Local Search Engine Marketing by SharpNET Solutions

SharpNET Solutions has provided local search engine marketing (local SEM) services for companies since 1999. SharpNET specializes in achieving strong geo targeted organic keyword rankings for business that generate local sales. SharpNET uses "white hat" search engine marketing practices that are accepted by the internet community, including all search engines. In its 11 year history as a professional SEM service provider, SharpNET's work has never been banned or blocked by any search engine. SharpNET is a pioneer in developing clean, highly effective and innovative local search engine marketing campaigns that have placed hundreds of businesses in the top search positions of the most prolific search engines. Our local search engine marketing services can help you drive brand recognition in your community, generate sales, and gain the web presence you need to capitalize on the power of local search engine marketing. Put our talents to work for you, and see the difference that true local search engine marketing professionals can make.

SEO Service Ranking Examples

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What is search engine marketing? What is local search engine marketing?
Search engine marketing is they utilization of the many different marketing resources provided by the search engines. Search engine optimization refers to natural, or orgainc, keyword ranking, whereas search engine marketing includes other search-based marketing resources such as PPC, sponsorships, and contextual marketing. Local search engine marketing refers to placing a focus on a local community. For instance, a Dentist is Colorado does not need to rank well for someone seeking a Dentist in Boston. Local search engine marketing employs the many local resources available to businesses, including local.google.com, local.bing.com, local.yahoo.com, Google Maps, Bing Maps, local business directories, and local-focused keyword phrases.

• LOCAL-EMPHASIS SEO KEYWORD RESEARCH - To determine relevant and high-demand keyword phrases.
• LOCAL SEO COMPETITOR ANALYSIS - Identification of competitor strength and strategies to overcome.
• SEO CONTENT (VISIBLE)- Optimizing visible web content, for generating improved search engine ranking.
• SEO CONTENT (NON-VISIBLE) - Optimizing non-visible HTML elements (META tags, Title, Alt tags, etc.) for generating improved search engine ranking.
• CREATION OF SEO SITEMAPS AND XML - Search engine XML Sitemaps, which are used by many different search engines to assist with web ranking and "bot" crawling efficiency.
• LOCAL SEARCH ENGINE AND DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS - Build local listing accounts with Google, Bing, Yahoo, ODP, SuperPages, Yelp, and similar local and geo targeted resources.
• INBOUND LINK BUILDING AND DIRECTORY SUBMISSIONS - To increase search Pagerank.
• ADVANCED GOOGLE ANALYTICS ACCOUNT CREATION - Web traffic information and statistics collection.
• WEBMASTER TOOL ACCOUNT CREATION - Registered webmaster tool accounts (or equivalent) for Google, Yahoo and MSN / Bing. Allows website ranking status, website and sitemap submissions and miscellaneous search engine listing information.
• SEARCH ENGINE SUBMISSIONS - To generate placement on the search engines.
• ADAPTATION TO SEARCH ENGINE RANKING DYNAMICS - On an as-needed basis to accommodate changes in search engine ranking algorithms and competitor activities.
• ONGOING SEO EFFORTS - Perpetual search engine marketing to ensure ongoing search ranking growth and maintaining already-established search rankings.
• MONTHLY SEARCH ENGINE RANKING REPORTS - Campaign Progress reporting.
• FREE INTERNET MARKETING CONSULTING AND RECOMMENDATIONS - Internet marketing advice from a pro.
• Per request, SharpNET can target more general, non-local keyword phrases as well, at no extra cost.

• ALL SEARCH ENGINE MARKETING SERVICES OUTLINED IN THE BASELINE LOCAL SEM SERVICE (ABOVE)
• REGULARLY UPDATED XML AND HTML SITEMAPES - Ensures that your newest web pages and product items are promptly indexed by the search engines.
• AGGRESSIVE LINK BUILDING - Aggressive link building strategy to boost Pagerank, reinforce brand and gain recognition as an industry leader. Includes article generation and submissions, press releases and directory submissions including some paid submissions.
• ADVANCED GOOGLE ANALYTICS ACCOUNT CREATION - Web traffic information and statistics collection. Detailed monthly analysis outlining trends, customer behavior, identifying website strength and weaknesses.
• SOCIAL MEDIA SEO - Creation and management of LinkedIn, Twitter, Business.com and other local or geo targeted capable accounts to increase Pagerank, branding and local online interest.

Local Search Enging Marketing Service Results
A new local-focused customer running SharpNET's Baseline local SEM service will typically achieve ~10 new relevant keyword phrases within the first 4-6 weeks, netting approximately 20 new search rankings across the Tier 1 search engines. Between month 3 and 4, a typical local SEO customer will have gained over 20 relevant keyword phrases amounting to over 30 Tier 1 search engine listings. SharpNET monitors the top 20 search engines, and substantial rankings will also be gained on Tier 2 (Lycos, AltaVista, Ask, etc.) and Tier 3 (Jayde, AlltheWeb, ExactSeek, etc.) search engines. SharpNET can provide example search engine marketing ranking reports for "typical" campaigns upon request.

SharpNET's local search engine marketing services are designed as a low-cost, high performance solution with guaranteed results. If we are not gaining and holding relevant search engine rankings on a monthly basis, then our services are free of charge. SharpNET does not require a time-based contract, and all services can be cancelled immediately upon request. We are confident in our ability to generate results. SharpNET's local search engine marketing services are executed in an ethical 'white hat' fashion, accepted by the SEM community and search engines alike. In SharpNET's 11 year history as a professional SEM service provider, we have never caused a website to be banned or penalized from the search engines. Our customer retention exceeds 90% after 12 months, with service referrals being our largest source of new customers. We aim to please, and we deliver.