The New WebPosition Gold 3 . . . Definitely Worth the Wait
At the special request of my students, I've taken a long look at WebPosition Gold 3 (http://www.webposition.com), and I can honestly say I'm amazed at how this software program has matured and developed through the years. Let's take a tour of the most popular software program in the search engine marketing industry, and let's see "what's new" in WebPosition 3. The New Interface . . .
When you first open the software, past users of WebPosition will be surprised at the totally new interface. It's clean, simple, and quite appealing. You can still click on New or Open on the top toolbar to start a new project or open an existing one, or you can click on any of the icons on the left-hand side of the screen. Important: If you experience any problems connecting to the Internet via WebPosition, try adding WebPosition to your accepted programs list in your firewall software. Or, you could try temporarily disabling your firewall to see if it's related to that.
If you still have any problems, simply write to help@webposition.com. WebPosition is well known for having a top- notch tech support department. Wordtracker Keywords . . .
With WebPosition 3, you can now conduct keyword research with Wordtracker right through WebPosition 3! If you don't have a Wordtracker account, you'll be using the free trial version of Wordtracker, which means you'll be researching using the MSN search engine and Keyword Universe. If you have a Wordtracker account, you can enter your Wordtracker username and password by clicking on the Edit menu on the WebPosition toolbar and choosing, "Wordtracker Settings." Important: Since WebPosition 3 now has the Wordtracker keyword area, if you have a Wordtracker account, should you cancel that account? No! Unless you're going to be happy with the free trial version of Wordtracker, don't cancel your Wordtracker account. Instead, use the WebPosition 3 interface to pull up your existing Wordtracker account. Reporter . .
. Though this feature isn't new, my favorite part of WebPosition has always been Reporter, and it still is. This one area is worth the cost of the entire software program. As search engine marketers, it's important to keep up with your search engine rankings. You need to know which pages are ranking in the top 30 for which keywords.
While it's important for you to know your rankings, remember that you don't need to check your rankings every day or even every week. Once a month or once every other week is sufficient. Use moderation! Don't check hundreds or thousands of keywords across several domains. Don't hammer the search engines. Remember that you're using their resources when you check rankings.
Run ranking reports at night PST. Page Critic . . . After creating your pages, you'll want to run them through a software program for some last minute checks.
For example, is the page too long? Too short? Are you overusing your keyword phrase? Underusing it? WebPosition 3 offers some very helpful suggestions that you may want to consider. With WebPosition 3, they've introduced a "Generic Search Engine," which I'm particularly pleased about. Over the last few years, many search engine marketers no longer create engine specific pages, so having a generic choice in Page Critic will be extremely helpful. Tip to make Page Critic easier to use: When you first begin using Page Critic, you may find it easier to focus on the Page Averages section only. Click on that tab at the top of the Page Critic results.
Go through each of the suggestions. But, if you can't make the change or if it doesn't work for you, move on. Don't spend hours stressing over it. If you want to work with other sections of Page Critic after you get used to the program, you can certainly do so. But by cutting down on the amount of information you're focusing on in the beginning, you may feel it's not as overwhelming.
Mission Manager . . . I'm very impressed with this new addition to WebPosition! But first, let me explain what "missions" are. Every time you work on a project in WebPosition, you're creating a "mission." For example, when you run a ranking report on a particular domain, you're running a Reporter "mission" on that domain.
When you run a page through Page Critic, you're running a Page Critic "mission" on that page. Mission Manager lets you manage those missions from one central location. I can see where this area will be particularly handy for those people who manage several domains. You can see at a glance which missions are scheduled to be run and at what times. WebTrends Analytics .
. . This one area of WebPosition is a little confusing, mainly because WebTrends has many different software and Web-based solutions. However, please don't let the choices stop you from trying WebTrends. Analyzing the traffic to your site is a crucial "next step" to success for your online business, and WebTrends has always been a leader in log analysis solutions.
In the beginning, why not try WebTrends On Demand, which is a Web-based service where you're given a small amount of code to cut and paste to the bottom of each of your Web pages. When you want to check your log files, you can log into their Web site. It's an easy-to-use, cost effective solution that you'll certainly want to consider. (Trial version: http://www.netiq.com/webtrends/products/webtrends/trial.asp)Cost Remains the Same . .
. One thing that has really impressed me is that WebPosition has kept the cost of this new version the same, though they certainly could have justified a price increase. Plus, if you have a current version of WebPosition, you can upgrade at a 50% discount. Very fair! (Trial version: http://www.webposition.com/order/trial.asp)In Conclusion . .
. WebPosition Gold 3 (http://www.webposition.com) has once again proven to be the leader in search engine marketing software. This exciting new software program deserves a long look by anyone in the SEO industry..
Robin Nobles teaches hands-on search engine marketing workshops (http://www.searchengineworkshops.com) and online search engine marketing courses (http://www.onlinewebtraining.com). They have opened a networking community for SEOs called The World Resource Center for Search Engine Marketers (http://www.sew-wrc.com), and they have expanded their workshops to Europe with Search Engine Workshops UK (http://www.searchengineworkshops.co.uk).robin@searchengineworkshops.comCracking the Code to Increased Sales
Insurance sales is not rocket science, but there is a combination of activities that when performed together can yield great results.
Award-winning health insurance professional Dan Roberts has put together 6 tips for increased sales (www.byoib.com).#1) Listen to the client.
Successful salespeople always have a great and positive attitude. They make a sincere effort to help their clients, not just sell them.
They listen to their clients' needs and present solutions based upon that information.
Ask the client what their reason was for buying from you or why they didn't buy from you.
Listen intently to the answer, as it will guide you in future efforts.#2) Be consistent and keep things simple.
So many agents are just after the big score and miss out on the smaller opportunities, which over time, add up to big numbers.
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Does Your Copy Look "Fake" To the Search Engines?
From the early days of search engine optimization, keywords and content have always been vital to achieving your goals.
Starting back in the days when we used to shove every slightly relevant keyword into our Meta tags, it has been obvious that search engines love text.
The more advanced the engines have gotten over the years, the more complex and sophisticated many writers have gotten with their search engine copywriting.Supposed formulas, saturation levels, and other mysterious concoctions have been developed to help us outsmart the engines.
However, what we should have been doing all along was writing for the visitor first and the engines second.
Why?
Because creating a site that's loved by visitors is a prime factor in linking, ranking, and marketing as a whole.
As the engines make great strides with more personalized and efficient searches (such as semantic search) natural search engine optimization writing is even more important.Rather...
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Growth Fund Partnership Releases New Website
Miami, FL (ContentDesk) June 27, 2005 -- Growth Fund Partnership, Inc. today announced the release of their new website. "A bold new direction calls for a bold new look," said President Malcolm J. Gold.
To redesign the website, Growth Fund retained the services of R-Squared Computing, Inc.
of Miami, Florida. "We are very proud to work with Growth Fund," states R-Squared Computing President Louis Guyon. "Our short term goals for the site include a complete redesign. However, in the future, the Growth Fund website will evolve into a valuable tool for communicating directly with their strategic partners and customers. We want to help Growth Fund leverage new technologies that will make them more efficient."The new site is available for visitors at: http://www.growthfundpartnership.comGrowth Fund Partnership, Inc.
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Clontarf Irish Whiskey Wins Gold, Family of Irish Whiskeys Sweeps Awards
New York, NY (ContentDesk) August 9, 2006 -- Castle Brands Inc. (AMEX: ROX), an emerging developer and global marketer of premium branded spirits headquartered in New York, announced today that its Clontarf Irish Whiskey has received three awards in the 2006 International Review of Spirits.Clontarf Single Malt Irish Whiskey was awarded a Gold Medal in the Irish whiskey category by this well-respected competition conducted by The Beverage Testing Institute.
In addition, both Clontarf Irish Whiskey and Clontarf Reserve received Silver Medals. The Irish whiskey category has been growing steadily for the last several years.
It is an exciting category to be involved in with new brands stimulating interest at the consumer level, said Roseann Sessa, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations.
Clontarf, with its three expressions, has been well-received by spirits journalists and consumers alike.
In March, the New York Times, in its comprehensive article...
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Understanding Celtic Wedding Rings
Thousands of years ago, the Celts, a group of independent tribes spread throughout much of current day Europe, were sophisticated artisans, carving knot work patterns that have inspired modern day jewelers to create wedding rings.
These motifs have meaning.
Yet understanding the knot patterns and why they make such ideal wedding rings can be illusive.
The ancient motifs are rooted in mysterious cultures that stretch back well before written history.
Though the earliest written accounts of the Celts were from Roman descriptions, some knot work motifs found in Eastern Europe may be as old as 20,000 years.
We know the Celts, similar to Native people of North America, viewed that the earth itself as well as all aspects of life and death as divine. They had a large and varied pantheon, worshipping local gods.
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The New WebPosition Gold 3 . . . Definitely Worth the Wait
At the special request of my students, I've taken a long look at WebPosition Gold 3 (http://www.webposition.com), and I can honestly say I'm amazed at how this software program has matured and developed through the years. Let's take a tour of the most popular software program in the search engine marketing industry, and let's see "what's new" in WebPosition 3. The New Interface . . .
When you first open the software, past users of WebPosition will be surprised at the totally new interface. It's clean, simple, and quite appealing. You can still click on New or Open on the top toolbar to start a new project or open an existing one, or you can click on any of the icons on the left-hand side of the screen. Important: If you experience any problems connecting to the Internet via WebPosition, try adding WebPosition to your accepted programs list in your firewall software. Or, you could try temporarily disabling your firewall to see...
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KUA.net Launches Child Internet Safety Program
Kissimmee, FL (ContentDesk) October 27, 2005 -- KUA.net, the telecommunications division of Kissimmee Utility Authority, on Oct. 26 launched a free safety program designed to equip children with the skills they need to safely navigate the Internet.Most parents know that the Internet can be a valuable resource for their children. What they might not know, however, is that children can encounter dangerous situations on the Web -- from viewing inappropriate materials to being asked for face-to-face...
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Reverse Backing Systems Sets out to Save Fleet Owners Big Money
(ContentDesk) November 28, 2005 -- Reverse Backing Systems (RBS) takes proactive to a new level with exclusive collision avoidance technology geared specifically for the fleet industry. RBS contends that by investing in a system that will prevent accidents, fleet owners can save millions of dollars, collectively, in property damage and insurance costs. Our products lower operating costs by increasing fleet safety, summarizes Jared Jolly, CEO and President.Each year in the US there are over...
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