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  1. 5 Basics You Need to Know About Google Adwords

    Don’t you just love those advertisements that appear on the side of your screen when you do a web search? Have you ever given them much thought? Maybe you have even considered advertising your company on Google searches. If so, then you need to establish a Google AdWords account. In the Raleigh area, you will find several Google AdWords set up and management specialists, such as Page Progressive. In fact, we currently have coupons for a free $100 credit on new AdWords accounts and we would love to share them with you – no strings attached.

    If you have only a passing knowledge of AdWords, then you may wish to learn more about how to use them to best benefit you. We’re an authorized partner with Google AdWords  and we can provide you with numerous management tips for using AdWords accounts efficiently and effectively.

  2. Ooma VoIP Service: Another Option for Lower Phone Costs

    How often do you use your phone in the course of a day? Do you feel –at least on some days- that you have had a phone surgically attached to your head? Maybe, your days begin and end (or so it seems) with a phone call. For many people, being on the phone is the norm-not the exception. However, the cost of communication seems to be rising, and many are looking for ways to keep in touch without spending a great deal of money. Fortunately, there have been a number of VoIP companies such as VonageSkype, Clearwire, Time Warner and others that offer communication for less. One such VoIP service that we’ve been recently trying out in the office is Ooma.

  3. Business Networking New Year’s Resolutions for 2012

    As the year draws to a close, perhaps you have spent some time thinking about the highs and lows of your business year. Did you get that new client? What about your website? Have you made your site mobile-friendly? What business practices did you try, but deemed unsuccessful-or perhaps not as successful as you would have liked? Perhaps, this is your first year in business, and you have realized there is more involved in running a company or marketing than you realized. What would you change? What will you keep?

  4. Apple Siri = Changes in Local SEO?

    While Siri, the voice recognition software on new iPhones, may seem to be a great feature for the user, it may not be the golden child for website SEO. This is due in part to how Siri works. IPhone 4S users can ask, for example, “Where is a bookstore?” and within moments have a list of bookstores- all without needing to do traditional web search. While this may be a plus for the user, Siri’s automated process effectively bypasses pay per click advertisements and even the need to visit some websites.

  5. Skype: Saving Money on Communication

    If you have been using alternatives to traditional phone service for any length of time, then chances are, you are familiar with Skype. Since its beginning in 2005, Skype users have grown from 75 user accounts to more than 663 million registered users as of September 2011. Skype is a VoIP service that works on a peer-to-peer system, which is shown in its name “Sky peer to peer.” Over the years, Skype has developed a variety of features, such as voice chat, instant messaging and video conferencing that can support up to 25 people at a time.

  6. 20 Alternatives to Google Search

    While many would say that Google is the driving force of the Web, Google Search is not the only search engine out there.  In fact, there are numerous options for doing a specialized search and still retain privacy, reduce spam and retrieve information. These sites offer the ability to customize your search queries based not only on keywords but also by interest and relevance to your needs. So, if you are interested in testing the waters without the good ship Google Search Engine, here are 20 alternatives to try.

  7. 7 Mobile Website Design Trends

    If you have yet to upgrade your website to a being mobile-friendly, then you are missing a large number of opportunities for increasing your client base. Thanks to the explosion of mobile devices that allow one to surf the Web, it is imperative that businesses take advantage of a mobile website design. “But, what should a mobile website design look like?” you may ask. Here is a list of the top mobile design trends you should consider including as part of your mobile website design.

  8. 12 Reasons to Hire a Professional Web Developer for Custom Sites

    If you have been considering a custom web design for your business, but have no idea where to start, then the best thing you can do is hire a professional web developer. This is because a professional custom web design can provide you with solid user interface, marketability, a mobile-friendly site, a website rich in keywords for your industry, a ghostwriter for your blog and many other tools to make your website and business stand out from the rest. Yes, you can opt for a cheap or even free site with the tools that are out there, but like many other things in life, you get what you pay for.