Michael G. Stults

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8 Simple Steps to Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and search ranking can be a beast to tackle. I typically tell clients that there is no magic pill you can take to just mysteriously show up on the first page of Google.

I hear stories all the time of the local business owner, who are good at their craft receiving a call with someone promising the first page of Google in no time. A few weeks later they wasted a few thousand dollars leaving them in a state of frustration! They are better off reading Search Engine Optimization for Dummies using its SEO checklist to make the changes. This is why WordPress is recommended to give the average Joe the chance to do some of the work themselves. [Read more…]

Twitter Is A Funny Creature. 3 Things To Get Started

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Twitter twitter twitter… what in the world is this thing? It's funny sounding and for the more detailed people out there it has been challenging their written communication skills by only allowing 140 characters per post. Geez. Well I'm here to share some of my experience of using Twitter with you and also to give 3 out of a million things that you could do to get started.

Less than 2 years ago I started my Twitter account @MGStults and my thought with my Twitter handle was ” I didn't want anyone to know my name”. Yes your laughter is so loud I can hear it all the way through the internet connection. Very silly wouldn't you agree?  If your online you are absolutely giving up some of your privacy. You probably have Facebook don't you? [Read more…]

What is Social Media Kansas City?

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Social Media is connecting with people who don't know you. Social Media is a pain in the ass. Social Media is the wave of the future and its best to embrace it; not be scared of it. Social Media is overwhelming and entertaining all at once. Social media is people online yesterday and now they are here at this event! I really can't make this stuff up even if I tried. These are a few statements that others shared with me on camera at The Social Media Club of Johnson County (@SMCJOCO / #SMCJOCO on twitter) launch party on Thursday July 15, 2010 to introduce it's board members. The event was held at the Aloft Hotel / WXYZ Bar in Overland Park, KS.

As me and my wife mingled are way through the 300 + people who attended while checking in with foursquare, Paul Evans and Sara Paxton were giving out prizes via SMS (thanks to Ruxter Mobile and the sponsors!). I would say that was pretty cool. Even better since I won some tricked out cupcakes from Cupcake a la mode! I guess extra cardio is calling…

Throughout are mingling, while sipping on “Twittertinis”, I kept my Flip HD video camera handy to interview people. I asked them to introduce themselves, say their company name and twitter, and what superhero would they be if they could be one? I believe I surprised many people by asking that question but I thought it was fun! My first question I  asked was, “Social Media is ________” fill in the blank question.You'll see in the video that we received a ton of different answers. [Read more…]

4 Profiles For Listing Your Social Media Networks

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If you've taken a few seconds to read this article then you are certainly interested in your online identity across multiple social media networks. If your like me you like to Google your name just to see what comes up! Now this seems very nerdy but if you work in the online sector or want to be found at some point in the future…you have establish your brand.

I've been asked why I haven't started my site sooner or been involved with developing my brand quicker. Well the easy answer is I didn't know what I wanted to write about exactly before. If your that person please know that if you don't know that answer right now then that is OK. At least purchase your own domain name to start.

Creating a central place for your social media profiles and networks has been made extremely easy with the abundance of technology available on the internet. Often you might read on how to become found online. I feel the best method is to take advantage of the free services to you. These free services include Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, Delicious, and WordPress to just name a few but you are simply creating profiles on each network which optimize well for SEO. Also [Read more…]