Monthly Archives: October 2010

SEO Basics – Optimizing URLs

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Charles Ogwyn

There is a part of the website that is at the same time one of the most highly visible and overlooked parts of the website. This part of the website, which is frequently neglected, can have a big impact on not only how well a website ranks in Google and the other search engines, but also a big impact on the likely-hood of a person following a link to your website. No search engine optimization analysis is complete without attention to this oft neglected part of the website. Continue reading →

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Desire – the starting point of all achievement

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Charles Ogwyn

As a small boy I loved watching birds and airplanes fly through the sky and often dreamed that I too could soar through the air above the tree tops. An idea by itself can give provide you with a temporary feeling of inspiration, but an intense burning desire is necessary to overcome the obstacles that stand between you and the accomplishment of your goal. What began as just an idea – that I could fly, became a desire that burned deep within. Continue reading →

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SEO Basics – Search Engine Optimization For Dummies

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Charles Ogwyn

What is it that makes a website rank in the #1 spot for a Google search query? How does Google determine which websites to display in the first page of search results? The exact answer is secret guarded more closely the IRS formula for who gets audited. However, many factors in Google’s secret search algorithm are known. Putting those known factors to use for your website is the basis for SEO (search engine optimization). Let’s look at two tags that you can use on every page of your website to make your website more customer friendly and search engine friendly. Continue reading →

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X-Ray Vision for Your Business

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Charles Ogwyn

Imagine what it would be like if you had x-ray vision, just like superman – that you were able to see through walls. No more looking for the car keys between the couch cushions – a quick glance at the couch with that super human eyesight would be all it took to determine if that was where the keys were hiding. Now imagine the same keen vision applied to your business. Imagine being able to see where the opportunity for more customers and profits are hiding. With all of the software and technologies available today, this doesn’t have to be a comic-book fantasy, it can be reality for you and your business. Continue reading →

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Business Building Lessons From Surfing

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Charles Ogwyn

Earlier this week as I looked out over the peaceful beach I noticed a lone surfer enjoying the thrills of riding the waves.  The water was challenging because the waves weren’t very high – there wasn’t much to ride on … Continue reading →

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