Ways to Promote your website/business:
1. Track visitors and find out what keywords they are using
2. Add keywords to your title, your metatags, and your description
3. Use keywords in your text and alternate text (shows up behind images)
4. Link to other websites
5. Facebook – create an account - make a business page
6. Myspace – create an account – add 10 friends a day
7. Hi5 – create an account – make a group or join other groups
8. Twitter – create an account – follow other related topics
9. Trip Advisor – sign up your business – post reviews of other businesses
10. Post on other travel guide websites – Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree, Fodor’s, Frommers forums
11. Create a blog using Blogger
12. Make your site I-phone accessible
13. Write a press release when your business does something new
14. Write a community column for your local paper
15. Create a video on YouTube or Vimeo with appropriate keywords in title and description
16. Add your business to Google Maps and make your own map with relevant landmarks
17. Add photos to online galleries with links back to your site on Picasa or Flikr
18. Submit your site to local business directories and trade directories
19. Ask visitors to bookmark your site (www.addthis.com has a widget for this)
20. Add your website in your email signature
21. Send out an email newsletter to your visitors and previous customers
22. Have an online contest for those who sign up for the newsletter
For more ideas, check out - http://www.wilsonweb.com/articles/checklist.htm
Formas para promover su sitio web / empresa:
translado por translate.google.com
1. Seguimiento de los visitantes y descubrir qué palabras clave que están usando
2. Añadir palabras clave a su título, su metaetiquetas, y su descripción
3. Use palabras clave en su texto y texto alternativo (se ve detrás de las imágenes)
4. Enlace a otros sitios de web
5. Facebook.com - crear una cuenta - hacer una página empresarial
6. Myspace.com - crear una cuenta - añadir 10 amigos de un día
7. Hi5.com - crear una cuenta - que un grupo o unirse a otros grupos
8. Twitter.com - crear una cuenta - seguir otros temas relacionados
9. TripAdvisor.com - registrarse su empresa - comentarios posteriores de otras empresas
10. Publicar en otros sitios web de guía de viaje - foros de Lonely Planet’s Thorn del Árbol Tree, Fodor's, Frommers
11. Crear un blog con Blogger
12. Haga su sitio I-Phone accesible
13. Escriba un comunicado de prensa cuando su empresa hace algo nuevo
14. Escribir una columna para la comunidad local de periodicas
15. Crear un vídeo en YouTube.com o Vimeo.com con las palabras clave en el título y la descripción
16. Añadir tu empresa a Google Maps y hacer su propio mapa con las marcas
17. Añadir fotos a una galería online con enlaces a su sitio de Picasa.com o Flikr.com
18. Envíe su sitio a directorios de empresas locales y las guías comerciales
19. Pregunte a los visitantes a agregar su sitio como favorito (www.addthis.com tiene un widget para esto)
20. Añadir su sitio web en tu firma de correo electrónico
21. Enviar un boletín informativo por correo electrónico a sus visitantes y clientes anteriores
22. Tienen un concurso en línea para aquellos que se inscriban para el boletín informativo
Para más ideas, visite - http://www.wilsonweb.com/articles/checklist.htm
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Friday, December 26, 2008
Guest Shots
The Windstar Cruiseship, outside of the port of Caldera.
Everyone knows Lola the Pig, from Avellanas. She's always out on the beach, checking out the hot surfers.
SPECIAL REPORTS ~ A few good causes to support…
Sadly, heavy rain last week lead to widespread flooding and landslides in the south of Costa Rica and Northern Panama - many people have lost everything. Thousands of people have had to leave their homes and there is an estimated $77 million worth of damage to crops, infrastructure and community buildings such as schools and clinics.
Indigenous people have been the worst hit as they rely heavily on small crops to gain a small income and feed themselves and their families - many people are now without crops to feed their families. Please consider helping those affected by the floods by donating money or bringing over some supplies (either yourself or through anyone who you know is coming to Costa Rica over the coming weeks) - this is something very real and something happening right at this very moment. You have a choice and we urge you to help in whatever way you are able to, no matter how small. ~ Tropical Adventures
** CR Surf Travel Co. will match the first $50 for a donation made to help them. After sending them the funds, email us and we'll forward our gift as well.
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Project Green Jungle. (Facebook) Hey everyone, We need your help in order to to see our goals become a reality. Tom, one of our directors, is there now with fellow members of our organization starting the beginning phases of our work with the Bri-Bri of Kacharbri. In order for us to start building our facility, which will supply jobs to the indigenous of the area, we need donations from our supporters. Being that we are a non-profit we cannot do this without you. We now have 317 members on Facebook. If we could all donate just $10 that would help our progress tremendously! All of the money donated will go directly to the progress of the facility. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me. Thank you all - Heather Trott, Volunteer Coordinator, Project Green Jungle
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CEPIA will host a Christmas Party December 20th for 350 children from less privileged backgrounds in the community salon of Huacas. Contact Laetitia Deweer if you wish to participate or donate items to the party. To learn more go to www.cepiacostarica.org or call 506-8301-8282 or 2653-8533.
Indigenous people have been the worst hit as they rely heavily on small crops to gain a small income and feed themselves and their families - many people are now without crops to feed their families. Please consider helping those affected by the floods by donating money or bringing over some supplies (either yourself or through anyone who you know is coming to Costa Rica over the coming weeks) - this is something very real and something happening right at this very moment. You have a choice and we urge you to help in whatever way you are able to, no matter how small. ~ Tropical Adventures
** CR Surf Travel Co. will match the first $50 for a donation made to help them. After sending them the funds, email us and we'll forward our gift as well.
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Project Green Jungle. (Facebook) Hey everyone, We need your help in order to to see our goals become a reality. Tom, one of our directors, is there now with fellow members of our organization starting the beginning phases of our work with the Bri-Bri of Kacharbri. In order for us to start building our facility, which will supply jobs to the indigenous of the area, we need donations from our supporters. Being that we are a non-profit we cannot do this without you. We now have 317 members on Facebook. If we could all donate just $10 that would help our progress tremendously! All of the money donated will go directly to the progress of the facility. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me. Thank you all - Heather Trott, Volunteer Coordinator, Project Green Jungle
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CEPIA will host a Christmas Party December 20th for 350 children from less privileged backgrounds in the community salon of Huacas. Contact Laetitia Deweer if you wish to participate or donate items to the party. To learn more go to www.cepiacostarica.org or call 506-8301-8282 or 2653-8533.
TOP NEWS & EVENTS
The Second date for the Circuito Nacional surf contest will be in Tamarindo on December 12-14th. This contest is hosted by Witchs Rock Surf Camp.
--> The Surfrider Foundation Tamarindo Chapter will host a Double Beach Cleanup on Saturday December 13th. For Tamarindo neighbors, meet in front of the Iguana Surf parking lot. And for the Langosta residents - meet on the beach in front of the Barcelo - both at 9 a.m. Thanks for participating!! If you're interested in Recycling in Tamarindo, click here.
--> Parties around Tamarindo - Dec. 28th, Espinar Brother’s Infamous Party in Liberia with DJ Bob Sinclair & Soundswell DJ’s. For more info www.publicitycr.com. AND Dec. 31st, New Year’s Eve at Aqua Discotheque with DJ Karlos Elizondo (MEX) & Soundswell DJ’s. BAR ONE will also throw a New Year's bash. Look for details to come.
--> Parties around Jaco - New Years Eve Party featuring Delta Wave (tentative) and the Flying Eyes (tentative) at Hotel Doce Lunas. These two bands bring a combination of influences ranging from Pink Floyd to the Velvet Underground. Also, on 12/13 - Allfest Electric Music Festival (Rave), featuring DJ Sweetbo, DJ Espy and as well as several international Djs.
--> Wind Star 7-Day - Puerto Caldera Roundtrip January 24 & 31; February 28; March 7, 2009. Itinerary: Puerto Caldera, At Sea, San Juan Del Sur, Playas del Coco, Quepos, Bahia Drake, Curu, Tortuga Island, Puerto Caldera. From $1,799 per person. Contact travel@ crsurf.com for details. Visit - www.windstar.com for more Costa Rica cruise options.
--> "Pura Vida Health" , Tamarindo's own unique marketplace of certified organic, organic, homegrown fresh produce and local handmade products and crafts is born! The fair is set to kick off January 8, 9 and 10 and run every two weeks (Thursdays 1pm-4pm, Friday and Saturdays 8:30am-noon). They have graciously been given use of the Vodoo Lounge Art Zentro's back garden bar to host this epic bi-monthly event. (directly behind Vodoo Lounge, next to Plaza Conchal, across from Cabinas Coral Reef) Help them bring a place to be happy and healthy together to our community. More information will come soon about the kick off party on January 8th 2009.
--> The tourism tax of $15 per plane ticket purchased from outside of Costa Rica has passed through the legislature. This replaces a 3.39% tax on hotel rooms. The money raised goes to the ICT, which uses the funds to promote tourism and sustainable practices. The $26 exit tax is still in place. No mention yet on exactly when the additional fee will be added.
--> The Surfrider Foundation Tamarindo Chapter will host a Double Beach Cleanup on Saturday December 13th. For Tamarindo neighbors, meet in front of the Iguana Surf parking lot. And for the Langosta residents - meet on the beach in front of the Barcelo - both at 9 a.m. Thanks for participating!! If you're interested in Recycling in Tamarindo, click here.
--> Parties around Tamarindo - Dec. 28th, Espinar Brother’s Infamous Party in Liberia with DJ Bob Sinclair & Soundswell DJ’s. For more info www.publicitycr.com. AND Dec. 31st, New Year’s Eve at Aqua Discotheque with DJ Karlos Elizondo (MEX) & Soundswell DJ’s. BAR ONE will also throw a New Year's bash. Look for details to come.
--> Parties around Jaco - New Years Eve Party featuring Delta Wave (tentative) and the Flying Eyes (tentative) at Hotel Doce Lunas. These two bands bring a combination of influences ranging from Pink Floyd to the Velvet Underground. Also, on 12/13 - Allfest Electric Music Festival (Rave), featuring DJ Sweetbo, DJ Espy and as well as several international Djs.
--> Wind Star 7-Day - Puerto Caldera Roundtrip January 24 & 31; February 28; March 7, 2009. Itinerary: Puerto Caldera, At Sea, San Juan Del Sur, Playas del Coco, Quepos, Bahia Drake, Curu, Tortuga Island, Puerto Caldera. From $1,799 per person. Contact travel@ crsurf.com for details. Visit - www.windstar.com for more Costa Rica cruise options.
--> "Pura Vida Health" , Tamarindo's own unique marketplace of certified organic, organic, homegrown fresh produce and local handmade products and crafts is born! The fair is set to kick off January 8, 9 and 10 and run every two weeks (Thursdays 1pm-4pm, Friday and Saturdays 8:30am-noon). They have graciously been given use of the Vodoo Lounge Art Zentro's back garden bar to host this epic bi-monthly event. (directly behind Vodoo Lounge, next to Plaza Conchal, across from Cabinas Coral Reef) Help them bring a place to be happy and healthy together to our community. More information will come soon about the kick off party on January 8th 2009.
--> The tourism tax of $15 per plane ticket purchased from outside of Costa Rica has passed through the legislature. This replaces a 3.39% tax on hotel rooms. The money raised goes to the ICT, which uses the funds to promote tourism and sustainable practices. The $26 exit tax is still in place. No mention yet on exactly when the additional fee will be added.
SHOP DEALS
The CRSurf Shop is having a Pre-Holiday sale. Free shipping in the continental U.S., and everything has been discounted from 5-15%. Find boardbags, books, backpacks, maps, and straps - all you need for your next trip.
WOW Surf Shop in Jaco has a Christmas special running right now and if you spend 50000 colones or 90$ [not including boards] in their store you will receive 1 of 100 raffle tickets [only 42 left as of today] for a brand new Channel Islands up to 6’6” from their store stock including the new ROOKIE model which is A1's newest release and should go nuts in beachbreak
WOW Surf Shop in Jaco has a Christmas special running right now and if you spend 50000 colones or 90$ [not including boards] in their store you will receive 1 of 100 raffle tickets [only 42 left as of today] for a brand new Channel Islands up to 6’6” from their store stock including the new ROOKIE model which is A1's newest release and should go nuts in beachbreak
HOTEL SPECIALS
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