Posts Tagged: SEO

Mainstreethost Launches New Podcast

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Welcome to the new Mainstreethost podcast! In each episode we talk about current events in the office, break down recent happenings in the industry, and give some SEO tips. We want your interaction as well, so make sure you tune in to find out how to win free services.

How to set up Authorship: Why Google+ is now an absolute must for business blogs

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As Google’s algorithm continuously evolved, it wasn’t going to be long before Google+ played a role in search results. Content associated with a verified account would soon affect your place in search ranking. Now, there’s no telling if it’s already begun to play a role in organic search, but it certainly will—most likely in the very near future.

Veterans Day 2012: An Interview with Patrick Allen, United States Army Veteran and Mainstreethost SEO Specialist

Last year we wrote our first Veterans Day blog post and we’re excited for this year’s post, paying tribute to one of our fellow employees and Army veteran, Patrick Allen. Pat is an SEO consultant with Mainstreethost and prior to joining our team, he served over five years in The United States Army as a… Read more »

Dead or alive: Is SEO vs. PPC really a debate?

OK, so you’ve seen this before—many, many times before—and you certainly can expect to see it again. It’s the age-old debate of whether or not businesses should invest the majority of their online marketing budget toward search engine optimization, pay per click or both. Small businesses understand the fundamental challenges that go hand in hand… Read more »

Pro blogging for businesses and how to overcome everyday challenges

Content is king: it’s the ubiquitous phrase that has become synonymous with SEO. It is no secret that updated, searchable content appeals to not only potential customers, but also search engines. Blogs are a profound way to increase your overall web presence, build a formidable audience, promote social engagement and, of course, get more pages… Read more »

What Groundhog Day Teaches Us About Successful Calls to Action

While I was reading through emails on my iPhone last month, I noticed a theme throughout several emails, ranging from those I received from political campaign managers to those from clothing companies. All of these emails employed language that conveyed a sense of urgency: said campaign managers and retailers attempted to inspire me to spend… Read more »

8 Steps to Create an Infographic

Infographics have been one of the hottest forms of content marketing for quite some time now.  They benefit brands by boosting overall content marketing efforts, and benefit readers by showcasing data and other useful information in a visual format. Michael Biondo of Mainstreethost has created an infographic on how to make infographics.  This is Mainstreethost’s… Read more »