Category Archives: Web

Internet Advertising for Massage Therapists – #massagechat summary

Last week’s #massagechat was all about internet advertising. There was some advice and a lot of people sharing their experiences. Let’s see how the conversation went. I started the conversation out with a question about using local business listing services. kelliawise Has anyone tried one of the local business aggregator sites like RelyLocal? aliciadmassage @kelliawise… Continue Reading

Ooh – Pretty shiny

- OR – The blog gets a makeover If you’ve been coming to the site to read the posts, you’ll notice that something has changed. Not a lot, mind you, but I did give the site a bit of a refresh. You’ll notice the stuff at the top has changed: I’ve updated the logo, moved… Continue Reading

MassageNerd TV – my first appearance!

Well, that went well. I had the opportunity to chat with Ryan Hoyme, The MassageNerd, last night about making the most of your website. Many of you dropped in to watch and ask questions, and I want to thank you all for that. I had a great time. Ryan is funny, smart, and personable and… Continue Reading

Using Google Alerts to monitor massage activity and the law in your state

Today’s guest post is by Michael Reynolds. According to his bio: Michael Reynolds is President/CEO of SpinWeb – a professional website design, development and online marketing firm. Michael regularly publishes email articles, blogs, and e-books that teach his readers how to do business and communicate using digital tools. He also speaks at industry events around… Continue Reading

Marketing with Personality

-or- a Tale of Two About pages First off, I want you all to head over and register for the free seminar being taught by Allissa Haines of Writing a Blue Streak. It’s free, It’s tomorrow night, and it’s going to be good. I’ve seen  preview of the slides and I’m super excited. In fact,… Continue Reading

Using WordPress as Your Website

Getting your practice on the web I’m sure you’ve heard of blogging and maybe you’ve heard of WordPress, too.  WordPress is the software that many blogs run on.  There are other options for blogging, but WP (this is the abbreviation commonly used) is the most commonly used. But you don’t want a blog, you want… Continue Reading

Finding a web host – the 1st step in your own website

Getting your practice on the web I’m hoping that, by now, you are convinced that you need a website (Part 1 & Part 2)and that you don’t want one of the AMTA or ABMP free websites.  If not, go back and read those two articles before you forge on ahead. So you’re ready for your… Continue Reading

Why you can’t afford a free website

Why Free isn’t always the best price You’ve seen the offers for a FREE WEBSITE as part of your AMTA or ABMP membership.  When you’re just starting out in your practice and you’re low on cash, free sounds like the perfect price.  But is it?  What, exactly, are you getting with that free website and… Continue Reading

Web Hosts – Where Your Website Lives

Getting your practice on the Web The most common questions I get from my web design clients is about where their website files are actually located.  Just to clarify: Your website is not on your personal computer You do not need to keep your computer on to have a website Hopefully that has put your… Continue Reading

What kind of website do you need?

Getting your practice on the Web Once you have determined what you want your website to do for you, you have to decide what kind of website you need.  I know what you’re thinking:  there is more than one kind of website?  Yes, there are 2 kinds of website you need to consider for your… Continue Reading