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		<title>Google Anlaytics Changes</title>
		<link>http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/2012/05/google-anlaytics-changes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 12:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of you may have heard that Google Analytics did a major update that became mandatory in January of 2012.  Much like with Facebook Timeline, Google has allowed a grace period where the old reporting style was still available (yet no longer), though with Google Analytics one had to click a link at the footer ...]]></description>
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		<title>Marketing with Promotions and Coupons</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 10:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In our challenging consumer economy, one of the best strategies for success is the implementation of promotions and coupons.  It is well known that many people will purchase more readily if there is a perceived savings to be had, and providing specials and limited time promotions/coupons can be a good option for many businesses.  In ...]]></description>
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		<title>Domain Names: Top 10 things to watch out for</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 03:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I thought I would share a few thoughts regarding common Domain Name oversights my clients (and yes, even I at times) have made with their websites, and a few strategies for web success that are often overlooked. 1. Domain Name Choices: When you choose a domain name for your business, do your best to select ...]]></description>
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		<title>Proven SEO Success Stories</title>
		<link>http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/2012/04/proven-seo-success-stories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:52:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Client Websites]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/?p=661</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In my website and on this Blog, I&#8217;ve included a lot of information about website SEO practices that work, and a bit about those that don&#8217;t.  I&#8217;ve also noted that there are many SEO companies who promise to get you a high ranking in Google by optimizing your website.  As I&#8217;ve noted in previous posts, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Watch Out for Scam Emails</title>
		<link>http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/2012/04/watch-out-for-scam-emails/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:40:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Security]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/?p=654</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I have written in the past about Scam email practices, specifically those who note that they can optimize your website for first page ranking on Google, etc.  As I&#8217;ve noted, in most every case the email promising to help your website with SEO isn&#8217;t professional, doesn&#8217;t provide a phone number, nor do they have a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Facebook Timeline Apps</title>
		<link>http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/2012/04/facebook-timeline-apps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:47:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you use Facebook, and want to make it engaging for your business page, it can be challenging to know which Apps to use. I recently received an email from one of my clients who inquired about contest/sweepstakes Apps. Ok, so I&#8217;ve done some searching in the past, and thought this would be a good ...]]></description>
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		<title>New Website or Full Redevelopment</title>
		<link>http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/2012/04/new-website-or-full-redevelopment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in a new website, or a full redevelopment of an existing one you need to have your content ready to move forward. The problem is that most people aren&#8217;t prepared for what is needed (and often feel overwhelmed with the idea of getting everything together), and this lack of preparedness is the ...]]></description>
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		<title>Optimize Your Website With GZIP</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a website with lots of images, javaScript, Flash, video, and CSS, you may have noted a slower than ideal load time. I&#8217;ve written before about  adding a bit of code to the .htaccess file as cache-control for images, text content, pdf, flash, and video, but the reality is that this may not be ...]]></description>
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		<title>Grading Your Website</title>
		<link>http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/2012/04/grading-your-website/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to website assessment, there are a number of different criteria than can be evaluated.  With a bit of searching you will find website marketing graders, mobile website graders, SEO graders, Keyword density graders, and those that provide a combination of these.  I have long felt that one needs to do periodic assessments ...]]></description>
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		<title>Using MailChimp Effectively</title>
		<link>http://www.ecurtisdesigns.com/wblog/2012/03/using-mailchimp-effectively/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:57:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edmund</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As many of my clients know, I use MailChimp for sending newsletters.  I&#8217;ve written before about the benefits of having a newsletter, and about the great features and value that MailChimp offers.  Assuming that you have read my previous post then you are up to speed in this regard.  For this post I am providing ...]]></description>
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