneously, the more your message becomes cohesive and continues to hit potential customers from all available avenues. Don't underestimate the usefulness of a professionally designed logo, business card, brochure, signage, a catchy tag line, etc. You should also consider advertising your website in industry trade publication advertisements and other periodicals. Combining your efforts will get more sales than spending your entire advertising budget on getting top rankings. Work every possible angle to reach as large an audience as possible. Spending your marketing dollars wisely, thoroughly researching SEO options and evaluating the results of your efforts can provide your company the growth it needs! To sum it up: Do- |
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