We Love Client Feedback Like This!
I received an email from a client this week and among answering some questions she had this to say about Blackbird e-Solutions. “I was just telling one of my co-workers that I am so glad we made the decision to do this project with you guys because I have such a high level of confidence […]
How to Set Up Google Analytics on Your Website
Last time we looked at your Current Online Presence and discussed some basic questions. Do you have a website? Do you or your organization have full control of this site? Do you have access or do you have someone that can quickly update your website? Do you currently track what happens on your site? (i.e. […]
Ready, Assess, Fire, Aim – Laying the Groundwork for Online Marketing
This is the second post in our series “Killer Online Marketing for 2013” Want the whole series to be delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for the free series Killer Online Marketing for 2013! Many of you have probably heard the popular mantra, “Ready, Fire, Aim.” This is often adopted to keep people or […]
AdWords Tip: Adwords Account Limitations
We often have clients ask what the limits are to AdWords. It usually happens with larger companies or e-commerce sites that have lot’s of products. They start adding keyword, campaigns, adgoup or ads and they start to worry they will run out of space. The truth is, most advertisers will never even come close to […]
Google Trends Not Reporting Data for Wyoming
Here’s a strange tidbit of information. It doesn’t appear that Google Trends is reporting an data from the US State of Wyoming. I noticed it today when I was doing keyword research for an SEO project that I’m working on for a client. I even tested the keyword “dog. ” This still showed no searches […]
Full Screen Ads? Bad, Bad Idea!
We work with our clients to help them get found online. That often means using paid search or media to get their message out. These avenues work very well and are great way to track who’s seeing your ads and the ROI (return on investment). We’ve seen many different ways that advertising platforms have tried to grab […]
Black Friday Mobile Sales Up 128% – Is Your Site Mobile Optimized?
According to a study by Branding Brand mobile, in 2012 sales saw an increase of 128% on Black Friday compared to 2011. This shows that mobile is definitely here to stay. This number isn’t about mobile visits, but sales, so these stats could have a direct effect on your bottom line. The study only looks at […]
Happy Thanksgiving To Everyone – From Blackbird e-Solutions!
Wishing you and your family a great day as you celebrate Thanksgiving! We’ll be closed for the holiday tomorrow and Friday, but will be back to normal on Monday 11/26/12. Happy Thanksgiving!
Google Offers Virtual Tours of Its Data Centers
Google has recently opened the doors (virtually of course) to it’s infamous data centers. Now you can see where your bits, bytes and gigabytes are traveling when you search for something on Google.com, watch a YouTube Video or send an email through Gmail. From the virtual tour: When you’re on a Google website (like right […]
Our Week in Twitter 2012-10-11
@hiaairport Nah, I want to see everything. 😉 Although I would probably start with someplace I've never been. Maybe Africa or Asia in reply to HIAairport 2012-10-05 Have you created your online marketing plan for the holiday season yet? Not sure what to do? We'd be glad to help! http://t.co/qseFf6Tv 2012-10-05 Our Week in Twitter […]
Does Search Traffic Show a Decline in the Power of TV Commercials
I’ve been working on an SEO project for a client that has a variety of websites. One aspect the project entails going through multiple sites and making sure they are following onsite SEO best practices. Keywords include product names, brand names as well as other related phrases. Many of the sites have a page of […]
Our Week in Twitter 2012-10-04
Big day today! Heading to @ProtocallGroup for our kick off for their new website development project. 2012-09-28 Our Week in Twitter 2012-09-27 http://t.co/oL6ntFfk | e-Life 2012-09-28 Nice! Upgrading my transformer prime tablet to jellybean. Now if only my phone would get ice cream sandwich.. 2012-09-28 Well hello there October…. Man this year is flying by! […]