I was looking at a Press Release site that I use often and I saw this very helpful resource for creating press releases. Press-Release-Design-Guide

Give me your feedback on the guide.

Also here is a useful video on the subject.

I am a big fan of Google apps. If you have had the problems with windows server 2003 and 2008 then you know that if your server goes down you lose emails. The last straw for me was during the last storm when a colleague and I who we use as each others backup for our own emails both went down. Our customers were fine as they were on web servers but the office servers were another story.

Since then I have moved to google apps which allows you to use google as your incoming server, it filters all your emails and then sends them through. It has 8 backup servers and synchronises with your outlook calendars, mails and works better on your phone as well.

Introducing Google Apps for Government

Today we're excited to announce a new edition of Google Apps. Designed with guidance from customers like the federal government, the City of Los Angeles and the City of Orlando, Google Apps for Government includes the same great Google …

Publish Date: 07/27/2010 2:00

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/introducing-google-apps-for-government.html

It's good to see Google getting into the spirit of innovation with governments.

Our Perth Web Design and email system allows for google apps.

It is interesting to see how different groups look at web design issues. Here is how one US government iniative outlines there criteria.

  Usability – Websites and Beyond: It's unusual for an aids related body to talk about websites design and usability.

Social Media is being used in all sorts of ways these days. Here is a great post about a charity that is using social media to help the world.

Using WOM and Social Media to Dig Water Wells – Paul Chaney …

Andy Sernovitz, the master of all things word-of-mouth marketing, is doing something that's worth mine and your time and attention. He's using social media and the viral ability both it and WOM gives us to raise funds to dig water…

Publish Date: 07/12/2010 21:02

http://www.thesocialmediahandyman.com/blog/2010/07/using-social-media-to-dig-wells.html

If you are wondering what its all about take a look at this video that explains the basics of social media.

For information on how you can use social media in your marketing choose a perth web designer who can help. Web Wizards Web Designer Perth

Social Media is definitely a phenomenon that can't be ignored in todays business environment. I am trying to make sure that everyday I find something of value for our blog subscribers. Here is a great video on the benefits of Social Media and some examples of firms that have used it to great effect.

If you have a doubting CEO or bosss who thinks its a waste of time, then get them to watch this as soon as possible!

Web Designers in Perth are use to minor changes to Google search algorithims but the most recent changes require a rethink for those without a traffic focus in the designing process.

Google have updated their algorithim in a major way and it has implications. here is an interesting post about it.

Website Design: Seo Implications Of Google's New “caffeine” Search …

Website Design: Seo Implications Of Google's New caffeine Search Engine In January Google rolled out a new version of its search engine.

Publish Date: 07/11/2010 2:12

http://www.website-marketing-pros.com/website-design-seo-implications-of-googles-new-caffeine-search-engine/

There maybe too many tips to take in here but they provide an interesting blog content.

250 Quick Web Design Tips (Part 2)

These tips will cover the website development process as well as positive marketing and promotional tips for web designers.

Publish Date: 07/08/2010 0:26

http://sixrevisions.com/web_design/250-quick-web-design-tips-part-2/

For those wanting to verify their website with Google webmsater tools. You will need to get a gmail account first.

The SEO Song – For Perth Hardworking SEO staff

The Creare Group introduce 'The SEO Song' starring Charlie And The Martyrs! It aims to promote the problems associated with black hat seos, and to raise awareness of the need for small to medium sized businesses to protect themselves against illegitimate optimisation techniques. Too many companies are promising to achieve top results in the search engines when they just cannot achieve these positions. The video seeks to place SEO at the forefront of attention in a fun and accessible way!

Will SEO still exist in five years?

On February 26, 2009, Google software engineer Matt Cutts collected questions on Google Moderator and answered many of them on video. Kevin from Marseille, France asked: Will SEO still exist in 5 years?

Beginner Tips for SEO

This past weekend, Network Solutions Senior Vice President Stephanie Leffler paid a visit to msnbc's "Consultants Corner", where she talked about how companies can ensure that their Web sites come out at the top of the search engines. Because being found via search engines such as Yahoo! or Google can be the difference between success and failure for small businesses, Stephanie gave three tips for "leading the listings". Credit: Check out www.monstercommerce.com & www.networksolutions.com for services related to this & more.