The Internet Minute
March 2008
"If you're not working with me, the Internet is not working for you."
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Eric Cook
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Welcome to the latest issue of the Internet Minute, designed to provide you with helpful information about doing business on the Internet, as well as quick tips to get the most out of the 'net. I know you're busy, so it's designed to be a fast read... Enjoy!
 
In This Issue
"Hugging the Ogre" - What Matters in SEO
Calling all Bankers... MBA Here I Come
Quick Tip: Can you say Jott?
"Hugging the Ogre"
WSI Logo 150 px Well, my first podcast is officially "in the can" and entitled "Hugging the Ogre". Interesting name, you say? Well, it's a story about SEO (search engine optimization) and how WSI is better positioned than any other organization on the Internet to leverage our experience in helping to get an organization's site seen (and ranked) by the search engines.

Visit my site at www.PoweredByWSI.com and at the bottom there is a link to listen to the MP3 audio file. It's about 20 minutes long and I enlisted the help of our WSI Web Words International Project Manager, James Brown (sorry not the late Godfather of Soul), and may help shed some light on what really makes a difference in your rankings. Stop by for a listen, you might just be surprised and then let's chat and figure out a plan to get YOU Hugging that Ogre!!!!!
Hitting the Speaking Circuit...
MBA LogoYou may know that I'm never one to turn down an opportunity to speak in front of a group. So, after 15 years in the banking industry and now on my own as an Internet Consultant, I'm hopping on the "other side" of the microphone and have been asked by the Michigan Bankers Association to speak at two of their conferences this spring. If you're going to be at either of these conferences stop by and say "hi".

Operations & Technology Management
April 14 - 16
The Inn at St. Johns Conference Center, Plymouth, MI
Topics: Search Engine Marketing & Website Analytics

Marketing Conference
April 30 - May 2
Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City, MI
Topic: The Web/Internet Channel
Quick Tip

Jott.comThe Internet has a lot of cool stuff (for free)... Did you know there's a service out there (I use it) that will convert your voice into text messages, e-mails, reminders and even appointments? Best part, it's really easy, and FUN! 
 
Stop by Jott.com and get your free account and then call (866) JOTT-123. Your voice message is then sent out based on your settings a variety of different ways. It's a great way to make a quick note to yourself or quickly send a group of people an e-mail without having to be at a computer (or peck it out on your cell phone touch pad).

*No, I'm not affiliated with Jott.com in any way, I just think it's a neat service and wanted to pass it along. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Jott me and let me know what you think!
Thanks for taking the time to read my newsletter. If you have suggestions for future issues or questions, don't hesitate to let me know.
 
Sincerely Yours,

Eric Cook, MBA
Internet Consultant
WSI - We Simplify the Internet
(269) 841-5007
eric@poweredbywsi.com
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