June
21
2009

Jumpstart Blog is ready for lift-off!

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Hi Guys,

What does everyone thing of our new improved JumpStart Blog.

Please add comments, we would love to know how you feel about it.

Best Regards

Graham

June
18
2009

Google’s Personalised Search Results

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Did you know that Google search rankings can differ depending on whether or not you are logged into your Google account? Now you do. If you are a budding SEO type person then you probably check your key search phrase rankings in Google regularly. If you are logged into your Google account while searching then Google records your browsing history and uses this to make the results more relevant to you.

Google analyses your browsing history and promotes sites that you visit regularly up the rankings for different search queries. This is part of Google’s personalized search. If you are like me and you are constantly logged into your Google account all day then the results you view are most likely skewed. Your client will probably not be seeing the same results.

June
06
2009

Improve your Local Search Visibility with Google’s Local Business Center

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Have you ever thought of advertising on Google’s Local Business Center? Have you ever even heard of this Google service?? For those of you that are blissfully unaware of this advertising opportunity here is how this service works……

Start by signing up your business at https://www.google.com/local/add/login. You must have a Google account to login. Once logged in, you fill in your company details and indicate to Google what business you are in. Then you must verify your new listing with Google. This can be done by phone, text or mail. An automated call or text will pass you on a 5 digit code which allows you to verify your listing. Now you are finished!

By registering your business with GLBC you will now start appearing in Google local business search results. For example, I have set-up JumpStart Marketing on GLBC. When I type in the search query ‘Internet marketing Nenagh’ into Google.ie our business will now appear in the local search results. Your business listing will also be available on Google maps. This allows you to increase your exposure in Google search results. This will drive more business to your website.

June
03
2009

Web Design & Marketing Start-up Grants

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Did you know that there are grants available for businesses looking to establish a web presence? Well now you do!

If you own a business and you are thinking of putting that business online then it is well worth checking out whether you are eligible for a web development grant from your local Enterprise board. It is possible to get up to €1000 from the Enterprise Board. This can be used to pay for your web design and Internet marketing set-up costs. There are various terms and conditions that you must satisfy but it is worth a go. As Tesco says ‘Every Little Helps’.