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SEO vs. PPC? — Wrong Question As pay-per-click (PPC) ad prices continue to rise and margins continue to shrink; larger corporations have already begun to increase their organic SEO spending. But for SMBs exploring the possible advantages of an SEO investment, there is a exclusively frustrating challenge: The incapability to estimate the results of SEO– and the time it will take to realize them– makes a sound cost/benefit analysis elusive. The popular misconception that PPC and SEO are the “fast” and “slower” versions of the same thing complicates the evaluation process even more. Without a clear understanding of how SEO is implemented, it’s impossible to identify, much less, quantify, the wide-ranging benefits of the SEO process. Within small to mid size businesses, the impact can be profound. The paid advertising model is precisely what it says– advertising. Search engine optimization is not. While search engine prominence is the most widely recognized goal of SEO, that’s far from being the only business value it delivers. How Quality Web Content Boosts Local Retail Sales Consumers have spoken. They want information– and visit 3-5 websites looking for it before they buy. There’s also ample evidence to show that shoppers who search online before making offline purchases spend more than those who don’t. In a current study by TMP Directional Marketing, the leading local search and yellow pages marketing agency, 60% of the consumers surveyed said they first go online for conducting a local search. The research showed 82% of local online searchers follow up offline with an in-store visit, or phone call. Of these, 61% made purchases. PPC can efficiently deliver the traffic, but optimized website content is what, ultimately, drives the sale. Since content development is at the heart of SEO, it makes good business sense to leverage both. SEO Step 1: Competitive Analysis Even though shoppers have expressed their desire for information, millions of retailers still don’t know what to provide– or where to find it. Here’s where SEO can help. The first step in SEO, competitive research, will expose the minimum level of information necessary in a given market– and the maximum that’s being offered. Typically (depending on industry) you’ll find: • Product comparisons • User reviews • Upgrades, features, and updates • Manufacturer recalls • Software tools (calculators, etc.) If you want to learn more about Search Engine Optimization or SEO, read through the following articles: SEO For Your Business Success, SEO Elements, Internet SEO For Your Success