April 22, 2010 – Thursday – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Registration: $30.00
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Each year the Internet becomes more and more competitive. The more companies there are online the harder it is to maintain a number one spot on the search engines and the more difficult it is to achieve the online attention you need. Do you want to increase your web site’s performance? Then attend SCORE’s Internet Marketing Advanced Fall class. Learn about:

* The basic rules of search engines
* Search Engine Optimization, better known as SEO
* Organic search engine marketing
* Blogging
* Social Networking
* The Importance of Keywords
* Writing for the web
* The role of Pay Per Click… is it right for you?
* Keys to Successful Email Newsletter Campaigns
* Online Syndication and RSS Feeds

And much more! This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop an online presence. Individuals that have been building and managing their own web site but are interested in search engine marketing are encouraged to attend. For more information visit the Asheville SCORE website.

To register visit The Asheville SCORE website

February 17, 2010 – Wednesday – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (details below)

Registration: $30.00

Save $5 by pre-registering!

In the modern world communicating via the Internet has become commonplace. Many small businesses and corporate companies now utilize the massive exposure available online in order to build and maintain both a strong customer base and financial security. Are you wondering about the Internet? Would you like to know more about how the Internet can be a good investment for you? Attend SCORE’s Internet Marketing 101 Fall class and find out how to make Internet tools work for you. This introductory class will help you discover the following:

• What kind of Internet presence is right for you?
• What kind of web site should you build?
• How do you speak the language of the World Wide Web?
• What are blogs, social networking sites, email newsletters, search engines, pay per click campaigns and more? Plus, what do these things do and why are they important?
• How much does a web site cost?
• How can you get started building your web site?
• What are the keys to building a successful Internet presence?

This class is geared towards small business startups and companies interested in integrating the Internet into their current business model or plan. Internet beginners and business owners unfamiliar with web site design are encouraged to attend.

Mountain Bizworks Presents Social Media for Your Small Business-A 9 Hour Intensive Course on How to Use Facebook and Twitter to Build Your Business.

Does your company want to increase web site traffic, attract search engine attention, improve customer communication, and strengthen branding? Learn how to execute a Social Media and Networking Campaign for your business.

•  How can I understand how to use all of the current Facebook and
Twitter tools to promote my business?
•  How can my company integrate social media strategies into our
current marketing efforts or plan?
•  What social media web sites are right for my business?
•  How do company contact lists and databases combined with social
media strategies increase the bottom line?

Classes will be held on 3 Fridays-January 22nd, 29th and February 5th-from 9 AM until 12 noon. Registration is open until 1/15/10. For more information visit the Mountain Bizworks website.

Your Instructor: Sarah Benoit, owner & founder of Creative Original Online Marketing

Sarah Benoit has worked in the Internet marketing field since 2004. She specializes in social networking, keyword research & analysis, organic search marketing strategies and link building. Ms. Benoit moved to Asheville, North Carolina in 1999 and recently opened her own web design and online marketing company-Creative Original Online Marketing (www.Creative-Original.com).

Check out this great video on social media. If you haven’t started creating a social networking presence you better get started! The world is changing and in order to succeed our companies and the way we do business has to adapt and evolve along with it.

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SCORE: Maximizing Your Website

Learn how to increase your website’s performance. Each year with more and more companies competing it is harder to maintain a number one spot on the search engines. This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop a web presence. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $30.00

• Thurs, Dec 03, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
• 2046 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7842-702