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The Hierarchy of Digital Distractions

I came across this today and I thought I’d post it.  The infographic portrays how much distraction there is out there when being a digital marketer.

Happy Holidays from Mainstreethost

Happy Holidays from Mainstreethost!

Personalized Christmas Videos From Santa (Google)

Last week, Google launched SendACallFromSanta.com which allows you to send personalized phone calls from Santa himself. Google is now raising the bar, allowing you to send personalized videos to your friends, family and loved ones this holiday season. Google says the following regarding their personalized phone calls: Last Friday Santa opened up the Ho Ho [...]

Veterans Day 2011 – November 11th

On behalf of Mainstreethost, I would like to say thank you to all military personnel, past and present, for your service to our country this Veterans day. I have had the honor of having close ties to members of the United States Military. My younger brother served in the United States Marine Corps as an [...]

As a Business Owner, Do You Help or Hurt Your SEO?

Search Engine Optimization is not a magic wand. It is not a “one and done” type of marketing effort. What many businesses forget is that search engine optimization is a form of marketing. Like other forms of marketing, search engine optimization’s success rate isn’t 100%. Like other forms of marketing, search engine optimization requires updating, [...]

Know Your SEO Goals

Search Engine Optimization is a process. Anyone that has ever been involved with, sold on, or practiced SEO knows that you don’t see results overnight (this is nothing new). Many SEOs that service businesses and business owners often encounter a similar problem, business owners not knowing or making their goals clear from the beginning.  While [...]

Does Your SEO Work?

With advancements in technology and software, it is becoming easier and easier to track the success of an SEO campaign. How do you track the success of your website? Do you focus on rankings? Traffic? Conversions? Sales? Inquiries? All of the above are useful metrics but depending on your industry, some may be more important [...]

Eric Schmidt Steps Down: Larry Page the New CEO of Google

As of April 4th 2011, Larry Page will take over as the CEO of Google. Eric Schmidt will take over as the Executive Chairman, focusing on the expansion of business relationships, government outreach and other partnerships. You can read an update from Eric Schmidt on Google’s official blog.

Google Could Compete With Verizon, AT&T and More

Google could be your new phone carrier (if you choose). The search giant has gone through the steps necessary to become a mobile provider, competing with Verizon, Sprint, T Mobile, AT&T and other cell phone service providers. View an in depth article on this topic at CNNMoney.com.