When it comes to the wonderful world of search engine optimization (SEO), one thing always holds true: you never know what to expect next. If you are going to achieve success in this area of your business, you need to be flexible enough to roll with the punches.


Are you interested in becoming more active with social media? Do you have questions about how to get started or how to take your strategy to the next level? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are not alone. Despite the fact that social media marketing has taken off over the past few years, there are millions of organizations that have yet to get involved.

With Halloween quickly approaching, you may have been caught off-guard when it comes to taking advantage of the marketing opportunities in the year's spookiest holiday. No need to be afraid, though - there are still a few things you can do this week to capture the attention of your audience (and hopefully not scare them away!).
When you first start using social media to reach out to your audience, usually one particular social network stands out as being right for your business. For some businesses, Facebook seems like a natural choice; for others, it may be Twitter or Pinterest or another social media site.

Now that we're heading into the third week of the government shutdown, businesses across the country are affected to varying degrees. Obviously those business owners with direct governmental ties, for example those with government contracts, are affected the most, but the longer the shutdown continues, the further down the effects trickle.