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><channel><title>Social Pro &#187; Google business</title> <atom:link href="http://www.9sp.net/topic/google-business/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.9sp.net</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:54:12 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1</generator> <item><title>Google business ideas</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-business-ideas</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-business-ideas#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:34:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Best home business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Free home business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google home business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Home business site]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Online home business]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/google-business-ideas</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/google-business-ideas><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business75-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>Most people go on a never ending journey to find the best paid survey sites to join online . It's never ending because 9 out of 10 of us don't find them and agree on internet sites that pay really low amounts. Well, I am about to help you avoid this exact issue, because it can really be darn simple to find the places that are prepared to pay the most money. Lately, there are such a lot of pointless, low paying places hopping onto the web, opening their doors and dra...Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/makeing-money-online-google-business-ideas-will-make-you-money' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Makeing Money Online Google Business Ideas Will make You Money'>Makeing Money Online Google Business Ideas Will make You Money</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/internet-business-ideas-that-actually-pay' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Internet Business Ideas That Actually Pay'>Internet Business Ideas That Actually Pay</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/the-best-internet-business-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Best Internet Business Ideas'>The Best Internet Business Ideas</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Tyler Hebert</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business75.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business75.jpg" alt='Google business' title="Google business ideas" /></a></div><p>Most people go on a never ending journey to locate the best paid survey sites to join on the web. It&#8217;s never ending because 9 out of 10 of us don&#8217;t find them and compromise on internet sites that pay very low amounts. Well, I&#8217;m about to help avoid this actual issue, because it can essentially be darn easy to find the places that are prepared to pay the most money.</p><p>Let me go on the record as announcing that the web is absolutely covered with pointless places to do surveys. In recent years, there are such a lot of worthless, low paying places hopping onto the web, opening their doors and drawing people to their surveys. Due to this, it makes finding the best paid survey sites to join awfully hard. It can even be impossible at times. That brings me to my first tip : stay away from search engines when trying to find them.</p><p>If your a college student, a stay home mom or pa, a single mom or pa or simply trying ot make extra cash then you have located the right site! Check out the area at the bottom of this article for the ebay, amazon, nike, pepsi colmanies hunting for your opinion</p><p>With all of these lower paying places hopping onto the web, the best paid survey sites to join online are never included in their search results. They are absolutely left out. I don&#8217;t say this to make you give up or anything, though. I am enlightening you this because there&#8217;s something you can do about it. One extraordinarily particular tool can bring you to a whole new world, where surveys pay absolute top dollar for your attempts. This one specific tool would be a larger forum. Any large forum, actually.</p><p>To find the best paid survey sites to join, just pick out a couple of the bigger subjects.</p><p>The best paid survey sites to join aren&#8217;t just some fairy story any more, because you have an easy path directly to them. Check it out right here! cash surveys free paid surveys online surveyzip com,</p><p>Is it really possible to earn a living online using paid surveys? If you understand how to find the top paying, best rated paid web surveys available it could be a reality! How do I know? Well, about six months ago my hours were cut nearly in half. So I did what many others have been doing lately, I turned to my computer in the hope of finding paths to make extra cash working on the web.</p><p>Ultimately, I found a survey site that enables you to join for free, and no experience was needed. This sounded excellent for me, so I joined up. After joining the site, I anxiously waited for my first survey to arrive via email. It was a 15 minute survey, and it was really easy.</p><p>So I was only ready to make $4.00, my first week. I chose to search out other free survey sites, and I subscribed to as much as I could find. I was in a position to generate an extra $100 per week, and I suspect I enrolled with virtually 30 different sites. Keep in mind, if you are doing free surveys for earnings there isn&#8217;t just one fabulous site to use, but many [**].</p><p>This will keep your private e-mail from being so over loaded with survey invites. Sign up with as many as practical, and wait for your invites. It does take a month or 2, before you really begin to get sufficient surveys to equal up to $100 per week.</p><p>.</p><p><p>Debbie is available day or night at <a target="_top" href="http://googleittoday.info/tips-for-online-paid-surveys.html">Google home business for signle moms</a> It is the best way to make money for students, rretirees and students. For the stay at home mom you can make thousands!</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/makeing-money-online-google-business-ideas-will-make-you-money' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Makeing Money Online Google Business Ideas Will make You Money'>Makeing Money Online Google Business Ideas Will make You Money</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/internet-business-ideas-that-actually-pay' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Internet Business Ideas That Actually Pay'>Internet Business Ideas That Actually Pay</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/the-best-internet-business-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Best Internet Business Ideas'>The Best Internet Business Ideas</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-business-ideas/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Small Business Marketing Tips</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/small-business-marketing-tips</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/small-business-marketing-tips#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:36:00 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small business marketi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small business marketing tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small business tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Small business top ten tips]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/small-business-marketing-tips</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/small-business-marketing-tips><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business74-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>Did you know 62.8% of all business fail within 6 years (source National statistics.gov.uk)Ok shocking statement but true if you don’t want to be one of those statistics then read on because I will show you by utilising social media marketing how not only to keep your business going in a recession but to actually make it more profitable.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/internet-marketing-tips-to-promote-your-business-online' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Internet Marketing Tips to promote your business online'>Internet Marketing Tips to promote your business online</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/tips-on-home-business-%e2%80%93-why-start-online-business-%e2%80%93-internet-marketing-programs' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Tips On Home Business – Why Start Online Business – Internet Marketing Programs'>Tips On Home Business – Why Start Online Business – Internet Marketing Programs</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/some-tips-on-international-business-marketing' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Some Tips On International Business Marketing'>Some Tips On International Business Marketing</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Tom Smart</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business74.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business74.jpg" alt='Google business' title="Small Business Marketing Tips" /></a></div><p>Small Business Marketing Tips</p><p>.</p><p>Did you know 62.8% of all business fail within 6 years (source National statistics.gov.uk)</p><p>Ok shocking statement but true if you don’t want to be one of those statistics then read on because I will show you by utilising social media marketing how not only to keep your business going in a recession but to actually make it more profitable.</p><p>Despite all the hype about social media marketing small businesses on the whole have for some reason failed to take hold of this medium or simply don’t understand the power of social media marketing.</p><p>Its hardly surprising in this information technology age because as a business owner your time is limited and there is so much information out there it s easy to suffer from information overload .Worse still the majority of so called expert opinion on this subject is sheer drivel.</p><p>In this mini series i am going to share small business marketing tips which will explode your business profits</p><p>Today I am going to concentrate on just one element of online marketing that if you get right is guaranteed to increase your profitability by up to 100%</p><p>Imagine being able to do this in only three weeks , what difference would that make to your business and your life?</p><p>How much difference would increasing your cash flow by 100% make to you right now ? Would that relieve some of the pressure? would that give you more time to actually run and develop your business instead of worrying about keeping it.</p><p>I am going to share with you now the number one secret to online marketing success for any business.</p><p>First id like you to think of a search engine you might use to find a product or service online, chances are your thinking Google, and quite rightly so Google is without doubt the most used search engine online.</p><p>So now I want you to think like your customers, what would they typically type in to search for your particular product or service, now imagine this what if the page that Google shows them has your business ,not only in the number one position but 5 out of the first ten list your business. Do you think that might affect your bottom line?</p><p>Of course it would.</p><p>Being on the first page of Google for your relevant business or product offering to searchers is the most vital aspect of online marketing. So just how do you get Google to list your business on those coveted 1 to ten spots?</p><p>The trick is in knowing exactly how Google works. And here’s the rub SEO companies have made millions trading on the knowledge that they alone know how this works. Well my friends we are about to let the secret out of the bag.</p><p>Drum roll please…… Google looks at three things on our website in relation to a user search term or query..</p><p>Content on your page, internal links on your website and confirmation of authority from other sites, period that’s it.</p><p>Umm doesn’t sound very complicated or secretish does it well..</p><p>The devil as usual is in the detail and as a business owner you probably haven’t got time to learn all this stuff nor should you that’s our business. What you want is to be that business on the first page, because that’s where you are going to make the most money.</p><p>As a fist step in your social media marketing strategy I can place your company on that first page.</p><p>In fact I try to get you more than one listing out of the top ten practically eliminating the competition, imagine that whenever someone searches for the product or service you offer your company is the only one to show in google?</p><p>Can you see the massive potential for increasing your profitability in this.</p><p>However as this is a marketing training program Ill show you how to do it yourself.</p><p>1. Local search.</p><p>Have you seen how google now throws up a map with businesses matching your search terms listed you need to be there.</p><p>So first things first make sure your company is listed with Thompson local directories it’s a free service and its very important that the information they have about your company is accurate. Google uses this to compile its listings</p><p>When you have done that its time to head over to google local business centere</p><p>sign in using your gmail account and follow the on screen instructions its painless and quick.To speed things up before you get there make sure you have already written a business description and have some photos or video to upload as well.</p><p>The last step involves verification and that can be done over the phone you simply enter your number and google rings you then you input the pin number they gave you.</p><p>That’s it and voila about 48hrs later you should have your local listing.</p><p>The neat thing about google business local is its reporting statistics where you can see how many times your listing has been displayed and more importantly what they were actually searching for when they found your business tremendous value.</p><p>So stop reading here go to http://www.google.com/local/add and setup your company listing,</p><p><p><b>About Tom Smart</b>Hi This is Tom Smart thank you for reading my article if you found it interesting or useful in some way you might like to visit <a href="http://www.top10tips.co.uk/uk/small-business/marketing/" target="_blank">Small Business Marketing Tips</a></p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/internet-marketing-tips-to-promote-your-business-online' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Internet Marketing Tips to promote your business online'>Internet Marketing Tips to promote your business online</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/tips-on-home-business-%e2%80%93-why-start-online-business-%e2%80%93-internet-marketing-programs' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Tips On Home Business – Why Start Online Business – Internet Marketing Programs'>Tips On Home Business – Why Start Online Business – Internet Marketing Programs</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/some-tips-on-international-business-marketing' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Some Tips On International Business Marketing'>Some Tips On International Business Marketing</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/small-business-marketing-tips/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Another Google Business Solutions</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/another-google-business-solutions</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/another-google-business-solutions#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:26:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Analytics reports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Benchmark]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Benchmark reports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Competition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google analytics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Traffic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Web analytics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[web marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Web Traffic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Website Traffic]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/another-google-business-solutions</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/another-google-business-solutions><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business73-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>Imagine a sidekick, a mentor or a manager who gave you all of the insight you needed to make your business’ website a success.  This coach is available to you twenty-four hours a day to save you money, increase your site traffic and let you know where you stand with your competition.  Most importantly, they do it all for free! Imagine…having Google Analytics.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-business-secrets' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Business Secrets'>Google Business Secrets</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/the-power-of-google-analytics' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Power Of Google Analytics'>The Power Of Google Analytics</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business'>Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Brian Golbourne</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business73.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business73.jpg" alt='Google business' title="Another Google Business Solutions" /></a></div><p>Imagine a sidekick, a mentor or a manager who gave you all of the insight you needed to make your business’ website a success. This coach is available to you twenty-four hours a day to save you money, increase your site traffic and let you know where you stand with your competition. Most importantly, they do it all for free! Imagine…having Google Analytics.</p><p>Aside from finding you information on the world wide web, providing you with pictures, maps, news, your internet mail, videos and more, Google also offers some of the best business solutions out there. For those of you out there that don’t know, Google Analytics is an easy to use tool for you to view and analyze your web traffic statistics. This tool will teach you how many visitors are coming to your site on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, where they are coming from, where on your site they like to go, and how much time they are spending. That’s just the beginning!</p><p>We all have websites for a common reason. Most of us use our websites for profitability, to broadcast our businesses to the world, or both. Either way, how exciting would it be to see that you have hundreds of people coming to your website every month to see what you have to offer to them? With daily reports, Google Analytics will send reports straight to your email or blackberry so you know where you stand at any given time. And as of March 2008, you can now broadcast your site statistics with the world, to gain advertiser’s interest or to see where you stand with your competition! You can do this with a new program called “Benchmark Reports” – a revolution in the website analytics world.</p><p>The option for you to have more insight on your own business and website is huge in the entrepreneurial world. Google Analytics’ Benchmark Reports program allows you to opt in and share your traffic information with the world! Why is this important? There are two major reasons I can think of.</p><p>First, a lot of people use their website and site traffic to gain advertisers on their site. It’s a great source of income if you’re pulling more than 1,000+ visits per month. If you are not currently selling advertising space on your site and have a lot of traffic per month, maybe you should reconsider. Anyhow, sharing your site traffic with Google Benchmarking Reports allows a safe, trustworthy environment for ad buyers to get a feel of your reach (how many people your site reaches on a daily basis). Think about it – if I wanted to buy ad space from you, why should I trust that you really have as much traffic as you say you do? As an avid internet user, I trust Google, who can now verify that information for me. It’s just like when you pay for something online – I bet you feel more comfortable doing so when you see a Paypal or Visa logo. Google is a well renounced, multimillion dollar company. With its new benchmarking reports, you can allow Google to bring the trust in your future business relationships for you.</p><p>Second, just as you are opting to share your statistics with the world, don’t forget, your competition is too! These reports will provide data based on “industry verticals” (more commonly known as competition) to let you know where you stand compared to the next guy. Why is this important? Look at your site and then look at theirs. See what makes their visitors stay longer or go back for more. What do they have to offer that you don’t? What can you tweak on your site to make it more comparable, if not better? As you analyze these reports you can analyze your own website to make the necessary changes to stay on top of the game. It will definitely make things interesting as they’re probably doing the same thing you are, so let the games begin!</p><p>Aside from knowing where others stand, it’s extremely important for you to know where you stand at all times. It’s like being at work with a boss that never gives you feedback. What’s your motivation? Feedback is a great way for you to measure yourself, your work and the success or failure of your business. And if this feedback is offered to you at a low cost of nothing, why wouldn’t you be open to it?</p><p>Google and Google Analytics have always made it easy for you to improve your results online. I think it’s important for me to add that sharing your site statistics is completely optional and you may keep that information private if you choose. However having that option is something new in the website analytics world. It’s just another tool to add to your box while you endure on your journey to success!</p><p><p>Brian Golbourne is a young aspiring entrepreneur in Las Vegas.  His vision for his site, www.vegaspreneur.com, was to create a professional place for entrepreneurs to gain information and inspiration along their journey to success&#8230;</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-business-secrets' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Business Secrets'>Google Business Secrets</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/the-power-of-google-analytics' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: The Power Of Google Analytics'>The Power Of Google Analytics</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business'>Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/another-google-business-solutions/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Google Hot Trends &#8211; How to Monetize Google Hot Trends</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-hot-trends-how-to-monetize-google-hot-trends</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-hot-trends-how-to-monetize-google-hot-trends#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:55:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google business kit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google home business kit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google home kit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google works]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/google-hot-trends-how-to-monetize-google-hot-trends</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/google-hot-trends-how-to-monetize-google-hot-trends><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business72-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>So how am I going to monetize this hot trend? What affiliate deals are available that tends to this Jessica Simpson fan audience that can appeal to them?I'm going to run advertisements on my blog with my keyphrase rich post in it about this hot trend for people to click and buy from a company I am associated with by virtue of an affiliate contract. You can become associated with hundreds of affiliate marketing programmes for free ; however sometimes four or 5 w...Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/earn-more-profit-get-into-the-google-adsense-program' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Earn More Profit Get Into the Google Adsense Program'>Earn More Profit Get Into the Google Adsense Program</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-cash-in-on-your-own-google-pay-day' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Cash in on Your Own Google Pay Day'>How to Cash in on Your Own Google Pay Day</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/bookmarking-and-synchronization-the-new-trends-in-internet-technology' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bookmarking and Synchronization &#8211; the New Trends in Internet Technology'>Bookmarking and Synchronization &#8211; the New Trends in Internet Technology</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Jefferson Hutchinson</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business72.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business72.jpg" alt='Google business' title="Google Hot Trends   How to Monetize Google Hot Trends" /></a></div><p>So how am I going to monetize this hot trend? What affiliate deals are available that deals with this Jessica Simpson fan audience that may appeal to them?</p><p>I&#8217;m going to run advertisements on my blog with my keyword rich post in it about this hot trend for folks to click and buy from a company I am affiliated with by virtue of an associate contract. You can become affiliated with masses of affiliate marketing programmes for free ; however sometimes four or five will do along with Google AdSense.</p><p>I will supply links later where you&#8217;ll find tons of affiliate marketing programmes. Just remember, the more you are associated with, the more difficult your hot trends business becomes. You would like to look for affiliate programs that may cover a wide range of products but still pay half way decent commissions.</p><p>That is another project guide worth of info. Just remember, the simpler the system is to insert suitable adverts, the better for your business.</p><p>You may learn how to develop and use your own judgment. The more you refine your process of matching hot trends with alternative ways of monetizing your hot trend blog, the more money you may make. There is also program out there that they will specifically show you how to start to earn though these means and one of them is the Google Business Kit</p><p>. They are very specific and can help you start your own online business today!</p><p>Other related stories</p><p>How to Cash in on Your Own Google Pay Day</p><p><p>Robert Has been writing about blogs and weight loss products for years.</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/earn-more-profit-get-into-the-google-adsense-program' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Earn More Profit Get Into the Google Adsense Program'>Earn More Profit Get Into the Google Adsense Program</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-cash-in-on-your-own-google-pay-day' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Cash in on Your Own Google Pay Day'>How to Cash in on Your Own Google Pay Day</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/bookmarking-and-synchronization-the-new-trends-in-internet-technology' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Bookmarking and Synchronization &#8211; the New Trends in Internet Technology'>Bookmarking and Synchronization &#8211; the New Trends in Internet Technology</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-hot-trends-how-to-monetize-google-hot-trends/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How To Get Your Website To The Top Of Google</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-get-your-website-to-the-top-of-google</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-get-your-website-to-the-top-of-google#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:09:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Free traffic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google]]></category> <category><![CDATA[internet marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Promoting your website]]></category> <category><![CDATA[search engine marketing]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-get-your-website-to-the-top-of-google</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-get-your-website-to-the-top-of-google><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business71-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>We have all seen adverts like this on the Internet so many times.  Why is it that every business wants their website to be at the top of Google?  The answer to that question is that due to the fierce competitiveness on the Internet, if your website does not appear on the first few pages, the only person who is likely to be looking at it is you.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-get-your-website-featured-in-google-news' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Get Your Website Featured in Google News'>How to Get Your Website Featured in Google News</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business'>Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-adsense-ads-as-different-as-possible-from-your-website' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Adsense Ads as Different as Possible From Your Website!'>Google Adsense Ads as Different as Possible From Your Website!</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Kevin Sinclair</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business71.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business71.jpg" alt='Google business' title="How To Get Your Website To The Top Of Google" /></a></div><p>We have all seen adverts like this on the Internet so many times. Why is it that every business wants their website to be at the top of Google? The answer to that question is that due to the fierce competitiveness on the Internet, if your website does not appear on the first few pages, the only person who is likely to be looking at it is you.</p><p>Adverts such as these are not completely true. There is no guarantee that you will be in the number one spot on Google, or any other search engine for that matter, and if by chance you find yourself up there in first place it may well be down to keywords that none of your potential readers are actually looking for anyway.</p><p>How is this, you may ask? Well, Google&#8217;s programmers keep the precise basis on which websites are rated and located a well guarded secret. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experts have in the past been able to discover many of the factors that Google weighs to decide which position to allocate to any particular website. Nonetheless, no-one is aware of exactly how much weight Google attaches to each single factor. This way, even the experts don&#8217;t always get it right and spending large amounts of money on SEO sometimes turns out to be fruitless.</p><p>So how does this affect your business when you are trying to increase the visibility of your website? Is it possible for your site to climb to the top of Google? The answer to this question is yes, possibly! With extremely hard work and taking into account many factors including the nature of what you are promoting, you can get into the top ten positions. Your sites domain name, its number of pages and how well you use your keywords all go into making up the equation.</p><p>Here are a few tips to boost your website position and the ensuing sales.</p><p>First or all your website needs to be the best one possible for the products and services you are offering. If your site does not look professional, is not user friendly, is not eye-catching and is not proving the products people want, it will make no difference even if you do get into the top search engine positions, you will still not sell anything.</p><p>Try adding regular features including special offers and articles to your site. Watch what your competitors are up to and most of all keep up with new trends. A little research goes a long way and this allows you to improve your site with updates on a regular basis. Use website forms to collate details of your visitors and use this method of communicating with them.</p><p>Then you need to identify the keywords best suited to your website. When folks surf the net they type in relevant words. The search engines then do their job of finding and listing the sites with matching content. If you include the items people are looking for in the text of your website, you will help your site to be found. Which words would people who are looking for your products type in the search box? Have a look at the words your competitors are emphasizing on their sites. That&#8217;s always worth doing.</p><p>Following on from above, you should apply standard website optimization techniques to your site. Good website developers understand the basic technical aspects of SEO (the density of the keywords, using keywords in the page titles, selecting keywords and tags etc) so you should really be focusing on the actions you can take and have influence over as the owner of the site.</p><p>You are providing the content so make sure you sprinkle the keywords throughout the site. Take a look at how often the words &#8220;website&#8221; and &#8220;products&#8221; can be found in this article. However, make sure you use the keywords in the right context. Combine your phrases but let them flow in a natural way. Let&#8217;s face it you do not want to get right up there with Google then lose customers because they do not like the way your website reads.</p><p>Another good move is to get websites to link to yours. These links count in your favor.</p><p>In conclusion, whilst SEO is necessary and worth the price you pay for it, there are quite a few things you can do yourself to optimize your site instead of SEO or in addition to it. Don&#8217;t forget that the results of doing this will take time to show but wherever you are on the Google rankings putting these things into practice will be of great benefit to your website and to your business.</p><p><p><a href="http://net-mlm-profits.com/">Discover Kevin Sinclair&#8217;s system</a> for making profits regardless of whether anyone joins your network marketing business.</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-get-your-website-featured-in-google-news' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How to Get Your Website Featured in Google News'>How to Get Your Website Featured in Google News</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business'>Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-adsense-ads-as-different-as-possible-from-your-website' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Adsense Ads as Different as Possible From Your Website!'>Google Adsense Ads as Different as Possible From Your Website!</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-get-your-website-to-the-top-of-google/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:00:53 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Advertising]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business directory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google local business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Website promotion]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business</guid> <description><![CDATA[The benefits of adding your website to the business listings of Google, include increased visibility as well as access to clients outside of your area, that do not have access to your local phone book.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-local-and-why-you-should-be-there' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Local and Why You Should Be There'>Google Local and Why You Should Be There</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/business-directories-the-place-to-list-your-local-small-business-when-looking-for-local-customers' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers'>Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/internet-marketing-business-poll-50-do-not-use-local-versions-of-google' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Internet Marketing Business Poll &#8211; 50% Do not Use Local Versions of Google'>Internet Marketing Business Poll &#8211; 50% Do not Use Local Versions of Google</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Scott White</b></em><br />Google local business is a directory of business listings that it is much like the paperback version of local business listings found in the yellow pages, that is delivered to your door every year. There are some differences that make the local business directory of Google business listings more desirable and user friendly than the yellow pages of your local telephone book.</p><p>What is so great about Google local business and why should you add your website to it? Google&#8217;s local business directory is maintained online and can be seen by people across the country and around the world. Site links serve as online street addresses for the businesses listed and the directory is regularly updated. The enormous paperback version that the telephone company puts out is only updated once annually, usually at the beginning of the year. Businesses that open, close, or move to new locations after the annual publishing has been completed will not be included until the next printing, the following year.</p><p>Name familiarity breeds curiosity at first, then credence, followed by a high comfort level with people as they hear and see a name over and over. You can think of these as the three Cs to business success and they are most certainly instrumental in helping a name to remain in the consciousness of the public which creates a desire for association with or the buying of parts of that name. Google is one of those names having the three Cs and because of this Google has an impressively large following. Google has done the work of attracting a large following, but has opened the doors for internet merchants to share in the benefits of such great numbers of people gathered in one place.</p><p>Google local business provides a format that makes it easier for users to find businesses. Many internet users prefer this to having to conduct several search engine searches, redefining or narrowing the words used in each search to find exactly what they are looking for. Remember too that there are legions of business websites found online today. A website can easily become buried beneath these vast numbers of sites existing in cyberspace and Google&#8217;s business directory gives your site visibility even amidst great numbers of other listed business websites. Why add your website to Google local business? To keep it from being buried which also buries your opportunity to make money.</p><p>Campaigning to consumers in order to show them why a purchase from your business is a smart choice is expensive. Make your campaign dollars and campaign efforts go farther by being selective with your campaigning. When super resources such as Google local business present themselves to you, use them to your advantage. The Google search engine is another powerful resource that is there for you to take advantage of. You will need SEO for your site and you can find help with that at the SEO Tutorial Program website. Google also provides other resources that you should take the time to learn about how they may help you to succeed even further with your business campaigning. Yahoo and MSN also offer many super resources that you can take advantage of for your website.</p><p>Why add your website to Google local business? Because a good marketing plan takes advantage of as many ways as possible to make campaigning dollars go farther to gain better results. And because you know a good deal when you see one and you want your website to share in all of the benefits mentioned above about Google local business by doing so. A good marketing plan should include a note to yourself to remember to add your site to Google local business.</p><p><p>Scott White designer of the hottest selling <a href="http://www.seotutorialprogram.com/">SEO Book</a> and <a>NLP Training</a>.  Arizona Home Loans</a>.</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-local-and-why-you-should-be-there' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Local and Why You Should Be There'>Google Local and Why You Should Be There</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/business-directories-the-place-to-list-your-local-small-business-when-looking-for-local-customers' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers'>Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/internet-marketing-business-poll-50-do-not-use-local-versions-of-google' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Internet Marketing Business Poll &#8211; 50% Do not Use Local Versions of Google'>Internet Marketing Business Poll &#8211; 50% Do not Use Local Versions of Google</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>How To Start A Work From Home Web Site Business</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-start-a-work-from-home-web-site-business</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-start-a-work-from-home-web-site-business#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:26:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[blogging]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Work from home web site business]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-start-a-work-from-home-web-site-business</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-start-a-work-from-home-web-site-business><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business68-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>If you are searching the Internet looking for ways to make money working at home than you will enjoy this article. In it we are going to talk about how to start a work from home website business than anyone can do and make money quickly at home.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/three-easy-to-start-work-at-home-business-ideas-for-work-at-home-moms' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Three Easy-to-Start Work at Home Business Ideas for Work at Home Moms'>Three Easy-to-Start Work at Home Business Ideas for Work at Home Moms</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/start-a-work-at-home-business-%e2%80%93-3-lucrative-business-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Start A Work At Home Business – 3 Lucrative Business Ideas'>Start A Work At Home Business – 3 Lucrative Business Ideas</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/be-brave-to-start-work-from-home-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Be Brave To Start Work From Home Business'>Be Brave To Start Work From Home Business</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>David Ogden</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business68.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business68.jpg" alt='Google business' title="How To Start A Work From Home Web Site Business" /></a></div><p>If you are searching the Internet looking for ways to make money working at home than you will enjoy this article. In it we are going to talk about how to start a work from home website business than anyone can do and make money quickly at home.</p><p>Today one of the fastest ways to start working at home with your own website is to start a blog with blogger.com. This is not to say that you cannot build a website of your own from scratch, but we want to talk about the fastest way to do it in this article.</p><p>Blogger is owned by Google and they are fantastic, because in three easy steps you can have your own blog set up and ready to start making money online. A blog is really where you sit down and write about thoughts on a specific topic.</p><p>For example, let&#8217;s say you want to blog about how to start a work from home business from scratch. You can document all the steps that you take and write about these for other people to learn from.</p><p>The blogging platform becomes your website because it builds all of your web pages for you. All you have to do is type your thoughts. Of course, you can get more elaborate in the look and feel of your blog and Google offers excellent tutorials on how to do that.</p><p>What makes this a web site business is you can monetize your blog with affiliate products and earn a commission every time some one makes a purchase. It even gets easier in that you can join the Google Adsense program and earn commissions when people click on ads placed on your blog by Google.</p><p>You definitely want to join the Google Adsense program and add that to your blog. And it&#8217;s as easy as just clicking on a link and choosing the size of ads you want. Now Google even blends the ads into your content so you can hardly tell the difference between the words in your blog and the ads themselves.</p><p>There are some skills involved in blogging and you are going to want to learn how to become an expert blogger within the theme of your blog itself. Again, Google can help you with this or you can check out professional sites such as Problogger.net, to really get into detail about how to make money with your blog using it as a work from home website.</p><p><p>David Ogden is an established online marketer who specializes in practical website resources and advice that have helped many people like you start their very own home based business. He can help you launch your very own money making website today, ready to take orders and pull in massive profits for you right now, guaranteed!</p><p><b>Want to make money online now?</b><br /> <a href="http://www.affiliate-profit-masters.com/optin.html"> Internet Business Training Program</a><br /> Copyright &#8211; David Ogden</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/three-easy-to-start-work-at-home-business-ideas-for-work-at-home-moms' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Three Easy-to-Start Work at Home Business Ideas for Work at Home Moms'>Three Easy-to-Start Work at Home Business Ideas for Work at Home Moms</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/start-a-work-at-home-business-%e2%80%93-3-lucrative-business-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Start A Work At Home Business – 3 Lucrative Business Ideas'>Start A Work At Home Business – 3 Lucrative Business Ideas</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/be-brave-to-start-work-from-home-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Be Brave To Start Work From Home Business'>Be Brave To Start Work From Home Business</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/how-to-start-a-work-from-home-web-site-business/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Make Extra Money by Displaying Google Adsense</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/make-extra-money-by-displaying-google-adsense</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/make-extra-money-by-displaying-google-adsense#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:26:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adsense marketing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Adwords]]></category> <category><![CDATA[home business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[make money online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[small business]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/make-extra-money-by-displaying-google-adsense</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/make-extra-money-by-displaying-google-adsense><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business69-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>Every single website and its owner have the opportunity to make some great money by displaying Google Adsense ads on it. Although many webmasters are making a nice income with these ads, many aren't. Every single website and its owner have the opportunity to make some great money by displaying Google Adsense ads on it. Although many webmasters are making a nice income with these ads, many aren't. Many people say that all you have to do is put up a website and you'll be making over $100 a day witRelated posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/extra-money-by-displaying-google-adsense' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Extra Money by Displaying Google Adsense'>Extra Money by Displaying Google Adsense</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/how-you-can-earn-more-money-with-google-adsense' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How You Can Earn More Money With Google Adsense?'>How You Can Earn More Money With Google Adsense?</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/generate-money-through-google-adsense-and-internet' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet'>Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Babita Kumari</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business69.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business69.jpg" alt='Google business' title="Make Extra Money by Displaying Google Adsense" /></a></div><p>Every single website and its owner have the opportunity to make some great money by displaying Google Adsense ads on it. Although many webmasters are making a nice income with these ads, many aren&#8217;t. Every single website and its owner have the opportunity to make some great money by displaying Google Adsense ads on it. Although many webmasters are making a nice income with these ads, many aren&#8217;t. Many people say that all you have to do is put up a website and you&#8217;ll be making over $100 a day with Google Adsense. It does sound simple and it is, but you will need to optimize your site so that you do generate more and more clicks on the ads that are sitting on your site.</p><p>The first thing that you need to do is to Place the Google Adsense ads in the right spot of the page. This will determine how much money you will make each day. It is very important that you place the ad at the top of the page (above the fold) on your website in order to get the most clicks. What this really means is that you will want to place the Adsense code that Google gives you high enough on the page so that your visitors do not have to scroll down to see the Google ads. If you choose to have the ads right at the top above everything else then do that. By placing the Google Adsense ads at the top of your website above the fold, there is a greater chance that people will click on the ad, which will help your site generate a higher click through rate also known as CTR. The reason for this is because the majority of your visitors will not scroll down the page and look at it.</p><p>A lot of the time, people look over the top part of the page without worrying about scrolling down. The way you blend the ads with the rest of your page can determine if the ad is visually appealing or not. It is very crucial to make the Google Adsense ads look like your site and not another ad. You can do this by making the font and color of the ad&#8217;s text similar to the rest of the page. I also recommend that you blend the background of the ad with the background of your page. It should basically have the same color. Google gives you the option to go into your account and customize your ads in different fonts and colors. This will help you blend the ads to your site. Make sure that you don&#8217;t use the banner ads on your site because this will decrease your click through rate.</p><p>People who visit your website usually try to avoid any banner and picture ads that they see. If you want to increase your click through rate, you will want to add text ads. Google gives you that option so use it.</p><p>Here are some other small tips to increase your Adsense income:</p><p>1. Google has confirmed that using the 336&#215;280 rectangle ad block size does have the highest click through rate. Using this ad size will increase your click through rate and the income that you generate.</p><p>2. Using a blue underline for the links can also improve your click through rate. This allows the ads to actually stand out and look clickable.</p><p>If you follow the advice given above, you can improve your CTR and make more money with Google Adsense.</p><p><p>Did you find this article useful? For more useful tips &amp; hints, Points to ponder and keep in mind, techniques &amp; insights pertaining to Google Ad sense, Do please browse for more information at our website :-</p><p><a href="http://www.reprintarticlesite.com">http://www.reprintarticlesite.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.youradsenseprofits.com">http://www.youradsenseprofits.com</a></p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/extra-money-by-displaying-google-adsense' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Extra Money by Displaying Google Adsense'>Extra Money by Displaying Google Adsense</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/how-you-can-earn-more-money-with-google-adsense' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: How You Can Earn More Money With Google Adsense?'>How You Can Earn More Money With Google Adsense?</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/generate-money-through-google-adsense-and-internet' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet'>Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/make-extra-money-by-displaying-google-adsense/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Google Maps and Local Business Listings Cause Locksmiths Problems and Put Homeowners at Risk</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-maps-and-local-business-listings-cause-locksmiths-problems-and-put-homeowners-at-risk</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-maps-and-local-business-listings-cause-locksmiths-problems-and-put-homeowners-at-risk#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:23:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fraud]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Maps]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Local business listings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lock]]></category> <category><![CDATA[locksmith]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rippoff]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/google-maps-and-local-business-listings-cause-locksmiths-problems-and-put-homeowners-at-risk</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/google-maps-and-local-business-listings-cause-locksmiths-problems-and-put-homeowners-at-risk><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business67-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>Limitations of Google Maps and Local Business Listings have been exploited by fraudulent locksmith companies to trick consumers into using their services. Various Better Business Bureau, Federal Trade Commission, and News reports urge consumers to be selective when choosing a lock and security company.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-local-and-why-you-should-be-there' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Local and Why You Should Be There'>Google Local and Why You Should Be There</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business'>Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/business-directories-the-place-to-list-your-local-small-business-when-looking-for-local-customers' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers'>Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>Robert Vallelunga</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business67.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business67.jpg" alt='Google business' title="Google Maps and Local Business Listings Cause Locksmiths Problems and Put Homeowners at Risk" /></a></div><p>When it comes to protecting your home and business security, you want to hire a lock company you can trust. Maybe it&#8217;s a local service or maybe it&#8217;s the one with the great reputation, either way, more and more consumers are turning towards the internet to find that business.</p><p>The trouble is that the information presented to the consumer during their locksmith search is often wrought with false claims, errors, or erroneous information. In fact, the problem has become so prevalent that the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission have each released consumer warnings (you can read those reports on our websites Locksmith Knowledge Center).</p><p>Let’s look at an example in Phoenix taken on 04/29/09. The following picture illustrates the Local Business Listings results when searching for “Phoenix Locksmith”. Of particular note, consider the first listing under “A”.</p><p>At first glance, this looks like a local company and a good one to boot. They have a local number, with 70 customer reviews.  If you click on the name of the company, you will be taken to their website. If you dial the local number (the 480 extension) you will be taken to their call center. However, if you are really observant, you will have notice that the phone number listed far off to the right is an 888 number, and if you click on their reviews, you will see the following:</p><p>The reviews are for a local steak house! Please note that I have not used this company and cannot attest to their service. However, it is clear tht the company has exploited a problem in GoogleMaps that allowed them to hijack the steak house reviews.</p><p><strong>How’d they do it?</strong></p><p>Google maps combines listings with the same address into a single listing. Fraudulent locksmith and lock companies are grabbing the addresses for popular locations (such as hotels and restaurants). Then in Google they create a local listing using that address. Google combines these listings into one and the locksmith company has instant credibility by having a high number of reviews.</p><p><strong>Why Does it Work?</strong></p><p>1) Many people don’t click to read the reviews. They either follow the link which takes them directly to the company’s website or they call the number shown in the link (the first big bold number, not the little non-local number) without checking the company out.</p><p>2) People trust Google. They get a result for Phoenix Locksmith and they assume the “local listings” are really local companies in Phoenix. However, most of the time the address listed is a bogus address. Many companies go as far as to post a phony “physical” shop in hundreds of locations. This way, no matter what city is searched, their listing comes up first.</p><p>You may be asking yourself, what’s the harm? Sadly these companies go on to rip off the consumer by overcharging or charging for services that aren’t necessary. Consumers find themselves paying several hundred dollars for jobs that shouldn’t cost more than seventy or so. Furthermore, not only do these companies take current business from real local, mom and pop shops, but they take all of the repeat business too. Who is going to trust a locksmith company after they’ve been ripped off by one?</p><p><strong>How to Protect Yourself</strong></p><p>There are simple ways you can protect yourself when hiring companies found on Google Maps.</p><p>1) Ask the company if they are physically located at the address they list. If you get any answer other than, “yes,” walk away.</p><p>2) Check the reviews! These companies want you to click their weblink or call the number they list in big bold text. They don’t want you to check the details of their listing (the address and the reviews). Are the reviews for the actual company? Have they all been written on the same day?</p><p>3) Use companies registered with the Better Business Bureau. If they’re not there and they don’t have a good rating, look elsewhere.</p><p>4) Specifically for locksmiths, you can goto www.findalocksmith.com for a list of registered locksmiths in good standing with the Associated Locksmiths of America.</p><p><p>Robert Vallelunga is the owner of ACME Locksmith in Mesa, AZ. ACME Locksmith is the #1 Rated Locksmith Company serving the Phoenix Area.</p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/google-local-and-why-you-should-be-there' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Google Local and Why You Should Be There'>Google Local and Why You Should Be There</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/why-add-your-website-to-google-local-business' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business'>Why Add Your Website To Google Local Business</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/business-directories-the-place-to-list-your-local-small-business-when-looking-for-local-customers' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers'>Business Directories: The Place To List Your Local Small Business When Looking For Local Customers</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/google-maps-and-local-business-listings-cause-locksmiths-problems-and-put-homeowners-at-risk/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Official Ways to Make Money From Google Ad Sense!</title><link>http://www.9sp.net/article/official-ways-to-make-money-from-google-ad-sense</link> <comments>http://www.9sp.net/article/official-ways-to-make-money-from-google-ad-sense#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:47:31 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Google business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adsense]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Adsense profits]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Google Adsense]]></category> <category><![CDATA[make money online]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Online earnings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ppc]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.9sp.net/article/official-ways-to-make-money-from-google-ad-sense</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a href=http://www.9sp.net/article/official-ways-to-make-money-from-google-ad-sense><img style='margin-right:10px;width:60px' src=/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business66-150x150.jpg class=imgtfe hspace=5 align=left width=100 alt='Google business' title='Google business' border=0></a>In current months, MySpace has generated a huge amount of exposure. This social networking site has become so popular that is reputed to be the most visited English-speaking language website in the world.Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/easiest-ways-to-generate-money-from-google-adsense' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Easiest Ways to Generate Money From Google Adsense'>Easiest Ways to Generate Money From Google Adsense</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/generate-money-through-google-adsense-and-internet' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet'>Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/making-easy-money-with-google-and-internet' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Making Easy Money With Google and Internet'>Making Easy Money With Google and Internet</a></li></ol>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>By: <b>hkaur786</b></em><div style="float:left;padding: 12px"><a href="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business66.jpg"><img src="/wp-content/uploads/cc/Google_business66.jpg" alt='Google business' title="Official Ways to Make Money From Google Ad Sense!" /></a></div><p>In current months, MySpace has generated a huge amount of exposure. This social networking site has become so popular that is reputed to be the most visited English-speaking language website in the world. </p><p>While most people use MySpace to connect with friends and loved ones, there is hidden opportunity for smart Internet marketers. </p><p>For instance, they know that MySpace contains a virtual goldmine of people who have an interest in a wide variety of products and services. It is just a matter of knowing what to sell them and how to get them to your online website. </p><p>So if you are interested in squeezing profit from the 112 million MySpace users, all you need to do is set up easy website. But you might be marvelous what type of business works best with MySpace users. </p><p>Well the answer is there are three major businesses that can be effectively marketed to MySpace users: </p><p>Google Adsense </p><p>the Google Adsense program is one of the best ways generate a profit from MySpace. Since this plan is not famous outside the Internet marketing world, most folks are not aware that it is a type of advertisement. </p><p>With Google Adsense, you can generate a profit simply by having people click on an ad. There is nothing to sell or promote, all you have to do is present people with good content and make sure that the Adsense blocks are visible enough to be clicked on. </p><p>Because of the wide range of people on MySpace, there is a huge opportunity for any Google Adsense niche. All you need to do is create content that people want to read, insert your Google Adsense and then direct your targeted friends to this webpage. </p><p>Then sit back and watch your earnings accumulate while people click on your ads! </p><p>Affiliate Marketing </p><p>Extensively considered the best way to earn a living on the Internet; affiliate marketing involves sharing revenue between a business (the affiliate merchant) and an individual affiliate. The affiliate is responsible for driving web traffic to the merchant in exchange for receiving a sizeable commission on any sales that are made. </p><p>The principle behind this online business is that the affiliate must target a specific niche, then get people who are interested in that niche to go to the website of the merchant.. The hard part is many affiliates have difficulty locating people who have an interest in a particular niche. </p><p>Fortunately MySpace makes it easy to locate people based on their interest in a particular product. All you have to do is create a profile and use the special tools to add friends who have an interest in that niche. </p><p>Once you have attracted their attention to your profile, you can use the communication tools on MySpace to present the affiliate product to the user. If they buy from your link, you will get a hefty commission. </p><p>Sell Information Products </p><p>Just like affiliate marketing, you can easily use MySpace to find people that will have an interest in your information product. The best part is you do not have to split any of the profits like you would with an affiliate program. </p><p>With an information product, you can design an entire profile that pre-sells your offer. So when people arrive at your website, they will be targeted and interested in anything that you are selling. All you have to do is create a convincing presentation and the sale will be yours! </p><p>All three of these money making models are being successfully used by niche marketers right now! </p><p>So don’t sit on the sidelines and watch other people take advantage of this social networking system. Start marketing your business on MySpace at present.</p><p><p><a href="http://www.adsense-dollar-factory.com">www.adsense-dollar-factory.com</a></p><p><a href="http://www.adesense.infozabout.com">www.adesense.infozabout.com</a></p></p><p>Related posts:<ol><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/easiest-ways-to-generate-money-from-google-adsense' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Easiest Ways to Generate Money From Google Adsense'>Easiest Ways to Generate Money From Google Adsense</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/generate-money-through-google-adsense-and-internet' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet'>Generate Money Through Google Adsense And Internet</a></li><li><a href='http://www.9sp.net/article/making-easy-money-with-google-and-internet' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Making Easy Money With Google and Internet'>Making Easy Money With Google and Internet</a></li></ol></p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.9sp.net/article/official-ways-to-make-money-from-google-ad-sense/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>