Company web sites have become the leading source of sales leads—yet many sites in the senior care marketplace offer little more than online “brochures.” A new article from SeniorCareMarketer.com explains how vendors can use search-optimized web sites and marketing activities to attract and engage customers.
The first in a three part series, the article is titled “SEO and Marketing Web Sites: Internet Best Practices for Senior Care Vendors.” You can download the free article at the link provided.
The article walks suppliers through the basic steps of search-optimizing a Web site, as well as effective branding and messaging, the elements of a strong “marketing” site and how to choose the right keywords. Also included is a checklist of common missteps to avoid and an overview of keyword research and ranking tools. Together, the information will help senior care vendors increase their Internet visibility, Web traffic and search engine rankings—all of which translate to increased sales leads.
Other highlights include:
- Selecting the right keywords
- Updating page titles and Meta tags
- Using keywords in URLs
- Page and site content
- Proper use of internal links
- Best practices for image use and the dangers of all-Flash sites
- “Black Hat SEO”: What not to do
Future articles will include how to use original content to generate visibility, traffic and leads, as well as strategies to maximize online visibility.
Enjoy.
Again, download it here: http://www.seniorcaremarketer.com/downloads.htm


Search engine marketing, or SEM, is a form of Internet marketing that seeks to promote websites by increasing their visibility in search engine result pages. According to the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization, SEM methods include: search engine optimization, paid placement, contextual advertising, and paid inclusion. Other sources, including the New York Times, define SEM as the practice of buying paid search listings.
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Posted by: Los Angeles seo | April 29, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Very good article and so true.
Posted by: bearmist | May 03, 2009 at 12:04 PM