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	<title>Internet Marketing Articles &#187; Facebook</title>
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		<title>Newspaper Internet Marketing: Three Benefits of Gaining Exposure Online from SEO</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/internet-marketing-strategy/newspaper-internet-marketing.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brand management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[content strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[link building strategies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO Experts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traditional newspapers have transitioned into online outlets using breakthrough technologies like Wordpress to manage its publishing on a customizable platform. Local newspapers geared towards the web like this evolution. If your newspaper is losing readers from print, you can do the same to transition into a diverse, multimedia site equipped to handle the latest news. Your newspapers – and readers – deserve an upgrade into the new technology available. Not convinced? Local search engine optimization (SEO) can change the way your newspaper is found on the web – direct, dynamic and targeted for the ideal readers. ]]></description>
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		<title>Dangers of Social Networking Sites; Businesses, Job Seekers, Children and Adults Beware!</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/dangers-of-social-networking-sites.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/dangers-of-social-networking-sites.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[friendfeed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[internet scames]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=684</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social networking is everywhere. It is common to find parents, children, coworkers and even the elderly on the networks across the social media world on sites such as Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. With social networks people across the world have access to tools and options that were previously non-existent. However, there are just as many new opportunities to connect as there are to get into potential danger. Social networking has opened up many new doorways for cyber-crime, and with all the people on social networks who are completely new to technology, it is more important than ever to make sure people are aware of the risks.]]></description>
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		<title>Yellowpages.com</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/local-adversting/yellowpages-com.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/local-adversting/yellowpages-com.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google Places]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[local boost]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[telp]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yellowpages.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yp.com]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=4294</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Picture yourself 10 years ago searching for the name and number of a local business. You dig into a drawer on your telephone stand, lug out a hefty tome of yellowed paper, and crack it open. You may know the name or the type of business you are looking for, but you need to find the appropriate category in an A-Z listing and try to thumb to the appropriate page. You scan through a dozen or so listings until you’ve found the right one, look up the phone number, and lift your phone’s receiver from its base.]]></description>
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		<title>Brand Reputation Management Online</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/reputation-management/brand-reputation-management-online.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/reputation-management/brand-reputation-management-online.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Reputation Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brand Reputation Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brand reputation online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[negative feedback]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3830</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Your brand reputation directly correlates with the number of new clients you attract and the number of clients that remain faithful.  Regardless of the size of your business, your image is an integral component of what establishes your earning potential.  When you get negative feedback, it is important to already know what to do about it.]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media Marketing Trends</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/social-media-marketing-trends.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/social-media-marketing-trends.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:21:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media marketing trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3784</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When social media burst onto the scene a few years ago, no one knew what it was, or how to use it. Certainly reputable businesses wouldn’t give it a second thought as far as marketing or actually joining was concerned.]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media and Blogging for SEO</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engine-optimization/social-media-and-blogging-for-seo.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engine-optimization/social-media-and-blogging-for-seo.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search index]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yahoo]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3775</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social Media and blogging are two ways to help drive your search engine optimization (SEO) strategy.  Before diving into how this works, let’s look at what SEO is and how it can help your business.]]></description>
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		<title>Website Maintenance</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/web-development/website-maintenance.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/web-development/website-maintenance.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:43:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Web Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[back links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[content implementation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[content writing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecommerce sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[feature additions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SERPS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Bookmarking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[syndication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website re-design]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3657</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Website maintenance has to do with content updates, product updates for ecommerce sites, feature additions, and even website re-design. Basically, search engines and users both prefer to visit sites where there is always fresh content to see. This means that if you want to keep both users and search engines returning to your site, you need someone who can consistently update your site with fresh content.]]></description>
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		<title>Faster Indexing with Google Caffeine; What does it Mean for SEO?</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engines/faster-indexing-with-google-caffeine-what-does-it-mean-for-seo.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engines/faster-indexing-with-google-caffeine-what-does-it-mean-for-seo.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Search Engines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ebusiness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ecommerce sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[faster indexing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google caffeine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Quality Backlinks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SERPS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sitemaps]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media campaigns]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3605</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In the middle of the year, Google announced its new search index Google Caffeine. It brought users the same information they could normally get from a Google search, but now the new information shows up faster. Those of us who trawl the news section of Google regularly have seen the difference. It used to be that one hour later you might find the same news article. Now, you need to make sure you read something if it sounds interesting because it won’t be there 15 minutes later.]]></description>
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		<title>Social Networking in the Corporate World</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/social-networking-in-the-corporate-world.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/social-networking-in-the-corporate-world.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apple]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brand name]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comcast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reputation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3536</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you know that one person can mention brand names up to 12 times a day? Take this conversation for example:]]></description>
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		<title>Legal Social Media Policy for Corporations</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/legal-social-media-policy-for-corporations.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/legal-social-media-policy-for-corporations.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 03:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blog posts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disgrunteled employee]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media policy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tweets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3527</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Though many businesses are still reluctant to get on the bandwagon, developing a legal social media policy for your corporation can be highly beneficial to their profitability.]]></description>
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		<title>Does Social Media Affect SEO (Search Engine Optimization)?</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/does-social-media-affect-seo.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/does-social-media-affect-seo.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 14:19:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ecommerce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[generate backlinks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rank higher]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[re-tweet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3468</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yes, yes and yes. Social media is just another way to generate backlinks  to your site, which might help you rank higher –depending on what people are saying about your business.

With the popularity of social media rising, specifically Facebook well over 500 million users and growing, it’s a market you can’t afford to ignore. That’s thousands of potential leads, customers and contacts for your business. Additionally Facebook has its own pay per click campaigns so you can reach out to even more users, specifically by their interests, age and gender if necessary. Facebook has also recently introduced a whole new level of ecommerce on their site, so all your business has to do is tap into it.]]></description>
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		<title>Social Media Legal Rules</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/social-media-legal-rules.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blog posts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Content]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[employee productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook posts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive press]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media legal rules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tweets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube posts]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3445</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Back in the old days, companies were always leery of jumping on technologies and new mediums that they perceived would damage their security and drive down employee productivity. Many still are. When telephones first came out, employers thought they should never have one on each employee’s desk, because then they would call people all day. When personal computers were new, many of the employees had to share them or they weren’t allowed to have personal disks, because employers were afraid that employees would not spend their time doing company business, or would leave the premises with copyrighted, proprietary information and take it straight to their competitor. Then there were company laptops, company cell phones and being able (or unable) to access the internet at work. The cry was still the same: employees will stop working and security will be compromised.]]></description>
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		<title>Corporate Legal Social Media Guidelines</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/corporate-legal-social-media-guidelines.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/corporate-legal-social-media-guidelines.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:31:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legal service providers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive press]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media guidelines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media pages]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3438</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It is incredibly important for corporate entities to develop legal guidelines regarding the use of social media by their employees. Although the prevailing instinct is to prohibit the access of all social media sites from employee use, this may not be the wisest course of action. Companies might be surprised to know that their greatest fears will not come true if they have a corporate legal policy. In other words, despite sounding counterintuitive, their employees won’t spend all day ignoring their work as they Facebook their friends and corporate secrets will not end up on the web.]]></description>
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		<title>Social Reputation Management</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/social-reputation-management.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/social-reputation-management.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 03:43:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[consumer review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[negative comment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[open discussion forums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RSS feeds]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3424</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The popularity and market penetration of social media sites have made their utilization important for businesses who wish to keep their online presence visible to the public. Unfortunately, in a post WEB 2.0 world, more visibility can mean more vulnerability. Consumer generated content means that individuals have more power than ever to affect your company, by either supporting you or by criticizing you. The new word of mouth is spread through sites like Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Stumble Upon, YouTube (and others), and through blogs, RSS feeds, open discussion forums, and consumer review websites.]]></description>
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		<title>Best Pay Per Click Search Engine Sites</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/best-pay-per-click-search-engine-sites.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/best-pay-per-click-search-engine-sites.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 03:45:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google Adwords]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[increase conversions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[landing pages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft AdCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[multi-variable tests]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pay Per Click]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPC campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search engine sites]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3391</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Google has held the largest market share of online users for the past 10 years. But with the recent merger of Yahoo and Bing, the new Microsoft adCenter is giving Google a run for their money. The rise in popularity of social media throws another hat in the ring, although Facebook isn’t really a search engine site per se. Choosing between these options to start your pay per click (PPC) campaign can be difficult at best. How can you know where your business’s precious marketing dollars will be best spent? Let’s start by understanding what each search engine site has to offer.]]></description>
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		<title>Alternative to Google AdWords</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/alternative-to-google-adwords.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/alternative-to-google-adwords.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alternative to google adWords]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google Adwords]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Microsoft AdCenter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPC Ads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPC campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yahoo]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=3376</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Generally speaking, Google has held the biggest market share of online users for quite some time. So, it wasn’t always worth your money to go somewhere other than Google Adwords for a Sponsored Search Marketing campaign. But now, with the merger of Yahoo and Bing, it’s more worthwhile to explore an alternative to Google AdWords.]]></description>
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		<title>Reputation Management Strategies</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/reputation-management/reputation-management-strategies.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/reputation-management/reputation-management-strategies.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 02:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Reputation Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[negative comments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reputation Management Strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking sites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=2983</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You might not know it if you're not looking, but your online business or organization could be getting negative attention on the Internet at any given time. In today's competitive business world and with our challenged economy, it is more important than ever to gain new customers while keeping your existing client base happy. Part of that public relations responsibility involves monitoring how your business is faring in public opinion, and how your name and your company's name are thought of online. It’s about Reputation Management and the strategies needed to build and maintain strong appeal.]]></description>
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		<title>The Future of Internet Marketing and Social Media</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/internet-marketing-strategy/the-future-of-internet-marketing-and-social-media.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/internet-marketing-strategy/the-future-of-internet-marketing-and-social-media.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brand awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[increased visibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=2547</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social media sites have revolutionized the way online businesses market themselves and their products or services. Tapping into a community which often is predisposed to your particular brand, product or service has led to increased visibility and sales. The viral nature of some social media sites, like YouTube has also increased brand awareness. As we move forward, the tools and techniques we utilize for our social media campaigns will continue to change. The future of internet marketing and social media is bright.]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook PPC vs. Google PPC</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/ppc/facebook-ppc-vs-google-ppc.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/ppc/facebook-ppc-vs-google-ppc.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:22:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Duran</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[PPC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Click through Rate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook PPC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google PPC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[increase traffic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Niche Market PPC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pay Per Click]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Network]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=1966</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Facebook is a social network that has had the success of breaking into the social networking scene and surpassing its competitors all the way to its current position at the top of the social media sphere providing its services to over 400 million users.]]></description>
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		<title>The Future of ECommerce</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/ecommerce/the-future-of-ecommerce.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/ecommerce/the-future-of-ecommerce.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ecommerce]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[augmented reality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business model]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[retailers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=1587</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ECommerce has revolutionized the 21st century in a way that few other technologies have. Over the past decade, the phenomenon of eCommerce has developed into a full-blown industry. Once used solely for business-to-business purposes, today nearly everyone has made at least one purchase using an eCommerce platform.]]></description>
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		<title>Google Social Search</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engines/google-social-search.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engines/google-social-search.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Search Engines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gmail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search page]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search results]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social search]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social tool]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web pages]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=1270</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Google Social Search is a new, experimental feature just released on October 27. Theoretically, it’s supposed to add functionality to your search page by highlighting web pages associated with your contacts within your results page. All you have to do is sign up within your Gmail account.]]></description>
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		<title>Blogging to Increase Your Search Engine Rankings</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engine-optimization/blogging-to-increase-your-search-engine-rankings.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/search-engine-optimization/blogging-to-increase-your-search-engine-rankings.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business websites]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Content]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Indexing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search engine rankings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=1209</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Promoting your website increasingly requires innovative and engaging methods. The sheer number of business websites currently available means you have to find a way to make your site stand out and rank higher with all the major search engines. One of the easiest and most effective ways to do this is by blogging.]]></description>
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		<title>Why Should I be in Social Media?</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/why-should-i-be-in-social-media.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/why-should-i-be-in-social-media.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[6 degrees of seperation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[comments]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=1145</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You hear it all the time: “I’ll Facebook you!” or “Just check out my MySpace,” but what exactly does that mean. For that matter what in the world is a ‘tweet.’ You have just been introduced to the world of social media. Far more than a simple place to exchange notes and pictures with friends and family, social media like Twitter, FaceBook and MySpace are fast becoming must do’s for any internet business owner. The only question is why? The answer, quite simply is exposure.]]></description>
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		<title>How Can Social Networking Sites Monetize Their Traffic?</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/how-can-social-networking-sites-monetize-from-their-traffic.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/social-media/how-can-social-networking-sites-monetize-from-their-traffic.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brand awareness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Branding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conversions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=1081</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social networking and social media sites became very popular once people realized how great they work for staying connected with friends and family and of course networking. The basic uses of social media sites have also expanded to include internet marketing efforts, searching for information, creating a huge stream of constant traffic and sign-up conversions.]]></description>
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		<title>Security Implications of Social Media</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/security-implications-of-social-media.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/security-implications-of-social-media.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Branding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[generate leads]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online activity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security implications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[site traffic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[socia media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social technology]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=866</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We usually focus on the positives that social media can bring about, but right now we are going to hop to the other side of the fence for a bit and discuss some of the dangers that can arise via social media.  Not too long ago, I was called out at work for something that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Define Social Networking</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/define-social-networking.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/define-social-networking.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chat rooms]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Define Social Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discussion groups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[microblogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RSS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=861</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I am often asked by those not familiar with internet market marketing to explain to them what social networking actually is before even beginning to try to understand what it can do for them online and for their internet marketing objectives.]]></description>
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		<title>Customized Marketing Solutions</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/internet-marketing-services/customized-marketing-solutions.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/internet-marketing-services/customized-marketing-solutions.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inbound Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Branding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outbound marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Bookmarking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=744</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In Marketing, "one size fits all" does not apply. Methods change based on products and services offered, demography of prospects, geographical area and even culture. Limited budgets complicate and even disqualify some particularly for expensive advertising mediums such as TV and Print.]]></description>
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		<title>The Chinese Firewall, Twitpocalypse, and Marketing to Children</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/current-events/chinese-firewall-twitpocalypse-and-marketing-to-children.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/current-events/chinese-firewall-twitpocalypse-and-marketing-to-children.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Current Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chinese Firewall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing to children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[micro blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social mediea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tweet deck]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twipocalypse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wordpress]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=719</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Twipocalypse was the term used for the feared downfall of Twitter.  Supposedly on June 13th at 5:05AM all third party Twitter apps i.e. TweetDeck, TwitPic, TwitterFeed, and TwitterHolic were supposed to crash.  The Twipocalypse website explains the reason below:]]></description>
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		<title>The New Marketing Focus of General Motors</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-strategy/new-marketing-focus-general-motors.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-strategy/new-marketing-focus-general-motors.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:48:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commericals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Email Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gm motors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viral Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=730</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The General Motors Corporation emerged in 1931 as a leader in the US Auto industry. GM represents brands such as Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Pontiac, and Hummer among others. In earlier decades, GM was responsible for introducing the world to iconic cars like the Camaro, the Corvette, the Seville, the Firebird, and most recently, the Escalade. The problem with these cars is that although they are beautiful, they do not appeal to consumers that are feeling the effects of the economic and environmental problems that we face in our current world. GM's lack of focus on engine efficiency and keeping customers coming back has finally, after years of inattention to market focus and overall poor management, has finally sent GM into a much publicized and very controversial bankruptcy. Innovative and dependable car manufactures like Honda and Toyota have been taking a large portion of their US market share for many years and the bankruptcy is only adding to this long standing trend.  The service, reputation, and quality of GM's cars in recent years have declined forcing loyal US buyers to take their business elsewhere.]]></description>
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		<title>Marketing in Social Media, Does it Work?</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-strategy/marketing-in-social-media.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-strategy/marketing-in-social-media.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:57:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing in Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mobile internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[print advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=714</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you received a marketing email soliciting a product or service? Once you&#8217;ve opened it, do you actually acton it or do you just discard it? Maybe the offer is enticing but it&#8217;s not the exact deal you are looking for so you delete it. Why didn&#8217;t that campaign work? Maybe It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Do People Use Online Social Networks</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:33:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flickr]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=697</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social Networking is one of the biggest crazes on the internet. People are using social network web sites such as Facebook or Myspace to reconnect with old friends from elementary school, colleagues from work, and even their favorite celebrities and musicians. But the internet has been widespread for a long time and web sites built for the purpose of profile sharing is nothing new. So why have social networks taken off so much in the last few years? When MySpace was a new website and social networking was in its' infancy, it was normal for youngsters to add all the people in their social circles as friends on the site. Currently Facebook is so huge, it is very common to find people with networks spanning from their friends at school, to their teachers, parents, friends of the family and even their college professors. There is a clear distinction between the way we look at and use social networking now and how we did in its' early stages. So what are the factors that have made social networks so huge and why do people use online social networks?]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook Marketing and Advertising</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-strategy/facebook-marketing-and-advertising.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-strategy/facebook-marketing-and-advertising.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facebook advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[facebook marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Marketing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=673</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you are representing a business, product or service there are potentially limitless possibilities when it comes to marketing and advertising on Facebook. Facebook is one of the most popular social networking sites on the web with hundreds of thousands of new users signing up each and every day. It is easy to see why many companies want a piece of this action. You don't have to be a Fortune 500 corporation to market and advertise yourself on Facebook, or any other social networking site for that matter. Not only does Facebook offer varying degrees of cost for different forms of advertising, there are also dozens of creative ways you can use grassroots marketing and guerrilla tactics to get yourself seen on the network.]]></description>
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		<title>What Do SEO Companies Do?</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/internet-marketing-services/what-do-seo-companies-do.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/internet-marketing-services/what-do-seo-companies-do.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:49:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[building links]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[optimize conversions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PPC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ROI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Bookmarking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[What Do SEO Companies Do]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=649</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[More than anything else, an SEO company exists to do all those things that you don't have time to do with your website, or don't have the skills to do yourself. Of course you want to market your site, and make sure it's seen by everyone who is browsing the internet. The problem is, however, that hardly any business owner has the time to do all the tedious work building links, adding alt tags to pages, and creating mountains and mountains of relevant and interesting copy. There's an even large group of business owners who don't even know where to begin with SEO, and that's why SEO companies are practically essential to doing business online.
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		<title>Internet Marketing for Mass Communications</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-strategy/internet-marketing-for-mass-communications.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Strategy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mass communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PepsiCo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personlized url]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[spending trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=638</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This week has brought new developments in the internet marketing world, especially in Social Media. Like many large corporations, a major American fast food chain has taken to social media for marketing hoping that the power of internet marketing will allow them to continue to spread the word on their new reinvention. If you thought Twitter was everywhere, think again.]]></description>
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		<title>Word of Mouth Marketing</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/business-online/word-of-mouth-marketing.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blog]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing strategies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing technique]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sharing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media Marketing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Viral Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[word of mouth marketing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=573</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Word of Mouth marketing was essentially the first form of marketing. Before print, writing, television, radio, and other forms of modern technology the only way we were able to spread messages and knowledge was orally. This was more effective, descriptive, and elaborate than carving things into stone. People used oral traditions to pass on their messages, history, thoughts, and beliefs to each other and future generations. This is why we as humans have evolved to become great story tellers. It is in our human nature to tell each other stories and communicate with each other orally. We have since come a long way from the times when people would travel great distances to relay messages to neighboring towns, villages, and countries. Now with technology, we don’t have to worry about the old adage of “don’t kill the messenger.”]]></description>
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		<title>What Companies Use Viral Marketing?</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/sem/what-companies-use-viral-marketing.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>melissa</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digg]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing technique]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing video]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MySpace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Viral Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[viral marketing campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YouTube]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=556</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Viral Marketing has become a very trendy way to promote and brand products/services of a company or organization.  Many groups/companies are now using this strategy to get their message out.  One of the most effective ways of implementing a viral marketing campaign is through videos.  Many major companies are using videos to attract a wide audience.]]></description>
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		<title>Internet Marketing – Just Part of the Revolution</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/new-articles-content/internet-marketing-%e2%80%93-just-part-of-the-revolution.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:53:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arthur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Content]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buyer Initiated Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inbound Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Individual Control]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Individual Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LinkedIn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing Revolution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=188</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Follow this list please -

1.    Answering Machine
2.    Voice Mail
3.    Caller ID
4.    VCR / Betamax
5.    Cable TV
6.    PC
7.    National Do Not Call List / Directory
8.    Cordless Phones
9.    Cell Phones
10.    Email Filters
11.    Search Engines
12.    Spam Filters
13.    Pop-up Blockers
14.    PDA's
15.    Video on Demand
16.    DVR's
17.    Satellite Radio
18.    Internet Radio
19.    Podcasts
20.    ITunes
21.    GoToMeeting
22.    iChat
23.    Internet Marketing
24.    SEO
25.    RSS Feeds
26.    Social Networks]]></description>
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		<title>Internet Marketing, Social Media and Evolution</title>
		<link>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/new-articles-content/internet-marketing-social-media-and-evolution.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/new-articles-content/internet-marketing-social-media-and-evolution.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:54:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arthur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Content]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Search Engine Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.optimum7.com/internet-marketing/?p=173</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No, I am not going to write about “Survival of the Fittest,” “The Origin of the Species” or Charles Darwin.  However, I think it’s time for a brief history lesson as a compass to the future.  It’s a matter of connecting the dots.  So check out this ever so brief timeline of the Internet, Internet Marketing and the winners online.]]></description>
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