By Eric Dudley on Aug 31, 2010
If you're like most marketers, you've likely been confronted with a set budget and have been asked to maximize the return. When it comes to search marketing, what would you say to an unlimited budget being the best
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By Kyle Bumgardner on Jul 28, 2010
The recipe for marketing the summer "blockbuster" hasn't changed much over the years: Big names, branded merchandise, action figures and A-listers spread across TV, print, and perhaps even the drive-through window at a local fast food restaurant. But what about online?
Below are
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By Eric Dudley on May 20, 2010
Today, there are over 10 billion unique searches done each month online in the United States alone. Of those searches,
40% have local intent
5% use city or state name
0.5% use zip codes
Marketers should evaluate the opportunity of local search and determine how it fits into their
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By Eric Dudley on Apr 26, 2010
Today, there's a plethora of keyword research resources available for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) & SEM (Search Engine Marketing), yet some are more effective than others.  At WebsiteBiz, we have selected leading analytics tools & resources coupled with our own best practices keyword methodology thatÂ
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By Eric Dudley on Feb 23, 2010
As an online marketer, I'm sure you've tried improving your landing page conversion rate by testing various combinations of headlines, offers, hero images, forms and calls to action. Testing is definitely important for conversion optimization, but have you ever thought of improving your
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By Eric Dudley on Feb 12, 2010
This is one of those factors that as a marketer you want to know, right?Â
Does the speed in which my site's pages load affect my Google ranking?Â
Google is all about creating a great user experience. And Google knows that the speed in which
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By Eric Dudley on Jan 19, 2010
We are constantly asked by our clients, what should we anticipate this year as we leave 2009 in the rear view mirror.Â
While it's different for each client and situation, I have composed general online marketing predictions for 2010.Â
Companies will systematically cut out marketing tactics thatÂ
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By Eric Dudley on Dec 4, 2009
Google is constantly updating how their search results appear, allowing users to see videos, maps and useful links on the search page, also known as "universal search". The newest Google sponsored listing update include product images and prices. This feature allows searchers to quickly seeÂ
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