SEP Connect Hits Major Milestone – 100,000

For Immediate Release

For Further Information Contact:
Clint Perez
Executive Vice President
703-956-1448 x115
clint@sepconnect.com

SEP Connect Hits Major Milestone – 100,000 Customer Keyword Phrases on Front Page of Google

100kEl Dorado Hills, CA-May 20, 2013 -  SEP Connect, the world’s leader in search engine placement with a unique, patent pending technology designed to get local businesses on the front page of Google,  today announced that it has reached a significant milestone in placing 100,000 keyword phrases on the front page of Google. This achievement comes only three months after the company reached the 50,000 keyword milestone. SEP Connect is now placing over 90% of keyword phrases on the front page of search engines. This means that since 2010, thousands of unique businesses across the country, have utilized SEP Connect to ensure that when potential customers are performing an internet search on Google their name comes up on the first page of results. Additionally, it represents the continued successful implementation of the company’s unique technology and the ability to make ongoing performance enhancements.

“This is such an exciting milestone for SEP Connect and for our clients. Our mission at SEP Connect is to help local businesses get found on the Internet and this accomplishment means we are doing just that,” said David Hoppmann, Chief Executive Officer, SEP Connect. “Our corporate goal was to hit 100,000 keyword phrases delivered on the first page of search engines by the end of 2013. Now there are no limits. We can only go higher.”

“As the world of local search and Internet marketing gets more complicated, search engine placement represents a great option for the local business owner” said Martin Rowinski, Chief Technology Officer, SEP Connect. “Most small business owners don’t have the time to do all the things necessary to achieve organic first page results. We recognized that and simplified the process through our technology platform. It really does become turn-key.”

An expanding customer base and improved service percentage were the instrumental factors in reaching this milestone.

###

About SEP Connect
SEP Connect, LLC (www.sepconnect.com) is the world leader in search engine placement (SEP), a new and effective form of Internet marketing for local businesses. Search Engine Placement is different from SEO, SEM, PPC and other forms of Internet advertising in that placements are exclusive, less expensive and results take days instead of months. SEP Connect guarantees to place local businesses on the front page of Google and Bing within 45 days or they don’t pay. Results appear in the organic search section where consumers are most likely to click. SEP Connect has offices in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA.

www.sepconnect.com
www.twitter.com/sepconnect
www.facebook.com/sepconnect

By |Featured|0 Comments
Read More

How to Create a Google+ Business Page

Since the beginning of Google+ it was only a matter of time before Google+ was ready for business pages. Google has made a few changes to the Google+ Business Pages and now there is a smooth and easy way to add your business to Google+. It is now time to make sure all businesses are on Google+, just like us at SEP Connect at Google+. Follow SEP Connect on Google+ for updates on Local Search and add us to your circles by clicking here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/104193166864314529458/posts.

A little about Google+ or G+. It is now the second largest social networking site in the world, having surpassed Twitter in January 2013. As of December 2012, it has a total of 500 million registered users out of which 235 million are active. Google is also making Google+ the go to place for local business information. Properly setting up your Google+ Business Page will help your local search rankings. So if you’re still thinking about it, stop thinking and get started.

Let’s get started on the steps to setting up your Google+ Business Page:

STEP 1: Setup a Dedicated Gmail Account

Avoid creating your G+ business page through just any old email account, such as your personal Gmail. Instead, choose a Gmail account that is accessible to multiple members of your marketing team, something like yourcompany.marketing@gmail.com, and use that account to create your page. If you do not have a dedicated Gmail account, then set up one here. Google allows you to assign more than one page manager, so you can add other e-mail addresses later as you see fit.

STEP 2: Set Up Your Google+ Business Page

After you have set up and logged into your Gmail account, go here to get started https://plus.google.com/pages/create. You should see a screen like below:
google-plus-set-up

 

Google has made it easy to set up your page by simply following the step by step instructions in the Wizard. Start by choosing what type of Business Page you are creating.

  • Local Business or Place
  • Product or Brand
  • Company, Institution or Organization
  • Arts, Entertainment or Sports
  • Other

Follow all the steps including the step of uploading your company logo. One of the most important things that Google and your customers look for is consistency of your business information across the web.

STEP 3: Promote your page.

The best place to start is with your Employees, Family and Friends. Send out your Link, follow them on G+ and ask them to add you back. You can also add your Linked Google contacts and watch as they add you back. The more people you have in your circles, the more opportunity you have to promote your business.

STEP 4: Create and Post Content

One of the most important aspects of marketing your business on the Internet is to regularly create and promote relevant content. The key word here is relevant. Not only will your customers and prospects appreciate you, but so will Google! 1-2 posts per week to your G+ Business Page is a good guideline for most businesses.

So, what are you waiting for? It’s that easy. Once you’ve created your G+ Business Page, follow SEP Connect here and add us to your circle. We will add you back.

By |Featured|0 Comments
Read More

Word of Mouth

Since the beginning of time, the best way for someone to find your business’ services is through the recommendation of someone they know. This is particularly true in the modern era, where consumers are inundated with information and choices on which the best service providers are. It is such an acute problem that million dollar businesses, such as Angie’s List, have arisen to help consumers decipher which options are the best.  Most businesses will also agree that Word of Mouth (WOM) marketing is the best. It is free, low risk and high return. By allowing all of your marketing to be done by others recommending your services, you effectively capture a market and save money. But for most local and new businesses, capturing enough mindshare to generate word of mouth is a daunting proposition.

Social Media is often the first place people turn. It is the market place for today’s conversations. You must have a voice at the market or you won’t be noticed. I know businesses that solely operate marketing through social media, capturing a 21st century WOM audience. That being said, not having the right voice or being a pest can quickly get you ignored in the market, or worse, kicked out. So how do you merge the free WOM, in a 21st century way, while accounting for those that don’t know you or want more info? Search Engine Placement is here to help.

Search Engine Placement, or SEP, was developed about a decade ago and has recently been released to public sale. Whereas most prior marketing focused on a group or product, SEP leads the way by marketing for one individual business in each industry in each city. The exclusiveness of the service allows one business to be showcased to the areas they market to and dominate their areas. The catch is, what would have in the past cost you large upfront fees with more due each month, is now available for hundreds per month with no start-up fees. And you don’t pay until it is working.

Search Engine Placement differs from Search Engine Optimization. Where SEO seeks to get your website on the front page of Google, SEP doesn’t even require a website. You can effectively brand yourself online with social media integration, video commercials, map listings, and your phone number on the front page of Google. SEP markets you locally, and connects you with consumers that need what you specifically do. Search Engine Placement is allowing small to medium size businesses to compete with the big-box corporations and market themselves in a way that only the big-boxes can afford. Even better than working as your online marketing safety net, SEP also puts your website on their “electronic billboards” for everyone to see along with all of your other media. Furthermore, by integrating social media plug-ins, your WOM never stops working for you by giving live referrals to those searching for your services and needing more information.

Word of Mouth
By Kelby Mann, SEP Connect Account Executive

kelby.mann

By |Featured|0 Comments
Read More

SEP Connect Partners with Day Spa Association

SEP Connect Partners with Day Spa Association to Help Consumers and Media Locate Online The Best Professionals For Health And Wellness Services

El Dorado Hills, CA – April 15, 2013 -  SEP Connect, a leader in search engine placement with a unique, patent pending technology designed to get local businesses on the front page of Google,  today announced that it has entered into a partnership with the Day Spa Association (DSA)  to offer search engine placement services to its 45,000 members.

dsa-logo

 

 

 

The DSA represents the health and wellness community by providing a platform for building relationships that help create new business and grow customer loyalty.  The DSA is a way-stop for consumers looking to find qualified locations to have services and for the press who are seeking to find experts in the field.

“I am pleased to be able to offer our members this new marketing tool through our partnership with SEP Connect.  Now our members have access to an easy to understand method of promoting their business on the front page of Google,” said Allan Share, President, Day Spa Association. “Our mission is to connect the health and wellness community with the best tools available to grow their business.  SEP Connect helps us achieve that goal.”

“SEP Connect is proud to partner with Allan Share and the Day Spa Association.  Our technology will help the DSA with online marketing to their target audiences in a simple, low-cost manner,” said David Hoppmann, Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer, SEP Connect. “Allan has deep experience in the health and wellness field and a clear vision on how to help his members grow their businesses. We can help.”

SEP Connect aids local businesses regardless of industry or geography navigate the world of Google and has developed proprietary technology to quickly and efficiently assure customers deployment on the front page of Google.  Since 2010, more than 2,000 unique small to midsize business owners have moved from the yellow pages to the Internet in a simple, risk free manner where success is guaranteed. This translates into over 80,000 keyword phrases placed on the front page of Google by SEP Connect.

The Day Spa Association has over 45,000 professionals representing: Spa, Salon, Fitness, Wellness, Body workers, Medical, Chiropractic, Naturopathic, Physical Therapy, Esthetics, Massage Therapy, Cosmetology, and all practitioners within the integrative health care community.

SEP Connect is available to DSA members in the Resource Library at www.dayspaassociation.com or by contacting SEP Connect Senior Marketing Consultant, Paula Bartolome, at 916-857-0430.

###

About SEP Connect
SEP Connect, LLC (www.sepconnect.com) is the world leader in search engine placement (SEP), a new and effective form of Internet marketing for local businesses. Search Engine Placement is different from SEO, SEM, PPC and other forms of Internet advertising in that placements are exclusive, less expensive and results take days instead of months. SEP Connect guarantees to place local businesses on the front page of Google within 45 days or they don’t pay. Results appear in the organic search section where consumers are most likely to click. SEP Connect has offices in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA.

About Day Spa Association

The DSA and IMSA are the Associations in the Health and Wellness industry. We reach out to the broad range of wellness providers including; affiliate organizations, local chapters, industry publications, trade show group and invite all to actively participate in our Connecting the Community.

www.dayspaassociation.com

By |Featured|2 Comments
Read More

Internet Marketing for Beauty Salons

Leveraging Internet Marketing for your Beauty Salon Services

March 15, 2013 – Paula Bartolome, Senior Marketing Consultant for SEP Connect, joined Charlotte Howard, founder of the Hair Artists Association, for an informative presentation on all aspects of Internet Marketing for beauty salons. Paula offered beauty salon owners practical insights on why Internet Marketing is important and how search engine placement can help their business.

paula-bPaula has over 20 years experience marketing in the travel and recreation industry. She founded and grew a travel agency to $1.5 MM in revenue in just 18 months. Since 2012, Paula has been applying her experience as a small business owner and Internet entrepreneur to help small businesses get found on the major search engines.

“My mission is to educate small business owners so they can make a decision on what best suits their business,” said Paula, “I believe SEP Connect offers an affordable, exclusive and effective marketing strategy, enabling small and medium sized businesses compete on a level playing field with the Big Players.”
Charlotte Howard is a Radio Host and Beauty Salon Success Coach. She specializes in beauty salon business start-up and client attraction. She is also an Award-winning Hair Artist, Author and Founder of The Hair Artist Association teaching about the power of Beauty! She helps hairstylists, hair artists and makeup artists create an extraordinary lifestyle pursuing their passion in the beauty salon industry.

You can listen to the recorded conversation at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hairartistassociation/2013/03/15/leveraging-internet-marketing-for-your-beauty-salon-services-1

SEP Connect, LLC is the world leader in search engine placement (SEP), a new and effective form of Internet marketing for local businesses. Search Engine Placement is different from other forms of Internet advertising in that placements are exclusive, less expensive and results take days instead of months. SEP Connect guarantees to place local businesses on the front page of Google and Bing within 45 days or they don’t pay. Results appear in the natural search section where consumers are most likely to click.

By |Featured|1 Comment
Read More

Long Tail Search Terms

Long Tail Search Terms – A Secret Business Driver

Many businesses are only vaguely aware of long tail search, and even fewer understand why these types of search terms are important. Lets take a look at why you should care when it comes to Search Engine Placement.

The Way Consumers Search is Changing.

In the beginning of Internet search, people treated search like a phone book. A popular approach was to search for a category and then browse the results under that category. So if a consumer had a leak, they would search for “plumbers” and then browse the results looking for something in a search result listing that sparked their interest (a price, a familiar name, a close location, a rating, etc). Competition for the popular key words was fierce, both in paid search as well as when trying to climb the organic search results through applying Search Engine Optimization techniques. A business trying to get a customer’s attention using the most popular key words faced an expensive and sustained battle to show up at the top of search results. But as consumers have grown more comfortable with search, the way they use it is changing. Today, consumers are much more likely to search using long tail phrases that are more specific to exactly what they are looking for. For example, a search for “plumbers” has now evolved to “fixing a leaking faucet” or “getting a toy out of a toilet”. Long tail searching has become increasingly popular for consumers. Some internet experts claim up to 70% of searches are now considered long tail searches vs primary key word search. If that is the case then what long tail search terms is your company using to get the Search Engine Placement on the front page of major search engines?

long-tail-keywords

Why Long Tail Terms Matter

Long tail terms matter because winning on those searches brings you a VERY qualified audience. Long tail search terms allow you to target specific situations or behaviors thereby improving the click through and close rate on your efforts. Analysis has shown that the conversion rates for long tail search terms are 2.5 TIMES HIGHER than for the more general key word searches.

At SEP Connect, we understand the details of long tail search and how important it is to the Search Engine Placement for your company. We’ve successfully place thousands of clients into a top ten listing for their key words. Our search experts will be glad to help you explore what long tail terms work for your business and work with you to get you the visibility your business deserves. Call our customer sales representatives today for more information at (916) 857-0430.

By |Featured|4 Comments
Read More

SEP Connect Hits Major Milestone

For Immediate Release

For Further Information Contact:
Robin L. Wolfgang
SEP Connect Public Relations
716-245-9120
robin@sepconnect.com

SEP Connect Hits Major Milestone- 50,000 Customer Keywords on Front Page of Google

BUFFALO, NY-February 4, 2013 -  SEP Connect, a leader in search engine placement with a unique, patent pending technology designed to get local businesses on the front page of Google,  today announced that it has reached a significant milestone in placing 50,000 keywords on the front page of Google. SEP Connect is now placing 88% of keywords on the front page of search engines.  This means that since 2010, over 2,000 unique businesses across the country, have utilized SEP Connect to ensure that when potential customers are doing an internet search on Google their name comes up on the first page of results.  Additionally, it represents the continued successful implementation of the company’s unique technology and the ability to make ongoing performance enhancements.

“SEP Connect is thankful for the quality of the clients that we have contracted to work with and the quality of their business related content  which makes placement on the front page of most search engines especially Google most rewarding.  Our corporate goal is to hit 100,000 key phrases delivered on the first page of search engines by the end of 2013 and we feel great as we zoom by the 50,000 plus key phrases delivered on the first page this early in the year,” said Martin Rowinski, Chief Technology Officer, SEP Connect.  “SEP Connect always focuses on local service industry businesses.  The best business types for our company are those that provide essential daily services that are in high demand in local markets.   The most successful partnerships for us are those where the service provider is seeking to increase name recognition and brand awareness to draw in new local customers.   SEP Connect is able to ensure that those seeking a plumber, hairdresser, chiropractor or dentist are able to do a search on the internet and quickly pin point the option that best suits their needs. Our service makes the customer and provider satisfied while also driving the local economy forward.”

In January 2013, SEP Connect saw its service percentage of customers rise from 81% to 88.25%.  The company worked with over 2,000 accounts which required a placement of 50,967 key terms.

###

About SEP Connect
SEP Connect, LLC (www.sepconnect.com) is the world leader in search engine placement (SEP), a new and effective form of Internet marketing for local businesses. Search Engine Placement is different from SEO, SEM, PPC and other forms of Internet advertising in that placements are exclusive, less expensive and results take days instead of months. SEP Connect guarantees to place local businesses on the front page of Google and Bing within 45 days or they don’t pay. Results appear in the search section where consumers are most likely to click. SEP Connect has offices in Washington, DC, Buffalo, NY and Sacramento, CA.

www.sepconnect.com
www.twitter.com/sepconnect
www.facebook.com/sepconnect

By |Featured|0 Comments
Read More

Seeking Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager

SEP Connect – Vienna, VA

SEP Connect is seeking a Marketing Manager to drive lead generation for their fast growing Search Engine Placement business. Search Engine Placement is a new and effective form of Internet marketing for local businesses. We have placed over 1,100 businesses and 50,000 keywords on the front page of Google. This job is based in our Vienna, VA office and reports directly to the CMO.

What you’ll be doing

  • Developing marketing campaigns promoting our service and generating in-bound leads
  • Managing SEP Connect’s social media channels – Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Linkedin
  • Developing and promoting SEP Connect content, including webinars and white papers
  • Developing marketing campaigns to existing customers
  • Developing sales collateral and supporting the sales team
  • Identifying new channels for customer acquisition
  • Interfacing with senior executives, sales and PR
  • Executing in a fast-paced, start-up environment

We’re looking for candidates who are:

  • Motivated self-starters
  • Creative, resourceful and curious
  • Results-oriented
  • Organized
  • Strong communicators
  • Data oriented
  • Able to work in an ambiguous, resource constrained environment
  • 5+ years relevant experience

Why we love working at SEP Connect

  • Great group of people
  • New opportunities and challenges every day
  • Building a company from the ground up
  • Helping other small business owners be successful
Contact Us Here

About SEP Connect:
SEP Connect, LLC is the world leader in search engine placement (SEP), a new and effective form of Internet marketing for local businesses. Search Engine Placement is different from other forms of Internet advertising in that placements are exclusive, less expensive and results take days instead of months. SEP Connect guarantees to place local businesses on the front page of Google and Bing within 45 days or they don’t pay. Results appear in the natural search section where consumers are most likely to click. SEP Connect has offices in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA.

By |Featured|0 Comments
Read More

Secrets of Google Maps: The Race for Local Business GOLD

daniel_henry1Presented by Daniel Henry, Co-Founder, SEP Connect

SEP Connect places businesses on the Front Page of Google. Daniel is one of the key creates of the technology behind SEP Connect. In this webinar Daniel discusses how to get businesses to appear on Google Maps. This is a webinar for hyperlocal marketing. Specifically, this webinar discusses the following:

 

 

 

  • Why you should care about Google Maps
  • Setting it up and tips on using Google Maps features often overlooked
  • How to get found in Google search results

You Can watch the recorded Webinar Below:

By |Featured|0 Comments
Read More

SEP Connect Teams with LogMyCalls

SEP Connect Teams with LogMyCalls to Offer Marketing Insights for Local Businesses

Daniel Henry
Daniel HenryVice President of Sales
JANUARY 29, 2013 – SEP Connect, a leader in search engine placement technology, announced today a webinar in partnership with LogMyCalls (logmycalls.com) to offer local marketing insights to small business owners. The webinar is scheduled for 2pm EST on Thursday, January 31, 2013 SEP Connect co-founder, Daniel Henry, will offer local business owners practical insights on how to get their businesses found on the front page of Google.

Participants will learn how to claim their Google Maps listing, how to optimize it for search and how Search Engine Placement can propel their business.

Daniel helped create the technology for SEP Connect and has been the driving force behind bringing the technology to market.    Since the company began in 2010, Daniel has worked on product development as well as finding opportunities to grow the company from a start-up to a thriving small business.

Prior to SEP Connect, Daniel led the #1 sales team at Ameriquest Mortgage, setting the company record for quarterly sales on 4 separate occasions. Daniel also managed a team of 75 sales people at RiverOak Capital, delivering $1MM in monthly revenue.

Register Online

Secrets of Google Maps: The Race for Local Business Gold

January 31, 2013, 2pm EST. Register online or call in on (866) 811-8880

Register Online

SEP Connect is an experienced, seasoned Internet marketing company that offers a revolutionary search optimization technique, Search Engine Placement (SEP). With SEP, we offer businesses the unprecedented ability to ensure their business information appears on the top of the search engine results on Google and Bing.

By |Featured|0 Comments
Read More