SEM

Search Engine Marketing


Search Engine Marketing, or SEM, is the practice of promoting websites by increasing their visibility in the Search Engine Results Pages, or SERPs. For example, here are the SERPS containing ApartmentSearch.com for the keyphrase "Apartment Search ":
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Why Pursue Search Engine Marketing?

Why pursue any type of marketing? We market to build brand awareness, attract more customers and sell more product. The reasons to pursue Search Engine Marketing as a compliment to, or replacement for, traditional marketing are clear.search_engines.gif

  • 98.8% of internet users report using search engines
  • 85% of users find sites through search
  • 75% of users do not read beyond page one of SERPs
  • 55% of online transactions originate from searches

Components of SEM: SEO + PPC

Search Engine Marketing is comprised of two main components, Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, and Pay-Per-Click advertising or PPC. We think there are reasons to pursue both.

More About SEO and PPC

Please visit our pages on Search Engine Optimization and Pay-Per-Click advertising to learn more about SEO and PPC marketing.

 

SEO Spotlight

allens_boots_traffic.jpgAllens Boots wanted to increase their search exposure. They now rank ahead of all national boot store chains for the extremely competitive keyphrase, "Cowboy Boots". Read more about search engine optimization.

Austin, Texas Based Company

Austin Texas Get Page One, LLC is an Austin Search Engine Optimization company with a worldwide presence. We have local, national and international clients. You can always reach us at our Austin, TX office, located just blocks away from the Texas State Capitol on Congress Avenue.

Search Engine Optimization and Search Marketing