Monday, 15 February 2010

Alchemy Interactive gives Top 10 Tips for Increasing SEO

1. Keyword Research
It is essential when optimising your site, that the content is keyword rich. However, there is little point in writing keyword dense copy if the keywords are not commonly used in search terms.

It is advisable to keep keywords ambiguous when using any SEO tool, e.g. KeywordDiscovery or Google Adwords Keyword Tool. This will allow the SEO tool to return more suggestions, some of which may be surprising, and ones you had not thought of.

SEO tools will also allow you to see the levels of competition for the most popular keywords. This will allow you to optimise your campaign for the most effective keyword use.

2. Link Building
A high Google PageRank is something most sites aim for, and while the algorithm for determining page rank is constantly changing the number and quality of links into your site always features.
We suggest using reputable sites and niche directories to link back to your site. With genuine, relevant content, links back to your site can really boost your site’s PageRank.
Some SEO tools will also allow you to view the number of links your competitor sites contain, this will enable you to make sure you have more valid links therefore it is likely your page rank will increase.

3. Deep Linking
While it is important to have as many good quality relevant links as possible coming into your site, it is equality important that these go to different pages across your site. This will allow you to target more relevant links to each specific page. This will not only improve users experience more but will allow search engines to see that your site has lots of valid content, boosting PageRank. Sites that only have links going to the homepage are often viewed as shallow by search engines, or that the links are not genuine and generated by automation, reducing the sites value.

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Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Linzi Stoppard’s Tips to Learn to Play the Electric Violin

Linzi is one of the most coveted, exciting and edgy electric violinists in the world today. Her unique vision to take the traditionally classical instrument to unchartered territory has positioned Linzi at the top of her field. Her intoxicating high impact performances of pop rock has entranced audiences worldwide has allowed Linzi to lead the way as the Princess of the electric violin world.

Did you know Linzi also performs for schoolchildren, at their elementary schools, and inspires them to take up the violin.

Here is her advice:

“The electric violin can be a real alternative to the commonplace guitar. “

She recommends five steps for young people interested in the electric violin. “My five steps are:

1.) Buy yourself a starter electric violin and amp combo from Ebay. check that it works, if you can.

2.) Learn the basics, such as scales, and bowing techniques, from a couple of How to Play the Violin books, and DVD’s.

3.) Sign up through a local college for some group violin lessons, and mix with like-minded people.

4.) Use your musical influences to experiment and develop your own sounds.

5.) Never stop believing in yourself, and take every opportunity to get out thee, and play live. If I can do it, you can!”

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Monday, 8 February 2010

Famed electronic rock violinist Linzi Stoppard opens Puma's new French 77 Collection model show

Music stars gathered with sporting heroes at London's famous Claridges Ballroom for an exclusive 'Playboy Party', to celebrate the launch of Puma's new French 77 Collection.

Famed electronic rock violinist Linzi Stoppard opened the model show with a dazzling virtuoso display, dressed head to toe in a sassy French 77 outfit. In the Autumn of 2009 Linzi Stoppard alongside her fellow violinist Ben Lee signed a major global record deal as string super group FUSE, and they are releasing their debut album in Spring 2010.

FUSE spent many weeks locked away in rehearsal rooms creating their own unique distinctive sound, purposely staying away from the over crowded classical cross-over cliche and ventured where no string group has dared venture before - ROCK.

Described as the "first string group to challenge convention" and "raising the benchmark for electric groups around the world" they are passionate to show a new generation that the instrument is more than the classical stereo-type. Indeed it can oppose the more common place guitar for versatility.

MOBO winning star Sway, Nate James and Mike Skinner's protégé rapper Example joined FUSE and sport stars such as Arsenal's Freddie Ljungberg and rugby star Paul Sackey for the party with the catwalk supermodels.

The event featured an exclusive catwalk show, with guests such as pop singer Lemar and Leah Wood modelling Puma's new range.

Pop singer Lemar made a surprise appearance as a runway model at the event for the new Puma range. He told Sound Generator "It is weird to be on stage in front of a crowd and not performing music, but it was fun, I love fashion so it is cool, the look is very natural, the kind of thing I would usually wear so it was an easy job!"

The French 77 range covers everything from cool sports apparel to classy items and the night attracted a wide range of guests from the fashion, TV, music and film world. The stars danced the night away to a set from renowned super-DJ D

The French 77 footwear, apparel and accessories showcase the signature blend of sport and fashion that has come to epitomise PUMA’s design direction. Reminiscent of pure Heritage pieces of the seventies, new interpretations of “court classics” with a modern twist address the need for modern, fashionable attire for men and women both on and off the court.

Tennis-inspired detailing and graphics from this era are mixed with modern street-wear style and twenty-first century materials to create fashion-forward looks with the comfort of casual sports apparel


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