Vortaloptics Newsletter Archive - 2004
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Below you will find the Vortaloptics Newsletter archives for the year 2004. If you haven't already, you can sign-up to have new Vortaloptics's Newsletter delivered to your email address once a month.

December 2004, Volume 3 Issue 1
Before each new year, we like to step back to assess industry progress and anticipate future potential. Has the industry made strides in serving the online user? Is search becoming more relevant, easier to use and ubiquitous? What are the growth trends and predictions? We’ll share some insights on the year’s accomplishments and projections for what’s ahead. Read the article.

Novemeber 2004, Volume 2 Issue 12
Behavioral targeting and search seem to share common roots. Both help marketers learn from user patterns and deliver more relevant messages. Search’s success makes behavioral targeting seem a natural foray into more intimate knowledge of the consumer buying cycle. Will it be the next “search?” What can you learn from the excitement over both technologies?
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October 2004, Volume 2 Issue 11
Drugstore.com was recently awarded the designation of “best site search” among 42 leading retail Web sites by Jupiter Research in their recent study, “Retail Site Search: Site Ranking and Best Practices.” What makes Drugstore.com and other top online retail sites best-in-class? Employ these seven best practices to make search more efficient for your customers – and yield cream of the crop results for your business. Read the article.

September 2004, Volume 2 Issue 10
As you add a search engine to your site, you'll need to plan for its success by placing it in the right location, providing clear instructions for its use, and preparing your content for a productive search. Read the article.

August 2004, Volume 2 Issue 9
As the second most populuar online activity, search is our universal method for gathering information and forming opinions. Therefore, what your business presents to the world through search results deserves a thorough strategy. With the newest methods, you can leverage your company's bank of knowledge via search results and vastly improve your site's value for its visitors. Read the article.

July 2004, Volume 2 Issue 8
Simply adding search capability to your site is no guarantee of success. A common mistake is to rely on general search engines which combine Web and site search to enhance the user experience and generate revenue. Yet, general search technology simply doesn’t have the ability to filter results sufficiently to meet the high demand for relevancy on special interest Web sites. Avoid the pitfalls of general search by using these four criteria for brand-building search.
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June 2004, Volume 2 Issue 7
Business executives need the right intelligence to make good decisions. The Internet is imperative to finding the answers they need. But a new survey verifies that 71% are frustrated by the results. Poor search cost businesses $31 billion in 2003. No longer is irrelevant search just a consumer frustration, it’s a business concern as well – and a very expensive one at that. Is there a solution? Read the article.

May 2004, Volume 2 Issue 6
Each month, approximately 200 million Internet users are conducting searches with local keyword modifiers. Even if your business does not sell products or services online, local search advertising can positively impact your sales and brand awareness. Read the article.

April 2004, Volume 2 Issue 5
Think allowing contextual ads on your site will help you win revenues? You might want to think again. A first-hand look at how a major retailer’s well-meaning sponsored link service was working against them and working for a competitor. Read the article.

March 2004, Volume 2 Issue 4
How can the non-tech business open communication with their growing wired market and prove significant ROI without dumping ad dollars into what to them is a previously untested medium? Read the article.

February 2004, Volume 2 Issue 3
Just last week, Vortaloptics filed its second patent with various patent offices worldwide. This newest round of technology further establishes Vortaloptics as a leader in the site search industry and offers sites something no other company can: a controllable paid search feature. Read the article.

January 2004, Volume 2 Issue 2
This time of year, many folks are predicting what the year ahead will bring. Instead, we’re recapping some of last year’s search highlights. 2003’s developments are already paving the way for this year's sure wins. Utilize the best new technology and services to make 2004 a historically profitable year of your own. Read the article.