Small Business Photo: A Smart Website

July 1st, 2010 in Blog by Jasmine 0

Laird’s website looks nice and more importantly the content is completely optimized to the needs of his consumer. You can tell from his website that he totally gets his client, knows what they want, and has made it easy to find. Check out Laird’s website along with a few of my points on what makes this website so strong.

Optimize You Business for Local Search Step 4: Tips for Success

April 30th, 2010 in Blog by Jasmine 3

Congratulations! You’re well on your way to an awesome local search listing. Below are a few tips to make sure you are the first listing in the search results…

Optimize You Business for Local Search Step 3: Yellow Pages Listings

April 29th, 2010 in Blog by Jasmine 1

There are a few yellow page directories online. For local search purposes, the basic, free listings are sufficient. We recommend creating listing on the two main directories: SuperPages.com and YellowPages.com.

Optimize You Business for Local Search Step 1: Create Listings

April 27th, 2010 in Blog by Jasmine 1

Don’t worry about getting listed on every search engine. There are four top players in the local search game. Focus on them and you’ll be set.

5 Days Left in the Intuit’s Love a Local Business New Year’s Resolution

January 26th, 2010 in Announcements by Jasmine 0

Only 5 days left to promote your favorite business and possibly put $250 in your own pocket.

Don’t Jump Without a Chute

January 14th, 2010 in Blog by Jasmine 1

If you cannot clearly state (in writing with actual numbers), what you want from a marketing activity then you should re-think it. Marketing without a goal is like skydiving without a parachute—not very smart and certain to hurt.

The 910 West story

January 31st, 2008 in Blog by Jasmine 0

My husband and I started 910 West in response to a need I discovered while working with a good friend to market her salon. She had just acquired the business and needed help bringing in more clientele. At the time, I was working full-time as a computer technician but would mention my “side job” to [...]