Not every site needs, nor should have, an on-site search feature. But those that do must be sure that the search isn’t just an after-thought. It needs to be more than something to add because you think visitors want it. Adding a search function is not necessarily good for on-site usability. Implementing a search function […]
We’ve seen a couple of posts popping up in our Small Business Ideas forums asking if links from a specific site are being nofollowed or not. With that in mind, I thought a quick tutorial on how to find out if a link is nofollowed might be handy for some of our readers.
If you’re not […]
As we head into the new year, small businesses across the web will be looking to boost their presence by sparking conversation, attracting links and driving new sales. If you’re looking to walk the path to viral success, consider two statements made by popular marketing bloggers this week.
Seth Godin writes: “Make promises and keep […]
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for many small business sites (well, any site, really) when it comes to search engine optimization is the lack of text on their web sites. After all, it’s well known among SEO’s that search engines cannot read the text in an image. Or can they? Bill Slawski walks us […]
Found in the search marketing forums: AdWords Predictions for 2008; Concerns Over Links In Articles; Reporting Automation; and more. Read Original Post Here
Ask has launched voice input on Ask.com Mobile’s Directions service. The new service is called “Click to Speak”.
Clicking the “Click to Speak” option, consumers are prompted to speak their location and their desired destination, either by specific address or closest intersection. People can get directions, including driving and walking routes.
Ask tells us you […]
While many small business owners are flocking to social media and social networking sites, others are scratching their heads and wondering why they should waste their time. Those head scratchers might want to take a look at an article out today over at eWeek that explores the trend of small businesses using social networks as […]