http://www.remodeling.hw.net/management/business-technology/internet/internet.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1780782http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/responding-to-reviews.aspx?rssLink=Responding+to+Reviews <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/responding-to-reviews.aspx?rssLink=Responding+to+Reviews > <img src=/Images/tmp58E3%2Etmp_tcm17-1915549.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=Dealing_With_Reviews_HERO.jpg(90) title=Dealing_With_Reviews_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> Follow these eight steps to respond to reviews and manage your online reputation.Thu, 16 May 2013 06:11:14 EST MarketingAdministrationInternetCustomer Satisfactionhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/houzz-doubles-the-number-of-pro-category-listings.aspx?rssLink=Houzz+Doubles+the+Number+of+Pro+Category+ListingsHouzz, the website for home remodeling and design that has begun selling guaranteed high-visibility listing space to pros, announced May 13 it has doubled to nearly 60 the  number of construction categories that visitors can use to find a contractor.Tue, 14 May 2013 03:50:06 EST MarketingCabinetsCustomer ServiceHardscapeHVACInstallationInternetOutdoor KitchensPaversPavingRemodelingSalesSiteworkhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/blogging-getting-started.aspx?rssLink=Blogging%3a+Getting+Started <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/blogging-getting-started.aspx?rssLink=Blogging%3a+Getting+Started > <img src=/Images/StevenSlaughter_HERO_RGB_tcm17-1866122.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=Darren_Slaughter_RGB_HERO(90) title=Darren_Slaughter_RGB_HERO(90) /></a> You have a company website, but it's not bringing in any leads. If this is prompting you to consider writing a blog to remedy the situation, Darren Slaughter has some advice for you.Tue, 14 May 2013 03:30:27 EST MarketingInternethttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/to-get-business-focus-on-relevance-and-quality-branding-expert.aspx?rssLink=To+Get+Business%2c+Focus+on+Relevance+and+Quality%3a+Branding+Expert <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/to-get-business-focus-on-relevance-and-quality-branding-expert.aspx?rssLink=To+Get+Business%2c+Focus+on+Relevance+and+Quality%3a+Branding+Expert > <img src=/Images/bra_drewdavisface_hero_tcm17-1898027.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=drewdavis_hero(90) title=drewdavis_hero(90) /></a> Focused, frequent, high-value content placed on high-traffic Internet content aggregation sites will give you your best opportunities to boost your company’s revenue and profit, a nationally known branding expert told attendees at the Remodeling Leadership Conference.Wed, 15 May 2013 03:34:16 EST MarketingCompany CultureConferencesInternetLaboratory ProjectsRemodelingValue Engineeringhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Going+MobileNew digital trends emerge almost daily. They come and they go, but there is one that has staying power and generates tangible lead results: it's mobile. Is your company ready to take its advertising mobile?Wed, 8 May 2013 03:54:59 EST MarketingInternetMobile Technologyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/smart-seo-drives-potential-clients-to-your-website.aspx?rssLink=Smart+SEO+Drives+Potential+Clients+to+Your+Website <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/smart-seo-drives-potential-clients-to-your-website.aspx?rssLink=Smart+SEO+Drives+Potential+Clients+to+Your+Website > <img src=/Images/AprilWilsonheadshot_hero_tcm17-1891919.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=AprilWilsonheadshot_hero(90) title=AprilWilsonheadshot_hero(90) /></a> Consultant April Wilson offers tips to create a search-friendly website that is beyond an online brochure.Fri, 10 May 2013 10:35:26 EST MarketingRemodelingInternethttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/social-media/optimized-engagement.aspx?rssLink=Optimized+Engagement <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/social-media/optimized-engagement.aspx?rssLink=Optimized+Engagement > <img src=/Images/tmp5301%2Etmp_tcm17-1892301.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=seo-social-media_HERO.jpg(90) title=seo-social-media_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> We asked experts how online reviews relate to search engine optimization. Here's what they had to say about keeping your business's reputation at the top of search results.Thu, 2 May 2013 10:43:58 EST Social MediaInternetRemodelinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/sites-for-sore-eyes.aspx?rssLink=Sites+for+Sore+Eyes <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/sites-for-sore-eyes.aspx?rssLink=Sites+for+Sore+Eyes > <img src=/Images/tmpD32D%2Etmp_tcm17-1892281.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=review_sites_keyboard_HERO.jpg(90) title=review_sites_keyboard_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> An overview of online review sites and what they can and can't do for remodeling contractors.Thu, 2 May 2013 10:45:01 EST MarketingInternetConstruction ManagementDesign-BuildPorchesRemodelingCustomer ServicePrequalifying LeadsGrounds, Parks and Roadside MaintenanceSales ProspectingSales LeadsFinanceConstruction Contractshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/friendly-recommendation.aspx?rssLink=Friendly+Recommendation <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/friendly-recommendation.aspx?rssLink=Friendly+Recommendation > <img src=/Images/tmpBA77%2Etmp_tcm17-1891833.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=online_review_sites_future_HERO.jpg(90) title=online_review_sites_future_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> The Angie's List model may not be able to sustain itself. New review sites are developing that are free to use and may ultimately be more trustworthy for consumers.Thu, 2 May 2013 10:40:55 EST MarketingInternetPorchesRemodelinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/good-word.aspx?rssLink=Good+WordReasons for and against rewarding clients to write online reviews of your business.Thu, 2 May 2013 10:42:14 EST MarketingInternetRemodelingContractorshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/friend-or-faux.aspx?rssLink=Friend+or+Faux%3f <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/friend-or-faux.aspx?rssLink=Friend+or+Faux%3f > <img src=/Images/tmp8A1E%2Etmp_tcm17-1891817.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=online_review_sites_fakes_HERO.jpg(90) title=online_review_sites_fakes_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> Until consumers are better educated or angry, business owners will have to deal with the fallout from fake online reviews.Thu, 2 May 2013 10:34:35 EST MarketingInternetRemodelingConsultantshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales-leads/leading-lights.aspx?rssLink=Leading+LightsGeorge Faerber, owner of Bee Window, in Indianapolis, has a follow-up program to help nurture Internet leads.Thu, 2 May 2013 10:43:08 EST Sales LeadsInternetLeadershiphttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/i-heart-angie-not.aspx?rssLink=I+Heart+Angie+(Not) <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/i-heart-angie-not.aspx?rssLink=I+Heart+Angie+(Not) > <img src=/Images/tmp4BCB%2Etmp_tcm17-1891791.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=online_review_sites_lovehate_HERO.jpg(90) title=online_review_sites_lovehate_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> Despite their complaints about Angie's List's business practices, contractors remain with the service -- if only in self-defense.Thu, 2 May 2013 10:42:45 EST MarketingInternetRemodelingCompensationhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/necessary-evil.aspx?rssLink=Necessary%3f+Evil%3f <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/necessary-evil.aspx?rssLink=Necessary%3f+Evil%3f > <img src=/Images/review_sites_interrobang_vig_HERO_tcm17-1892328.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=review_sites_interrobang_vig_HERO(90) title=review_sites_interrobang_vig_HERO(90) /></a> Is it possible for online review sites to be a win-win for remodeling contractors and consumers?Thu, 2 May 2013 10:43:29 EST MarketingInternetRemodelinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/the-webs-they-weave.aspx?rssLink=The+Webs+They+Weave <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/the-webs-they-weave.aspx?rssLink=The+Webs+They+Weave > <img src=/Images/tmp982B%2Etmp_tcm17-1891294.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=CraigWebb_hero_HERO.jpg(90) title=CraigWebb_hero_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> Online reviews are a relatively recent and powerful trend. But Craig Webb's editorial points out that the basic concept is not new.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:58:24 EST Customer SatisfactionInternetMarketingRemodelinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Freshen+Up <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net?rssLink=Freshen+Up > <img src=/Images/tmp5262%2Etmp_tcm17-1887241.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=DennisSchaefer_HERO.jpg(90) title=DennisSchaefer_HERO.jpg(90) /></a> To stay relevant in a digital world, you have to maintain your company's online presence. Here's how.Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:04:22 EST InternetMarketinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/site-guide.aspx?rssLink=Site+GuideThe basics of the big online reviews sites: Angie's List, Judy's Book, Google Places, Yahoo Local, and Yelp.Fri, 3 May 2013 10:23:02 EST MarketingInternetBooksCustomer ServiceSocial Mediahttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/social-media/whats-not-to-like.aspx?rssLink=What%27s+Not+To+Like%3f <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/social-media/whats-not-to-like.aspx?rssLink=What%27s+Not+To+Like%3f > <img src=/Images/Likealyzer_HERO_tcm17-1881293.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=Likealyzer_HERO(90) title=Likealyzer_HERO(90) /></a> REMODELING takes LikeAlyzer, a Facebook page analyzer, for a spin to help gauge the effectiveness of our social media efforts.Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:00:27 EST Social MediaInternethttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/qa-with-morgan-remmers-yelps-manager-of-local-bus.aspx?rssLink=Q%26A+With+Morgan+Remmers%2c+Yelp%e2%80%99s+Manager+of+Local+Business+Outreach <a href=http://www.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/qa-with-morgan-remmers-yelps-manager-of-local-bus.aspx?rssLink=Q%26A+With+Morgan+Remmers%2c+Yelp%e2%80%99s+Manager+of+Local+Business+Outreach > <img src=/Images/Morgan_Remmer_HERO_tcm17-1867069.jpg width=90 height=60 alt=Morgan_Remmers_HERO(90) title=Morgan_Remmers_HERO(90) /></a> Your customers are online posting opinions, and it's important to understand how that process works. REMODELING talks with Morgan Remmers of Yelp about online reviews.Tue, 9 Apr 2013 10:48:36 EST Customer SatisfactionInternetMarketingSocial Mediahttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales-leads/follow-the-money.aspx?rssLink=Follow+the+MoneyMike Damora weighs in on what drives Angie's List. Is it is a public service provider or an online lead generator?Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:49:21 EST Sales LeadsMarketingInternet