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I don’t want to ever use a free web host for any of our sites – the reason is pretty simple. You get what you pay for. Even if the hosting is superb with all of the bells and whistles, when something goes wrong you need someone accountable to fix it. People are only accountable […]

I’ve had a couple of questions over the past week that I thought I’d share: Question 1: What is the best term to optimize my web site for? makeup make-up make up Answer: I have no idea! But here’s how you find out – open up a Google AdWords account and bid on these 3 […]

Speaking of Google AdWords here is a classic mistake to try and avoid. I just did a search on Google for Canon ink cartridges for our home printer. I typed canon mp530 ink into Google. One of the Google Ads said: Get Canon Mp530 Ink Geunine and compatible ink cartridges Great deals on Canon Mp530 […]

I just edited a bit of copy on this web site: From Brendon Sinclair’s web and marketing tips blog – read heaps of articles, blog posts and much more. to Brendon Sinclair’s web and marketing tips blog – get your business booming with real life practical tips and examples to make you more money. ================================== […]

I read through quite a few blogs each day – 152 in my feed and numerous others I find in my web research. Today on a legal marketing blog I found an interesting post: Which is Better: Advertising or Public Relations? Tom Kane has a slight leaning to PR, but it has been my experience […]

It’s Mark Wielgus who runs 45n5.com. A different way to give a shout out to others – great stuff by Mark. (Thanks to Shawn Collins for the heads up.)  

I was thinking today…….I do it occasionally ;o) Yesterday I was speaking with a client about surveys and the most effective way to get them done. When I say “effective” I don’t mean getting the most done in the shortest period of time. I mean “effective” across a whole range of criteria that includes: useful […]

……is get it built and then leave it there to be found. Get your web site built and then market the hell out of it. Search engine work Pay per click ads Article distribution Print ads Signage Offline PR Online PR and much, much more If you build your web site and don’t market it, […]

Here in Australia we have a well known ex-sportsman called Glenn McGrath. Glenn is promoting a carbon offset program via Landcare Australia. That’s great – using his profile to help a good cause. But here’s the thing – Glenn drives a Hummer. Yep, a Hummer. The gas guzzling, planet destroying monstrosity of a car. Glenn […]

I’ve had a couple of people ask me about the tricks to getting the excellent media coverage our Perth to Paradise ride received: Firstly, there really aren’t any ‘tricks’……but you do have to give a bit of strategic thought to what you’re doing and why. Whilst what I’m about to say might appear a bit […]