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	<title>Las Vegas Web Design, Website Development, Graphic Design &#38; Marketing Blog - Perkolate</title>
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		<title>Perkolate Launches Colonial Brand website</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2012/02/20/perkolate-launches-colonial-brand-website/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Perkolate is proud to announce the launch of its latest website for Colonial Brand Skateboards and Apparel atwww.colonialbrand.com.
About Colonial Brand
Cololnial Brand a Las Vegas Nevada based skateboard manufacturer focused on making the strongest, lightest decks at the most competitive price.  As you can tell from our homepage this company came to be by years of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perkolate is proud to announce the launch of its latest website for Colonial Brand Skateboards and Apparel at<a href="http://www.colonialbrand.com" target="_blank">www.colonialbrand.com</a>.</p>
<p>About Colonial Brand</p>
<p>Cololnial Brand a Las Vegas Nevada based skateboard manufacturer focused on making the strongest, lightest decks at the most competitive price.  As you can tell from our homepage this company came to be by years of constantly breaking decks well before their time.</p>

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		<title>Benefits to a Content Management System</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2012/02/13/benefits-to-a-content-management-system/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A web content management system (CMS) is a system that allows website operators to easily add content to a website. For website administrators who publish large amounts of content from many authors, content management systems can be incredibly useful tools.
Using a content management system eliminates many of the technical difficulties associated with adding website content. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">A web content management system (CMS) is a system that allows website operators to easily add content to a website. For website administrators who publish large amounts of content from many authors, content management systems can be incredibly useful tools.</p>
<p class="p1">Using a content management system eliminates many of the technical difficulties associated with adding website content. With simple, intuitive software tools, members of an organization can easily create, modify and remove content from their organization&#8217;s Web site. This process does not require knowledge of HTML or web programming, making content management ideal for organizations who lack a member with those skills. Even if HTML skills are available, using content management can be much easier than designating one individual as the webmaster.</p>
<p class="p1">Content management systems also provide excellent information security. Most systems store information in a dedicated database with access control mechanisms. Since it is only possible to access the data through the system itself, most standard web site attacks will not work.</p>
<p class="p1">In addition to ease of use and security, content management systems open up new channels of communication. Because of the flood of junk e-mail making its way around the Internet, customers rely more and more on information they can get directly from websites. Some CMS systems even include public messaging systems, allowing customers to contact you directly through the site.</p>
<p class="p1">Although content management systems are very valuable tools, they have their limitations. These systems make it very easy to add content to a website, but they do not in themselves provide the content. The full SEO benefits of using content management come only when the system is paired with a steady stream of new content. Combining CMS with a team of quality content writers is a winning strategy.</p>
<p class="p1">Despite their limitations, content management systems are excellent tools to improve website quality and add plenty of fresh content. Their ease of use, security and communication power makes these tools incredibly value.</p>

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		<title>Benefits of Hiring a Las Vegas Social Marketing Company</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2012/02/11/benefits-of-hiring-a-las-vegas-social-marketing-company/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Social networking is the next big thing in just about everything. Even marketing and advertisement can take advantage of it. It can be complicated for a business owner to do on their own, alongside all the other responsibilities of running a business. It&#8217;s a good decision to look into hiring a professional social marketing expert.
The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Social networking is the next big thing in just about everything. Even marketing and advertisement can take advantage of it. It can be complicated for a business owner to do on their own, alongside all the other responsibilities of running a business. It&#8217;s a good decision to look into hiring a professional social marketing expert.</p>
<p class="p1">The benefits of a local Las Vegas social marketing campaign are the same as any other advertising campaign, but with an online twist. A social marketing ad campaign can be at once broader and more targeted than any physical or online ad campaign. People around the world with relevant interests can be drawn directly to your profile.</p>
<p class="p1">Social marketing also has a high return on investment. It takes no capital to establish a social networking profile, and only needs to be kept up to date with content. Social advertisement is much better than regular online ads. A large number of tech-savvy browsers have ad blocking software, making it much harder to target traditional ads. Social profiles are much more visible and much more personal.</p>
<p class="p1">Facebook and Twitter are two forms of common social networking that a professional can keep updated and make work for you with ease. Both of them allow a web presence with fast updates, allowing to the minute deals or announcements. Youtube is more specialized, requiring video content, but the ability to monetize your Youtube account helps to make up for it. Linkedin is another big social network, and possible of even more value &#8212; it&#8217;s a network for professionals seeking work and business providing work. Not only can it be used to advertise, but you can even find new employees uniquely talented for your positions.</p>
<p class="p1">All of this is not free. While registering the profiles is free, it has a high cost in time and effort spent to update content. Additionally, it takes a professional to know what sort of things can and can&#8217;t be said to properly advertise your brand. The benefits of a professional far outweigh the cost of a potential mistake. Let a professional social marketing expert help you!</p>

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		<title>Perkolate Launches Website for The Law Offices of Stan E. Riddle</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2012/02/02/perkolate-launches-website-for-the-law-offices-of-stan-e-riddle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Perkolate is proud to announce the launch of its latest website for The Law Office of Stan E. Riddle. at www.sr4law.com.
About The Law Offices of Stan E. Riddle
At the Law Office of Stan E. Riddle we recognize that each situation we face requires a unique approach and a customized solution.  Our Clients often come to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perkolate is proud to announce the launch of its latest website for The Law Office of Stan E. Riddle. at <a href="http://www.sr4law.com/" target="_blank">www.sr4law.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About The Law Offices of Stan E. Riddle</strong></p>
<p><span>At the Law Office of Stan E. Riddle we recognize that each situation we face requires a unique approach and a customized solution.  Our Clients often come to us with an idea in mind only to discover that there are other more beneficial solutions available to them.  We encourage our clients to explore and fully understand all of their options.  Not just one.  Our focus is optimize your financial situation within the framework of providing sound and effective legal representation.  We specialize in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, loan modifications, and debt settlement alternatives.  We serve both Alameda County and Contra Costa County.</span></p>
<p>If you are a Las Vegas law firm seeking web design, internet marketing or social marketing strategies, please contact Perkolate Marketing &amp; Design of Las Vegas as 702.341.0085.</p>
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		<title>Proper Las Vegas Business Card Design</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2012/01/16/proper-las-vegas-business-card-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A business card is the most effective marketing tool to make your business stand out from the rest of the competition. A prospective client should easily be able to absorb all the pertinent information at first glance. The following are some helpful tips to make your business card interesting.
This is the first impression you give [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="textpreview">A business card is the most effective marketing tool to make your business stand out from the rest of the competition. A prospective client should easily be able to absorb all the pertinent information at first glance. The following are some helpful tips to make your business card interesting.</p>
<p>This is the first impression you give to prospective clients, so make sure your business card is pleasing to the eye. Spend some time and effort in designing your business card as it will surely lead to a big payoff in the end. Look over previous business cards you’ve collected and see which ones you deem unique. Determine what attributes caught your eye.</p>
<p>A professional business card should have all relevant contact information. Among these should be the company name, your full name, title and other pertinent contact information. You will also want to include address, phone and fax numbers too. Try not to squeeze too much information onto your business card. You want your business card to remain legible and the font size easy to comprehend.</p>
<p>A design or company logo may not look so great when it’s shrunk down to fit on a small business card. Practice with photographs or other designs to ensure they look just as good on your computer monitor and on your business card. Use your computer to experiment with various design layouts and place your logo in the best configuration possible.</p>
<p>You can have your business card printed professionally by a printing company or print them off yourself. A printing company will be able to offer a variety of styles and designs. This will also give your business card a more refined look. Printing your cards off your printer at home will definitely be a savings. However, make sure your business cards still look professional and polished.</p>
<p>Keep your business cards with you at all times. You may be at an outing and run into someone that is in need of your business services. This is an excellent way to make contacts and grow your business.</p>
<p>A business card is the first impression you have to make on your prospective clients, so make it a great one. Choose a layout that is easy to read and will leave a lasting impression. Remember, you’re in business to succeed, so the best place to begin is with a proper business card.</p></div>

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		<title>Top 5 Reasons to Have a Facebook Fan Page for a Las Vegas Business</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2012/01/14/top-5-reasons-to-have-a-facebook-fan-page-for-a-las-vegas-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Many Las Vegas businesses now have websites, but increasing numbers of companies and interest groups are now advertising themselves with Facebook. Either they have a typical profile like other members, or they create a group for what they represent. Celebrities were among the first to hop aboard the Facebook bandwagon, but now everyone from law [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Many Las Vegas businesses now have websites, but increasing numbers of companies and interest groups are now advertising themselves with Facebook. Either they have a typical profile like other members, or they create a group for what they represent. Celebrities were among the first to hop aboard the Facebook bandwagon, but now everyone from law firms to online stores now have a group. It&#8217;s the reason Facebook has been called Internet 2.0.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Reason #1 Communicate with your clients</strong></p>
<p class="p1">It&#8217;s possible to gain a lot of potential viewers with a site, and it is pre-formatted, so there is no need to hire programmers. If many of your clients have personal or business facebook accounts, it&#8217;s possible to simply add them. Since you have them organized in one place, you can communicate with all of your clients with a single message. This type of convenient and free advertising is a big benefit.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Reason #2: Create exposure for new clients</strong></p>
<p class="p1">People and businesses associated with your existing clients, friends and fans will see you in profiles and might just check out your business. If they are interested, then they might join your group or add you as a friend. This self-branching aspect of facebook is what makes it so appealing.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Reason #3: Network with other businesses</strong></p>
<p class="p1">Since everything is so visible, other businesses can see what you have to offer. They can see how large (or small) your operation is, and if your company is doing well and you communicate useful information, they will be eager to add you and your business as a friend. It is a straightforward way to gain info on competition, but of course they can do the same.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Reason #4: Facebook search engine</strong></p>
<p class="p1">Facebook has an intelligent search engine that turns up not only the name of your business, but keywords that might be stuffed in the description or introductory section. SEO optimization is important for Facebook as well. Don&#8217;t forget it is possible to embed links to documents and other web pages into any Facebook Page.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Reason #5: Your competitors have one</strong></p>
<p class="p1">Trust me, your competitors have facebook profiles and fan pages and if you don&#8217;t keep up and expose your business and its products and services on facebook, you will be behind the curve.</p>

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		<title>Las Vegas SEO Consultants: The Facts</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2012/01/05/las-vegas-seo-consultants-the-facts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:44:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If there is something an Las Vegas business could live without for their website, it could be anything&#8230; except not SEO! To the naked eye, this may seem not so true, but in reality, this this is the fact. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization is no longer an enigma for websites, as it was some [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If there is something an Las Vegas business could live without for their website, it could be anything&#8230; except not SEO! To the naked eye, this may seem not so true, but in reality, this this is the fact. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization is no longer an enigma for websites, as it was some years back. This now has become one of the first things a webmaster does with his website.</p>
<p>A consolidated SEO effort is important for you to work sales and leads from your website. Remember, at the end of the day, sales and leads are ultimately what you want from your website.</p>
<p><strong>Here is why SEO is important for any website:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Allows people to see your company in the crowded Internet marketplace – Years ago, you did not have to do a lot to get your website noticed. That pretty much is unthinkable these days! In any niche market you mention, your website runs a risk of getting lost in the thousands of other websites in the same niche. To avoid this, you should optimize your website. And SEO is the best tool for it!</li>
<li>SEO, the best way to drive organic search engine traffic – Love it or hate it, the fact is that 70% of your website traffic comes from search engines. Therefore, it&#8217;s important for you to cater to organic search engine result pages (SERPs). Of course, you could promote your site directly or through word of mouth or your business card or brochure, but how much traffic would you be able to get to your site? With good solid strategic SEO, you could allow people to come to your website organically through search engines. Needless to say, that is the way how a lot of websites are getting their traffic, so why should you be behind the curve?</li>
<li>Good SEO allows your company to compete with and forge ahead of your competitors – You may want to think that the products and services that your company offers are the best. However, there are always competitors nipping at your heels. With a solid SEO strategy on your website, you would be able to increase the Search Engine Rankings and traffic to your website and perhaps even higher in ranking than your competitors. Wouldn’t it be beneficial for your company, if it is the first to be seen on the first few google pages?</li>
<li>SEO allows you to be profitable in a competitive niche – Your website would still be able to survive the test of time, if you are not working in a competitive niche. Competitive niche essentially means that the products from that niche are in high demand. With the products in high demand, you can be sure of one thing – a lot of people want your products. With good SEO strategies and tactics, you would be able to get a share of the business you seek for yourselves.</li>
</ul>
<p>The importance of SEO for an online business is not something that can be expressed in a matter of a short blog article. It is truly something you should discuss with a<a href="http://www.perkolate.com" target="_self"> professional Las Vegas SEO search engine optimization company</a>, like Perkolate. Any questions, give us a call at 702.341.0085.</p>

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		<title>Top 5 Reasons Your Las Vegas Business Needs a Website</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2011/12/27/top-5-reasons-your-las-vegas-business-needs-a-website/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Equal Playing Field 
The Internet provides equal access to all visitors and users, whether you are a small business, medium business a huge corporation. If your website is professional looking and written well, you can compete with larger companies just based on appearance alone. All your company&#8217;s information available 24&#215;7!
2. Improve Customer Service 
Your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>1. Equal Playing Field </strong></p>
<p>The Internet provides equal access to all visitors and users, whether you are a small business, medium business a huge corporation. If your website is professional looking and written well, you can compete with larger companies just based on appearance alone. All your company&#8217;s information available 24&#215;7!</p>
<p><strong>2. Improve Customer Service </strong></p>
<p>Your website is a great place to publish Frequently Asked Questions, details on your products and services, contact information, and maps/driving directions. Saves answering phone calls on your part.</p>
<p><strong>3. Low Cost Advertising </strong></p>
<p>Compared to the cost of direct mail campaigns, newspaper ads, or radio and tv spots, the cost of a web site is far less of a budget hog. A Web site is easier, cheaper and quicker to update than a catalog, brochure or trifold and there are no costs for printing and mailing!</p>
<p><strong>4. Generate Leads</strong></p>
<p>By having a well written and designed website, potential clients can have many of their initial questions answered before calling.  Give visitors various options on how they can contact you; via email, telephone, an online form, over IM, cell phone, etc. People like to communicate in different ways.  This will increase your chance at a lead contacting you!</p>
<p><strong>5. Your Competitors Already Have One </strong></p>
<p>This is an important one! There are thousands of business websites online in Las Vegas, and a few are absolutely competitors of your business.  They&#8217;re online already and they know the importance of having an online presence. You always want to be ahead of the technology curve&#8230; if you don&#8217;t, your competitor will.</p>

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		<title>Local Las Vegas Newspapers and Magazines</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2011/12/14/local-las-vegas-newspapers-and-magazines/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:26:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Las Vegas Newspapers, Lifestyle Newspapers and Business Periodicals:

Las Vegas Business Press
Las Vegas CityLife
Las Vegas Review Journal
In Business Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas Tribune
Las Vegas View Newspapers
Las Vegas Weekly
Nevada Legal Press

Local Las Vegas Magazines:

Insider Viewpoint
Las Vegas Home &#38; Design
Las Vegas Hollywood
Las Vegas Magazine
Q Vegas
Vegas Community Online
Vegas Golfer
What&#8217;s On in LV


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Las Vegas Newspapers, Lifestyle Newspapers and Business Periodicals:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Business Press</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lasvegascitylife.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas CityLife</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lvrj.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Review Journal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.inbusinesslasvegas.com/" target="_blank">In Business Las Vegas</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lasvegassun.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Sun</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lasvegastribune.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Tribune</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.viewnews.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas View Newspapers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Weekly</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nevadalegalpress.com/" target="_blank">Nevada Legal Press</a></li>
</ul>
<p>Local Las Vegas Magazines:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.insidervlv.com/" target="_blank">Insider Viewpoint</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lasvegashomeanddesign.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Home &amp; Design</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lasvegashollywood.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Hollywood</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.lasvegasmagazine.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas Magazine</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.qvegas.com/" target="_blank">Q Vegas</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vegascommunityonline.com/" target="_blank">Vegas Community Online</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.vegasgolfer.com/" target="_blank">Vegas Golfer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.whats-on.com/" target="_blank">What&#8217;s On in LV</a></li>
</ul>

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		<title>Perkolate Launches ALA Website</title>
		<link>http://www.perkolate.com/blog/2011/12/08/perkolate-launches-ala-website/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Gazzano</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Perkolate is proud to announce the launch of the latest website for Attanasio Landscape Architecture of Las Vegas at www.ala-lv.com.
About ALA
Attanasio Landscape Architecture, A Nevada Professional Corporation, (ALA) has a single goal on all projects: To collaborate with quality clients and other consultants contributing talent, skills and discipline directed into a cohesive project vision. ALA [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Perkolate is proud to announce the launch of the latest website for Attanasio Landscape Architecture of Las Vegas at <a href="http://www.ala-lv.com/" target="_blank">www.ala-lv.com</a>.</p>
<p>About ALA</p>
<p><span>Attanasio Landscape Architecture, A Nevada Professional Corporation, (ALA) has a single goal on all projects: To collaborate with quality clients and other consultants contributing talent, skills and discipline directed into a cohesive project vision. ALA take&#8217;s great pride in providing our clients with projects which create a sense of place, engage and enrich the experiences of the people who use them, and are responsive to the environment.</span></p>

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