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Search engine optimization and search engine marketing can be a confusing concept to grasp. Is there even a difference between them? Both terms are often used interchangeably, which makes matters even worse. It is important to understand the difference between the two terms and that they are different. What is search engine optimization (SEO)? SEO is essentially a component of the larger category, SEM. According to Google’s Knowledge Graph, search engine optimization is “the process of maximizing the number of visitors to a particular website by ensuring that the site appears high on the list of results returned by a search engine.” The SEO industry is continually changing due to the frequent changes made to Google’s algorithm. But, there is one aspect of SEO that stays constant: SEO is made up of On-Page and Off-Page activities. What components does SEO include? As stated above, SEO is comprised of two different activities. ·     ...

Social media, for better or worse, is a part of 21st-century culture and it's has been deeply ingrained in the daily lives, experiences and viewpoints of Americans of all ages.  Millennials and new generations don't know a world without Instagram, Facebook and Google.  Intersecting daily with social media networks it’s simply their reality. Social media connects users across the world, allowing them to share ideas, thoughts, and content. While the dangers of social media are prominent in teachings to youth, the entire spectrum of what exactly is dangerous may not be covered. Students are warned of the consequences of posting scandalous photos or inappropriate comments. However, there are other important concerns to take into consideration when it comes to social media communication. One of these important social issues is the fact that many people are getting badly influenced by “fake news”. As a result of this concerning trend, some social networks are taking...

Once again, we see social media changing and evolving. The feature that made Twitter famous, their 140 character limit may be getting a substantial update in the upcoming months.   Some reports state that the text limitation will move from 140 characters up to 10,000, which is considered by many to be the biggest change to Twitter so far since its inception. When the reports first came out, many users were not very happy about the possible change. Thereafter, Twitter officials clarified that the text that is displayed will still be limited to 140 characters, however an option to click to expand text will be added to allow for the additional text to appear on the twit. Some of the obvious benefits from this change include: First, longer tweets will be easier to read because they won’t have to be spread out over multiple messages. Next, they will be easier to find and search since the text will be text rather than images. The more text that Twitter h...

Google does not call soliciting business Many local businesses have received phone calls from “Google” to talk about SEO. What these people may not know is that it probably is NOT Google calling them.  There are many unethical companies cold calling local companies pretending to be Google.   BE AWARE! 99.9% of the time those calls are from phone spammers cold calling to solicit your business. Google does not place robocalls. Google does not call to "update your front page listing" or ask you to "claim your free website." Google does not charge for inclusion in Google Search or Google My Business. Their tactic is to scare businesses into believing that they have problems with Their SEO, SEM, local listings, or related. It is very unlikely that it is actually Google these people are receiving a call from. Google will rarely call businesses, with the exception of those who request a call which is most often related Google AdWords users for...

Trade shows are a great opportunity for businesses to market to potential clients. However, trade shows do not generally last very long, so a company need to make sure it will be successful. Here are some tips for your trade show marketing strategy that can help make sure it is a success. Promoting in Advance – A trade show should be promoted long in advance before the actual event. A good rule of thumb would be to begin advertising it 60-90 days in advance for build-up. While you want to be promoting the event, it isn’t necessary to promote every single day. But, you should definitely begin the promotion at least 2-3 months before the event takes place. Social Media/Online Marketing ­ – A great way to promote your event is through social media and online marketing. Most consumers have access to some sort of social media, and if not, another way to view online marketing. These methods are effective not only because of their far reach, but they are also very cost-ef...

The 41st Stuart Boat Show was held January 9th – 11th and was a great success for the city, the Marine industry and Xperience’s clients. This event has become one of the most important marine industry shows on the Treasure Cost and South Florida.   With more than 180 exhibitors and 19k visitors, this fantastic boat show features a huge selection of boats, cruisers and yachts just to name a few on display in-water and on land. Several companies such as Whiticar and Shearwater also featured marine electronics, generators, engines and every marine accessory imaginable from top manufacturers and dealers. One of the most exciting highlights of this event is the selection of the “best booth”.   Most companies and vendors take great pride in their company and the way they present themselves to the public and their peers. This year an outsider was in charge of analyzing each booth while taking into consideration multiple design variables and product presentation. The...

With the Holiday Season approaching it is necessary to take some actions to make the most of this time of the year which it is perfect to improve sales and strengthen customer relationships. According with the consulting company Gallup “Americans' initial estimates of the total amount they will spend on Christmas gifts this year point to an above-average holiday season for the nation's retailers”. Companies can expect that the average U.S. adult will spend 781 dollars on Christmas gifts this year, which is significantly higher than 2013. Xperience Marketing Solutions want to help you and give you some advice to plan and improve the appropriate online strategies that will help you reap the benefits that this holiday season could bring to your business.   BE INSPIRED BY THE HOLIDAY   Just as people decorate their home for the holidays, companies need to show to their customers that they are also enjoying the holiday’s season and are preparing for it. Decorate your soci...