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E-Commerce
How to Optimize Product Images on E-Commerce Sites with Bryan Eisenberg (6:53)
Along with headlines, product images on an e-commerce site capture the visitor's attention. Eisenberg gives examples of excellent use of photos from Harry and David and Tiger Direct. He recommends Camtasia for software product demos, careful attention a model's eyes in photos for services. All images should reinforce your primary message. Finally, test to see what your customers prefer.
Jul 1, 2008, 10:12
Design/Usability
Selecting a Site Search System
Dr. Wilson explains the differences between hosted site search applications and those installed on one's webserver. Then he discusses several applications suited to small to medium businesses, including: Google Custom Search Engine (CSE), Google Site Search, PicoSearch, FreeFind, Site Search Pro, Swish-e, and KSearch.
Jul 1, 2008, 02:56
Conversion/Testing
Review: Landing Page Optimization
A positive review of a new book on landing page testing, tuning, and conversion optimization.
Jun 24, 2008, 12:06
Paid Search
How to Identify and Report Click Fraud with Jon Meyers (5:46)
Jon Meyers from MediaVest in the UK explains how to identify possible click fraud by examining patterns of click-throughs in your websites log files or Web analytics. Things to watch out for include many clicks without conversions, many clicks from areas outside your normal market region, or even sudden conversion rate drops without other explanation.
Jun 24, 2008, 03:59
Link Strategies
How to Deploy Your Link Building Budget for Maximum Impact
Eric Ward outlines possible link building strategies for new sites and for competitive niches. He encourages do-it-yourself link building guided by a bit of consulting from an expert, since it builds awareness and can be employed as a long-term strategy.
Jun 24, 2008, 00:19
SEO
Geotargeting for Multi-Country Sites with Adam Lasnik (5:35)
Google's Search Evangelist Adam Lasnik explains how Google Webmaster Tools allow you to designate which sections of your website are designed for visitors from various regions. Regional content can be separated by Top Level Domain (TLD), by subdirectories, or by subdomains.
Jun 17, 2008, 14:25
SEO
Diagnose Crawling Problems with Google Webmaster Tools - Adam Lasnik (7:42)
In this video interview, Adam Lasnik, Google Search Evangelist, explains how their Analyze Robots.txt tool helps webmasters spot problems that could block the GoogleBot from crawling files. The Web Crawl Analyzer tools can spot other types of crawling mistakes. These are found under Google Webmaster Tools, designed to help site owners diagnose and correct website problems.
Jun 17, 2008, 14:01
Web Analytics
How to Fix Problems with Google Analytics Site Search Data
Analytics expert John Marshall outlines three possible probles with Google Analytics site search data and how to correct each: (1) Nobody seems to be using site search, (2) numbers are showing as keywords, and (3) precise search terms dominate the site search report.
Jun 17, 2008, 11:54
Web Analytics
How to Gain Keyword Insight from Searches within Your Site
Checking Google Analytics for the keywords people use in your local site search can yield valuable data about user intent -- and give you insights you won't get from keyword searches from search engines. John Marshall explains how to set up site search tracking within Google Analytics to get you started.
Jun 17, 2008, 10:34
E-Commerce
Perfecting Your Online Store's Homepage or Front Page
Your store's homepage or front page needs to attract visitors to stay and explore the rest of the store. E-commerce expert Matthew Ledford explains elements of design, both above and below the fold. Products should be placed on the homepage -- best sellers, featured higher margin products, new products.
Jun 10, 2008, 10:01
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