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Does domain name registration duration affect search results?
While discussing search engines and web design recently, I was asked if the duration of a domain name registration had any affect on a sites consideration by search engines. I had to admit, this was the first time I had heard of this so, I set out to see what I could find on the matter and it turns out there may be some truth to it.
It seems Google had applied for a patent in 2005 that includes an alogorythm (or something along those lines) that takes the duration of a domain name's registration into account when indexing web sites. ...<< MORE >>
It seems Google had applied for a patent in 2005 that includes an alogorythm (or something along those lines) that takes the duration of a domain name's registration into account when indexing web sites. ...<< MORE >>
New Web Project Completed
We recently completed a web site renovation for Dan Jones and Associates, Inc. Dan Jones and Associates provides real estate and property managements services for the greater Jacksonville Florida area.
Their original web site was a bit scattered and visually inconsistent and was not originally created in a format with search-engine-friendly results in mind.
Renovation goals included cleaning up the site visually and making site navigation a little more user friendly. Additional goals included optimizing the site for better search engine results.
Search Engine Optimization renovation included:
Their original web site was a bit scattered and visually inconsistent and was not originally created in a format with search-engine-friendly results in mind.
Renovation goals included cleaning up the site visually and making site navigation a little more user friendly. Additional goals included optimizing the site for better search engine results.
Search Engine Optimization renovation included:
- tearing down previous text code to utilize proper head and paragraph tags. (Proper tags are ...<< MORE >>
New Build Your Own Web Site Builder
We are happy to announce we have recently implemented a new 'Build Your Own' Web Site Building Interface for anyone interested in managing their own web site design and/or maintenance. The builder contains a nice selection of templates and layouts as well as some ready made graphic elements for specific industries, and business categories.
Our Site Builder allows you the ability to save money by managing whatever aspects of your site, you are comfortable managing and we are here to offer custom solutions and services as you need them, if you need them.
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Google and 'The Sandbox Effect'
While surfing the net this weekend, I followed a trail of bread crumbs from one article to another pertaining to SEO (search engine optimization). I ended up landing on an article about a potential 'sandbox' at Google.
The general theory suggests that Google puts new web sites into a holding state, or 'sandbox' for an undetermined amount of time before releasing it back onto it's (Google's) search engine index. Google does this to validate the site as legitimate versus a site created for temporary purposes because there are those that whip together sites who's only goal is to create junk key word or domain sites and then try and profit from searches and pay-per-click charges, among other things.
The general theory suggests that Google puts new web sites into a holding state, or 'sandbox' for an undetermined amount of time before releasing it back onto it's (Google's) search engine index. Google does this to validate the site as legitimate versus a site created for temporary purposes because there are those that whip together sites who's only goal is to create junk key word or domain sites and then try and profit from searches and pay-per-click charges, among other things.
I always stress to clients that a site showing up in search engine results is a combination of title and meta tags, organic content, quality link-backs and time. It would seem Google has added a little more time to the equation.
How Colors Can Help Convey Messages
Different hues and saturation levels can convey different emotions and have different affects on a viewer.
Following are some general thoughts on colors and the impact they can have on viewers.
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Yellow: perceived as cheerful and energetic, yet mellow and soft. It portrays hope, happy times and used as a way to grab one's attention.
Examples: NY City Taxi Cabs, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, Kodak Films, ...<< MORE >>
Following are some general thoughts on colors and the impact they can have on viewers.
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Yellow: perceived as cheerful and energetic, yet mellow and soft. It portrays hope, happy times and used as a way to grab one's attention.
Examples: NY City Taxi Cabs, Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, Kodak Films, ...<< MORE >>
Key Word Analysis
As we continue our quest for knowledge in the great SEO stratosphere, we offer to you a quick link to Google's Key Word Analyzer Tool.
The Key Word Analyzer is another tool, in a suite of free tools, available from Google to aid in analyzing and developing of web sites with SEO in mind. It also provides a glimpse of the level of competition for key words or phrases, for anyone thinking about engaging in a PPC (pay-per-click) advertising campaign.
The Key Word Analyzer offers interesting insight to the wonderful world of search and web search tendencies by returning literal content keywords or descriptive, synonymous terms to the keyword inquiry you initiate. This can be extremely useful for anyone in the early stages of content development or someone looking to enhance/optimize existing site content. Plus, there are plenty of links to helpful tips and information to be found as well.
If you have ever been curious about key words, check it out.
Your Web Site and Google
With all of the important information pertaining to a web site's appearance, or lack of appearance, already organized and available, I am presenting a link to Google's Web Masters page.
Answers to many of the questions you may have, along with some other interesting items can be found there.
More direct links are:
Search Engine Optimization - Free vs Paid?
There are essentially only two ways of getting a site listed on the most popular search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN Live).
One way is to allow the search engines to go about their business and index your site, taking into account variables such as page design, meta tags, sitemaps, title tags and overall content. The second way is paid alternatives.
Overall, each method must take into consideration; key word popularity, popularity of overall product or service topic, the number and site history of competing web sites. Naturally, the more popular a topic or key word (real estate, legal, etc) the more effort ...<< MORE >>
Bic® 1 Color Magnets, Sticki-Notes and Foam Can Coolers on Sale
Part 2 of the 'Stretch You Dollar' 3rd Quarter Sale has added Business Card Magnets, Sticki-Notes and Collapsible Foam Can Coolers to the promotion.
More details are available on the flyer included in with this post.
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As always, an Additional 5% OFF for current Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce members. Be sure and mention your membership when ordering.
Bic® 'Stretch Your Dollar' Sale
Bic continues their great 3rd Quarter Promotions with the 'Stretch Your Dollar' Sale.
This sale includes writing instruments, magnets, sticki-notes and more.
For more on this great offer, view the promo flyer included in this post. Part 2 of this offer will be in a follow-up post.
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