Welp – the SH crew is at it again as they’ve just announced they have expanded to the Pasadena SEO market. According to the SH SEO Consultant blog they have connected with some local talent that is expected to drive powerful results for both SH and the local small business scene.

Here’s the official release. (Not very PR like

It’s true – we’ve connected with a great local Pasadena, CA SEO and have officially started the paperwork to launch a local office that combines the Sean Hakes, Inc brand with what we consider one of the best SEO talents in the greater Los Angeles area. Stay tuned for more info on our Pasadena market expansion.

Keep an eye out on Pasadena SEO.com for more info…

Need Legal Advice? Think American Discovery!

Outsourcing legal services to small firm attorneys is quickly becoming a trend for corporations throughout the state of Florida. As companies face the pressure of budget cuts and spending limitations in their law departments, they are looking for ways to get the legal support they need without having to fully staff their law departments.

In most instances, law departments are under staffed because there is no money available to cover the costs of hiring in-house counsel and legal support staff. Thus, corporations in search of innovative ways to effectively manage their workloads and reduce their operating costs are deciding to outsource their legal services to small firms.

There are several good reasons to outsource legal services. Lets discuss 3 reasons below:

1. Direct Access to the Senior Partner

Have you ever hired an attorney only to learn you hardly ever can speak with him/her directly? When you outsource legal services to a small firm, you can expect more direct access with the senior partner. You won’t be forced to communicate solely with associates, paralegals or other support staff when your matter requires the attention of a seasoned attorney.

With that said, most attorneys do not work alone and have access to associate attorneys, paralegals and other support staff that assist them with their clients’ legal matters. You can relax knowing your small firm attorney has the support needed to provide effective legal services to your corporation.

2. Smaller and More Manageable Case Loads

It is common knowledge that many lawyers in large law firms are often responsible for large case loads. In some of these firms, associate attorneys are forced to work on legal matters that generally require a senior partner’s attention; while paralegals are asked to complete assignments associate attorneys are more suitable to handle.

In contrast, small firm attorneys are generally responsible for much smaller and more feasible workloads when compared to their larger counterparts. Because they are able to better manage their case loads, they can devote the time and senior-level attention your legal matters require.

3. Reduce Legal Spending and Control Operating Costs

Generally, small law firms have lower overhead and a small group of support staff. They aren’t over burdened by the costs associated with retaining several full-time employees, and they can operate for far less than larger firms. This savings can be passed on to their clients in the form of competitive hourly rates.

In today’s economy, most corporations (large and small) are dealing with budget cuts and spending limitations in one way or another. By outsourcing to lawyers with more competitive hourly and flat rates, corporations are able to reduce their legal spending and control their law department’s operating costs.

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This guy is on the run – Sean Hakes, Inc a Colorado based SEO Company announced they have picked up Tucson SEO.com as an additional of intent to expand into the Tucson, AZ market.

For the full details visit blog.seanhakes.com.

Nowadays in this tough economy, online business owners end up finding themselves frustrated when trying to compete with large corporations for the fair share of the market. Most independent business owners simply don’t have the same financial resources or know-how to market their companies alongside the titans of industry. Allow me to share five smart marketing tips to help keep your enterprise in the running:

1. SERVE YOUR FRIENDS Many independent business owners sometimes overlook their strongest marketing tools – their current customers. Online business owners hold a distinct advantage over larger companies because they are able to interact with each client at a much deeper level. If you are able to develop strong relationships with your current customers, they will want to return to you for years to come (and bring droves more customers with them).

2. GET ONLINE Don’t overlook the importance of the internet in today’s market. Recent research shows that over 92% of adults regularly research products online before buying them in stores*. Professional web development can help even the score with the top guys by giving a clean, professional appearance to your company. Be careful not to shortchange yourself on your own website. It may be better to have no website at all rather than a poorly developed website. A professionally developed site can necessitate a small investment up front; however the return on investment will be well worth it in the long run.

3. OPTIMIZE AND CONQUER Working with a great looking website is an important step, but it’s not much use to you if no one ever sees it. A strong Search Engine Optimization (Phoenix SEO Expert) can quickly put your website in front of hundreds or thousands of qualified buyers every month. Investing in a talented Phoenix SEO Company often leads to astronomical returns for a relatively low monthly expense

4. BRAND THYSELF Just because you are a independent business doesn’t mean you can’t resemble the top guys. Personalizing company uniforms, pens, coffee mugs, Frisbees, or other items with your company logo can be surprisingly affordable and can help develop a strong brand image for potential customers. Not only will your company appear more stable, but occasionally giving away quality branded items (like a mug with your companies’ logo) is often a way to subtly advertise to that particular family on a on a daily basis basis.

5. BECOME A SOCIAL BUTTERFLY Small business owners can’t afford to get shy. Every single time you come in connection with someone (familiar or new), make an effort to let them know about your companies. Certainly don’t be abrasive, but a surprising amount of leads can be developed by simply bringing up your passion in casual conversations. Everyone wants to have an “inside man” – all you need to do is make sure they know what you can offer them.

I’m kinda tired of talking about iClick Websites a local internet advertising company owned by the popular Denver SEO Blogger, Sean Hakes. According to my research Colorado Website Design was a very small, yet very successful Web Design and Online Marketing Agency who owned an impressive portfolio of web design related domain names that we designed to do one thing; drive leads and a lot of them.

If you’re not already a fan of iClick Websites, you’d might want to keep a close eye on them… They are probably one of the fastest growing local ad agency’s around which can be thanks to their competitive prices and powerful results.

Competition for me? Sure but I think it’s good to give props when deserved.

Sincerely,

Your Scottsdale SEO Consultant

Denver, Colorado (April 23, 2010) iClick Media Websites, a leading Local Online Advertising Firm headquartered in Denver, CO today introduced iClick ChatBack, a innovative marketing tool that promotes user engagement and significantly increases website conversions and interaction between website visitors and small business owners.

The average website converts at 6%, iClick Performance Websites on average convert 15-20+%. The average small business website has an average fail rate (afr) of 94% which means 94% of website visitors leave for one reason or another. iClick Chat Back now allows strategic customer interaction with website visitors who typically wouldn’t contact or make a website purchase. In addition, iClick Chat Back serves as a tool to turbocharge any small businesses website marketing goals by promoting high performance website conversions and lead generation though this interactive chat-back feature.

iClick Chat Back comes as a complimentary service for all iClick Performance Websites and is also an affordable add-on for any small businesses looking to have their website ‘come alive’ with strategically targeted live ads that promote a greater ROI and lower cost-per lead (CPL) rate.

“We’ve made it clear that our clients are our first priority and we will continue to show our dedication to our clients by creating new innovative ways to capture more online visitors and deliver an even greater return on investment – period. iClick Chat Back is another way to help our clients thrive online and create a powerful, never seen before return on investment by promoting greater website visitor engagement.”

- Sean Hakes – President iClick Websites

Small business owners who have not yet experienced the difference and high-powered performance of an iClick Performance Website you can discover why more small business owners are switching to iClick Websites for all of their local online advertising needs – call any of the friendly iClick Websites staff members today: 1-800-496-1722

Contact: Josh Thill
iClick Websites, LLC

Phone: 303.954.4174
Fax: 866-931-7950
Email: josh@iclickmediagroup.com

Yahoo Acquires Citizen Sports:

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Mar 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — As part of its ongoing commitment to be the center of people’s online lives, Yahoo Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Citizen Sports (www.citizensports.com), a company that brings the world of sports to fans’ favorite social networking sites and mobile devices through innovative applications. This acquisition will strengthen Yahoo!’s social strategy of enriching, aggregating and distributing social content from across the entire Web, and offering a highly customizable social experience.

“Yahoo! is in a unique position to combine our deep expertise in content and aggregation technology to offer a highly personalized social experience,” said Bryan Lamkin, senior vice president, Consumer Products Group, Yahoo!. “Sports has been among the earliest online categories to experience rapid social proliferation, and the combination of Citizen Sports leading products with our world-class sports experience on Yahoo! Sports is a win-win for sports fans globally.”

Millions of people across the globe use Citizen Sports’ array of social and mobile products to play fantasy sports, fill out brackets, check live scores and read up-to-the minute news on sports including football, hockey, soccer, baseball, racing, rugby, hockey and cricket. Yahoo! Sports’ content will be integrated into these products, creating a seamless experience for sports fans wherever they are. On Yahoo! Sports, users will be able to broadcast their allegiances, create or join a conversation with friends and fans and cheer for their teams through Citizen Sports’ applications. This integration will further transform Yahoo! into a more personally relevant experience, drive deeper user engagement and create opportunities for advertisers to interact with audiences in new environments.

As the #1 destination for online Sports with more than 39 million monthly unique users in the U.S.*, Yahoo! Sports provides people with the most timely, relevant and comprehensive sports news, information and programming. Citizen Sports’ network of popular applications for Facebook, MySpace, hi5, iPhone and Android span professional, college and high school sports.

“Citizen Sports was founded with the intent to enable fans to access news, scores and fantasy games on the platform of their choice,” said Mike Kerns, founder and CEO of Citizen Sports. “We look forward to becoming a part of Yahoo! and bringing our social experiences to their 600 million users around the globe.”

Citizen Sports was founded by Mike Kerns and Jeff Ma in 2004. Since then the company has brought together millions of sports fans from around the world to enjoy sports and connect with their friends. Citizen Sports is based in San Francisco.

Yahoo! expects to complete this acquisition in the second quarter of 2010. Financial terms were not disclosed.

* February 2010, comScore, U.S.