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Search engine optimization is by far one of the most important jobs that any marketer handles. However, that doesn't always mean that it is also the easiest of tasks to take on. As soon as you've got your tactics mastered, it seems like Google makes an algorithm update and it's time to start all over again! How will you determine what matters and what doesn't when SEO best practices can change in an instant?

You may be asking yourself if it’s worth investing in a web developer. Has your business reached a point where a basic website will no longer suffice? Has business plateaued—or reduced—and are you wondering if better-utilizing the Internet may boost sales again? Following are six common functions and projects of web developers that may help you determine if it’s time to pass your online operations over to an expert.

Valentine's Day has become a routine holiday that consumers have grown to celebrate every year.  It has become one of the most commercialized holidays in the world and many now refer to this day as a Hallmark Holiday.  When this time of year rolls around, Valentine's Day advertisements are everywhere you turn.  Companies go all out to try and reach out to their customers in order to maximize their sales.  And, so they should, last year it was estimated that consumers in the US reached $18.6 billion in spending for Valentine's Day.  Although many consumers may not agree with how commercialized this holiday has become, cultural norms have shifted and Valentine's Day spending is almost unavoidable.

Writing a blog post isn't always the easiest of tasks, and sometimes when you really push yourself, you find that the quality of work can suffer. When you sit down to write a blog, sometimes it's best to keep in mind that there are certain guidelines you should follow if you want to come up with some truly great quality content.

It is important that your company uses video production, as it has become an essential tool in the marketing world.  Viewers have made video production an expectation rather then an interest.  Video production has continued to grow globally, so much so that Youtube has become the #2 search engine in the world. Viewers are endlessly searching the web, thus constantly being exposed to many types of advertisements and videos. Video production is arguably the most effective way to sell your product as it engages your audience while also providing them with the essential information they need to learn about your company. Additionally, as most advertisements do, video production re-enforces brand recognition, which is important to really getting your product out there.

Considering you’re reading this blog right now, you don’t need me to tell you about the influence the Internet has when it comes to spreading information. This influence is especially true within the context of marketing and advertising. And since we’re on the topic, arguably the most effective type of Internet marketing is with “inbound marketing.” In fact, as you read these very words, you are being influenced by an inbound marketing technique..

Everyday the average person comes across thousands of advertisements. It's hard to go anywhere in today's consumer-oriented society and not see some form of branding pretty much everywhere you turn. Some of this advertising is more obvious, such as television commercials or billboards. Others are more subtle or subliminal, endorsing a certain brand or message without explicitly doing so. We are bombarded by advertisements throughout the day, in the home and out on the town, whether we know it or not. We've become so conditioned, so numb to this influx of advertising that we actually tune much of it out.

Blogging has proven to be an extremely advantageous resource that can demonstrate to your customers your company's value. Many companies that have implemented a content strategy such as blogging, find that they are able to more effectively drive traffic to their website, convert leads, build stronger relationships with their audience, and overall generate more business for their company.