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Local Market Launch Scores $1.5M

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Coryat founded ValueClick and took it public in 2000; before ValueClick, he had founded online directory firm AAA Internet Promotions, and search engine optimization company Web-Ignite. local market launch localmarketlaunch venture capital valueclick coryat business listings search' READ MORE>>.

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Covario Scores SEO Patent

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San Diego-based Covario , the search engine optimization and search engine marketing software firm headed by Russ Mann, revealed this week that it has secured its first patent from the U.S. Covario is venture backed by Dubilier & Company, FTV Capital, and Voyager Capital. According to the U.S.

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8 Strategies To Drive Your Startup To Profitability

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It’s easy to get so pre-occupied with handling the business rollout that you forget to maintain and increase your social media interactions, search engine optimization efforts, and highlighting positive customer reviews on your website. Capitalize on competitor weaknesses that you can fill with minimal new investment.

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5 Entrepreneur Exasperations To Moderate Your Passion

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You never have the time and resources for International expansion, acquisitions, venture capital investors, or going public. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing. Conventional strategies don’t seem to work for you.

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Citysearch Invests In OrangeSoda, Launches Online Local Advertising Service

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OrangeSoda is a provider of online search marketing services and search engine optimization. Tags: citysearch venture capital orangesoda investment online local marketing advertising. According to Citysearch, it made an investment in OrangeSoda to build the new service. READ MORE>>.

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LA Startups Gather At Twiistup

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Among the most popular speakers in the morning lineup, according to a random poll of attendees in the hallways, was Rand Fishkin, of Seattle search engine optimization firm SEOMoz. Startups pitching their firms this afternoon are Addroid, Badgeville, Chromatik, Foodme, Nevolution, Sonic Angel, Wanelo, Sharethrough and Wildcard.

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8 Keys To Scaling The Business After Initial Traction

Startup Professionals Musings

It’s easy to get so pre-occupied with handling the business rollout that you forget to maintain and increase your social media interactions, search engine optimization efforts, and highlighting positive customer reviews on your website. Capitalize on competitor weaknesses that you can fill with minimal new investment.