Splash pages on a website, also known as flash intros, can be original, artsy, and cut a fine figure indeed in terms of, well…splash!  They lend themselves to some pretty cool artwork and design. But are a good idea for your internet marketing toolbox…are they user-friendly, and SEO compatible?  There is much to be considered when it comes to ensuring your visitors get to your site efficiently, and search engine positioning  is part of the package…after all, the prettiest site in the world cannot succeed if no one sees it!  Read on… (more…)

Have you seen those Facebook pages that only share some of its content with their Fans? It’s a great strategy (if used correctly) to attract a wider fan base… this is one of the main questions we hear again and again when consulting with clients’ pages, “How can I increase my Fans?” Well, this is one of those “hows”. I would rate this slightly higher on the difficulty scale only because it requires some knowledge of  HTML/CSS coding and design skills to get it looking good… Still not scared? Click here to see it in action on Mannix Marketing’s fan page (Can’t see the content? Fan us and all will be revealed.)

If you’ve done any sort of geo-related search in Google over the past few months, you’ve probably seen them by now. The gray business listings that appear right on Google’s Map:

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For a month or two, there has been a new addition to the search engine results pages (SERP’s). This addition is the inclusion of breadcrumbs.

Let’s start with an explanation of what breadcrumbs are. Breadcrumbs are a form of navigation that shows the users path that got them to their current location. It allows for a user to easily return to the page they just left if they landed somewhere they didn’t want to. In addition to being very useful for the user, it turns out it is also very search engine friendly! (more…)

Sure it’s only February, but now is the best time to start thinking about your Internet marketing plan for the 2010 holiday season. Why so early? Here are just a few good reasons: (more…)