Investigative Reporter Recognizes San Diego SEO Firm as Top Professional SEO Specialists

Investigative Reporter Recognizes San Diego SEO Firm as Top Professional SEO Specialists

The i-Guy (Investigative Reporter, John Mattes) has uncovered the real SEO's from the fakers who claim they know search engine optimization and charge you a lot of money for nothing. The same guy who helped to break the Iran Contra Scandal has now found the one honest and true SEO that can and does make a difference.

San Diego, California (PRWEB) December 18, 2009 -- Former Fox News reporter John Mattes (investigativeguy.com (http://www.investigativeguy.com)) who is notorious for exposing corporate scams, getting beat up by insurance salesmen and chased off lots of criminal car dealerships has conducted investigations of various SEO and marketing companies in Southern California and has found a local San Diego company worth a GOOD review.

Online marketing is becoming a service all companies must consider as the consumer world shifts to the web. SEO is a very lucrative business that is growing fast and should be taken very seriously. Entrusting your business, sales, websites and money to an SEO company is very hard for most companies. “Sometimes you have to go undercover to find out how a company really operates and treats its clients” says John Mattes.

After months and months of interviewing, reviewing, calling recommendations and testing out services, John Mattes has chosen SEO by the Hour to be a hardworking and honest SEO firm (http://seobythehour.com/) dedicated to helping websites succeed. With every intention to improve a website’s online presence, SEO by the Hour provides professional marketing services ranging from search engine optimization and link building (http://seobythehour.com/link-building/), to web design and pay per click management.

There are many factors involved in determining the best company to work with. These factors include experience, pricing, reputation, company size, reporting, effects of services, recommendations and more. You have to be sure you are getting charged fairly, and choose a company that will perform the services needed to have a successful campaign. You have to be confident that the money invested will generate a return. SEO by the Hour does a great job explaining what needs to be done, how much work is involved, AND can perform SEO services (http://seobythehour.com/services/) in an efficient and highly effective manner.

“When looking for real SEO specialists that will deliver results, consider SEO by the Hour.” Says John Mattes of InvestigativeGuy.com & JCM Investigations.

John Mattes is an attorney, investigative reporter (http://www.investigativeguy.com/) and tireless champion of the underdog. He’s broken many stories, big and small, but all ones that affect YOU. He tore the lid off ‘liar loans,’ gangs who’ve stolen mansions, and a phony veteran’s charity. He also took on the U.S. government and helped open the door to the Iran Contra scandal. Don’t mess with Mattes if you’ve got ill intent. Rust never sleeps -- nor does Mattes.

SEO by the Hour is a San Diego SEO company (http://seobythehour.com/about/) founded on the belief that every website deserves a fair chance on the search engines. If you feel you provide a competitive service and that your website is just as valuable as the 1st page rankers for your targeted keyword, contact SEO by the Hour. That goes for all websites, nationwide. What sets SEO by the Hour apart from other SEO companies is their dedication to excellence and commitment to tested white hat SEO techniques and strategies that help websites achieve top results naturally.

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Contact Information James Harrison

SEO by the Hour

http://seobythehour.com/

858-731-0858

John Mattes

JCM Investigations

http://www.investigativeguy.com

Doodle Raises Bar Again for Online Scheduling—Delivers Efficiency Feature to Track RSVPs

Doodle Raises Bar Again for Online Scheduling—Delivers Efficiency Feature to Track RSVPs

Who better to advance online scheduling than its pioneer, Doodle? Reliable and prompt responses from all meeting participants, says recent market study. In direct response, Doodle today released new efficiency features for its Premium and Branded Doodle customers—Quick Reply and binding RVSPs.

Zürich (PRWEB) December 16, 2009 -- Who better to advance online scheduling than its pioneer, Doodle? In a recent market study by business consultants Vendbridge*, Doodle (http://www.doodle.com) surveyed online schedulers to learn what capability would next be of greatest value to them; the sample of respondents clearly prioritized getting reliable, prompt responses from all meeting participants. In direct response, Doodle today released new efficiency features for its Premium Doodle (http://www.doodle.com/premium) and Branded Doodle (http://www.doodle.com/branded) customers—Quick Reply and binding RVSPs.

These features accelerate scheduling and improve handling of meeting requests by driving participants to respond in a timelier manner. Quick Reply enables organizers to track who is responding and send either automated or manual reminders after a defined period of time. Binding RSVPs are now also available as part of Doodle’s Efficiency Features package for paid users. When a poll initiator activates this option, participants must provide their contact detail (i.e. name, phone number, or address) in order to cast a vote.

According to Daniel Joerg, Digital Strategist, Burson-Marsteller, “Branded Doodle is a comprehensive solution that simplifies the scheduling process tremendously. We use it to schedule meetings with our customers—Doodle handles all the administration and enables us to enhance our brand with every meeting. The Quick Reply feature is another great move from the company. I’m curious to see what they deliver next.”

“I’ve been a long time Doodle user and purchased Premium Doodle more recently because I like to personalize my meeting requests,” said Jerome Crochat from San Francisco. “Quick Reply is great, I am finding that people are responding much faster now—no more hunting each invitee down, Doodle does that for me.”

“With this features release, we’ve done it again—set a new benchmark for quick and easy online scheduling,” said Doodle’s Product Manager Reto Laemmler. “We are laser-focused on systematically meeting the core needs of our customers in the most simple and effective ways. We want to give them all the capabilities they need to speed scheduling without bogging them down with technical complexity.”

Beat Walther of Vendbridge also commented, “Our methodology measurably recognizes the triggers of certain behaviors. For Doodle, the main trigger is having the ability to get quick and reliable answers. By meeting this core need through these new efficiency Features, Doodle is creating added value to its paid services.”

*A quantitative survey of 450 online schedulers across the user base (business and personal users, etc…) applying a unique methodology to turn unmet customer needs into innovative products, the CFI Trigger Analysis by Vendbridge Growth Architects AG (www.vendbridge.com).

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Contact Information Tracey Frederickson

Seedling PR

http://www.doodle.com

603.880.7413

Tilman Eberle

Doodle

http://www.doodle.com

+41 44 586 98 14

Ventureneer Challenges Non Profit Leaders To Access Holiday Spirit Year-round

Ventureneer Challenges Non Profit Leaders To Access Holiday Spirit Year-round

The generosity generated by the holiday season often exceeds the ability of non profits to absorb it. How can non profit leaders capture that seasonal good will for use year-round?

New York, NY (Vocus) December 14, 2009 -- Don't let that volunteer get away! According to Ventureneer.com, too much holiday good will is wasted when extra volunteers and unneeded perishable donations are turned away during the holidays. Non profit leaders need to hold onto that excess and use it throughout the year.

“More and more research (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/science/01human.html?_r=1&ref=science) shows that altruism is instinctive,” says Geri Stengel, founder of Ventureneer. “Non profits must make the most of that instinct, not just during the holidays but year round.”

In her blog, Vistas (http://ventureneer.com/vblog), Stengel addresses this issue, citing opportunities and issuing challenges to non profit leaders. One such challenge: Non profit executives can set an example when they write their personal holiday wish-lists (http://ventureneer.com/vblog/list-santa-will-make-everyone-smile). Imagine, if all the board members of non profits were to forego gifts from business associates in favor of donations to the non profits they lead?

Beyond the seasonal donation lies the bigger challenge: Spreading good will and generosity throughout the year (http://ventureneer.com/vblog/how-do-non-profits-capture-holiday-spirit-giving-year-round-help), capturing the excess volunteer hours for use in June, July and August.

As requests for donations mount and the economy continues to tremble, a new way of thinking, like Stengel's, may be the answer.

About Geri Stengel

Geri is founder of Ventureneer, an online education and peer support service. An adjunct professor at The New School, she honed her online experience at companies like Dow Jones and Physicians’ Online. Geri co-founded the Women’s Leadership exchange and is president of Stengel Solutions, a consulting service for social-impact organizations.

About Ventureneer

Ventureneer.com provides small business advice and non profit training (http://ventureneer.com/non-profit-management-training-critical-component-leader%E2%80%99s-success) using a new approach to learning: a blend of traditional, formal instruction with informal, peer learning using Web 2.0 technology to capture and share knowledge. Ventureneer's customized blogs, virtual classes, peer-to-peer learning, coaching, web events and articles help entrepreneurs make faster, better decisions for their enterprises.

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Contact Information Geri Stengel

Ventureneer

http://www.ventureneer.com

212-362-3088

California State Library Hosts Summit to Improve Internet Access in California Public Libraries

California State Library Hosts Summit to Improve Internet Access in California Public Libraries

The California State Library assembled nearly 200 public library leaders, community supporters, broadband providers, and local and state leaders for California’s Opportunity Online Broadband Summit, on December 14 -15, 2009, in Sacramento to discuss how to improve and sustain quality Internet access in California public libraries.

Sacramento, CA (Vocus) December 15, 2009 -- Library, community, and state leaders convene to discuss strategies to improve and sustain high-speed Internet access for communities through public libraries.

The California State Library assembled nearly 200 public library leaders, community supporters, broadband providers, and local and state leaders for California’s Opportunity Online Broadband Summit, on December 14 -15, 2009, in Sacramento to discuss how to improve and sustain quality Internet access in California public libraries.

The California Opportunity Online Broadband Summit highlighted the importance of community partnerships and the opportunities that technology can provide. Summit participants brainstormed and discussed possible solutions and action steps to upgrade and sustain broadband connectivity in California public libraries to meet patron demand.

Currently, 31 California public library systems lack Internet connections fast enough to meet the basic needs of patrons. Many more report speeds that are inadequate to meet the true demand of their community.

The California summit was sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of its pilot Opportunity Online broadband grant program. California, along with six other states, was invited to participate. The grant program supports public libraries as they seek to improve their broadband connectivity and calls for a broadband sustainability strategy, to be developed by the California State Library, to ensure that public libraries continue to improve and maintain adequate connectivity for patrons.

The summit included a comprehensive analysis of California’s current broadband climate and the future of technology access in California public libraries. Graham Richard, former mayor of Fort Wayne, Indiana and partner of public libraries, highlighted the importance of public and private partnerships on the local and state level to prioritize funding for improved connectivity in public libraries. State and library leaders from across California addressed the status of connectivity in the state. Speakers included: Linda Crowe, executive director of the Pacific Library Partnership; California Public Utilities Commissioner Rachelle Chong; Sunne McPeak, president and chief executive officer of the California Emerging Technology Fund; Teri Takai, chief information officer for the state; and California’s secretary of education Glen Thomas. Technology futurist Tim O’Reilly reflected on the future of technology in libraries.

Stacey Aldrich, California’s newly named state librarian, led the summit and represented the California State Library.

“California’s public libraries are blazing a trail for those Californians who lack adequate access to high-speed Internet,” Aldrich said. “Today’s public libraries continue to provide traditional services, but a growing number of patrons depend on library Internet access to apply for jobs, further their education, run businesses, or stay connected with families and friends. This summit and grant program will help California public libraries meet these increasing personal and community needs better by improving library connection speeds.”

Building on dialogue and ideas generated at the summit, the California State Library is currently working with an advisory group to develop a strategy to increase and sustain broadband connections in all California public libraries. The California State Library will work with libraries across the state to support their Internet connectivity upgrade and create a long-term state sustainability strategy.

“The summit highlights the vital role libraries play in connecting communities to information and knowledge through technology,” said Jill Nishi, deputy director of U.S. Libraries at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “What is needed now is long-term collaboration among government, business, communities, and library leaders to ensure that public libraries can continue to provide the high-speed Internet access their patrons need to improve their lives and thrive.”

Connected Nation worked closely with the California State Library to support the event development and execution. For more information about the California Opportunity Online Summit, please go to www.opportunityonline.org or contact us at 1-866-882-3081 or casummit(at)opportunityonline(dot)org.

About the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, it focuses on improving people's health and giving them the chance to lift themselves out of hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, it seeks to ensure that all people—especially those with the fewest resources—have access to the opportunities they need to succeed in school and life. Based in Seattle, the foundation is led by CEO Jeff Raikes and co-chair William H. Gates Sr., under the direction of Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett. More information is available at www.gatesfoundation.org.

About the California State Library

Founded in 1850, the California State Library is the central reference and research library for the Governor’s office, state legislature, statewide elected and appointed officials, state employees, and the general public. It also advises, consults with, and provides technical assistance to California’s public libraries. The State Library administers federal and state grants that support statewide programs and services including civil liberties education, historical preservation, library construction, connectivity, literacy and volunteer programs.

About Connected Nation

Connected Nation is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that expands access to and use of broadband Internet and the related technologies that are enabled when individuals and communities have the opportunity and desire to connect. Connected Nation effectively raises the awareness of the value of broadband and related technologies by developing coalitions of influencers and enablers for improving technology availability and use. Connected Nation works with consumers, community leaders, states, technology providers, and foundations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to develop and implement technology expansion programs with core competencies centered around a mission to improve digital inclusion for people and places previously underserved or overlooked. Connected Nation is also working with technology leaders to implement Every Citizen OnlineSM, a public-private partnership program to enable computer ownership and broadband use in low-income and unconnected homes. For more information about Connected Nation, visit www.connectednation.org.

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Contact Information Kasey McCrary

Connected Nation

http://www.connectednation.org

202-340-5776

Laura Parker

California State Library

itaas Responds to Growing Customer Demand for ITV Solutions

itaas Responds to Growing Customer Demand for ITV Solutions

Expands U.S. and International Facilities; adds Experienced Industry Resources; expecting “Significant” Growth in ITV Market in 2010

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 14, 2009 -- itaas, Inc. a leader in the development and delivery of interactive television solutions, announced the expansion of facilities and staff across its US and India offices in line with the continued fast paced growth of the cable and IPTV industry.

With the significant increase of IP and Cable technology initiatives across multiple platforms, itaas has expanded its teams and infrastructure across the US with resources to support various technology and service provider segments. In India, itaas has moved to larger facilities in Noida (a technology center in the Delhi metropolitan area), with advanced technology teams and an expanded lab for both cable and IP systems.

“Growing consumer demand for interactivity across multiple devices, combined with content accessibility whenever the consumer desires, has led to new and expanded technology initiatives with our customers.” said Vibha Rustagi, CEO and President of itaas, “We recognized the need for software development that enables content to cross over multiple technology platforms and have been building our teams to anticipate this growth. With multiple technology labs and advanced development teams in the US and India, we are providing efficient development for our expanding customer base.”

itaas provides software development and testing services for most of the top MSO’s and technology providers in the digital TV industry. And the istart program provides support for application developers and programmers in their interactive endeavors.

“Our first priority is to provide development and support that meets the needs of our customers,” said Jaspal Bhasin, Chief Operating Officer of itaas. “As our customers are successful in bringing exciting new interactive applications across multiple platforms to consumers, we will share in that success.”

About itaas, Inc.

itaas plays a unique, multifaceted role in developing and delivering interactive television. The company reaches across the entire iTV ecosystem to ensure that customers are able to develop and deploy applications, including ETV, tru2way and IP solutions across multimedia devices. itaas provides software development, integration and testing services to the content and application provider across the broadband network and all the way to the set-top box or consumer device.

For over 10 years, itaas has worked with all iTV constituents - service providers, technology suppliers, application developers and programmers - to create and bring iTV solutions to market. With advanced digital development expertise, tools, lab facilities and deployment support across a broad range of cable TV and IPTV platforms, itaas has developed many of today's most recognized white label interactive applications. The company is headquartered in the U.S. with international facilities and more than 100 customers worldwide. www.itaas.com

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Contact Information Jim Carlson

Carlson & Co. Public Realtions

303-221-8133

Top Floor Technologies Receives Google Adwords Qualified Company Designation

Top Floor Technologies Receives Google Adwords Qualified Company Designation

Top Floor Technologies, a New Berlin-based Search Engine Marketing and Web Development firm, was officially named a Google Adwords Qualified Company on November 11th. The designation is bestowed by Google onto companies that have demonstrated a deep knowledge of how to manage successful Adwords Pay Per Click (PPC) marketing programs and the experience of managing a significant monthly PPC budget.

New Berlin, WI (PRWEB) December 14, 2009 -- Top Floor Technologies, a New Berlin-based Search Engine Marketing and Web Development firm, was officially named a Google Adwords Qualified Company on November 11th. The designation is bestowed by Google onto companies that have demonstrated a deep knowledge of how to manage successful Adwords Pay Per Click (PPC) marketing programs (http://www.topfloortech.com/online-marketing/Pay-Per-Click-Marketing.php) and the experience of managing a significant monthly PPC budget.

"I believe that the new qualification is a testament to the success we provide our clients. By continually showing an impressive return on their marketing investment, our clients continue to do business with us month after month," said Jo Stumpner, PPC Manager at Top Floor.

Technically, an Adwords Qualified Company (http://www.topfloortech.com/online-marketing/Pay-Per-Click-Marketing.php) is one with two or more Adwords Qualified individuals on staff and a total Adwords spend of at least $100,000 over a 90 day period. To become a Qualified Individual one must pass Google's Adwords aptitude test.

Google rewarded Top Floor Technologies with a Qualified Company logo, which Top Floor added to their site and that links to Top Floor's Advertising Professional profile. The badge of honor essentially notifies visitors to Top Floor's site that Top Floor provides extensive knowledge and experience running Adwords campaigns. It is estimated that there are fewer than 160 Adwords Qualified Companies in the U.S.

Since anyone can create, run and manage a Google Adwords paid campaign (http://www.topfloortech.com/online-marketing/Pay-Per-Click-Marketing.php), the Qualified Company designation allows advertisers to identify those companies that possess a high level of skill to run Adwords campaigns effectively. Using a Google Adwords Qualified Company ensures advertisers that they are working with a company that has a dedicated Adwords department with proven abilities to manage thousands of dollars in ad spend per month consistently.

For Top Floor, the road to managing $100,000 in total PPC budget every 90 days started about a year ago, when Top Floor expanded their Search Engine Optimization (http://www.topfloortech.com/online-marketing/SEO/) program by taking on the management of the paid aspect of search engine marketing. In only a year the company has already achieved the recognition of being a highly trusted resource for Adwords campaign management.

"Top Floor's PPC department has experienced tremendous growth, even in this year's challenging economy," Stumpner said. "What started as a team of one has grown into a dedicated group of hard workers, all of whom are certified Google Adwords Professionals. Through our team's hard work and commitment to Adwords excellence, our clients benefit from increased website traffic, leads, and sales; with an emphasis on low cost per acquisition."

About Top Floor Technologies

Top Floor Technologies delivers strategic internet marketing (http://www.topfloortech.com/online-marketing/) solutions focused on generating more leads and sales for their clients. The New Berlin-based agency is a results-focused provider of website development, search engine marketing, web analytics and conversion improvement. Since 1999, the Top Floor Technologies team has delivered successful results to hundreds of businesses nationwide in a wide range of industries. Top Floor Technologies is located at 2425 S. 162nd Street, New Berlin. For more information, please visit www.topfloortech.com.

For more information contact:

Top Floor Technologies

Shane Fell

Vice President Sales & Marketing

1.888.947.4400

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Contact Information Shane Fell

Top Floor Technologies

http://www.topfloortech.com/

262 364 0010

Final Video in "How to Make Money with Google" Series Summarizes Revenue Opportunity

Final Video in "How to Make Money with Google" Series Summarizes Revenue Opportunity

Arnold explains that each time Google introduces a new product or application, that product produces a "shockwave" that spreads opportunity throughout multiple business sectors such as telecommunications, the enterprise software industry and publishing, among others.

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) Nov. 5, 2009 -- The final video of the six-video series called "How to Make Money with Google" premiered today at http://www.arnoldit.com/video. This video, released by Arnold Information Technology, http://www.arnoldit.com, builds upon the first five videos and summarizes how to grow your revenue with Google.

"This final video makes clear that Google is more than a search vendor," Stephen E. Arnold, president of Arnold Information Technology, said. "With its subsidizing business model, Google will disrupt a number of business sectors. In my research, I have data that suggest it is smarter to surf on Google than to ignore a digital force."

Arnold explains that each time Google introduces a new product or application, that product produces a "shockwave" that spreads opportunity throughout multiple business sectors such as telecommunications, the enterprise software industry and publishing, among others.

The rest of the video series includes an overview of those money-making opportunities: using Google's Adsense advertising module; search engine optimization consulting and services; the opportunity Google presents programmers who can create applications for the Google platforms such as Android for mobile devices; and the Google partner and reseller program.

"Information about Google is everywhere, but the upside of Google as an opportunity is not widely known," Arnold said. "The increase in 'get rich quick' with Google e-mails I was receiving convinced me that a more measured discussion of the opportunities was needed. I will make these videos available without charge in the hopes that the Google revenue opportunities get broader dissemination." Arnold has published three Google monographs and these videos are based on the information compiled for The Google Legacy, Google Version 2.0, and Google: The Digital Gutenberg. The monographs are available from Infonortics Ltd., in Tetbury, Glos., at http://www.infonortics.com.

The purpose of this short video series--watching all six videos takes about 30 to 40 minutes--is to explain the magnitude of the Google opportunity and give clear, factual information on four specific ways an enterprising individual, a services company, or a diversified company can use the Google platform to produce revenue while meeting the needs of their customers and prospects. The videos are available for personal and educational use with no fee.

The series is available at http://www.arnoldit.com/video. ArnoldIT.com has no relationship with Google. The information presented in the video represents the views and findings of ArnoldIT.com's analyses of Google. The videos were directed by Chris Forrester, Perceality Productions, at http://twitter.com/perceality. The samba music is courtesy Sounddogs.com. For information about other uses of the videos, contact ArnoldIT.com at seaky2000 [at yahoo.com.

About Stephen E. Arnold

Stephen E. Arnold monitors search, content processing, text mining and related topics from his office in Kentucky. He works with colleagues worldwide on a wide range of online and content-related projects. The company's Web site is http://arnoldit.com, and the Beyond Search blog is at http://arnoldit.com/wordpress/.

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Contact Information Stephen E. Arnold

Arnold Information Technology

http://www.arnoldit.com

(502) 228-1966