Photography SEO and website design 10-point checklist

If you’re a photographer looking to turn your passion into a career and grow a business, an online portfolio is a must. Here are 10 SEO and design usability tips to help improve your photo site.

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Facebook landing page template free PSD

If you manage a Facebook Fan page, chances are you spend most of your time and energy on the wall. It’s where you interact with fans, but it’s also where first-time visitors land. Why not greet them with a custom Facebook landing page?

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New site and a promise

Hi there, remember me? The guy who used to blog here, same URL but with a site that looked quite a bit different? Well, I must apologize, dear readers as it’s been three months since my last posting. But I’m back, and I’ve got lots to talk about!

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Expert photography tips for taking better pictures

Ryan Mercer shares photography tips and tricks including telling a story with one image, making subjects comfortable in front of the camera and experimenting with angles.

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6 ways to get traffic to your website after you’ve been scooped

The online breaking news battle is fierce, but it’s not game over if you’ve been scooped. Here are 6 ways to get traffic even if you’re late to the party.

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Storytelling as marketing strategy

We humans have a natural affinity toward stories, which in turn seem to have tremendous power over how we analyze the world and accept new ideas. In today’s society, the right story can mobilize people around an idea or goal, making it a valuable marketing strategy or plan.

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When to stream: Live video streaming vs video on demand flowchart

Video on demand remains the most popular method for online viewing. Available any time, it has proven to be an effective publishing strategy. The two mediums have some important strategic differences, whether they deal with tech, promotion or distribution. I’ve created a flow chart to be used when deciding whether or not to stream live video.

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Multimedia decisions: Choosing the right medium for your message

There are many different ways to present news and information whether on or offline, but the best stories and messages often shine through the most appropriate mediums. Choose the right medium for your project and you could become a YouTube sensation, a Pulitzer-prize winning author, a renown photographer, a prominent podcaster or an online rock star. But choose the wrong medium and your project’s true potential might never be realized.

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Hello world!

Well hello! I’m Mark Gould, a Maine-based web designer, videographer, photographer and writer. I know, my interests are kind of all over the place and for a while, I thought that was a bad thing. I assumed I’d have to paint myself as a one-trick pony. Lucky for me, the web continues to weave a wild mess of interconnectedness, drawing seemingly unrelated mediums closer together. Turns out, it’s not so bad to have lots of interests!

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