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Ally Driscoll

Ally is the Queen of local optimization. She calls Google at least once a week to help our clients claim their local maps page, and optimize their profiles to help them rank higher. Ally is always keeping up with the latest algorithm updates so we can keep our clients ranked on the first page.
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Recent Posts

Do Keywords Still Matter for SEO in 2015?

Posted by Ally Driscoll on February 15, 2017 at 2:08 PM

Each year, Google makes changes to perfect their search algorithm and return more accurate results. This means that within a few years, the best practices endorsed by the best marketers in the business are outdated and stale. Keyword stuffing, the practice of working a search term into content an excessive amount of times in order to rank in search results, was once a popular technique. Now, the rules surrounding keyword usage and frequency have completely changed. Here’s a guide to how keywords can impact modern SEO and how to use them to your advantage.

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Topics: marketing

The Best Kind of Headlines For Articles in 2016

Posted by Ally Driscoll on February 15, 2017 at 12:50 PM

For many people, a headline is a secondary concern. The body of an article or blog post takes up most of the writing time and effort, and a headline is simply slapped on the top of the page at the last minute because it is necessary. But failing to put the right amount of effort and time into the headline is a mistake because headlines have become so incredibly important. Some eighty percent of people will read a headline, but less than half of them will take the time to read the full article.

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Topics: marketing

Digging Deeper Into LinkedIn

Posted by Ally Driscoll on September 4, 2015 at 3:00 PM

You likely have a profile up on LinkedIn. Chances are, your business also has a company page on LinkedIn. While there are millions of people on this professional social networking platform, many fail to use it to its full potential. For marketers, LinkedIn has immense value that can help you get ahead regardless of where you are in your career.

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Topics: social media, digital marketing, marketing, LinkedIn

Top 5 Steps of Email Marketing Success

Posted by Ally Driscoll on September 2, 2015 at 1:30 PM
Effective email campaigns are one of the most difficult marketing strategies to master.

Writers of email marketing campaigns take their fingers to the keyboard in an effort to create a compelling piece of content that will reach the eyes of their target market and persuade them to take a particular action. This is not a simple task.

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Topics: digital marketing, email, marketing

What to Look for in an App Developer

Posted by Ally Driscoll on August 31, 2015 at 4:30 PM

In many cases, companies are confused about the purpose of a developer, or what application development really is. So they hire a web developer, and then become disappointed when the application itself doesn’t look great, or it’s incompatible with iOS devices or Android devices.

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Topics: app, development

How to Choose a Data Center

Posted by Ally Driscoll on August 28, 2015 at 3:00 PM

Data centers offer a variety of services, and you need to find the one that fits the best with your particular needs. Some businesses only need to protect a few records here or there, while others have mail servers, customer data, and market research to protect. When choosing a hosting service, it is incredibly important to have a data center that is well-equip for disaster recovery.

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Topics: hosting, IT, data

Conversion Optimization

Posted by Ally Driscoll on August 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM

The Art of Tracking the Click

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Topics: digital marketing, marketing, leads

Top 5 Domain Transfer Musts

Posted by Ally Driscoll on August 24, 2015 at 3:30 PM

To be clear, the domain transfer process isn’t inherently difficult, though many people believe that it’s too much of a headache to deal with. The problem is that many people stay with an expensive and/or crumby registrar because the process intimidates them. Let’s take a closer look at five things you must have in place before transferring your domain.

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Topics: hosting, domains, IT, websites

5 Reasons Marketers are Flocking to Pinterest

Posted by Ally Driscoll on August 21, 2015 at 2:00 PM

Pinners have become obsessed with finding new ideas, projects, quotes, images and more through this new and innovative platform. With the increased consumption of visual content, rather than simply text-based articles and blog posts, the Internet has once again opened new ways for marketers to reach their niche.

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Topics: social media, pinterest, digital marketing, marketing

Does Your SEO Company Offer Analytics?

Posted by Ally Driscoll on August 19, 2015 at 11:30 AM

SEO and Analytics

Having a website that is listed in the first few pages of search results when your customers search for the product or service you offer is crucial to your success. After all, studies show that 93% of Internet experiences start with a search.

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Topics: marketing, web design