Tag Archives: Internet Marketing

What is Keyword Research and Why is it Important?

Keyword research is the process of discovering relevant, traffic producing search phrases that people (potential customers) are actively searching for. People look to Google for answers to the questions they have, and companies that provide the goods and services that … Continue reading

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Greasing the Skids for Word of Mouth Advertising

When I sold advertising space the thing I heard most often from small business owners is “word of mouth” is their most effective advertising. Of course we all know this to be true. We’re more likely to try a new … Continue reading

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Tips to Rank Higher in Google Place Listings

“Why isn’t my site being listed on Google’s local business listings?” It’s a question being asked more and more frequently—especially as Google is expanding the prevalence of local search results. Google Place listings typically show up when someone searches for … Continue reading

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We’d like to thank the Academy…

Metro Studios was recently honored with four awards (otherwise known as ADDYs) from the American Advertising Federation of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. We had a great time working on these projects and are extremely pleased with the results they’ve … Continue reading

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John’s 2009 Internet Marketing Predictions

The year 2008 was marked by a number of events that have imprinted themselves in the minds of Iowans, the nation, and the world. In June, my community experienced the most devastating flooding on record, in August, the Beijing Olympics … Continue reading

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