"Grow Your Business Online"
A Book Written by a Small Business Owner for Small Business Owners
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WOW, I can really do this!
Thank you for an easy to read and understand tool. I was able to start immediatley working with google just from reading the first chapter. I didn't know you could do all this for FREE! I am impressed with myself (and your book, of course) with what I have learned and can do on my own. Thank you for a super book that I continue to use for my business
Very Informative Book
Mr. Bright's book has been invaluable for us in our quest for SEO excellence and simplicity. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is intent on driving traffic to their website through sensible, easy, and cutting-edge techniques.
This book is for the layperson, not the tekkie. Which is good, as I never felt he was talking over my head.
We implemented many of his suggestions to great effect. My company now has the honor of being on page one for several relevant search terms on goog. J.R.
Hi Greg,
Thanks for the great book!
I consider myself very lucky to have stumbled across your book at Book People on 6th and Lamar. I read it this past weekend. And it is fantastic! I've already told a good number of my friends to order themselves a copy at lulu.com, in case Book People doesn't have any left. Congratulations on writing an excellent book and getting it out. Doing something like that takes more effort than people can ever know. You did a great job.
I do have one question, though. Everything was crystal clear, except for one recommendation I wasn't sure I understood.
While I realize I can't get my website indexed if I use image links instead of text links to web pages within my site, can I get my site indexed if I use both text links and image links?
I noted the question after I read page 34's tip box:
"Make sure all of the links to your other web pages (from your homepage and amongst themselves) are text links, not an image or graphic link. Otherwise, you will NOT get indexed!"
My question after reading that was, "Could I still get indexed if I use both text links and image links to web pages within my site?"Dale Briggs - Austin, Texas
Answer: "Hey - Thanks Dale.
Yes - you can (and should) do the links both ways. In fact, that's exactly how a lot of websites get around this issue, especially if they have designed with a lot of Flash, they also include text links. Be absolutely sure you have a "contact us" text link, it's most important.
Thanks again for the kind words. The next time you are in Book People, let 'em know :). They are the first retailer to stock my book.
“ I think a book like that is much needed in the small business community. You wouldn't believe the number of times I've had to rescue a website from being held hostage by an unscrupulous web designer....all because the business owner didn't know what questions to ask.”
Paige Eissinger , Web Designer – Podcast Host www.2smartchix.com
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"This book needs to be read by every Independent Retailer who has any web presence whatsoever. It is a simple to follow, easy to understand book on how to make changes to your current site so that more customers can find you. I have read many search engine optimization articles and I thought that I was pretty good at optimizing my web site, but Greg taught me quite a few very valuable methods to help my visibility. Get this book, read it and then do it!"
James E. Dion , Internationally Renown Retail Consultant – Keynote Speaker www.dionco.com
“I really enjoyed reading your book…wow, I learned a lot! Your book reads somewhere between a ‘SEO for idiots’ and a typical how to; this is good. Easy to read and relate to in the first person….seemed like we were having coffee and talking. Great job Greg.”
Sonia St. James , Consultant to Creative Minds, Author. www.accelerprocess.com
“ Greg I am impressed with your book. For sure you've captured your market if I am any indication. I know a lot about small business and almost nothing about the world wide web and optimizing my business through my website. As of now my site is still unfinished. I knew I was going to make rather drastic changes to it (we've changed our approach to the new cookie mixes and added new components that are now unrepresented on the site) but with the info I've learned through your book I'll be making changes that strategically optimize my chances of people finding me.”
Penny McConnell , Bakery Owner – Small Business Advocate www.pennyspastries.com
Greg has written his SEO book with down-to-earth language that everyone can understand. I found it incredibly relevant, useful, and even entertaining. My company will get a lot of use out of this book. As we are an online company, it is imperative that we have access to tools of this caliber. Greg has nailed it with this one."
Jeffrey Lorien , President/CEO – zhitea.com Austin , TX“Greg thanks to your book I'm excited about my website again. I was reading it and suddenly I was making some changes on my web catalog, calling to the host company and taking notes. The term Search Engine Optimization intimidates some small business owners like me but after what I learned through your book I feel confident – for your own good get this book.”
Julieta Alcantara, Mexican Masterpieces, LLC
www.mexicanmasterpieces.net