We use a variety of open source API’s to gather the most relevant information possible for our end users, but realistically the data should be used to identify trends rather than exact data points. Pages contain a snapshot that was correct at the time the page was produced, but in a dynamic market the data could fluctuate. If you would like to request updated data please contact us as we are happy to furnish those requests.

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Monthly Searches: The estimated number of times a specific search phrase is used to search on average each month.

Suggested Bid: The estimated cost for one website visitor when using “pay per click” style advertising.

Competition: The estimated effort required to obtain organic search rankings. Scaled 1 through 10, with 10 being the most challenging keywords to rank for naturally.

Competing Pages: The estimated number of web pages that contain the exact keyword phrase.

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Search engine optimization is not a free pass to the top of Google. The reality is companies that make such outrages promises should immediately raise a red flag as unethical providers. The fact is optimizing your website to appeal to search engines is an ongoing effort that requires professional oversight to insure changes align with the terms of service and recommendations of major search engines such as Google. The days of adding a few keywords to meta tags that result in massive amounts of traffic to your website are over. If you want search engines to recognize your website as a credible informational source then be prepared to virtually write a book focused on subjects related to your business. The general rule to abide by is great content will bring credible links and when combined together will result in favorable search engine positioning and traffic.

The organic and natural growth of search engine traffic occurs slowly over time. Depending on industry, and the keyword phrases that are relevant to your business among other factors, a reasonable time expectation could range from three to six months or more before initial results become evident. A new website could expect to wait up to a year in many instances before it obtains enough credibility from a search engine perspective to become a trusted resource.

A reliable search engine optimization company will implement recommendations that are focused on the end-user (people visiting your website) while factoring in what appeals favorably to Google, Yahoo and MSN. In doing so your website will avoid penalties, serve your customers with useful information, and thrive online for the long term.

The answer is search engine marketing!

Face it, the internet is the most popular and effective means to reach customers because it provides the most relevant result to the end user. When someone visits Google, Yahoo or MSN the resulting search is specific and more importantly proactive. Unlike aforementioned traditional media, search marketing provides a relevant result (your business) to the end user who is proactively searching terms that are directly related to products or services you offer. They are practically saying “sell to me” and all you have to do provide a relevant offering at the right price.  Search engine marketing is best started ASAP as not only is your business missing out on potential customers -the competitors in your market are acquiring them.  The bottom line is a successful business online needs exposure on major search engines.

Take into consideration organic search optimization – an online marketing service that is designed to make your website more appealing to search engines like Google, Yahoo and MSN. The result when implemented correctly is increased visitors to your web site via a more diversified array of keyword phrases that are relevant to your business. More visitors to your company website will result in contact form submissions, phone calls and even sales. Search engine optimization is a long term ongoing process that takes time, often up to one year to see significant results depending on the condition of your website, industry competition and the goals you wish to accomplish.  Starting the process during a difficult economy means fewer companies are competing in your vertical so effort required to attain results is lessened. Also, because business is slow across many industries including in some instances web design and marketing, many companies are offering services at an incentive based price.