Page 1 Solutions Blog

This Blog Has Moved - Please Visit Our New Blog

2011-05-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

This blog has moved and will no longer be updated at this location. Please visit our new blog for the latest news and posts: http://www.page1solutions.com/page-1-blog.html. Make sure to update your bookmarks so that you don't miss any of our updates!var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Multiple Website Strategies - 5 Helpful Tips

2011-04-29T07:48:00.000-07:00

This week, I got asked a question about multiple websites and how to develop an effective strategy for them. Here are a few things to keep in mind when developing multiple websites.Brand your design - A large part of building your main website was developing a particular look, imagery, and brand. Using the same design layout for your niche websites can significantly lower your cost and maintain a

Why Advocate Capital Chose to Work With Page 1 Solutions

2011-04-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

Michael Swanson, CEO of Advocate Capital, Inc., discusses why he chose Page 1 Solutions to handle his website design and search engine optimization.var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Building Online Rapport With Your Practice's Prospects - 5 Quick Tips

2011-04-22T12:27:00.000-07:00

Today's topic is on converting more website interest into new clients - through building rapport.Marketing online has changed in just a couple years where "advertising" strategies are losing ground to campaigns that focus on building relationships with visitors. The concept of "social media" has spread far beyond Facebook and should be incorporated into all aspects of your online marketing,

Shoot Your Own Practice Web Videos

2011-04-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

Today's topic focuses on marketing your practice through videos. Did you know the number of US online video viewers is expected to grow to 190 million people by 2012? That means 88% of Internet users will download/stream video content (Source: eMarketer.com).As of today:1 Billion videos are viewed per day on YouTube12.2 Billion videos viewed on YouTube per Month in U.S.Hulu shows 924 ,million

Did You Know - How to update your website every 12-18 months

2011-04-11T07:24:00.000-07:00

Although Internet technology continually changes the needs and strategies of Web marketers, nothing has changed faster than today's Internet users themselves. In fact, the only real reason to make significant changes in your website marketing is to address changes in users, not just technology. And make no mistake, online users' needs, demands, interests and activities are changing at such a

Upcoming ASCRS Meeting in San Diego

2011-03-23T07:05:00.001-07:00

This weekend, several of our employees will be in San Digeo, CA, to attend the annual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Symposium (ASCRS) and American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators Congress (ASOA) meetings. This is a huge convention with attendees from all areas of the globe.Clint Macklin will be manning Page 1's booth (#744), while Lesa Hastings and Dan Goldstein will

Why Online Reputation Management is so Important for Your Business

2011-03-11T11:56:00.000-08:00

You may think that your online information is private but it’s really not as private as you think. More and more people head online to research products and services, and if they come across bad reviews or complaints in their search, it can mean lost business for you. Reputation management services help to take out the headaches and highlight the positive pages and bury any possible offensive

Leads for Building Your Business

2011-02-10T07:32:00.000-08:00

Recently, our CEO, Dan Goldstein, was interviewed by Larry Nelson on w3w3 Talk Radio. The purpose of this Colorado-based company is to help small businesses grow their businesses, their teams and gain valuable insight from other companies in the state (and around the world). The experience also allows companies who use their services to build relationships and help brand their business. They

Creating a Personal Connection with Clients via Google!

2011-02-09T11:09:00.000-08:00

Today, we are are excited to feature a guest post from Justin Holderness from Network Affiliates, Inc. Justin is the Marketing Coordinator for Network Affiliate and he brings a lot of passion for legal advertising to the company.Creating a sincere bond with your clients can be a difficult thing. While they’re busy recovering, you are spending your time working on their case. But the truth is, it

Maintaining Your Privacy on Facebook

2011-02-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

It seems like Facebook is consistently pushing the boundaries of its users' privacy. With each new idea they roll out, they are often met with resistance from their users, especially if it relates to user privacy.When I read their latest privacy encroachment, I realized that many people may not know the basics of Facebook privacy. While we all know that anytime we engage in online activity, we

Page 1 Celebrates 10th Anniversary

2011-01-28T08:32:00.000-08:00

Today, January 31st, marks the 10th anniversary of Page 1 Solutions. The company started out with just five employees in a small office in Golden, CO. They had no idea where the journey would take them, but they knew that there was a need for professional services to market online and they were dedicated to using the Web to help grow their clients’ businesses. Now, in 2011, Page 1 is a thriving

2010 Green Solutions Achievements

2011-01-14T11:11:00.001-08:00

2010 was a great year for Page 1's Green Solutions program. We, as a company, continue to strive to be more eco-friendly and conscious of our impact on the environment and our community. We had several notable achievements for the Green Solutions program this year that I would like to share those with our readers.First, Page 1 is proud that we received the Silver Environmental Achievement Award

Page 1 Solutions Holds 4th Annual Casino Night

2010-12-06T11:49:00.000-08:00

On Friday, December 3rd, Page 1 Solutions held its 4th Annual Casino Night to raise money for two local causes. All of the money collected during this event was donated to the Jeffco Action Center and the Second Wind Fund. Page 1 has been a supporter of these organizations for several years and the Casino Night is always a fantastic opportunity to raise money for them.The Second Wind Fund (

Page 1 Steeches Raise $1,000 in Movember Donations

2010-12-06T07:55:00.000-08:00

The Page 1 SteechesFor the month of November, the gentlemen of Page 1 Solutions decided to become Mo Bros (mustache brothers) and raise money for a great cause. So, they came to work on November 1st, clean-shaven, and dedicated to not shaving their mustache region for an entire month, no matter how itchy it might get! The reason for this decision? Movember, a combination of the slang word for

What are the benefits of doing a template website?

2010-08-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

I get asked this question a lot. Its a pretty simple answer, time and money. Templates are something that is already developed and you can just plug in your content and your information. Depending on your location and the competitiveness of the market place templates are a great option but if your in a New York City or an LA I would not recommend a template. Reason being you need to set your self

Managing Your Reputation - In An Online World

2010-08-09T08:18:00.000-07:00

I am inspired to write this post because of a heart wrenching blog that I read this morning from Outspoken Media. This blog reminded me of one of the most common questions that we get when clients are assessing whether or not to use social media for their practice -- "What if someone says something bad about me?"Despite our individual thoughts on the matter, we are living in an increasingly less

Lesa Hastings Has Been Promoted to Director of Internet Marketing

2010-08-03T12:05:00.000-07:00

Page 1 Solutions is very proud to announce that Lesa Hastings, one of our senior account mangers, has just been promoted to Director of Internet Marketing!Lesa came on board with Page 1 in December of 2007 as an account manager. She then transitioned into a leadership role as a senior account manager. In that position, she was instrumental in the development of new strategies to help our clients,

Facebook Offers New Service - Facebook Questions

2010-07-29T06:21:00.001-07:00

Facebook has added yet another feature to their ever growing arsenal. Facebook Questions is their newest feature and will offer users the opportunity to get answers to their questions from the whole Facebook community. Facebook Questions is similar to other services like Yahoo! Answers and Aardvark. From your homepage, you will be able to click on the "Ask a Question" button and the questions

IACA Meeting A Huge Success!

2010-07-24T11:42:00.000-07:00

I am attending the 2010 Annual IACA Convention in Boston, MA. The meeting has been very busy and there is a high level of energy amongst the attendees.The meeting has covered a number of topics, but one of the most discussed topics has been the use of social media websites and profiles and if/how practices are getting new patients from it.I was initially greeted at the IACA by one of our clients

Looking Back at the Colorado Companies to Watch Gala

2010-06-28T09:11:00.000-07:00

A little over a week ago, Page 1 Solutions was awarded as a Colorado Company to Watch at a gala which I had the honor of attending. We had a ball (no pun intended) and met a lot of great people representing some outstanding companies. Here are some photos from the event!Troy Dunn, our Chief Science officer, and myself enjoying some free booze before the ceremony.Dan Grote and his wife, from

Page 1 Solutions Partners with Jeffco Workforce's HIRE Colorado Program

2010-06-25T13:41:00.001-07:00

Page 1 Solutions is happy to be partnered with Jefferson County Workforce's HIRE Colorado Program. They have helped us find some great interns to help with our growing business. You can read more about it in our recent press release.

Page 1 Solutions Becomes a Silver Sponsor of DrupalCamp Colorado

2010-06-24T08:36:00.000-07:00

This weekend, DrupalCamp Colorado will take place and over 20 of Page 1's employees, from a variety of positions will attend. Page 1 is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the camp this year. DrupalCamp was designed to bring people from a variety of professional backgrounds together to help them develop their skills using the website design and programming platform, Drupal.You can read more about

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day At Page 1 Solutions

2010-06-16T06:48:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, June 15th, was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is an issue that affects each and every one one of us. We all have older family members, some of which might be vulnerable to abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. It breaks my heart as I sit here writing this, knowing that this stuff happens every day and often, there is no one around to protect or prevent this kind of abuse.This is

Hitesh K. Patel, Edison, NJ Ophthalmologist

2010-06-14T14:38:00.000-07:00

Hitesh K. Patel, an Edison, NJ ophthalmologist, has retained Page 1 Solutions to develop his new ophthalmology website and market it on search engines, like Google, Yahoo and Bing.Dr. Patel offers patients eye surgery services including:1- Cataract Surgery, including multifocal lens implants2- LASIK and other refractive surgery procedures3- Glaucoma4- Diabetic RetinopathyPlan to visit his website

Tracking ROI

2010-06-14T08:50:00.001-07:00

Many times while speaking with a new client they will ask “How will I know how well the website is performing.” To get a complete understanding on how successful you online marketing strategy is you must track everything you do. At Page 1 we use many tracking systems but the one that seems to be left out or not thought of by many practices is call tracking. I have found that recently people are

Page 1 Receives Three Videographer Awards

2010-06-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

Today is a great day at Page 1! We just received notification that we have won three awards from The Videographer Awards (http://videoawards.com/).The Videographer Awards is an international competition developed to award excellence in Video Productions, TV Commercials/News/Programs and New Media. Their mission is to provide meaningful recognition to hard-working, creative companies, individuals

The Great (Big) Staff At Page 1

2010-05-18T13:47:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, we had a great staff meeting and realized that we finally had enough of our employees in the building at one time to take an all-company photo (while there are some people missing, we still had a great turnout). It turned out great and it was amazing to see how much we've grown. When I came on board back in 2007, I was the 26th person hired. Now, we are a company of over sixty people!!

Website Pages and SEO

2010-05-18T08:09:00.000-07:00

I was recently asked by an attorney, “Why do you recommend our new website have as many as 50 pages. Other website marketing firms are quoting me websites with only 10 or 15 pages.”If your marketing strategy focuses strictly on pay-per-click advertising or you are driving traffic to the website through other means than securing organic search listing, then you may not need to invest in deeper,

Betty White's Success On Facebook

2010-05-14T13:30:00.000-07:00

What if somebody wrote something good about you on Facebook, would you get an extra paycheck?Consider this. Due to the massive buzz created on Facebook, actress Betty White, who was never slotted to be on Saturday Night Live (SNL), hosted the show on May 8th and received a paycheck from SNL in the process. Let's set the stage: Recently, 88-year old actress Betty White received the SAG Lifetime

Not Your Typical Blogger

2010-05-07T10:33:00.000-07:00

Recently, I have come across the unique blogging topics and styles of one Andrew Martin here at Page 1 Solutions. With so many blogs to subscribe to in the Internet Marketing industry, it’s extremely refreshing to read the thoughts and blogs of one of our very own. If you need a change-up in your daily reading, here’s a thought: Check out the writings and going-ons of one Andrew Martin.

Calls-to-Action: Convenience vs. Cost vs. Personal

2010-05-04T02:44:00.000-07:00

Malcolm Gladwell, author of "The Tipping Point," pointed out in the New Yorker that several million people continue to be to purchase premium cable television services. He also identifies the million plus subscribers to the online version of the Wall Street Journal.At the same time he describes an interesting Massachusetts Institute of Technology study where 75% of participants chose to spend 15

Attitude and Business Success

2010-04-30T11:29:00.000-07:00

I attended The Denver Business Journal breakfast this morning introducing Denver businesses to Scott Bemis, president & publisher of the Denver Business Journal.There was one area of his presentation I found particularly interesting and one I thought applied to our website marketing and search engine optimization business at Page 1 Solutions:- What were Success-Driven businesses and owners (those

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2010-04-27T14:25:00.001-07:00

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Page 1 Philanthropy Award Finalist

2010-04-27T13:43:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday, the Denver Business Journal gave out its annual Partners in Philanthropy Awards for 2009. The Journal had a very distinguished panel evaluate a number of deserving companies that gave back to the community in the form of money, time, resources, services and expertise throughout the year. Awards were given out for large companies, medium-sized companies and small companies. Page 1

Is an Online Forum Right for Your Website?

2010-04-25T09:11:00.000-07:00

Forums are successful on websites that center around topics that carry a community following. Where people have a common interest, a forum MAY be successful, but the tricky part is starting a forum. It has to accumulate a critical mass of community participants in order to keep it going. If there are only a few members, and hence the conversations are likely to be infrequent and with few

Why The Bradley Law Firm Chose Page 1 Solutions

2010-01-26T08:41:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays from Page 1 Solutions!

2009-12-17T10:18:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who helped make 2009 a great year!We wish you a warm and safe holiday season!

Third Annual Casino Night and Silent Auction

2009-12-10T11:51:00.001-08:00

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Third Annual Casino Night and Silent Auction last weekend! Page 1 employees, their family members, and even some of our local clients all came together for a night of food, fun, and most importantly, fundraising.Guests helped raise over $1,000 for two very worthy local causes. The money that was raised was split between The Second Wind Foundation, a

Dan Goldstein Visits with Dr. David Bottger

2009-12-08T05:49:00.000-08:00

My family and I traveled to Philadelphia over the Thanksgiving holiday. While I had a wonderful time visiting my family and meeting my three month old niece for the first time, I also had the opportunity to visit with one of Page 1's longest tenured clients - Philadelphia plastic surgeon David Bottger.We have been working with Dr. Bottger since shortly after we opened in 2001. Since that time,

Page 1 Solutions Wins Again!

2009-12-04T14:41:00.000-08:00

The team at Page 1 Solutions is very excited to announce that we have won a Platinum Ava Award from The Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals for Video Production! The winning video was created for our clients, Alyn-Weiss & Associates.Click here to check out LinkedIn for Professionals...By Professionals-Part 2.

Page 1 Donates Over 800 lbs of Food to Jeffco Action Center

2009-11-25T09:32:00.000-08:00

This week the staff at Page 1 Solutions donated over 800 lbs, of non-perishable food items, including 65 large cans of powder baby formula, to the Jeffco Action Center. The event marked Page 1's 30th trip to the Action Center to donate food and clothing items to local families in need.Thank you to everyone who participated in the food drive. We are very proud to give back to our community this

2009 Holiday Craft Fair

2009-11-13T08:27:00.000-08:00

Start your holiday shopping early! Page 1 Solutions is sponsoring a holiday craft fair in which many local artisans (including Page 1 employees) will be offering a variety of goods, including:Beautifully knitted & crocheted hats and scarvesDog treats, leashes and collarsBaked goodsJewelryBlanketsPhotographyCandyChildren's ToysGreeting Cardsand more!We hope you will join us in supporting our local

Freshness of Content Growing in Importance in Web Marketing

2009-11-12T09:04:00.000-08:00

In a recent blog post by Rand Fishkin over at SEOmoz, he talked about the way that link building has changed, and that the importance of links is actually depreciating, giving way to a growing importance in the freshness of content.In Google's eyes, fresher content can mean more accurate content and newer ideas. Google does value longevity because an older website is typically more reliable in

Four New Sites Live!

2009-11-06T09:50:00.001-08:00

We are very excited to have four client sites go live this week!Blair Plastic Surgery: The website for Pennsylvania Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Robert Louton, M.D. was web designer Stephanie's first full build. She did a fantastic job, as did Andrew, who wrote and edited the full content. The Druanne White Law Firm: Stephanie also excelled at building out the website for the Anderson, South Carolina

www.Page1Solutions.com

2009-10-30T10:26:00.000-07:00

Have you explored the Page 1 Solutions website lately? In efforts to make our website more user-friendly, we have changed up the design slightly to incorporate easier navigation, links to our social networking profiles and more!We would especially like to recognize and thank Jessica Espinoza for all of her hard work on the site. Her patience, organization, and dedication to improving the

Page 1 Solutions Wins Again!

2009-10-27T11:17:00.000-07:00

We are very proud to announce that Page 1 Solutions has won three WebAwards from The Web Marketing Associate for outstanding achievement in web development! We won two awards for "Legal Standard of Excellence" for websites that we developed for The Cochran Firm Criminal Defense and Kline & Specter, P.C., as well as the "Marketing Standard of Excellence" for the Page 1 Solutions website!Click here

FTC Cracks Down on Paid Endorsements & Testimonials

2009-10-05T08:59:00.000-07:00

The Federal Trade Commission made an announcement this morning that will undoubtedly have a significant impact on bloggers. According the FTC's Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, writers of paid endorsements and testimonials will be required to disclose their connections to the seller of the product or services that they are supporting, or face fines up to

Pizza Night At The Children's Hospital

2009-09-23T08:08:00.000-07:00

Several months ago, a dear friend asked me if I would be willing to volunteer a couple hours of my time helping with a monthly pizza night at the Children's Hospital. I have always wanted to do more volunteering, so I jumped on the opportunity. That few hours spent handing out pizza and soda to patients, parents, family and friends, were some of the most humbling I had ever experienced. It was a

Exciting Changes At Page 1

2009-09-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

Page 1 had some very exciting changes this week. Two of our long time employees got promoted and one of our current directors is transitioning into a newly created position. We know that they will all do a fantastic job in their new positions and while they are excited about the new challenges, the company is excited to see the new insight that they will bring to each department!Please help me in

Page 1 Wins Bronze Environmental Leadership Award

2009-08-31T10:10:00.000-07:00

Page 1 is proud to announce that we have won the bronze award for Environmental Leadership from the Office of Environmental Integration and Sustainability of the State of Colorado!Our on-going Page 1 Green Solutions program is committed to taking care of our planet. We receive 100% of our energy from renewable wind power, provide green Web hosting, and support energy literacy in America. We also

Dr. Jeffrey Hartog on Why He Chooses Page 1

2009-08-26T11:31:00.000-07:00

Dr. Jeffrey Hartog of The Bougainvillea Clinique explains why he trusts Page 1 Solutions with his plastic surgery Internet marketing.

Still Skeptical of Social Media?

2009-08-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

There was an awesome video being circulated yesterday about the Social Media Revolution. The video was created by Eric Qualman, author of the social media blog, Socialnomics. He has a book coming out about the topic as well. He firmly believes that Social Media is here to stay and it is and will continue to change they way people communicate and the way businesses operate.Social media is a great

Looking Forward to IACA

2009-07-27T16:15:00.000-07:00

Headed to the 2009 International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics (IACA) meeting in San Fransisco?Check out the marketing course, “LVI Global’s 2009 National Marketing Effectiveness Survey” which our own Bill Fukui will be presenting, along with Bob Weiss of Alyn-Weiss & Associates, Inc., Dr. Joseph M. Barton, DMD and Dr. Randy A. Jones, DMD.Also, be sure to stop by booth #127 to learn

Let's Connect!

2009-07-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

At Page 1 Solutions, we understand the importance of maintaining a strong presence online. Along with our website and numerous blogs, we have company profiles on many of the popular networking sites, including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.We also encourage our employees to participate on various networking sites, as they provide a perfect platform to share our expertise in web marketing, as

Page 1 Wins Again!

2009-07-06T13:23:00.000-07:00

We are so happy to announce that Page 1 Solutions just won the IMA Outstanding Achievement Award for one of our client's new websites. Willow Dental Associates is a a cosmetic dentistry practice located in Toronto. Another great website by our talented designers!

Norton Frickey - In Memoriam

2009-06-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

I met Norton about sixteen years ago. I was a senior associate attorney with Fairfield and Woods, P.C. of Denver. I was not seriously looking for another position, but I was open to other options.Network Affiliates posted an ad for an attorney with experience in securities offerings to serve as their General Counsel. I fixed up my resume and sent it in. (Later, I found out that more than

Content Management System Websites - In the right situations

2009-05-26T07:04:00.000-07:00

Technology on the Web continues to evolve. One trend that is occurring is the development of content management system (CMS) websites (as opposed to .html websites). These sites are developed with different back end programming that allows you to make modifications to the website, without going through your webmaster.In many cases, this technology has benefits for the client and the design firm,

Public Relations

2009-05-20T07:10:00.000-07:00

I gradutated with a degree in Public Relations many moons ago. Since then, many things have changed in the world of marketing and Public Relations. It's no surprise that the biggest has been the imact and role of the Internet.Much of public relations was about sending press releases to traditional media outlets to spead newsworthy information about your company or client, to stimulate positive

Next Wednesday In Djibouti

2009-05-19T12:42:00.000-07:00

When I was a small child I used to be worried that I would be given random tests in school. These tests would ask me trivial questions about every topic under the sun. Occasionally I would study for these “tests” by flipping though the Encyclopedia. What is the capital of Djibouti? Answer: Djibouti.This week a new search engine came online, WolframAlpha. WolframAlpha’s answer to the same question

The First Annual Page Onesies

2009-05-12T08:23:00.001-07:00

At Page 1 Solutions, we value colloaboration and creativity. We understand that in order to be a successful Internet marketing firm, we must have a strong team of employees and create a stimulating environment. This combination doesn't just happen by accident.At this year's team building event, dubbed The Page Onesies, we ventured to downtown Denver. After breaking off into groups, we were

Page 1 Team Continues To Grow

2009-05-05T15:49:00.001-07:00

Our team continues to grow with the recent addition of two more great people. Our clients' needs are ever changing and growing, so we must adapt in order to continue to provide outstanding service.Tara Pingle is a returning employee who previously worked with Page 1 as an Intern. She has come back on board to fill the shoes of Link Building Specialist. She will be doing a lot of R&D to help Page

Stewart L. Colling

2009-05-01T05:38:00.000-07:00

This week we heard the unfortunate news that Stewart L. Colling, suffered a fatal heart attack while jogging with his son. Stewart was a partner with our client - the Orlando, Florida firm of Colling, Gilbert, Wright and Carter, PA. Since 1986, Stewart Colling had practiced law exclusively in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation. He won a reputation as one of the

Two New Website Design Awards

2009-04-30T07:36:00.000-07:00

Page 1 is happy to announce that we recently won two new website design awards from Hermes Creative Awards. Both were Gold Winner awards.The first award, for Best Website Overall, is for Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center in Newport Beach, CA. We have been working with Dr. Hendricks since 2005. In addition to redesigning his main cosmetic surgery site, we recently developed a secondary website for

Social Media Marketing For Lawyers

2009-04-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

Sara Schwarz (our Social Media Marketer/Writer and I attended a seminar hosted by Alyn-Weiss and Associates and Ginny Ford. The topic was Legal Marketing and Human Resources as it relates to Social Media and Social Media Websites, like www.Linkedin.com, www.facebook.com, etc. The summary:1- Attorneys and firms will need to address the issue of social media sooner rather than later - even very

Good Resource for Public Relations

2009-04-26T14:52:00.001-07:00

I just found what appears to be a well written blog on public relations - http://www.pr101.biz/. For those of you wondering how do I pitch a newspaper to write a story about your practice, check out this blog posting - http://pr101.biz/2009/04/11/lesson-seven--the-right-way-to-pitch.aspx?ref=rss I am planning to follow this blog for more advice on PR.

Page 1 Team Is Growing

2009-04-22T13:46:00.000-07:00

Page 1 is proud to announce that we have recently brought on three new employees. Even in these difficult economic times, we are finding a need to create new positions within the company in order to provide our client's with outstanding service and expertise.One of the new positions created with that of an in-house Videographer. Andrew Harris was recently hired to fill that position. Page 1 has

Happy Earth Day

2009-04-22T08:35:00.000-07:00

To celebrate Earth Day, Page 1 Solutions has teamed up with the EPA’s WasteWise program to cut down on municipal waste. Our partnership with Waste Wise includes measuring all paper, cardboard, aluminum, plastic, and industrial waste. Our next step was to set goals and develop effective monitoring systems.One goal of Page 1 Solutions is to increase employee education and to find new products to

Is Twitter Valuable To Your Practice?

2009-04-16T12:25:00.000-07:00

There is a lot of discussion about Twitter's value to businesses. To learn more about how Twitter can benefit your practice, take a look at a brand new video that Page 1 put together: http://www.page1solutions.com/Blog/24-7ams/

Using Social Media to Promote Web Writing

2009-04-14T13:12:00.000-07:00

Writers are not generally famed for their sociability. Sometimes this reputation is justified. William Faulkner walked around his home town and generally ignored all the citizens, seeing instead a fictitious town populated by characters of his own creation. But in many cases it is not. And when it comes to web writing, no writer is an island. Links are the key component of hypertext, and the

MSNBC - SEO: Essential To Survival

2009-02-16T14:48:00.000-08:00

Check out this story about SEO. It talks about the fundamental need for businesses to engage in SEO. It also touches on the importance of social media. Here are some excerpts.Search engines are now recognizing social media websites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter as important content...If you Google 'ski travel Nevada,' the entire first page of results is us, with the exception

Guaranteed Internet Marketing Results? Is There Such A Thing?

2009-02-03T09:54:00.000-08:00

At Page 1 Solutions, we offer a search engine positioning guarantee. This sets us apart from most Internet marketing companies. Especially in this economy, when you have to make every dollar count, it's important to know that your Internet marketing campaign will pay out. You have to ask for a guarantee, but you'll receive some push-back and most of the time the companies won't offer anything

Your Web Marketing Company's Roots

2009-01-21T08:22:00.000-08:00

When considering a web marketing company, it's important to consider the company's background. What is their core business? Is SEO just a small part of their business? You'll get the best results from a company that is focused on search engine marketing. Unfortunately, these companies are few and far between.Many web marketing companies don't have their roots in search engine marketing. There are

Call Tracking In Web Marketing

2009-01-16T14:38:00.001-08:00

Many times while speaking with a new client they will ask “How will I know how well the website is performing.” To get a complete understanding on how successful your online marketing strategy is, you must track everything you do. At Page 1 we use many tracking systems but the one that seems to be left out or not thought of by many practices is call tracking. I have found that recently people are

Ad Verbiage For Paid Search Engine Listings

2009-01-14T14:29:00.000-08:00

Ad verbiage for PPC (or pay-per-click search engine marketing) ads is a balancing act (and this is true in almost all aspects of Internet marketing):You have to appeal to GoogleIt has to be plain-speaking so that viewers know what they're clicking on.It should prompt potential clients to take action.Google (the number one search engine to advertise on), ranks ads based on the $ amount that the

The Web Doesn't Take Breaks

2008-12-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

and neither should you when it comes to your web marketing. Many practices make the mistake of letting their website fall by the wayside when either they get busy or when times are tough. Sometimes practices will fire an under-performing Web marketing firm, but don't hire a new one for a year or more. In any case, when you take a break from working on your website (for instance, not blogging for

Edmonton Cosmetic Dentist

2008-12-12T08:40:00.000-08:00

I was in Edmonton for a regional LVI meeting and had the opportunity to go to dinner with one of our dental internet marketing client, Dr. Alex Pavlenko. We had a really good time. Since we have clients all over the U.S. and Canada, it's kind of rare that we get to meet them in person, so this was a treat.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T07:05:00.000-08:00

All of us at Page 1 Solutions have a lot to be thankful for. I am thankful for my family and our health, all of my friends and colleagues at Page 1 and my clients (many of whom are friends).There are a lot of scary things happening in the world today from the economic troubles to terrorism, but we have each other and when it comes right down to it, you can't beat that. The key is to keep it in

The Web Elects Obama: Dedication Won The Race

2008-11-19T09:58:00.000-08:00

Social media (and Internet marketing at large) proved itself this year by working to elect the next President of the United States. Obama used a variety of social media and Web marketing strategies to spread his message and win votes. His opponent also used these strategies, but to a less effective extent, always a step behind, and his campaign suffered for it.Obama's team created a Obama/Biden

The Pros and Cons of Pay-Per-Click for Legal Practices

2008-10-31T12:51:00.000-07:00

First what is pay-per-click marketing and how does pay-per-click relate to a search engine?In the most basic definition pay-per-click is simply a bid for position on the search engines. Let's say you want to be number 1 for the keyword “Catastrophic Injury.” The first thing you need to do is see who is number 1 and then find out how much they are paying per-click and out bid them. You then want

Developing a "Video Website"

2008-10-31T07:27:00.000-07:00

Some web marketing companies are pushing what they call "Video Websites". They create a module that contains a series of videos for the web in a special video player. That module is then linked from a call-to-action on the home page that says, "Check out our video website." This approach has a huge problem. You're banking on the fact that someone is going to click on that link. Most people don't

Use of Testimonials in Web Marketing

2008-10-21T07:24:00.000-07:00

Whether it be cosmetic dentistry or any other professional services industry, using testimonials in your web marketing is a great idea, but many practices miss out on the full potential of testimonials.The biggest challenge in using testimonials is getting potential patients/clients to actually read them. If the only place that you use testimonials on your dental website is in a testimonials page

"Does my website design effectively generate new dental patients?"

2008-10-20T09:21:00.000-07:00

In the ever-evolving dental market, having a website is one of the most important factors to grow your practice. This is even more important in cosmetic dentistry, where you are marketing high-end cosmetic procedures. Having a great website can transform the way a dental practice communicates with prospective patients and even current patients, improving patient satisfaction and driving more

Law Firm Internet Marketing: Law Firm Website Design

2008-10-07T13:28:00.000-07:00

The first step toward success in Internet marketing is to make sure that you have an effective law firm website. Law firm website design needs to address three major criteria:Web Marketing Know-HowAdequate ContentSearch Engine Optimization FriendlinessWeb Marketing Know-HowYour website is not first and foremost a work of art. It is a marketing tool. What good would a hammer made of porcelain be?

Law Firm Internet Marketing

2008-10-07T12:43:00.000-07:00

Many of the attorneys that I have spoken with lately are worried that now is not the time to spend money on Internet marketing because of the economy. The truth is that nothing has changed. People still need lawyers just as badly as they did before. People still use the Internet more than any other medium to find lawyers. And without an aggressive legal Internet marketing strategy, these cases

Page 1 Solutions Goes Bowling

2008-09-22T12:36:00.000-07:00

Recently, the employees of Page 1 enjoyed a company outing to Lucky Strike Bowling. There's no better way to end a hard week than some fun and games with your friends. All of the Page 1 employees were grouped into teams to play against one another (but it was all in good fun). Good thing were were some of the only people there because it got a little loud with the sounds of good natured

Welcome Back to an Old Friend

2008-08-15T06:44:00.000-07:00

Page 1 Solutions is thrilled to announce the return of former office manager, Lisa Shrefler. Lisa will be taking over as receptionist and SEO registration specialist on August 25, 2008. If her name sounds familiar, it is because Lisa was Page 1's office manager for seven years up until her recent retirement in April 2008. Lisa was just unable to stay away from the awesome work environment and

And the Webby Goes To…

2008-08-15T06:14:00.000-07:00

Page 1 Solutions has many extremely talented staff members, and it’s exciting and rewarding when those talents are recognized by our peers in the Internet marketing business. The Design Department, led by Troy Dunn, is one of our award-winning departments, and you can see trophies and plaques this department has won for their work all around the building. We are very proud of our Design

Page 1 Staffers Continue Charitable Donations

2008-08-14T10:01:00.001-07:00

Page 1 Solutions has been an active supporter of the Jeffco Action Center, Inc. for almost two years now, and in that time, the staff has collected thousands of dollars worth of food, school supplies, clothing, household items and monetary donations for needy residents of Jefferson County, Colorado. Since 1968, the Jeffco Action Center, which is a nonprofit human services organization, has

Page 1 Solutions Charity

2007-08-18T11:11:00.000-07:00

Page 1 enthusiastically supports the Jeffco Action Center. Recently, we made a big push of support by bringing in school supplies for kids of families that needed help equipping their children for the coming school year. It was quite a haul.

Page 1 Solutions - Horseback Riding - August 17, 2007

2007-08-18T10:58:00.000-07:00

Page 1 Solutions went on a horseback riding excursion. Check out the photos!

My Own Porcelain Onlay

2007-05-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had a porcelain onlay? At 7 a.m. on a sunny Spring morning this week I pulled into the parking lot of a pleasant brick building full of windows. On the third floor I walked into Arbor Dental, setting off a melodious chime, and causing the woman at the circular desk behind the aquarium to look up. “Good morning Jenny! Please have a seat and Mary Ann will be right out.” She was

Link Aging

2007-04-27T09:10:00.000-07:00

I want to talk about something that might help clarify more about the Google “Sandbox Effect,” which is a topic of hot debate in the world of search engine optimization. Some people believe that new websites are placed in a “holding area” in order for Google to determine the website’s credibility. It isn’t until this point that Google will let the websites go, so to speak, and begin recognizing

Visiting With Clients at ASAPS Annual Meeting 2007

2007-04-23T16:32:00.000-07:00

I'm in New York at the 2007 annual ASAPS meeting. It's been a good convention. The exhibit floor has seen a goodly amount of traffic. The attendees are enthusiastic about the courses that they are taking and are very interested in what we have to offer. We are currently working with our maximum of three doctors in New York City, so we've had to turn away a few plastic surgeons who were interested

A Snowy Day in Colorado

2006-12-20T16:33:00.000-08:00

That title is a bit of an understatement. Governor Bill Owens declared a state of emergency and has dispatched the National Guard! Here's what our parking lot looked like this morning at 10am or so. I'm curious to know what it looks like now. We're going to try to make it in tomorrow, but when the Governor tells you to stay home, it's kind of hard to argue.

Link Building Article in Plastic Surgery Products

2006-10-09T16:14:00.000-07:00

I just found out that Page 1 Solutions was featured in this article about link building in Plastic Surgery Products magazine. The article is great because link building is such an important part of our search engine optimization program.Check it out!

Page 1 Solutions is Growing

2006-09-20T10:23:00.000-07:00

We're please to announce that Page 1 Solutions is expanding it's staff to include two new account managers. One of them started today. Her name is Lindsay Phelps.

Company Birthday Outting

2006-07-27T09:12:00.000-07:00

Today, Page 1 Solutions is going out for a picnic in Golden to celebrate the birthdays of all of the employees that were born in July. We're all bringing things to share, including frisbees and other outdoor games. We'll be sure to post pictures soon!

Can You Handle Blogging?

2006-07-17T14:08:00.000-07:00

For some of my clients, the idea of adding a blog to their website is intriguing, but they just don't think that they can commit to posting on a regular basis. This is particularly problematic for my dentist and plastic surgeon clients. My response is that it doesn't have to be a one-man or one-woman operation. Your team should be able to handle a blog by sharing the responsibility between two

Too Busy for New Patients/Clients!?

2006-07-12T08:24:00.000-07:00

It makes me cringe when I try to call one of my clients about their web marketing and I get a busy signal. When a potential patient or client is trying to contact you about using your services, a busy signal doesn't tell them, "Try back in a few minutes." It tells them, "Call someone else. We're too busy to serve you."Please, please make the investment in having two or three lines attached to