4/11/2012

Ft Myers Above Board Chamber To Host Panel On Blogging For Business

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Blogging, social media, and search engine optimization have become "buzzwords" lately in local Ft Myers/SW Florida business jargon. Business owners recognize the growing importance of incorporating these platforms and techniques into their overall marketing strategy, however, at the same time have difficulty understanding the "how, what, when, and why" basic's relating to the deployment of an effective online marketing plan. The Above Board Chamber Of Florida is hosting a panel/discussion on Tuesday April 17, 2012 at The Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Myers to address these topics.


Jeanne Sweeney, Founder and President of the Above board Chamber is a firm believer that "Above Board business is not just about making money, it;s about setting an example to those around you, including family, friends, customers, and employees." Over the course of the past two years her Chamber has hosted panels covering a multitude of relevant topics pertaining to business including ...


Social Media: Find Out How You Can Be Discovered!

Why Your Website Is Not Generating Business.
Human Resources/Career Building.
Find Out How To Be Discovered By The Media!
Time For A Business Check-Up!
Ethics in Business.
The Secrets Of Highly Profitable Companies.
Hitting Your Target Market.
and many more!
The panelists for Tuesday's discussion will be ...

Chris Griffith The self-appointed ambassador of Bonita Springs, Florida. Chris engages the public and sells southwest Florida real estate by promoting the city of Bonita Springs via blogging and social media. Chris also is the Owner/ President at LifeInBonitaSprings.com and is a Columnist - Naples Daily News

Rick Thomas is an SEO/Social Media consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. He specializes in a blended strategy of search engine optimization, social media, and content creation designed to establish his clients as "knowledgeable experts" in their field,increase their overall web presence, and place them on the 1st page of the search results for the keywords most likely to increase their sales. Rick is passionate about showing business owners how and why "Blogging and content creation are the most powerful tools available to make that happen"! He currently authors over 30 blogs relating to SEO, marketing, social media, and SW Florida businesses. His articles have been featured on numerous sites such as Technorati, Ezine Articles, Networked Blogs, and Active Rain.

Mike Cathell has a 23 year background in selling Luxury Goods. Ten years ago, he started a new career in Real Estate, the last 2 years in Commercial Real Estate. Mike has been an avid blogger for the past 4 years using several blogs to build his business. In July of 2011, Mike was picked as the 80th top Commercial Realtor to follow on LinkedIn.com. Mike has several blogs currently about Real Estate and is starting a new site to showcase the Leading Real Estate Brokers in SW Florida. Social Media has been a large part of Mike's life not only as a Realtor but also as a husband, father, Youth Minister and a member of the Fort Myers community for the past 28 years.

For more information regarding this event, to register, or to learn more about The Above Board Chamber follow this link -


RSVP MUST prepay on line for the Ft.Myers meeting by Friday, April 13
Hilton Garden Inn
12600 University Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
11:30 - 11:55 Networking
11:50 - 1: 00 PM program



Rick Thomas, Social media/SEO Consultant in Ft Myers Florida,Regional Search Engine Marketing For Businesses, Improved Google Search Engine Rankings, Company Facebook Pages Created & Managed, Located in Fort Myers Florida. Yes I am For Hire!

Contact Rick Thomas at 239 896-7020

RickThomas@FtMyersMarketing.com

4/07/2012

SEO/Social Media For Local Business

Social media, SEO, Advertising


Over the past 10 years what works in marketing and promoting local small businesses has changed significantly! Previously traditional marketing centered around newspaper, television, radio, and other print media such as magazines, flyers, and the Yellow Pages. Today consumer's responses to these methods of promotion are steadily declining at a rapid rate. They simply have better options for finding information on the products and services they want! The internet gives them the ability to search for, and find, nearly limitless sources of for the specific information they need to make an educated decision. Consider this ...

Digital video recording gives us the ability to watch TV when we want to ... and skip past ALL THE ADVERTISEMENTS!

Most of us throw out direct mail and circulars without a second glance!

Caller ID allows us to pre-screen phone calls preventing telemarketers from interrupting our lives!

Newspaper & magazine sales have dropped so significantly that publishers are scrambling to establish an online presence!

Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Foursquare and other similar sites give consumers the ability to ask questions and review comments on products and services interactively in real time!

The large majority of people rarely use the phone book because that would mean ... THEY HAVE TO GET UP FROM THEIR COMPUTER TO FIND IT!

The most effective way to reach your potential clients today is an effective combination of search engine optimization (SEO), social media, and content creation! The problem for most business owners is that creating a positive, engaging, online presence requires a significant investment of time ... and time is hard to come by WHEN YOU HAVE A BUSINESS TO RUN!!!

I CAN HELP YOU WITH THAT!

For a free consultation/audit of your online presence call

Rick Thomas

239-896-7020

Twitter - @FtMyersSeo

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/FtMyersSEO

RickThomas@FtMyersMarketing.com

4/01/2012

Naples Florida Panel To Discuss Blogging For Business Purposes

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The Above Board Chamber Of Florida will be hosting a panel discussion on the subject of "It's Time To Optimize Your Web Presence Through Blogging" at the Naples Hilton in Naples, Florida on April 9th 2012 starting at 11:30 a.m.. The program is scheduled to run until 1:00, however panel members will be available to answer individual questions for an extended period of time following the panel discussion. The panel members will be ...

Chris Griffith - Realtor in Bonita Springs Florida, Owner/President at LifeinBonitaSprings.com and is a columnist for The Naples Daily News.

Jennifer Huber - Social Media Marketer with 20 years experience in the tourism industry, Named one of the "101 Inspiring Women Bloggers to Watch" and serves as the Public Relations Manager for the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau.

Rick Thomas - SEO/Social Media consultant in Ft Myers, Florida. Author of over 30 blogs pertaining to SEO, Social Media, Marketing, and SW Florida business.

The Above Board Chamber of Florida prides itself on being more than just a networking group. The groups primary focus is to be a source of knowledge, information, and education for local business owners in the Naples/Fort Myers area of SW Florida. The Board hosts regular monthly meetings with experts in many different fields sharing insights and tips designed to help individual business owners grow their businesses, increase their market share, and better serve their clients!

For more information regarding this event, to register, or to learn more about The Above Board Chamber follow this link ...



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Rick Thomas, Social media/SEO Consultant in Ft Myers Florida,Regional Search Engine Marketing For Businesses, Improved Google Search Engine Rankings, Company Facebook Pages Created & Managed, Located in Fort Myers Florida. Yes I am For Hire!

Contact Rick Thomas at 239 896-7020

RickThomas@FtMyersMarketing.com