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Nov 09 / Google Instant Preview Search Puts An Emphasis On Good Web Design

by Jason Landa

I saw rumor of it months ago, but Google has announced today that previews are now a part of search results.  Each search result offers a magnifying glass icon that when clicked, displays a preview of the page. (View full Google Preview search screenshot) I think this is a fabulous feature for the user and [...] Read More


3 Comments » -- Posted in Google, SEO, Web Design |

Jul 15 / Great Web Design & SEO Bring Exposure, Not Just Leads

by Jason Landa

The efforts and investment in your business having a well designed website that ranks well on Google, Bing and other search engines is mostly geared at generating leads and new business.  Consider that you also get a bleed of other benefits when your web design is solid and your site has search engine credibility. 4 [...] Read More


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May 27 / Double Your Search Rankings: Local & Organic

by Jason Landa

I wanted to share one of the local search examples I shared while presenting at Local University earlier this month.  A small business can gain a solid edge by ranking well with their local listing as well as their general organic search ranking. Here is one of our clients, a CPA firm with 2 offices [...] Read More


1 Comment » -- Posted in Google, Local Search, SEO, Small Business |

May 14 / Local University Twin Cities Event Recapped

by Jason Landa

The dust has settled and Local University Twin Cities is in the books.  Thursday was a jam packed day of Internet marketing information, tips, data, tools, how-to’s and more from a fantastic panel of local search, SEO, analytics and social media experts. Two packed sessions of Minnesota business owners, marketers, web designers and more soaked [...] Read More


4 Comments » -- Posted in Five News, Google, Internet Marketing, Local Search, Minnesota, Speaking & Event |

May 03 / A Search Engine Optimization & Internet Marketing Seminar For All

by Jason Landa

In less than 2 weeks, Local University will descend on the Minneapolis and St Paul area bringing a wealth of SEO, local search and Internet marketing information.  You can still register for the May 13th event that features speakers from Google, Bing and other national Internet marketing experts. Who is this conference for? This has [...] Read More


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