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Thursday, August 25, 2005

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Web Site Search Engine Rankings

Every business has a website these days, but in a Google-based world, what factors lead your website to be ranked in the first couple pages? Some businesses are competing with millions of other businesses for "First Page Ranking." The average consumer rarely reads beyond the 3rd or 4th page of search engine results and a large portion doesn't go beyond the first page. What factors contribute to a high ranking and not losing customers to a better marketed site?

Chris Boggs

Director of Search Engine Marketing, G3 Group



Jon Payne

Owner and Principal, Ephricom Web Marketing



Effects of Higher Gas Prices

With gas prices out of sight, truckers are feeling the pinch more than anyone. Will the rising gas prices lead to higher consumer prices as the operating cost increase gets passed down the line?


Louis Campion

Senior Vice President, Maryland Motor Truck Association



MotorWeek's John Davis

MotorWeek's John Davis joins Jeff for an update on the latest automotive industry news. This week John will discuss President Bush raising the fuel economy standards for SUV's and mini-vans.


John Davis

Producer, Host and Creator of MotorWeek



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