The Maine SEO Blog

We recently finished a project for Camp Runoia, an all girls sleepaway camp in Belgrade, Maine. Young ladies from all over the United States – and the world – come to Camp Runoia for a few weeks out of the summer, where they’ll experience everything from swimming to horseback riding.

Like many local businesses, local search is incredibly important for Camp Runoia. Claiming their Google Place page was one of the first steps, where the directors are now able to upload images of the girls at camp, videos, and more to keep interest with current customers and showcase the camp for potential customers:

During the camp season, it’s a little difficult for the busy staff to keep up, but you can keep in touch via Facebook.

If you’re looking for a great camp to send your daughter to in for the summer of 2011, look no further than Camp Runoia. If you’re looking for help with your social media efforts, look no further than flyte.

Nicki Hicks
Maine SEO

Recently, flyte launched a website for MainelyMara – a site devoted to Portland, Maine deals, discounts, and coupons. Mara gives one offer at a time for savings at area boutiques and spas that will save you up to 66%! Interested in seeing previous deals? Just check out some offers from MainelyMara. Then, it’s easy – simply sign up for your free account!

As you can imagine, the MainelyMara site is constantly being updated with new offers; which, while great for fresh content, doesn’t give much for search engines to grab onto otherwise. So Mara decided to incorporate a blog. Mara’s blog has great tips from fashion trends you can’t live without to how-to beauty tips straight from the experts to Maine fashion. The offers may not be around forever, but Mara’s blogposts certainly will be!

So if you’re looking for great deals around Portland, Maine, check out MainelyMara. If you’re looking to increase your online visibility with a blog, contact flyte.

Nicki Hicks
Maine SEO

Last month, we finished a website for Knight Vision International, media and public relations experts. KVI specializes in many services, including:

• Media and Public Relations
• Strategic Positioning and Branding
• Crisis Communications and Management
• Media Training

Knight Vision has also committed to creating a number of witty and informational blogposts, that range from Mel Gibson’s rants to the BP Oil Spill to lessons we can learn from Russian spies. The folks over at KVI realize that blogging is a fantastic way to increase their search engine visibility. Not only are they able to show their expertise on the subject matter, but they’re doing it in a way that will help them get traffic. How, you ask? By incorporating hot, new keywords.

Here’s the latest trend line for the query “russian spies”:

See the spike? Blogposts are a great way to incorporate what’s hip and happening right now – even if it might not tie directly to your industry.

So if you need help with public relations, crisis communication, or media training, give Knight Vision International a call. If you need help increasing your online visibility with a blog, talk to flyte.

Nicki Hicks
Maine SEO

Flyte recently launched a ProSite for Benjamin College Consulting – a Phoenix, Arizona-based college counselor. Benjamin College Consulting offers a wide variety of services and programs, including:

• Assessment/Evaluation
• Preparation/Identification
• Application/Matriculation
• Comprehensive Guidance

On WordPress, Ben can not only update his website any time he’d like, but he can also update his embedded blog. Benjamin College Consulting works with students of all high school ages to get into the college of their choice.

If you (or your child) needs help getting into the college of their dreams, give Benjamin College Consulting a call. If you need help increasing your search engine visibility, give flyte a call.

Nicki Hicks
Maine SEO

Flyte recently launched a WordPress website and blog for Hatch Billiards, a Maine-based company that creates beautiful, hand-crafted pool tables and billiards furniture.

The best part about Hatch Billiards? Founder and owner, Howard Hatch, is not only a craftsman, but an artist. He’ll design a custom pool table for your individual style. What’s more – you can stay updated on latest tips and design tricks at the Hatch Billiards blog.

After porting the website over to WordPress, Howard now has the ability to update any page at any time from any computer. If he’s designed a new piece of billiards room furniture? No problem, he can upload a picture right to the website.

If you’re interested in adding a custom pool table to your home, contact Hatch Billiards. If you’re interested in converting your website to a WordPress content management system, contact flyte.

Nicki Hicks
Maine SEO