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Comment on Why Blogs Boost Search Engine Rankings by Val Gosset

Val Gosset — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:09:39 +0000

Hi Mary,
Thanks for your question. While some argue that it’s preferable to have your blog reside on your website, a separate but well-intgrated blog can still drive traffic to your site. For instance, the content management system for our site (www.EvergreenMarketingCo.com) precluded us from hosting our blog. We use a separate URL (www.LetsGrowBlog.com), but the same navigation for both. Many readers don’t realize they’re jumping back and forth between two sites.
Val

Comment on A Dramatic Example of How the World of Marketing is Changing by Val Gosset

Val Gosset — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:23:59 +0000

Drew,
You bet I’m there. Looking forward to your presentation and to meeting you.
Val

Comment on A Dramatic Example of How the World of Marketing is Changing by Andrew Davis

Andrew Davis — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:56:53 +0000

Val,
I’m hoping you’re going to be at the DGA Conference this week in Chicago. I’ll be doing the follow-up to Brad’s presentation in February and I’m looking forward to meeting you.
Thanks,
Drew

Comment on Why Blogs Boost Search Engine Rankings by mary

mary — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:04:59 +0000

Val,
must a blog reside on/inside an existing website in order to boost the search engine rating for that site? Im thinking that it must…

Comment on Have You Tried Crowdsourcing? by Novak

Novak — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:01:26 +0000

Personally, I am quite on the fence regarding the use of a crowdsourcing site for a logo design. It is still a touchy issue for most designers who said that crowdsourcing is a no-no for obtaining a logo design. I have tried crowdsourcing before and I know the risks involved but it comes within the territory. But there are other no-frills logo design websites online such as http://www.logobee.com, http://www.logodesignstation.com, logoyes.com, etc. which are actually great in getting a professional logo design at a fraction of the price and minus the risks of crowdsourcing (plagiarism is one of them). Seeing that there are no consultation services, the price is significantly lower than that of conventional design firms. For instance, I have tried http://www.logodesignstation.com and the experience was indeed a positive one. I managed to get my business logo design at an affordable price and the turnaround time was great as well. Highly recommended. Although crowdsourcing for logo designs could be a bane for some, many find it to be a viable alternative to get a fast logo on the cheap. It all depends on the individual actually.

Comment on Current Trends in Vegetable Gardening by Val Gosset

Val Gosset — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:06:49 +0000

Good question, Mary. I’m sure a fair number of the small plots are urban/city dwellers, and newbie gardeners are undoubtedly part of that group. But the same study reported that 5% fewer people were planning to add vegetable gardens in 2011, as compared to 2010 … so I’m guessing that newbie gardeners aren’t the primary driving force in the trend towards small gardens.

Comment on Current Trends in Vegetable Gardening by mary

mary — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:13:53 +0000

doesnt the reduced size in garden plots indicate that more vegetable gardeners are urban/city dwellers? As opposed to long-standing customers reducing their garden size, maybe it is more new gardeners with smaller yards.

Comment on Missed Opportunities in Email Marketing by Thomas

Thomas — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:56:15 +0000

Yes definitely, going to give some more importance to segmenting.

Comment on Online Strategies For Selling to the 55+ Market by Val Gosset

Val Gosset — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:29:59 +0000

Glad you found it helpful, Steve!

Comment on Online Strategies For Selling to the 55+ Market by Steve Vesper

Steve Vesper — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:35:36 +0000

Great info Val! Thanks!