by Scott | Dec 23, 2005 | Search Engines
My ongoing review of Reach Local bid management and PPC advertising program… These days, managing a Google or Yahoo Pay Per Click advertising account for your local small business can be a pain in the neck. When you were the only advertiser for “Portland...
by Scott | Dec 22, 2005 | Computers - How to, Web Design
Yahoo search marketing has a great article here that explains what to look for and think about when you’re hiring a web designer. Give it a read before you hire a web designer for your next project…
by Scott | Dec 17, 2005 | Search Engines, Technology News
In November, I speculated about who would buy a stake in AOL, either Microsoft or Google. Comcast and Yahoo were reportedly showing an interest too, but the smart money was on google and Microsoft. Then, on December 9th, I wrote that the Wall Street Journal was...
by Scott | Dec 16, 2005 | Web Hosting
That’s right – our webhosting server was hacked, and I’m not trying to hide it. Instead, I’m writing this to brag about how quickly the problem was discovered, and how quickly it was repaired and locked down again. It started back in August of...
by Scott | Dec 16, 2005 | General interest, Web Design, Web Hosting
Looking for a local Portland contact for your web design or hosting services? Newer technology and software improvements now enable you to have a high quality website designed for a fraction of what it cost just a couple of years ago. Whether you need a website for...
by Scott | Dec 16, 2005 | General interest, Viruses and Scams
Warning – warning – warning – There is no company willing to pay you $20 to take an Ebay customer satisfaction survey. The email starts like this… “Dear Valued Member, You have been chosen by the eBay online department to take part in our...
by Scott | Dec 12, 2005 | General interest
Instead of spending money on the annual Christmas party, members of the Oregon Computer Consultants Association have voted to donate the money to a local 501(c)(3) charity that we all know and support, called Free Geek. In the five years they’ve been around,...
by Scott | Dec 12, 2005 | General interest, Technology News
I’m happy to announce renewed support for Windows networking services in Portland Oregon and Vancouver Washington. For Microsoft Windows Server 2000, Server 2003, or peer to peer networking needs, we’ve got you covered from Sandy to Hillsboro, and Salem to...
by Scott | Dec 12, 2005 | Search Engines
Search sngine optimization is the subject of a Newsweek article coming out tomorrow. If you’re interested, you can read it here now. The story features the SEO skills of Seattle based Rand Fishkin, whom I’ve never met, but I’ve heard a lot about, and...
by Scott | Dec 9, 2005 | Search Engines
The Wall Street Journal has reported that AOL was close to striking a deal with Microsoft that would include the search results AOL displays. I wrote about this a while ago, but it’s coming closer. That means Microsoft will be making a big jump in market chare....
by Scott | Dec 5, 2005 | General interest
I’m ditching everything today and going up t oMt. Hood to go snowboarding. I just got online to check the opening time, and I see that Ski Bowl is closed until 3pm all week except on friday. That really stinks! Meadows is a whole half hour farther, and worse...
by Scott | Dec 2, 2005 | General interest, Technology News
I’m pleased to recommend two home computer repair technicians that can help you at rates much more reasonable than mine 🙂 Seriously, I’ve gotten so busy that I cannot be available anymore, so I’ve worked out an affiliate program with both of them,...