On Page Optimization Techniques


One of the most overlooked onpage optimization techniques in web page design is the LSI factor. LSI stands for Latent Semantic Indexing. This technique is used by search engines (especially Google) to help it refine it’s results so that the serps (search engine results pages) are as relevant as possible for the user. So, let [...]

The New Cuil Search Engine


Just in case you’re not sure how to pronounce this new search engine, it’s pronounced “cool”. The story goes that 3 of the co-founders of Cuil are former Google engineers so the speculation that Cuil will be true competition for Google can’t be ignored. But is it really? Well, let’s give it a try, we’ll [...]

A New America and The Internet


If you drive a car then you know how much MORE money is coming out of your pocket these days for the gas for that car. Maybe you’ve changed your driving habits, maybe you’re telecommuting more or carpooling, maybe you’re thinking twice about going out just for a few items at the grocery store. Let’s [...]

Web Marketing Services For Small Businesses


Web marketing services for small businesses should include the following… 1) Manual submissions to directories Many Internet Marketing Firms will tell you that they are going to submit your website to thousands of search engines. Well, the truth is that many search engines, the big ones at least, will find your website without you having [...]

Article Marketing – Can You Do It?


Article marketing is by far the best, easiest, cheapest, most effective type of Internet marketing. The website owner has total control and can write as many articles as they wish. So, what’s the glitch? Many website owners don’t think they can do it. I just got off the phone with a client who is just [...]

How Do I Use The Internet?


I’m often asked about how I use the Internet. Since my job is all about the Internet, (I provide SEO services) I guess folks are interested in knowing what do I do with it? Well, I thought I’d write a post about some of the ways that I use the Internet, so here goes… 1) [...]

What Is Your Online Reputation?


Ever wonder what your online reputation is? In other words, what are others saying and thinking about your company? To find out, Google yourself. If your company name is more than one word, put that name in quotes and check out all the entries that are in Google that contain your company name. Do you [...]

Getting Ranked For Competitive Keyword Phrases


Well, today is a great day! About 6 months ago we (Eckweb Designs, Inc.) signed a contract with a new client who sells Name Tags among other products. He had been using another SEO firm for a few years and he was not seeing the kind of results that he wanted. His main complaint was [...]

Can Small Businesses Benefit From SEO?


Most small businesses begin with a small website, after all, the costs of creating a custom website can be out of reach for many small business owners. Especially start ups and home based businesses. But the truth is, the cost is SO worth it! The monies spent on a custom website, especially one that is [...]

Secrets of SEO


I think the phrase “secrets of seo” is one of the most widely used phrases on the Internet today!!! It seems everyone wants to know “the secret”. Well, you’ve heard it a million times, I’m sure, there is NO SECRET!! SEO (search engine optimization) requires a few things… 1) The website needs to be created [...]