http://www.rocketmediastudios.com/index.php/blog/article en valerie@rocketmediastudios.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-08T13:45:18+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/is-your-website-converting-visitors-into-leads-with-a-strong-call-to-action http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/is-your-website-converting-visitors-into-leads-with-a-strong-call-to-action#When:13:45:18Z Many businesses spend lots of money attempting to drive traffic to their websites. How do you make visitors take action once they're there? Marketing, SEO + Internet Marketing, Web Design + Development, 2010-09-08T13:45:18+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-to-write-effective-page-titles http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-to-write-effective-page-titles#When:04:31:45Z ROCKET MEDIA's tips on writing effective page <TITLE>s. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2010-09-05T04:31:45+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/which-social-media-community-is-right-for-my-business http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/which-social-media-community-is-right-for-my-business#When:12:56:36Z If you are a business concerned about brand awareness and your reputation, the power of social media should not be underestimated. There are a plethora of social media communities on the Internet but with so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? 2010-07-27T12:56:36+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/ad-retargeting-helping-you-stay-in-front-of-your-consumers http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/ad-retargeting-helping-you-stay-in-front-of-your-consumers#When:19:21:34Z Supporting your online advertising efforts behind the scenes, ad retargeting helps keep your business in front and center of your interested online consumers... SEO + Internet Marketing, 2010-07-23T19:21:34+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/5-tips-for-better-email-subject-lines http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/5-tips-for-better-email-subject-lines#When:15:14:24Z Many people spend a lot of time polishing their content for their e-newsletter, but most don’t think twice about the subject line of the email itself. If you aren’t thinking about your open rate, then the time you put into great email content is wasted because nobody will read your email. Copywriting, Email Design + Marketing, 2010-07-20T15:14:24+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/making-the-most-of-your-footer http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/making-the-most-of-your-footer#When:16:58:43Z Every website should have a footer. Usually it’s the place where visitors look for quick information. When they get to the bottom of the page, what do you want them to find? Web Design + Development, 2010-07-09T16:58:43+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/tips-for-getting-your-dream-domain http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/tips-for-getting-your-dream-domain#When:11:54:32Z You have a great company with great services. Your brand is strong and your business is growing. There is just one problem: you’re missing the domain name of your dreams. Business, Identity Design + Branding, 2010-06-30T11:54:32+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/seven-tips-for-writing-better-copy http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/seven-tips-for-writing-better-copy#When:16:11:35Z Writing for the Internet should be different from writing for print because you have to work harder to gain and retain your reader’s attention. Follow these general guidelines and you’re on your way to writing better copy in no time. Copywriting, 2010-05-14T16:11:35+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/googles-new-look http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/googles-new-look#When:16:31:31Z Check out the latest changes happening at Google. Industry News, 2010-05-05T16:31:31+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/microsoft-yahoo-search-alliance http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/microsoft-yahoo-search-alliance#When:23:53:07Z Microsoft and Yahoo! formally announced today that they have received clearance for their search agreement from the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission. According to a joint statement, the companies will now turn their attention to beginning the process of implementing the deal, which is expected to begin in the coming days and continue through to the end of 2010. Technology, 2010-04-18T23:53:07+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/five-easy-ways-to-spread-the-word-about-your-social-media-participatio http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/five-easy-ways-to-spread-the-word-about-your-social-media-participatio#When:23:24:41Z Follow these five easy steps to spreading the word about your company’s social media participation and grow your communities fast! Business, Social Media, Tutorials, 2010-04-14T23:24:41+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/state-of-search-2010-sempo http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/state-of-search-2010-sempo#When:18:17:14Z Measuring return on investment (ROI) is the top challenge facing marketers this year. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2010-04-02T18:17:14+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-to-setup-facebook-and-twitter-links-on-your-website http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-to-setup-facebook-and-twitter-links-on-your-website#When:23:06:07Z Including links to your most important social networking sites in the header, sidebar or footer of your website is a must. This invites and makes it easy for not only current clients to become a social fan, but also notifies any potential clients that you are available anywhere they go. In general, each social media site provides a graphical button or profile widget that you can share on your site. You can also simply link text for each community, like we do in our footer below. Marketing, Social Media, Tutorials, 2010-04-01T23:06:07+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/internet-april-fools-jokes-2010 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/internet-april-fools-jokes-2010#When:22:10:46Z You may have noticed a bunch of April Fools jokes out and about in your daily web travels and searches. The ROCKET MEDIA staff has compiled a list of favorites for you to enjoy. Happy April Fools Day! Technology, For Fun, 2010-04-01T22:10:46+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-can-a-blog-help-my-seo http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-can-a-blog-help-my-seo#When:23:57:21Z If you’ve read other blogs on Search Engine Optimization, you understand how crucial natural-search placement can be if you’re trying to increase traffic to your site. An excellent way to boost those ratings is by regularly blogging. It doesn’t help to just have a blog, however, to truly improve your SEO rankings, you must be strategic. Copywriting, SEO + Internet Marketing, 2010-03-31T23:57:21+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/12-ideas-to-improve-your-website http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/12-ideas-to-improve-your-website#When:23:55:05Z Making your website as accessible and simple as possible for your users isn't always easy. Luckily, there are many standards and practices that visitors expect on any modern website. We've boiled some of these rules down to our top 12 favorites for you to use as a checklist on your current website or next big project! Web Design + Development, 2010-02-23T23:55:05+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/web-development-at-1tr0000-feet http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/web-development-at-1tr0000-feet#When:18:21:14Z When creating an online presence, it’s important to think about the basic ways people want to receive content. A carefully configured website interacts with many people simultaneously. The way people take in and distribute information is easily found on an airplane when electronic devices must be powered off and stowed. By structuring a site around six basic pastimes, you can attract visitors and keep them coming back for more. Accessibility + Usability, Business, Copywriting, Design (general), Email Design + Marketing, Marketing, SEO + Internet Marketing, Social Media, 2010-01-07T18:21:14+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-social-media-guide-for-your-business http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-social-media-guide-for-your-business#When:18:10:58Z It seems every business these days is trying to figure out what social media is and how to leverage it effectively. One thing that everyone seems to agree on is that focusing on listening to and engaging customers, as well as using social media platforms to increase service opportunities, is the best way to get started. Social Media, 2009-12-14T18:10:58+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-most-influencial-internet-moments-of-the-decade http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-most-influencial-internet-moments-of-the-decade#When:22:31:23Z The Webby Awards, handed out by New York's International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, have announced their list of the top 10 Internet moments of the decade. With just a quick scan, the list is impressive and underscores the incredible impact the Internet has had on most every aspect of our lives. For our purposes, let's take a look at how these innovations have changed the business world, and what they might lead to in the future. Industry News, 2009-11-20T22:31:23+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-birthday-for-firefox http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-birthday-for-firefox#When:20:27:38Z This week marks the 5-year milestone for Mozilla Firefox, a popular Internet browser. Though their celebration is relatively quiet, it is anything but uneventful. Industry News, 2009-11-12T20:27:38+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/online-video-proving-importance-in-marketing-for-your-business http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/online-video-proving-importance-in-marketing-for-your-business#When:15:52:24Z Online Videos, Banner Ads and Pay-Per-Click marketing tips for your business. Business, Identity Design + Branding, Marketing, SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-10-30T15:52:24+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-media-revolution http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-media-revolution#When:19:06:30Z Social Media Revolution: Is social media a fad? Or is it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution? Social Media, 2009-10-28T19:06:30+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/office-update-having-fun-with-technology http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/office-update-having-fun-with-technology#When:01:18:13Z Fancy, fun, and functional. Our new iMacs are the perfect addition to ROCKET MEDIA's home base. For Fun, 2009-10-24T01:18:13+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/q3-search-engine-ad-update http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/q3-search-engine-ad-update#When:17:42:49Z AdGooroo released its third quarter Search Engine Advertiser Update this week highlighting the advertising differences between Google, Yahoo! and Bing. According to its results, Google is still the number one place for search engine traffic and ROI. Yahoo! is second with a lower volume of clicks but average higher conversion rates, and Bing third with lower traffic than both Google and Yahoo!, but higher conversion rates than Google and Yahoo!. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-10-16T17:42:49+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/photoshop-mobile http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/photoshop-mobile#When:01:30:02Z Our designers are big fans of the Photoshop Mobile app, which allows for editing images and uploading them to the Internet. Though Photoshop Mobile does not provide the extensive editing option of the Adobe Photoshop software, it is a sophisticated tool for completing projects on the go. Technology, 2009-10-10T01:30:02+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-networking-sites-ad-spend-up http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-networking-sites-ad-spend-up#When:05:19:37Z Ad Spend Up 119 Percent on Social Networking Sites: Nielsen released new data highlighting the importance of business involvement in social networking and blogging websites. And it appears businesses understand that importance. Social Media, 2009-10-06T05:19:37+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/should-we-drop-ie6-support http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/should-we-drop-ie6-support#When:16:42:37Z While we all know that IE6 is the bane of any web designer / developer’s existence, here’s an interesting look at why this move would be viable. Industry News, 2009-10-01T16:42:37+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/are-keyword-meta-tags-worthless http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/are-keyword-meta-tags-worthless#When:22:46:40Z How much does Google use the keyword meta tag? Not at all according to a post today on the Webmaster Central Blog SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-09-25T22:46:40+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/do-you-know-what-your-customers-are-saying-and-where http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/do-you-know-what-your-customers-are-saying-and-where#When:05:30:28Z Social media has turned traditional word-of-mouth on its head. Your customers can broadcast their thoughts of your company, products and their experience with you faster and easier than ever before – and reach a much larger group of people. Social Media, 2009-09-19T05:30:28+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/facebooks-new-mention-feature http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/facebooks-new-mention-feature#When:21:36:07Z Facebook has launched a new feature that allows users to tag their friends, groups, events and fan pages in their status updates. Social Media, 2009-09-14T21:36:07+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/anatomy-of-an-email-blast http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/anatomy-of-an-email-blast#When:21:35:42Z When sending emails en masse to a large list, you really want to make them stand out. Whether you are blasting marketing messages, tips and tricks, or exciting news about your company; whether you send it to affiliates or customers; your emails are a reminder to all you are the expert in your industry. Incorporating professional design and content into your email blasts makes them enticing and memorable. Email Design + Marketing, 2009-09-04T21:35:42+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/upgrade-to-snow-leopard http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/upgrade-to-snow-leopard#When:00:41:23Z The next big cat is out, and we're installing it. Technology, 2009-08-29T00:41:23+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/many-use-social-media http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/many-use-social-media#When:22:10:37Z Marketers who closely follow social media can find some enticing statistics to justify their online strategies, learn more. Social Media, 2009-08-28T22:10:37+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/get-the-best-use-out-of-your-pictures http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/get-the-best-use-out-of-your-pictures#When:21:46:06Z One of the best ways to keep a visitor’s attention throughout a website is by using pictures to accent pages. Sure, killer content, design and media are other ways to draw attention, but we’re focusing on pictures right now. The right picture in the right place gives each page a theme, and sends a message in one glance. It comes down to one thing: images take less time to absorb than any other media. Web Design + Development, 2009-08-24T21:46:06+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/default-font-faces-to-be-updated-google http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/default-font-faces-to-be-updated-google#When:20:57:03Z Testing revealed to Google that different font types and styles work better in different ad formats and the network is changing to try and optimize ad unit performance. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-08-21T20:57:03+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/ad-position-and-conversion-google http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/ad-position-and-conversion-google#When:19:19:47Z Google released data which seems to indicate that ad position does not affect conversion rates for single advertisements. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-08-19T19:19:47+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/is-it-time-for-a-new-logo http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/is-it-time-for-a-new-logo#When:18:00:11Z What does your logo say about your company? Design (general), Identity Design + Branding, Industry News, 2009-08-13T18:00:11+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/to-legit-to-spam http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/to-legit-to-spam#When:20:18:45Z One of the biggest challenges for email marketers is getting their messages past spam filters and into the inboxes of their audience. Spam filters have become complex, intelligent barriers on an email's journey between sender and receiver. Spam filters are added, yet necessary complications. Spam filters are like forts. They have an outer wall that screens for obvious spam, as well as inner security that scans the full content of the email. Email Design + Marketing, 2009-08-12T20:18:45+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/selfless-design http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/selfless-design#When:18:23:35Z I often hear from clients and even other designers, "I want ..." or "I have to have". Although the client should always be more than satisfied with their website project, I do believe that sometimes it is easy to lose sight of exactly who we are creating the website for, and why we're doing it. Accessibility + Usability, Design (general), Email Design + Marketing, Identity Design + Branding, Marketing, Web Design + Development, 2009-08-12T18:23:35+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/benefits-of-a-content-management-system http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/benefits-of-a-content-management-system#When:18:11:58Z As a recently hired employee of ROCKET MEDIA, I have discovered the benefits of a content management system (CMS) for website owners. Accessibility + Usability, 2009-08-12T18:11:58+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/event-facebook-how-to-effectively-engage-others-on-social-networks http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/event-facebook-how-to-effectively-engage-others-on-social-networks#When:17:35:08Z These stats should be very compelling for companies that may be considering the idea of jumping into Facebook “engagement ads” (paid ads). Social Media, 2009-08-12T17:35:08+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/video-engagement-video-report http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/video-engagement-video-report#When:22:35:53Z New Research Finds 68 Percent of Respondents Watch Videos During the Day With Consumer Behavior and Consumption Evolving, Study Uncovers New Way to Measure Video Engagement Online Industry News, 2009-08-07T22:35:53+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/blogging-the-finer-feature http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/blogging-the-finer-feature#When:01:15:19Z When deciding on the finer points of a site makeover, many companies attempt to cut corners to save on the initial cost. They opt out of Content Management Systems, Social Media, Email Marketing, and Blogging services (among others). While these features may seem peripheral to website function and therefore unnecessary, companies that choose to omit them from their online strategy find themselves behind in the end. Copywriting, 2009-07-25T01:15:19+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/community-manager-resolution-advice http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/community-manager-resolution-advice#When:17:23:08Z In social media marketing for businesses, brand and company community mangers may find themselves in a constant spot light. Doug Meacham and Chris Brogan offer some sound advice on problem resolution. Social Media, 2009-07-22T17:23:08+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/june-2009-search-engine-rankings-comscore http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/june-2009-search-engine-rankings-comscore#When:13:51:59Z Update report from comScore for the June 2009 Search Engine Rankings. Industry News, 2009-07-16T13:51:59+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-can-i-measure-success http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-can-i-measure-success#When:05:59:38Z SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-07-10T05:59:38+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-can-search-engines-build-my-online-profile http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-can-search-engines-build-my-online-profile#When:05:46:19Z Data from the research firm Eyetools indicate that 70 percent of the clicks occur on natural-search placements; this avenue can be a good option for many businesses as results are seen more quickly and require less expertise to execute. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-07-09T05:46:19+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/website-design-how-much-is-too-much http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/website-design-how-much-is-too-much#When:20:57:22Z When planning a site, it's easy to make a list of the features you want. It's also easy for that list to become long and complicated. We're very supportive of sites that are up-to-date and use the latest technology, but we also think that too much STUFF can get in the way. Here are a few pointers on how to get your design just right. Design (general), Web Design + Development, 2009-07-07T20:57:22+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/my-sites-in-shape-how-do-i-attract-visitors http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/my-sites-in-shape-how-do-i-attract-visitors#When:04:00:30Z Many customers become aware of your site through your current marketing activities, so give your web address (or URL) a prominent position on all of your business cards, mailings and advertisements. The more ways you can think of to get your web address seen, the more traffic you can expect at your site. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-07-07T04:00:30+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/do-i-need-to-invest-in-stand-out-web-design http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/do-i-need-to-invest-in-stand-out-web-design#When:03:17:53Z If you have access to the design talent, you might want to try creating a strong visual impact or intriguing interactive effect but not at the expense of getting the basics right. Web Design + Development, 2009-07-03T03:17:53+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/affiliate-disclosure http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/affiliate-disclosure#When:22:15:04Z Disclosing your affiliates doesn’t detract from your content. Referencing an affiliate is like giving your friends an online shout out. With the Internet being an exchange of information, those who you disclose can return the favor. It’s beneficial to your blog and your reputation as a blogger. Copywriting, 2009-06-26T22:15:04+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/internet-causes-historical-postal-rate-hike http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/internet-causes-historical-postal-rate-hike#When:00:12:59Z Internet accessibility is more prominent and necessary than ever in our society, but having the world at our fingertips comes at a price. Industry News, 2009-06-22T00:12:59+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-popular-quality-web-browser http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-popular-quality-web-browser#When:00:12:41Z The latest browser news on the web: Apple’s Safari 4 reach 11 million downloads in the first three days of availability. After testing the Beta version of the software in February, many people were happy with what it had to offer. So happy, it seems, that they were waiting by their computers to press the “install” button. Industry News, 2009-06-20T00:12:41+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/10-steps-to-setting-up-a-facebook-business-page http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/10-steps-to-setting-up-a-facebook-business-page#When:16:48:55Z Facebook is generally one of the main social networks that people choose to start with when getting their feet wet in social media for their business. The following is a list of 10 general steps in setting up Business Facebook page! Business, Marketing, Social Media, 2009-06-18T16:48:55+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/online-utilities http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/online-utilities#When:00:22:43Z The web is swimming with sites trying to be the “Costco” of the Internet. It seems that every site has a place to “become a member”. Many web developers have seen the benefit of being everything to everyone. This concept is also advantageous to users. Life is easier when you only need to go to one place to get everything you need. When it comes to choosing the place to go, you have nothing but options. The problem is narrowing the selection. Accessibility + Usability, Technology, 2009-06-12T00:22:43+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/whats-the-difference-between-diy-and-professionally-crafted-email-marketing http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/whats-the-difference-between-diy-and-professionally-crafted-email-marketing#When:23:14:02Z Composing your own email campaigns is an inexpensive and easy road to getting the job done. The downside is missing out on the benefits of having your emails done professionally. Email Design + Marketing, 2009-06-01T23:14:02+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-game-projection http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-game-projection#When:20:21:12Z It's all about connectivity and accessibility. Accessibility + Usability, Industry News, Technology, 2009-05-22T20:21:12+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-power-of-suggestion http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-power-of-suggestion#When:19:00:01Z Review sites are part of the social bridge between business and clients. Check them out! Social Media, 2009-05-12T19:00:01+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/twitters-big-news-has-huge-implications-for-search http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/twitters-big-news-has-huge-implications-for-search#When:22:28:32Z This goes well beyond a "better" search for Twitter. It's hinting at a new, user-centric way to search the entire Web. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-05-08T22:28:32+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/website-workout http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/website-workout#When:01:28:44Z Taking a good look at your website (instead of a quick glance in passing) can be introspective and scary, but it is a necessary evaluation. You may wonder how all of a sudden, your site looks more like a word document than an interactive, multi - dimensional online representation of your company. Not to worry. A few exercises will help get your site back on track. Web Design + Development, 2009-04-30T01:28:44+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-media-driving-business-for-small-firms http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-media-driving-business-for-small-firms#When:19:48:56Z Summary of an article we found that highlights small to medium size companies, from all over, that are now implementing social media marketing into their business plans. Marketing, Social Media, 2009-04-27T19:48:56+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/words-2.0 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/words-2.0#When:01:40:08Z Most of the new jargon we have added to our vocabulary can be attributed to the Internet. Copywriting, 2009-04-25T01:40:08+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/march-2009-search-engine-market-share-nielsen-online http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/march-2009-search-engine-market-share-nielsen-online#When:04:49:41Z Nielsen Online reports March 2009 data for the Top U.S. Search Providers. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-04-11T04:49:41+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/march-2009-search-engine-market-share-comscore http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/march-2009-search-engine-market-share-comscore#When:01:57:37Z comScore Releases March 2009 U.S. Search Engine Rankings SEO + Internet Marketing, 2009-04-11T01:57:37+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/get-the-green-light http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/get-the-green-light#When:18:37:25Z Signals to determine the length of your piece. Copywriting, 2009-04-02T18:37:25+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/rocket-media-to-sponsor-next-space-shuttle http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/rocket-media-to-sponsor-next-space-shuttle#When:16:04:00Z Shuttle to launch next May, 2010 For Fun, 2009-04-01T16:04:00+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/flock http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/flock#When:19:32:40Z Flock has been welcomed by ROCKET MEDIA. In the grand scheme of connection and aggregation, Flock is an e- special application. Social Media, Technology, 2009-03-26T19:32:40+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/rocket-media-green http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/rocket-media-green#When:00:08:38Z Green has an appeal. Green stands for growth. Green is for go. We’re sticking to green, and we’re happy about it. 2009-03-14T00:08:38+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/safari-4-beta http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/safari-4-beta#When:22:55:49Z Download. Install. Reboot. Amazing. Technology, 2009-03-06T22:55:49+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/video-jon-stewart-explains-twitter-or-tries-to http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/video-jon-stewart-explains-twitter-or-tries-to#When:19:44:49Z In his Daily Show segment “Old Man Stewart Shakes His Fist At _____,” Stewart starts out with: “For the uninitiated, here’s how Twitter works — I have no f***ing idea.” He goes on, “I have no idea how it works — or why it is.” For Fun, 2009-03-05T19:44:49+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/when-will-normal-people-use-twitter http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/when-will-normal-people-use-twitter#When:23:15:02Z According to Evan Williams, find out how long it will take "normal" people to start using Twitter. Social Media, 2009-03-02T23:15:02+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/i-blog-in-the-morning-a-look-into-rss-feeds http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/i-blog-in-the-morning-a-look-into-rss-feeds#When:18:34:29Z RSS is a small addition that makes your site more valuable to you and to your visitors. 2009-02-27T18:34:29+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/what-is-twitter-and-how-does-it-work http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/what-is-twitter-and-how-does-it-work#When:02:06:25Z Ever wonder how this "Twitter" stuff works? Maybe you kinda know but could use an update to really understand. If this is you, then read on... Social Media, 2009-02-27T02:06:25+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/writers-block http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/writers-block#When:00:32:06Z What do you do when the words aren't coming? Copywriting, 2009-02-21T00:32:06+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/niches-on-twitter http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/niches-on-twitter#When:17:11:24Z What kind of niches can you think of? Twitter could help spread the word. Social Media, 2009-02-17T17:11:24+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/understanding-the-basics-of-social-media http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/understanding-the-basics-of-social-media#When:04:23:11Z You’ve likely heard that it’s important to make social media part of your business marketing plan. But what exactly is social media? How do you get involved? And how can it really help your bottom line? Here, we shed some light on all things Web 2.0. Social Media, 2009-02-11T04:23:11+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/browser-market-share-january-2009-update http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/browser-market-share-january-2009-update#When:00:50:54Z Do you know what the most popular internet browser is in the market today? Find out which one is on top and who is gaining ground quickly. Industry News, 2009-02-07T00:50:54+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/skeptics-of-social-media http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/skeptics-of-social-media#When:00:32:58Z Twitter disbelievers can be found even within our own walls... For Fun, 2009-02-02T00:32:58+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-basics-of-twitter-for-your-business http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/the-basics-of-twitter-for-your-business#When:18:37:14Z Twitter for your business : "If you build it, they will come...." Social Media, 2009-01-26T18:37:14+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/web-20-defined http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/web-20-defined#When:06:05:27Z A graphic comparison of older Web 1.0 approaches and their Web 2.0 counterparts Social Media, 2009-01-16T06:05:27+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/mypods-and-broomsticks http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/mypods-and-broomsticks#When:19:58:26Z Simpson's Episode "Mypods and Broomsticks" For Fun, 2008-12-04T19:58:26+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/secret-seo-tips http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/secret-seo-tips#When:23:01:50Z Maximize Your SEO: 5 Simple Secrets to Making the Most of Your Search Engine Rankings SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-11-26T23:01:50+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/new-website-quickly-attract-traffic-to-generate-business http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/new-website-quickly-attract-traffic-to-generate-business#When:14:28:30Z So you’ve got a great product (or service) and your website is now optimized to be a sales conversion machine. Now it’s time for the next piece of the puzzle… getting targeted visitors to your website so they’ll buy. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-11-17T14:28:30+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/wpa-not-safe-anymore http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/wpa-not-safe-anymore#When:18:19:11Z Two security researchers have found a way to trick routers, within 12-15 minutes, into sending them enough information to allow them to crack the newly implemented WPA (TKIP) security protocol used by Wi-Fi devices around the world. Technology, 2008-11-06T18:19:11+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/creating-timeless-logos http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/creating-timeless-logos#When:19:47:15Z First off, lets define what I'm talking about when I say "timeless". For instance, if your logo is being redesigned every couple years, or even every few so that it looks "up to date", then your logo is probably not designed to withstand time. This will cost you time, money, and above all, brand recognition, which is deathly important to maintaining your company(s) reputability. Identity Design + Branding, 2008-10-06T19:47:15+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/understanding-sponsored-listings http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/understanding-sponsored-listings#When:07:51:06Z A quick read and information about sponsored listings on search engines. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-10-06T07:51:06+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/so-many-search-engines-whos-the-top http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/so-many-search-engines-whos-the-top#When:08:13:08Z Find out which search engines dominate the market. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-10-04T08:13:08+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/help-for-your-blogging-brainfreeze http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/help-for-your-blogging-brainfreeze#When:03:41:26Z What to do when you have blogging writer's block... Accessibility + Usability, 2008-10-04T03:41:26+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/you-cant-improve-what-you-dont-measure http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/you-cant-improve-what-you-dont-measure#When:20:29:24Z What is the benefit of having an in-depth analytic system for my website? SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-10-03T20:29:24+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-media-dont-be-afraid-to-jump-in-start-today http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/social-media-dont-be-afraid-to-jump-in-start-today#When:01:56:40Z Social media is a bit daunting for those getting ready to start the journey. Here is a little advise from ROCKET MEDIA on how jump in and get started. Social Media, 2008-09-28T01:56:40+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/what-is-an-isp-and-how-do-i-connect-to-the-internet http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/what-is-an-isp-and-how-do-i-connect-to-the-internet#When:02:37:56Z What is an ISP? If you have ever wondered how your computer actually links up to the internet, here's how. Accessibility + Usability, 2008-09-23T02:37:56+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/help-for-ipod-users http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/help-for-ipod-users#When:04:19:33Z My household has finally jumped on the band wagon and joined the ipod craze, but trying to figure out how to work this incredibly small thing is another story. Technology, 2008-09-22T04:19:33+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/blogging-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/blogging-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work#When:05:56:18Z Should I start a blog? What if...? The answer is yes, you should. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-09-19T05:56:18+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/ahh-good-old-political-fun http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/ahh-good-old-political-fun#When:01:22:30Z Elections are coming, elections are coming... Let's have some fun with it! For Fun, 2008-09-18T01:22:30+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/shopping-internet-style http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/shopping-internet-style#When:18:39:28Z Hopefully you have realized how important it is to offer your products and services not only in your store, but also on your website. If not you could be missing out on a huge part of the market of shopper's that prefer to stay home rather than fight the crowds in stores. Web Design + Development, 2008-09-15T18:39:28+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-font-is-a-font-and-then-some http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/a-font-is-a-font-and-then-some#When:02:01:01Z If your a fan of fonts then you'll love this one. Design (general), 2008-09-14T02:01:01+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-not-to-submit-a-project http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/how-not-to-submit-a-project#When:01:15:29Z "I need help with a project." Web Design + Development, 2008-09-13T01:15:29+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/click-fraud http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/click-fraud#When:20:17:05Z “If I Pay-Per-Click, what is to stop my evil competitors from searching me and clicking on all of my ads, using up my budget?” SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-09-12T20:17:05+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/rocket-analytics-tracking-your-success http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/rocket-analytics-tracking-your-success#When:21:06:24Z Have you ever tried to accomplish a task but felt you were going nowhere? Tired of butting your head against a brick wall for the thousandth time? Now try that same task again, but with measured results that you can see, showing how effective your efforts have or haven't been. SEO + Internet Marketing, 2008-09-10T21:06:24+00:00 http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/does-your-website-work-for-you http://www.rocketmedia.com/blog/article/does-your-website-work-for-you#When:00:42:12Z Does your website work for your business? Are you getting a results or does your site just fill up hosting space? Web Design + Development, 2008-09-10T00:42:12+00:00