Sign the Anti- SOPA / PIPA Petition

By Dennis Consorte | Published January 18, 2012

Please fight for a free and open internet. Wikipedia, Reddit, Google and countless others have shown their support and you should too! Read the news, learn about what this means for your freedom – your rights as an American and if you agree, sign the petition. Today is SOPA Blackout Day.

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SOPAstatic – SOPA Blackout Day Download

By Dennis Consorte | Published January 16, 2012

Reddit is going dark on SOPA Blackout Day, January 18th, 2012 to protest SOPA. Facebook is planning a press event that day as well. Show your support – download this script and put it online. Say NO to censorship and shut them down.

SOPA Blackout Day

SOPA Blackout Day

Download SOPAstatic

 

SOPA Blackout Day

see the demo

Minor edit: If you’re thinking of blacking out your main website homepage, be sure to read these comments on SEO effects on how to avoid issues, directly from Google.
Script adopted from jQuery infinite rotator.

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TLD – Nearly Complete List – Top Level Domain Country Extensions

By Dennis Consorte | Published January 14, 2012

 

Recently we needed to pull together a list of top level domains for an international SEO project we’re working on. It’s tedious stuff and there’s not much out there by way of a comprehensive list. If we were just dealing with the US, then it’s easy: .com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov, .us, etc. Most of us have seen these, and a few others. But what about obscure TLDs like .ac.tj or com.ve or gob.pa. Confusing, right?

In my search I found a few resources which helped me piece everything together. Continue reading “TLD – Nearly Complete List – Top Level Domain Country Extensions” »

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The Tricks to Ecommerce Web Design Success

By samantha | Published January 12, 2012
Web Design: Keep it Simple

Web Design: Keep it Simple

Whether you’re just beginning to build a business online, or you’ve had a web presence for a while, knowing the tricks to ecommerce web design can help grow your business and improve your sales. There are several important things to remember when discussing website design, as well as many misconceptions. Understand the tips provided in order to improve your online customer base and your company’s reputation. Then, depending on your budget, decide if you want to make these improvements to your website yourself or utilize them in the development of a brand new website. Or, consider hiring a professional web design company like Consorte Marketing to do these things for you. Continue reading “The Tricks to Ecommerce Web Design Success” »

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This Post is Sponsored by Google

By Dennis Consorte | Published January 3, 2012

This post is not sponsored by Google, but this has been a hot topic in the world of SEO today. Basically, Google has taken a stance against paid links for years, and now the buzz is that they’re sponsoring posts with followed links to the Chrome browser page. Is it real? A marketing scheme? Is it Google putting this out there or is it some online marketing firm spreading rumors as link bait? Google’s official statement has been released. Check out the Washington Post to read more.

 

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Ottlite Affiliate Program

By samantha | Published December 21, 2011

Consorte Marketing is pleased to announce the success of the Ottlite affiliate program through Commission Junction.  Since Consorte Marketing began managing the program, Ottlite has seen a significant increase in sales for the online division of its business. Continue reading “Ottlite Affiliate Program” »

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Google Analytics (Not Provided) SSL Solution

By Dennis Consorte | Published December 13, 2011

Already fully aware of this issue? Skip straight to the solution.

Solution

Solution

Google decided to encrypt search query data for logged-in users, such that they cannot be tracked in Google Analytics. They did this by setting SSL Search to default for all logged-in google users. Their official blog post on October 18, 2011 explained their goal of making search more secure. I’ll spare everyone the conspiracy theories behind the reasons for this major change and stick to the facts. Continue reading “Google Analytics (Not Provided) SSL Solution” »

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Building Your Holiday Ecommerce Strategy

By christine | Published November 16, 2011

The holiday season is fast approaching and with it comes the busiest shopping season for retailers. If you want to tap into the ecommerce success that many other sites have discovered, follow these ecommerce tips to build the best and most successful holiday marketing strategies. Continue reading “Building Your Holiday Ecommerce Strategy” »

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Top 5 Steps to Safe Selling on Craigslist

By samantha | Published November 8, 2011

When you’re selling on Craigslist, there are several important steps to remember to ensure you maximize your sale and protect yourself.  Follow these five steps and you’re on your way to becoming a professional Craigslist seller.

Sell on Craigslist

Sell on Craigslist

The first step is to select your city and select “post to classifieds.” After you’ve clicked this, select “for sale” as the type of posting and then choose the item category from a list. Continue reading “Top 5 Steps to Safe Selling on Craigslist” »

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GSM Nation Affiliate Program Launched

By Dennis Consorte | Published October 8, 2011

We’re very excited about having launched the affiliate program for GSM Nation on Linkshare. They are an online store for no-contract, unlocked cellphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

Join the GSMNation.com Affiliate Program Here Continue reading “GSM Nation Affiliate Program Launched” »

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