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Don't get lost in MySpace.

See you at ad:tech.

Good content = cheaper CPC!

Vital statistics.

New clients.

Microsoft Virtual Earth.

Lucy's links.




Don't get lost in MySpace

The increasing popularity of sites such as MySpace has led to interesting marriages online. For example, Google and MySpace have partnered which means it's even more important to think about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay Per Click (PPC) strategies for your website.

MySpace (FOX) signed a deal last month with Google to power search and display adverts. So searches on MySpace will display results and sponsored adverts from Google.

Social networking sites work as they are FREE and that makes them popular. However, it also means that they have the potential to be short-lived as they try to fund themselves. Convergence in the marketplace is inevitable and YOUR business could profit from preparing for these changes online before your competitors do.

For instance, if you don't already use Google Adwords for PPC campaigns, then it's worth considering. Even more so if the customers of MySpace are the kind of customers you want to target.

Likewise, if MySpace is your potential customer's first stop on the internet and they use the interface to search the web - if your site doesn't appear in Google then it'll be lost in MySpace.

Don't get lost in MySpace, contact MediaCo for more information on creating a PPC or SEO campaign for MySpace

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YouTube, Flickr and MySpace are the three fastest growing online brands in the UK according to a recent report by Nielsen/NetRatings
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Remember to meet us at ad:tech,

Olympia 2, 27 - 28 September

On Thursday 28th, we are presenting on Search Engine Optimisation in Theatre 2. Should you wish to attend the seminar please contact Judith on: 0131 478 8717.

Of course, should you prefer a more personal appointment we will be delighted to meet you at our stand (156).

We expect to be very busy on both days so if you're coming why not reserve your meeting time - simply call to confirm or use our online request form.

See you there!


"It is still the words that matter most often if readers' attention is to be captured then converted into actions" (David Mill, MD MediaCo Content is King - Writing and Editing Online)

Good content = cheaper CPC!

Good content provides meat for the search engines to devour and as their tastes become more sophisticated they will spit out bad content faster than an entrepreneur leaves the Dragons Den (TV show).

Recent changes from Google confirm this, as the search engine plans to pay more attention to the quality of content on the pages which are linked from their PPC sponsored adverts:

"Landing pages with useful, informative content related to your keywords and ad text are considered to be of higher quality and will receive higher quality scores. This may mean lower minimum cost-per-click bids (CPC bids) for your ads. (The inverse is also true - poor quality landing pages will receive lower quality scores.)"

Source: Google AdWords Help Centre

"Content is King" and your online marketing efforts, from site development to online advertising, should reflect that principal.

Providing good content comes down to every element of your online presence from emails, blogs, online press releases, webpages and importantly the landing pages of your AdWords ads.

Writing good quality adverts and landing pages could lead to a cheaper advertising spend!

Contact us to find out more about providing tasty content or read on for more details about reducing the cost of Pay Per Click Advertising through good content.


Lucy's vital statistics

MySpace was the most searched phrase on Ask.com for the week ending 15th September. (Ask.com)

It is estimated that Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have made $13m (£7m) a day, each, over the past two years. (thisismoney.co.uk)

Google fuelled 64% of internet searches in August. (Hitwise)

According to Nielsen/Netratings, an estimated 3.0 billion search queries were conducted at Google Search, during August.

 


 
MediaCo welcomes new clients

We are pleased to welcome Lincolnshire Tourist Board and The British Council as our latest clients.


Search engines are increasingly becoming more localised and personalised....

MSN Virtual Earth

Search engine leading lights (Yahoo!, Google, MSN, Ask) continue to develop their search offering so that searching online becomes more relevant for more people.

Search engines are increasingly becoming more localised and personalised and here at MediaCo we've been keeping an eye on recent developments for you!

Find out more …




Lucy's juicy links

A bit of fun....