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The Importance of Giving Back
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), an affiliate society of ESD, presented me with this lovely plaque. It was truly a humbling experience to stand on the same stage as leading engineers, scientists and technical professionals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievement and service.
This award means a great deal to me because it represents my commitment to giving back.
Domain Slamming
Don't be a victim of Domain Slamming! This week I received a Domain Name Expiration Notice warning me that I will lose exclusive rights to my online identity if I don’t renew ontimewebdevelopment.com right away. The only problem is, I didn’t register...
Blacklisted!
I was recently notified that one of my newly launched websites was blacklisted by Norton – which means visitors who use Norton’s service were presented with a large ‘Malicious Website Blocked’ banner. As you can imagine, my client was quite upset. My first...
A Web Department Manager On Wearing Many Hats
My role in the office was so expansive I wasn’t allowed to put a title on my business cards.
Client Spotlight: CSH Electric Motor Supply Inc
I've known Dan for more years than either of us would like to think about. I enjoy supporting his Owosso-based business because he is passionate about customer service. You can tell by the rave reviews on his site. Aside from selling every electric motor...
Google AdWords Case Study
Chris is a very savvy businessman. He runs two online stores that sell wholesale goods to dealers and the general public, and makes enough money to support his wife and their 6 children. Chris contacted me last year and asked if I could review his online advertising...
The Importance of Negative Keywords
Are you including negative keywords in your campaigns? If not you are probably wasting money on advertising to the wrong audience. Today I reviewed the list of search terms resulting in advertising impressions in a client's Amazon account. This monthly task is...
It’s About the Results
Google AdWords & Merchant Center Management Client: CSHIncorporated.com July 1 - Aug 10, 2016 AdWords Cost: $161.29 Revenue: $12,027.24
Ruby on Rails
It Begins What's a girl to do when she is laid off from the position she's had for over 14 years? Learn something new! Since I'm already familiar with basic web development I've decided to take it to the next level. This week I start learning Ruby on Rails. My initial...
Holiday Sales
A family owned and operated business, Stylish Home and Gifts has been in business for over 20 years. The owner requested assistance with advertising products in her Bigcommerce website. She had hired another company originally, but sales hadn't increased,...