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Dear PinellasLife.com Members,
This is your weekly update from the Pinellas Life team. We had a record
1,075,999 page views in June ... business is booming, local search engine
marketing is becoming the hottest commodity of the digital age, and
PinellasLife.com turns 6 years old!
Happy Birthday PinellasLife.comPinellasLife.com turned 6 years old on July 9, 2007! PinellasLife.com is
the oldest "local portal" in the area. I still remember people asking me
all of the time ... "what is a portal" ... now it is definitely a premium
buzz word! We are visionaries and are always on the cutting edge of
Internet Marketing giving all of our members an advantage over the
competition! We have seen many other local portals come and go over the
years but we have stayed focused on our growth strategy and are a huge
success! The search engines see sites like PinellasLife.com as "credible"
causing them to consistently crawl our site and consider what we link
to worthy! It has been an exciting six years and we look forward to a very
bright future!
We are very excited about the growth of wireless technology!
PinellasLife.com is now accessible from the beach to the interstate, making
it a "hot" commodity for local consumers, business owners, and visitors to
the area.
PinellasLife.com Stats for June 2007
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1,075,999 pages views
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400,000 unique visitors
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1,806,406 hits
The Importance of Local Internet
Advertising - Results R' Us
Sunday Dr. Sibley from Florida Eye Center called me and said he wanted to sell
his house on Snell Isle. I recommended a Web site and local Internet
Advertising on PinellasLife.com. We met Sunday afternoon, we created the Web
site on Monday and Tuesday
www.2060brightwaters.com, we put the Internet advertising on
PinellasLife.com Tuesday night, Wednesday he was all over Google for search
terms like; house for sale st petersburg (#14, out of 1,940,000), house for
sale snell isle (#3 out of 152,000), waterfront home for sale st petersburg
(#11 out of 287,000). Getting that kind of ranking would NOT be possible in
that time frame without the power of Pinellas Life! PinellasLife.com is the
key to ranking on the search engines - targeted, affordable and professional
Internet Marketing. If you aren't a member sign up today so we can make your
business a "Google Star".
The potential buyer can also pull out their iPhone or Blackberry, type in the
Web address, and view the house from their car!!! That type of exposure is
priceless!!!!
Welcome New Members
A to
Z Auctions, Inc. (Pinellas County) - Your "Stuff" is someone else's
"Treasure"! Need more "Cash"... Let me help you! I will find those treasures
in your house and Auction them online. Need to sell car, your house, your
"stuff"..... 24/7 on the internet for all your auction needs.
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Neighborhood Bistro (Largo Florida) - A Neighborhood Bistro is "where
friends bring their friends to eat and have fun." We're a cheers type, casual
dining restaurant with beer & wine. A Neighborhood Bistro is the best kept
secret in Largo, FL ... but now you know so pass it on to all your friends and
family. We only use the freshest ingredients to prepare you the best home
cooked meal, with a Champaign taste at Beer pricing!
ASAP-Ink Outlet
(Largo Florida & Online) - Buy Ink Jet Cartridges, Printer Toner, Copier
Toner, Fax Film, and Fax Toner Online or in Largo Florida. Brands include
Brother, Canon, Epson, Hewlett Packard, Lexmark, Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp,
Toshiba and Xerox.
Bicycle Outfitters (Seminole Florida) - The home of fast, friendly, family
service! Located on the Pinellas Trail! Shop for Bike Accessories, Bikes,
Bike Clothing, Bike Rentals, Bike Repairs! Bike brands include Electra
Bicycles, Gary Fisher Bicycles, LeMond's Triomphe Bicycles, Litespeed
Titanium, MirraCo Bicycles, Orbea Bikes, Redline Bicycles, Rocky Mountain
Bicycles, Santa Cruz, Trek Bicycles, Yeti Cycles.
Rent A
Hand, Inc. (St Petersburg) - With Rent-A-Hand, Inc. you can trust us to do
the cleaning, cooking, minors repairs, errands and child & elderly care you
and your family need so you can...Live your Life to the fullest!
Member News ... Specials and Events
Paid Members Only - If your business is having an event, sale, new product
offers, or promotion please send it to
deirdre@kissmarketing.com and
we will include it in our weekly email communication.
What's New on PinellasLife.com
Deirdre was on Tampa Bay's 10 News
Bare-bottom billboard features Dali derriere
St. Petersburg, Florida – Driving down I-275 south in St. Pete, you may have
noticed a splash of color. It’s the new billboard for the Dali Museum.
When Deirdre Cavener squinted, she could see the image of Lincoln. “It scared
me actually, you kind of jump back, because I didn’t even notice it.”
Ask a Local
People can now send an email to
askalocal@pinellaslife.com or
call our office for information on the area. We received a call this week
from someone who is moving here from Michigan. We of course passed this lead
on to our Real Estate member and let her run with it! This is a great service
that is sure to grow rapidly.
Expansion of all City Portals is
underway!
Whether you recently launched your site or
you have been in the biz for years, establishing a customer base within your
local community is a must for any small, online business owner. Local
portals, PinellasLife.com, in particular are an especially viable option for
small, online businesses. They provide direct access to local consumers
wanting to do business locally.
Nielsen NetRatings statistics indicate that
portals, search engines and community sites are the most popular types of
sites among American Internet users. Portal search engine reach is currently
surpassing Internet service sites and entertainment sites by more than 20%.
"Search engines, portals, and community sites
have established themselves as a mandatory part of every surfer's online
habits," NetRatings vice president Sean Kaldor said in a statement. "Nine out
of every 10 Web users go to such a site every month and are going there more
frequently, nearly five times monthly."
The reason behind portal popularity is
simple: personalization. People look for news and information relevant to
them. Local portals are gateways to community members. By grouping Web sites
of businesses located in a specific area, local portals offer a great
opportunity for small businesses to reach their markets.
A portal is a kind of home base for Internet
surfers, a runway to other destinations. Portals organize the chaos of
Internet searching into identifiable and relevant segments that cater to
specific interests or groups of people.
Remember, many consumers prefer to do
business with a local company. If you let local customers know they're welcome
to stop by your office or call, customers who are uncomfortable doing business
online or who aren't sure what kind of service to expect from an online
transaction will be more likely to do business with you than a company located
2,500 miles away.
One of the most important
advancements in local portal advertising is wireless technology. Visitors
sitting on the beach can pull their iPhone out and type in "Restaurant Madeira
Beach" and find your listing without sitting at a computer! Imagine someone
out on a Sunday "house hunting". They pull up in front of your home for sale
and see a unique Web address
www.2060brightwaters.com, they
type the Web address in their wireless device and can view the home from their
car ... this is a huge opportunity for so many businesses ... don't be left
out!
If you haven't joined PinellasLife.com what
are you waiting for? call us today at 727-517-8450 or send an email to
deirdre@pinellaslife.com to find
out what we can do for you!
Local Articles
Thank you to all of our local writers for
submitting articles to Pinellas Life Magazine!
Search Engine
Optimization ... What made be almost fall out of my chair!
When it comes to search engine optimization, there are a lot of myths and
rumors floating around about what does and doesn't work. A lot of this
knowledge appears valid because it is coming from people that are considered
credible, but beware! I attended the Largo Chamber Showcase Wednesday June 27
and I now clearly understand why Tampa Bay Florida is technologically lagging
compared to other metropolitan cities.
Coaching
Tweens to Get Chores Done
Tweens have a lot on their plates. They have school, friends, extracurricular
activities, and impending puberty. It’s no wonder they have a hard time
remembering their chores!
What's Better Than Your Current Goal?
I hired a pool repair person one day who told me he would be at my estate
promptly at 9 am the next morning. That was three months ago. I still haven't
heard from him. Why didn't he follow through?
When Exercise Doesn't Work
The reasons people don’t enjoy a regular exercise routine are many. It brings
up bad feelings since they know there are plenty of important of benefits that
they are missing out on. The body was meant to be exercised and most people
feel better when involved in physical activity. But that is not the case with
the millions of people who are overwhelmed with the thought of exercising.
Global Cuisine Without Boundaries
Elements “Global Cuisine Without Boundaries” opened to rave reviews and a new
audience on January 5, 2007. “Our Menu is what happens when you take Tropical
Floribbean, Spicy Asian, Wood Grilled South American and the Classics” says
Chef Jose Luis “and create a fusion of flavors and styles with a dose of fun
and just a little twist”.
The Best Dietary Tips in the World
So you want to be skinny, and suave’ for the summer? Rather than look to
weight loss centers or medical centers offering gastric bypass (bariatric
surgery) or the latest trendy diet or drugs, learn about and practice sound
principles that will help you sustain optimal body weight.
Complimentary Listings
Visit the A to Z Pinellas Local Green Pages for more information on the following businesses!
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ABC Pet Stuff
Acupuncture & Herbal Therapies
Albert Soft Water Service
All Kevin's Computer Repair - St Petersburg Florida
Apex Mortgage Lending
Aqua Groove
Bay Bridal Shop
Beach Pizza Plus
Belloise Realty
Bent Charters LLC
Blast From The Past Entertainment, LLC
Blue Moon Certified
Boca Party Supplies
Bowen Water Conditioning - Clearwater Florida
Bright Works Marine Services
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center - Tarpon Springs Florida
Calling All Dogs, Inc.
Casual Clips Salon - Largo Florida
Charmed Art - St Petersburg Florida
Checkerboard Realty, Inc.
Cheers! Events, Inc. - St Petersburg Florida
Chrises Fishes
Clearwater Computer Solutions
Clearwater Info Center
CMR Studios
Cool Breeze Premier Pressure Cleaning
Contract Camera Services LLC
Creative Floors and Walls, LLC
Creative Touches Hair Salon - St Petersburg Florida
Critter Pal Pet Sitting
CV Counseling Services
De Sot & Company - Clearwater Florida
Dimares Yacht Solutions
Dixie Daisy's Florida Art Gallery
Elite Kleaners - Gulfport Florida
Elite Mortgage Group
Elite Training Center - St Petersburg Florida
Endless Expressions Florist and Gift Shop
Family Massage Center, Inc.
Fancy Face Painting - St Petersburg Florida
Florida Top Dog Allstars
Florida Fitness Pros, LLC
Florida's Best Mobile Home Sales, LLC - Largo Florida
GilTech Roofing, Inc.
GPS Screens, Windows & Doors
Guy O'Connor & Associates, Inc.
Homesbox Realty - Seminole Florida
J. Jennings Plumbing Inc.
Jeff Joyner Realtor
Jessi's Family Restaurant
JK Flowers
John Kent Fitness, Inc.
J.P. Kanes Town & Country Furniture
K & B Builders, Inc.
Kasco Stone LLC
KVM Enterprises - Wood Technics
LANsharks
Largo Day Spa
Largo Mid Pinellas Chamber of Commerce
Law Offices of Phillip Day, P.L.
Lia Sophia Jewelry
Lincolnshire Estates
Linda Snook, CPA, CFP
Laredo Car Wash
Malcolm-Tucker and Associates
Margaux A Gold A.P., D.O.M.
Martin Services - St Petersburg Florida
Mason Shoe Store
Maya's Models Center, Inc. - Clearwater Florida
Metzgerbodies Elite Personal Training - Oldsmar Florida
MJM Fine Cigars & Tobacco
Music For Your Hart Productions
My Trading Company
Olinis Italian Grill
Pampered Pawz Pet Sitting Service
Paul Acklin's Superkicks
Piece of the Reef
Pinellas Financial - "White Glove Service you Expect"
Pinellas Home Massage Inc.
Pinellas Tax & Accounting Service Inc. - Tax Professionals for the Small
Business Owner!!
Pizarro Medical Hair Restoration - No One Ever Said Tall Dark and Balding!
Plush Eventz
Pregnancy Center of Pinellas County - Largo Florida
Reliable Furniture Company - Palm Harbor Florida
Rose Garden Boutique
Safe Haven Avian Placement Services
Sea Club 18 Vacation Rental
Seal Swim School
Sparkle Bright Cleaning Services
St. Petersburg Nights - Russian Restaurant and Lounge!
SunHost Resorts - Madeira Beach Florida
Sunshine Physical Therapy & Fitness Center - St Petersburg Florida
Tampa Bay Events Company
TAN/tric˛ Studios
Tanning Cove
Tara and Brett
The Art of Touch
The Law Office of Christopher Jason Sanders
The Law Office of Gary A. Hewetson, P.A. - Largo Florida
The Spay and Neuter Clinic of Pinellas County
Timberland Footwear
Tires 2 U
Tropical Logic, Inc.
United First Financial
Vera Multimedia Marketing - Seminole Florida
Village Reality of Clearwater
Wags to Whiskers Pet Care
Weddings To Remember by Julie - Wedding Planning for any budget!
Wild Fish Restaurant - Live Wild - Eat Right!
Wine Works - St Petersburg Florida
Yoga4All
Z-Life (Z-CoiL Pain Relief Footwear)
ZBOOKZ
If you have any comments,
questions, or need information please contact us via phone or via one of the
email addresses below.
Deirdre Cavener,
MCP & Patty Sebok
K.I.S.S.
Marketing, Inc.
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