Search Engine Optimization and Social Networking

Social networking, social bookmarking, blogging and web design has to be the most exciting field to be in today.  Every morning I look at my screen and wonder, what the heck do I do today?  Where do I start?  Do I jump on Twitter, or do I start on Facebook, make a tutorial for YouTube, update my status on MySpace or Digg a recently submitted news article?

Well, the truth is, in my case, I just do what I feel like doing today.  If you do what you feel like doing, it will come out much better than trying to force it.  And with everything out there, there is a very large pool to swim in.  So here are my two cents on what social networks to use and how to use them.

1. Twitter has proven to be a great social networking tool for me.  I actually manage multiple accounts for our clients that are on our SEO package.  We also create custom Twitter backgrounds to help set our accounts and clients apart from the crowd, although a lot of Twitter users use desktop applications and will miss the design all together.  I have seen immediate results from using Twitter, doubling one of my clients web traffic within one week.

2. Facebook Pages has also been another great tool for our businesses.  I have seen some great interaction between some of our clients and their customers, and I have seen the interaction take place within days of opening the account.  This is a great opportunity to get feedback from your clients, and promote a personal connection with them.

3. Online press releases has also proven a great way to generate traffic, and the all important link back to your site.  If you were to Google Black Bear Design, you would see we have 7 out of the top 10 spaces on the home page.  One of those spots is a press release, and there are even more on the second page.  So make some news for yourself, write up a press release, and post it to an online source such as PRlog.org.

4.  Blogs are free, and you can link back to your site with anchor text, such as this: Atlanta Web Design.  Blogs are indexed quickly and easily by the search engines, and if they are interesting enough, people will actually read them.  Don’t write a bunch of junk, and link everything back to your site.  But if a link is appropriate, and will add something to the overall story line, make the link count.  Use relative anchor text to what you are linking to.

5. Links from relevant websites are hard to achieve, but all so important.  You could email other website owners and ask to trade a link, but owning many websites myself, I have never traded a link.  I feel the best way is to join online blogs or user support sites that are relative to your site and your business.  Our specialty programming language is ColdFusion, so I joined a ColdFusion user site where members are allowed to post questions and answers.  I post both questions and answers, and my signature has our web address.   So not only do I learn and help others, but I also get SEO credit from having a link on that site.

I hope these five SEO tips will help you in gain credibility with the search engines.  SEO is a time intensive process, but using the methods above, hopefully you can have a little fun with it as well.  At Black Bear Design, we love working with social networks and search engine optimization.  If you need help, or want someone to handle it for you, I would love to have some more FUN!  Visit our website www.blackbeardesign.com or give us a call at 678.534.1143

Health food delivery blogging about experience

Ok, so we have a new client that has, what I think to be a brilliant concept.  They cook fresh and healthy food and delivery it to local locations.  They portion each meal to a 1200 calorie or a 2000 calorie meal.  They deliver 3 meals per day, so your breakfast, lunch and dinner are all prepared, no cooking or cleaning involved.

So I wanted to see just how good the food was.  I was supplied a couple meals, and it was excellent.  My wife is a busy professional, and doesn’t eat very well, and sometimes not at all.  So she is going to try the meal plans for a while and see how it goes.  She is also going to blog about her experience each day.  So as each day passes, people can follow along and see what she thinks about the meals and program.  So please feel free to visit her blog at http://atlantadiet.wordpress.com.

By the way, our client is Fresh ‘n Fit Cuisine.

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Back to blog about web and graphic design

Well, its been a while since I have posted anything to my blog.  I actually got busy doing other things, and completely forgot about it.  It wasnt until we started working on a custom wordpress blog design, that I realized that we had a company blog that we were not even paying attention to.

So, that is changing as of right now.  I always loved blogging, although I dont think anybody actually reads it. I have been on Twitter though, and been having a blast.  Check out the Black Bear Design Twitter page, with a custom Twitter background.

So, lots of things going on.  I will update this often hopefully.

Beach Vacations by Al and Joanne

There is something glorious about the beach.  The sun, the waves and the ocean breezes revive the spirit and bring a sense of relaxation and calm.  Golf and tennis are not far away.  Eclectic restaurants are very near and we can often walk to them.  Nor is the entertainment and night life that we love and never have time to do when we are at home.  We offer outstanding beach vacations in South Carolina including North Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island.

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Home State Realty, Atlanta Real Estate

Are you looking for 24/7 service, 52 weeks a year from a real estate company? Home State Realty provides services for:

• New Home Sales
• Residential Listings
• Full Service Marketing and Promotions
• Builder Services Department
• Commercial Listings
• Commercial Properties

www.HomeStateRealty.net

Serrano- Mediterranean Resort Style Condominium’s in Sandy Springs

Luxury Mediterranean living really exists in Sandy Springs. The faraway feeling and warm architecture of the Mediterranean. Serrano, tucked away in Sandy Springs, offers the quietness and privacy of a resort. The relaxing features of this village environment, waiting to soothe the mind and body. All the pleasures of a getaway that you actually come home to every day. This is life at Serrano. And only a discerning few will possess it.

http://www.serranoatlanta.com

Evolv Real Estate Consulting Atlanta

Evolv is a full service Real Estate Solutions group focused solely on condominiums, townhomes, apartments, resort communities, and vacation ownership.  We offer a menu of real estate services to developers and asset managers that apply throughout the evolution of a project.  Our personalized service and execution of deliverables are exemplified in our versatility and hands-on approach, as well as by our diverse client base as can be viewed on our Services page.

• Real Estate Consulting
• Real Estate Marketing
• Real Estate Sales
• Timeshare Administration
• Pre-Sales
• Pre-Development Consulting
• HOA Administration
• Georgia Broker
• Real Estate Operations Management
• Developer Consultant
• Townhome, Loft and Condominium Specialist
• Resort Specialists

http://www.evolvre.com

Black Bear Web and Graphic Design

Our creative advertising strategies and innovative solutions help give your company a competitive advantage. From brand strategy, printed collateral and corporate identity, to web site development and promotional advertising, we offer a combination of marketing and design that can help both small and large organizations meet today’s demands. We work with our clients to determine the most effective marketing strategy to promote your business!

http://www.blackbeardesign.com