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Last September Google launched “Place Pages” which are free business listing pages within Google that help people to find your business more easily–both on the Web and while traveling in your town. According to Google, Place Pages “help people make more informed decisions about where to go, from restaurants and hotels to dry cleaners and bike shops, as well as more »

DreamLocal, a local company that helps businesses develop their online marketing strategies and Web sites, is excited to announce the arrival of three summer interns. Alyssa Rolerson, Gretchen Anderson Feener and Chelsea Sonksen will work in DreamLocal’s Thomaston office and assist with all aspects of the business including building and enhancing Facebook pages, Web site search engine optimization (SEO), e-mail more »

One of the questions we’re frequently asked at DreamLocal is “how can I increase the number of fans on my Facebook page?” There’s no single method that works best;  it takes an integrated strategy over time.  These 10 tips will get you started, but remember that ultimately it’s about joining the conversation and providing relevant content to cultivate a loyal more »

NEW YORK — All the buzz at the recent Inman Connect conference for real estate agents and technology providers was about social media. But the amazing thing is how many of participants act like it’s just a fad. One Realtor says to another: “Are you understanding all of this?” The reply: “NO way! We want to learn, though!” Craig Newmark, one of the more »

Tips for improving your search engine ranking with title tags Have you checked the title tags on your web pages lately? They are an important part of search engine optimization for your website. Luckily, writing quality titles is one of the simplest and easiest ways to help improve your rank in search engines. The title tag is probably my favorite more »

Yesterday I explained that a frequently asked question we receive is, “Should my business have a Facebook page, and how should I use Facebook to improve business?” Five reasons were given yesterday and here are five more today. Stay top of mind My car’s service center posted a status update one day that said, “A fresh batch of popcorn has more »

Capture Media Associates recently sponsored a free seminar called, “Top 10 Tips to Market Your Business Online.” The most frequently asked question was on the topic of Facebook. Should my business have a Facebook page, and how should I use Facebook to improve business? The very same questions were asked by a client earlier that week. To shed some light more »