Napa Wedding Photographer Needs to Reestablish His Brand

This client has a real challenge.  He is one of the best wedding photographers in Napa Valley, and he has a long star studded history of doing wedding in Napa and all the great wedding venues in San Francisco and all points North.  But, he made the decision 10 years ago to head to Maui, and see if he could make a living in the top wedding destination in the world.

He was very successful in Maui (1000 weddings in 10 years), but has decided to return to Maui.  Ten years is a long time, and in that time period local search engine marketing has become key.  He now has competitors who have great positioning on Google Wed Search and Google Places under the huge keyword Napa Wedding Photographer.

An online press release is one way to try and do the end run.  So we created a press release Noted Napa Valley Wedding Photographer, Bill Stockwell, Returns from Stint in Maui

The response has been good so far with over 50 views in less than 24 hours, but it has not shown up under any of the keywords.  You can imagine, however, how cool it would be if it does.

The picture on this page is an example of Bill's work, in case you know someone in Napa looking for a photographer. 

Emergency Plumber in Reseda Press Release on Trenchless Sewer Repair Video

Rooters On Time provides trenchless drain repair in Reseda CA and the surrounding neighborhood.  Theu this trenchless system to then replace old pipes that have been destroyed by roots or just broken down.  In order to help them get the word out, we created a new video that shows how the entire process works from beginning to end. 

Don't tear up your yard.  Call Rooters on Time for trenchless system

The video titled Reseda Emergency Plumber Shows How Trenchless Drain Repair Saves Money and Your Lawn is available via Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81sJVg1knU

Rooters On Time says that for those needing emergency plumbing services in Reseda, Burbank, North Hollywood, Encino, Pasadena and other San Fernanco Valley cities, they have a fleet of trucks and skilled plumbers ready to quickly resolve any emergency.  Replacing a drain using trenchless equipment can usually be done in a single day, and leaves the lawn looking just like it did before they came.



To let everyone know about the new video we created a press release about the trenchless drain repair system which can be viewed at http://www.prlog.org/11983502-reseda-emergency-plumber-shows-how-you-can-save-on-trenchless-sewer-repair-in-new-video.html

Using a 2012 Olympics or Other Major Event Tie-In for Online Press Release

Bumstead's Bicycles in Ontario California Was First Step to Olympics for BMX Champ Danny Calaug

When the stars align correctly, be sure to take full advantage.  Client Bumstead's Bicycles sponsored a community BMX racing team for several years.  One of their riders was destined for the top ranks of BMX racing, with national championships, sponsors, and branded frames in his future. 

Then, in a man bites dog story, Danny C ends up racing in the 2012 Olympics for the Philippine's team.  Bumsteads, who has already used their notoriety as the oldest bike shop in America for events and press, now had a chance to honor their friend and ex-team mate with a PR blitz. 

We created a video with Bumstead's Owner, Lloyd Bumstead, as spokesman, and a press release on PRLog.org.  The video is embedded in the Press Release.  You can also enjoy the video below.

Using an Online Press Release to Support a Blog

Blogging, almost from the day it hit the internet, has been an important way to get visitors and visibility on search.  Today there are millions of blogs and because their content tends to be unique, current, relevant, and useful, Google pays attention.  (Not to say that the Panda bot isn't looking really hard at blogs who are nothing but spam).

Assuming you have a legitimate blog and you are looking to generate visitors, one way to help that process is with PR.  You can aim your PR at the entire blog, or you can try to generate more views of a specific post.

Last week I decided to start a series of posts called 101 Marketing Secrets from a Serial Entrepreneur.  Since I was going to be doing at least 101 posts about this subject, I really wanted to start getting a following.  That would mean I would need to get some backlinks for the campaign, but also get lots of views who might pass it along.   So while Twitter, FB, Google+ and YouTube will eventually all be part of the strategy, I knew I could get a few hundred folks to take a look using PRLog.org.  I posted this headline Business Author Randy Kirk on 101 Marketing Secrets from a Serial Entrepraneur, and, sure enough, had 85 views within 10 hours (and counting).  


As I roll out the 101 Marketing Secrets, I could literally do 101 Press Releases, as each would have a different topic, thus headline.  Imagine how you might use a similar approach for an area of expertise that you might want to build your reputation around.  


Watch this spot for more ideas on the subject.  Send me your own thoughts in the comments or by email.  If you would like us to help you put together a similar campaign, call me at 310.910.1848.

Press Release for New Video on Google Local Optimization Factors

Google+ Local Business and Google Places Ranking Factors Detailed in a New Video Series.  First Video of the Series on YouTube Announced Today on PRLog.org

PrLog.org added the ability to provide a link in their press releases about a year ago.  As a result, PRLog is a greaat place to promote a new video.  You can use a transcript of the video as a portion of the PR material.  But as always it is a good idea to quote the spokesperson or an expert to support the content.

In this case, the video is part of a groundbreaking series unlike anything offered to small business owners before.  It is a thorough DIY explanation for how a small business owner can optimize his Google Places and Google+ Local visibility under the keywords they care about.

If you would like to read an example of a press release that promotes a YouTube video, check it out at
http://www.prlog.org/11930645-google-local-business-expert-explains-lasting-seo-for-small-business-in-new-video.html

Steam Room Press Release Explains Odor Issues

What can steam room owners do to make a more pleasant environment for their clients?

This is a shortened version of a PR piece I did on steam room odor.  

Steam rooms have been available at the best gyms, spas, and hotels for decades.  Steam rooms are now finding their way into smaller facilities, and have even become affordable for homes.

Wherever you have the kind of humid conditions that a steam room creates, and add a little human sweat, you are creating the perfect environment for mold, mildew, and other nasty microbes, and in turn you have bad odors.  People who love to have a steam bath, and may be paying dues or rent to use one, don't love a musty, smelly steam room.

If you ask the average person what can be done about steam room odor, they usually have the right answer, Eucalyptus Oil.  In fact, most consumers of commercial steam rooms are incredulous that the owners aren't using Eucalyptus Oil to both solve the odor problem and provide the cleaning and healing benefits of this essential oil.

It is amazing that hotels, spas, and gyms that offer steam rooms are willing to risk unhappy customers who may choose to go to some other facility where odor is not an issue in the steam room.  The cost per day is under $3.  How can owners and managers ignore such an obvious issue when the cost is so low?  They will spend thousands of dollars on the steam room and other equipment in order to provide the best possible facility and not spend $3 a day to keep the smell out?

Mystifier Automatic Eucalyptus Oil Injection System

One solution is an automatic eucalyptus oil injection system called the Eurospa Mystifier.  Using 100% pure oil, a blend of primarily eucalyptus with other essential oils, the Mystifier is a pump that can be located right next the steam generator line in the maintenance closet of the steam room.  The Mystifier's injector line is connected to the steam generator line.  Now the Mystifier injects the oil into the steam line at a rate set by the steam room manager.  Check out a video about the system. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amtg5Ti1BNU

By using an injection system like the Mystifier, the amount of eucalyptus oil can be reduced to the minimum needed to get the cleansing, healthy, and odor reducing benefits.  Unlike using spray bottles or sponges, the benefits are increased and the costs are decreased.

The Mystifier Automatic Eucalyptus Oil Injection System has been used in top hotels, gyms, and spas for over 30 years.  Learn more at http://www.EurospaChemicals.com

Go to http://www.prlog.org/11930086-steam-room-odor-common-complaint-in-spas-gyms-hotels-and-massage-spas.html to read the entire release and see the difference of how I wrote this for PR compared to just an article or blog post.

Google Places Ranking and PR Log as Citations and Back Links

If you are here because you are trying to optimize your company online, then you have found a great secret method.  Thankfully PRLog has not allowed itself to be abused to much, so did not fall that much under Panda, Venice, and Penguin. 

I love it, because for a local client, the NAP is showing (name, address, and phone), which creates a citation.  For back links, you can insert at least one into the release itself, and then you have a website that is noted in the about section. 

For your other use, you might like the post I did today at http://bit.ly/GoogleLocalPR.  This is an article on the top ten ways to get high rankings on Google Places and Google+ Local. 

How to Prevent Bicycle Flats on PRLog.org

The #1 Way to Prevent Bicycle Flats

I generally put all my PR, like this one I did on how to stop bicycle flats, on PRLog.org.  I have found that the free releases are excellent for generating high rankings for my clients, and getting hits.  You can spend 30-90 days and a bit or a lot of money creating a website, getting it all perfect, and launching it, only to find that you get a few visits per day and that your work has only just begun for ranking.

On the other hand you can create a PR article in 30 minutes, turn it loose and have 100 or more hits the first day.  Commonly you will also find excellent ranking under the keywords you target in the headline, summary, and first paragraph.

Depending on the subject matter, you may find that the article does great for a while and then slows down, or it might just continue to produce for months or years.  You can also promote your PR releases just like any other website by creating back links.

There are many other free PR services like PRLog.org, but my results have been outstanding there, where I've had so-so results on other sites.  By the way, the PR release on how to stop bike flats at http://www.prlog.org/11918399-top-ten-ways-to-prevent-bicycle-tire-puncture-flats.html is a really good release if you are having a problem with flats on your bike.

Have you used a different free PR service with great results?