Below is a screencast of a tutorial I put together for a client wanting to blog and draw targeted traffic to his website. He understands the importance of doing this, but needs to know more about "how-to" do it right. Below is the tutorial.
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Author: Brad Miller
Reservation Tutorial
Brainerd MN Resort Cabins near Gull Lake | 218-963-2224
There are a lot of nice resorts in the Brainerd Lakes area and throughout Minnesota.
There is none better than Agate Lake Resort near Gull Lake in Nisswa, MN. Theresa and Bill Garry own and operate this beautifully maintained facility with eleven cabins and tons of amenities. It sits on the shores of crystal clear Agate Lake.
They said they needed a new look.
It was mid-February when we first met. I knew from other hospitality sites I have that this is a critical time of year for any resort. Website traffic for all resorts and lodging begins to accelerate as people begin their search fo...
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Blog Post Tips – for Minnesota Bloggers
How to BLOG Post for SEO in Minnesota
Here's a "How-To" I just sent to a new Minnesota customer on getting the most SEO out of your BLOG posting. In order to have your blog posts attract the attention of the search engines, you need to do several things correctly. Below is a summary of the key elements.
Choose a topic of interest to your main target audience.
Choose a pertinent CATEGORY for your post, you can use more than one if relevant.
Make sure you choose several pertinent keywords. Use the Google External Keyword Tool, found here: https://adwords.google.com/o/Targeting/Explorer?__u...
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BAMsites Announces New Store Launch
BAMsites Launches Saw Again - Everything for your Chainsaw
Saw Again is an ecommerce store owned by Dan Dean of Walker, MN. We used an online store service, which brings state of the art e-store functionality and ease of use for the store owner.
BAMsites provided design and development, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to allow individual products to be found online for people looking for specific items.
We provided complete ecommerce setup including a payment gateway system that integrates seamlessly with store to provide great functionality.
Dan's strategy is to lure cu...
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New Look – Crosby Eye Clinic
The Crosby Eye Clinic website was redone back in 2005 and the focus was more on SEO, at that time. As the largest vision medical proactive in Northern Minnesota, the Marketing Manager, Patty Hartmann determined it was time for a new look.
We brought in our team of designers and came up with several handsome designs, finally choosing and refining the current design.
The main thrust is to focus on the entirety of the surgical ophthalmological capabilities and the family eye care talents of the three optometrists. The optometrists are featured on the right column and all the doctors have vi...
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BAMsites Welcomes Arrowhead Pharmacy – Mobile Web
When Mike Schwartzwald, CEO of Guidepoint Pharmacies, asked about some cutting edge techn0logy to help one of his pharmacies, I suggested a mobile website.
The key to pharmacy revenue is prescriptions, especially refills.
We have an attractive and convenient method for doing online prescriptions on the "mother" site: Arrowheadpharmacy.com.
This site automatically redirects to the mobile site when a mobile device calls it up.
Mike's North Shore Minnesota pharmacy is now well positioned with pertinent SEO, as well as web interfaces to answer the needs of anyone looking to get a quick...
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New Emerging Mobile Marketing Trends – Peaking Over the Fence
Marketing technology is moving so fast it's impossible to keep up with.
Here's just some of the opportunities you have to choose from today:
Google Places
Google Adwords - Online Google advertising
Similar Ad programs from the "other" search engines
Social media advertising
Check-In programs: FourSquare, Facebook Places, etc.
SMS - Text messaging advertising, if you are interested in SMS check out SMS reseller white label software for the best prices.
QR Codes
Mobile Coupons
Mobile Ads
Reviews
What are the key new components that every small local business...
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Brainerd MN Small Engine Repair and Marine Services
BAMsites welcomes K & J Small Engine and Marine Repair services! Kevin McGuire owns and operates this business and brings over 20 years of experience in small engine and marine repair to folks in the Brainerd Lakes area of North Central Minnesota.
He wanted a different design which incorporated a logo by Digital Inc. of Brainerd, MN.
Kevin repairs and services all kinds of small engines including ATV's, Outboard Motors, Snowmobiles, Ice Augers, Chain Saws and just about anything else that runs on gasoline.
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BING Account Set Up & Verification
A common problem setting up your business profile is to verify your account. After signing up, you should receive a postcard from BING meant to verify your business address. The following video is a step by step "how-to" set it up.
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