Google Reader to Shut Down – What to do?!

by on March 15, 2013 · googlenewsNewspaperSearch Engine OptimizationSocial Media

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the news that Google will be shutting down their popular Google Reader RSS aggregator as part of their 2013 Spring Cleaning.  At Anvil we ... » Continue

Help Anvil Select its Charity of Choice

by on March 15, 2013 · Internet Marketing StrategyReputation WatchSearch Engine Optimization

Here at Anvil, we believe in supporting our local community by offering pro bono services, volunteering time outside of work and making charitable donations to those in need. One way ... » Continue

Anvil Media at SMX West 2013

by on March 11, 2013 · Search Engine Optimization

Anvil President & Founder, Kent Lewis, will join the top search marketing professionals from around the country at SMX West in San Jose this week.  Lewis will utilize his background ... » Continue

Video Marketing: The Future of Storytelling

by on March 1, 2013 · Search Engine MarketingSearch Engine OptimizationVideo

The future of online video is clear. Faster connection speeds have allowed smooth streaming of HD video on both desktop and mobile devices, making video instantly accessible to web users ... » Continue

5 Nuggets from SearchFest 2013

by on February 26, 2013 · Pay-Per-Click (PPC)ppcSearch Engine Optimization

SearchFest 2013 last Friday was a huge success! It was truly a great event with some amazing speakers like Marty Weintraub, Ross Hudgens, Adam Audette, Joanna Lord, Rand Fishkin and ... » Continue

Are Google’s Panda and Penguin affecting your site’s rankings?

by on February 13, 2013 · Search Engine Optimization

Google constantly makes updates and changes to its search engine algorithm which can affect your site rankings.  This post will address the two most talked about updates over the past ... » Continue

9 Obsolete Marketing Strategies

by on February 8, 2013 · Search Engine Optimization

The landscape of the digital marketing world is constantly evolving.  Strategies and tactics fall in and out of favor quite fast, which is why I’ve prepared a list of nine ... » Continue

Is Smell-o-Web the Next Online Revolution?

by on January 4, 2013 · Search Engine Optimization

We learned in elementary school that there are 5 senses — sight, sound, touch, taste and smell. To date, the Web has been created out of, at most, 2 of ... » Continue

Google Authorship & You

by on December 13, 2012 · Search Engine Optimization

You may have noticed more and more smiling faces recently in your search results like the examples below. You may have even asked yourself “How’d they do that?” – it ... » Continue

Let Google Title Your Next Blog Post

by on November 30, 2012 · increase trafficoptimizationSearch Engine OptimizationSEO

It’s easy to get caught in a roadblock when deciding on a title for your blog posts.  On one hand you want your title to be exciting and catch your ... » Continue