INTRODUCTION                                                                                         June - 2005

Welcome to the Summer 2005 edition of LiveWire. As the temperatures rise, we explore ways to heat up your Internet presence. We cover the latest from the world of search engine optimization and offer tips for enhancing your website(s). Direct from Dale Tincher's desk is a timely and insightful look at the current blog craze, and a discussion on whether they will work for you and, if so, how to proceed.  If it's happening on the web, we have it covered.
 

 IT'S ALL ABOUT CONTENT THESE DAYS
 
If you have spent time with our consultants on the phone during the last several months, chances are that they mentioned the importance of content numerous times. The major search engines assign prime positions to Websites that emphasize quality and quantity of content.

While search engines can 'read' your Website, at present they cannot 'understand' the meaning of the content the way a visitor can. To evaluate and compare Websites, Google and other search engines must make certain assumptions.

» Continue Reading about the assumptions made by search engines and what you can do to influence your rankings.
 

 A LOOK BACK...
 
How well do you remember 1995? It is hard to believe that ten years passed. We thought that we would take a nostalgic, and sometimes humorous, look back to a decade ago...

» Continue 'A Look Back'...
 

 SEARCH ENGINE SYNOPSIS
 
In typical Google fashion, news about the search engine giant is hard to come by. Here are the latest tidbits... learn about Yahoo's latest twist on search engine results... ever heard of Exalead? You will...

» Continue Reading 'Search Engine Synopsis'
 

 LAW FIRM BLOGS - HIP OR HYPE?
 
By Dale Tincher, President, Consultwebs.com, Inc. Download as PDF

Blogs, or blawgs, are being hailed by some as the key to Web success in 2005.  According to two surveys conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project in November 2004, 8 million Americans reported that they had created blogs, and blog readership had increased by 58%.  Despite these impressive statistics, an estimated 62% of Internet users did not know what a blog was.  While there is no question that blogs lend themselves well to topics such as news, hobbies, products and many services, are they effective for marketing legal services?

» Continue to Read 'Law Firm Blogs - Hip or Hype?'
 


 TECHIE TERMINOLOGY
 
Are you up-to-date on the latest tech-speak? Impress your colleagues with your tech-ese: Learn more about Page Rank, Blogs, and Podcasting.

» Continue to Read 'Techie Terminology'
 
 
 REMINDERS


Remember to include your Website address (URL) on all marketing pieces including print ads, yellow pages, business cards, and television advertising.

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Many of our clients have received numerous solicitations for directory listings, link exchanges and other items. Please see our FAQ section for advice on how to measure services or feel free to contact us for advice.

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Nominate your charity or non-profit organization for a free Website by Consultwebs.com. A past donated site can be found at http://www.saintcamillus.com. The nomination form can be found at:
http://www.consultwebs.com/non-profit_application.htm.

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See our FAQ's and Discussion Boards for up-to-date virus information, link exchange evaluation, marketing and technology information.
 

 
 SEE US THERE
Upcoming Events
June 18 - 22, 2005 - Annual NCATL Convention - We are sponsoring a booth and will conduct a Web marketing workshop.

June 23 - 26, 2005 - 106th Annual NCBA Annual Meeting - Stop by our booth.

September 30, 2005 - Virginia Trial Lawyers Solo and Small Firm Conference - Dale Tincher will conduct a presentation on Web marketing.

November 17 - 18, 2005 - Mass Torts Made Perfect seminar, Las Vegas - Stop by our booth.

See the expanded version of the newsletter for events in which we participated in the past few months.
 

 
 COOL TOOLS

 We work to stay on top of the trends. We’ll introduce you to Google's Desktop search, help keep you organized, and place audio recordings on your Website.

» Continue Reading 'Cool Tools'
 
 
 LIVE LINKS: RECENTLY LAUNCHED SITES


We invite you to take a look at 10 of our most recently launched Websites. We list them here, along with some innovative Web features and ideas. Our newsletter showcase features our recent work with the American Bar Association, some exciting new Websites, and several major redesigns.

» Continue to 'Live Links'
 



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