“Our records show that you have not updated your Google listings. To update them now, press 1. To be removed from this call list, press 2″Have you had this Google Listings recorded phone message? Newflash – it’s not Google calling you. It’s telemarketers who do NOT work for (and are not affiliated with) Google in[…]
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Customer Satisfaction Survey
To our past and current customers: Understanding our clients’ needs will help us offer better products and services in the future. Do you feel we offer value and quality? Would you recommend us to other businesses? How do we compare to competitors? Please take our short online customer satisfaction survey so we can improve our[…]
Are you mobile ready?
Is your website mobile ready? As of April 21, 2015, Google as changed its algorithm due to its focus on delivering better results to visitors using the service on smartphones and other mobile devices. Sites that are deemed mobile friendly will see favourable search engine rankings in comparison to those which are not. Given how[…]
Charity starts at home
I came across a blog from a local business magazine promoting a graphic design company having a contest for non-profits. They’re offering a marketing plan and graphic design services to one worthy charity to show their company’s “deep commitment” to the community. By sending out a press release, the business is getting some publicity for[…]
Useful ((free)) tools on the internet
There are plenty of free open source tools out there to help you create and maintain beautiful websites. • Facebook – create free pages for your business or organization. All you need is a free Profile page. • fotolia – https://us.fotolia.com Download free images every week just by creating a free account. • google.ca –[…]
Social Media Scams
Want a free gift card for doing absolutely nothing? Sound too good to be true? Well, it is. Of course it is! Perhaps you saw a friend on Facebook post a link to a free gift card from Costco, Best Buy, Target… HINT: No business is giving away thousands of dollars worth of gift cards[…]
Internet Terminology A to Z
Algorithm A set of mathematical rules that search engines use to rank the search results based on keywords. Companies such as Google or Yahoo change their search algorithms to stop spam websites and to aid in their online ad purchases. Ascender An extender on a letter that appears above the midline (FYI – below the[…]
caller ID spoofing
So you’ve seen a local number pop up on your phone and figure it’s safe to answer. Then it turns out to be a telemarketer… that’s Caller ID Spoofing. And fraudulent Caller ID Spoofing is on the rise. Caller ID Spoofing is a practice used by some telemarketers and fraudsters to disguise calls so that[…]
Choosing a domain name
Choosing a domain name (website name) can be one of the hardest parts of having a website. Here are a few tips to help you decide what’s right and what’s wrong… Brainstorm five top keywords for your business Make the domain name unique but relevant Choose #1. a dot-com or #2 a dot-ca if available[…]
How to start a website
Starting a business website? First, think it through.Yes! Every business should have a website! But there are many things to consider before you begin. Here’s a place to start…What is the purpose of your site? Take time to identify your objectives. Answer these questions: • Who will use your site? • What is your message?[…]