﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RSS Document for http://www.bluecompass.com/</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/</link><description>RSS document generator</description><copyright>Copyright 2012 Blue Compass</copyright><generator>Blue Compass RSS Generator</generator><item><title>5 Ways to Pump Up Your Website</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=223</link><description>If your business does not have any kind of web presence, then you are likely missing out on some serious development opportunities. But, even if your business does have a web presence, you could still be missing out if your website happens to be lacking in quality.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How an Online Video Can Boost Your Brand </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=224</link><description>An online video is a great way to sell your brand to potential customers in an engaging way. We have seen some great results with animated videos - visitors are often more willing to hit "play" and watch a quick video than read an entire page full of text.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Xenia Rural Water District</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=221</link><description>Blue Compass is excited to announce the launch of the Xenia Rural Water District.</description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Look for Google+</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=222</link><description>There's a new look for Google+. It's improvements, unlike Facebook's upgrades, helps the user experience. </description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>i2iowa Event Creates Buzz for Des Moines' Thriving Technology Industry</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=220</link><description>Blue Compass was the Official Technology Sponsor for the first-ever annual i2iowa event on April 12th at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium. The purpose of i2iowa was to showcase Iowa high-growth companies and to build a rich networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, qualified investors, and business development people.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Caldwell-Raddatz Funeral Home &amp; Crematory</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=219</link><description /><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oh, Google and Your New Reality</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=218</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is SEO, and why is it important?</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=217</link><description>SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, a process of improving the visibility of a website to search engines, in order to appear higher in search rankings. In general, a website that shows up higher on a search results page will receive more visitors.......</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>App vs. Mobile Site - Which is Better for You? </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=212</link><description>Your business needs a mobile strategy - but which is best for you? A mobile app or a mobile site? </description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass launches i2iowa website and Web App</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=216</link><description>Blue Compass recently delivered both a high-end website and web app design for the upcoming i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum, presented by TAI (Technology Association of Iowa).</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Closed-Source We Are Not</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=211</link><description>Some companies specifically say that only their programming or CMS method allows for flexibility.  How could anyone state something so specific without ever seeing the other side?  We have worked with Wordpress, and other CMS solutions, yet we see the clear need to provide clients with a more flexible, custom solution.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass receives top 25 ranking from Journal of Healthcare Management</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=157</link><description>Results of a recent study on the effectiveness of websites, by the Journal of Healthcare Management, showed Blue Compass Interactive tied for 7th out of 25 on the Content Scale, for our work on the John Stoddard Cancer Center website. 

</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Get More Inquiries Through Your Contact Form</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=155</link><description>The more inquiries and interaction you can get from your website, the more successful your online presence will be. Here are five things you can do to boost submissions through your web forms. </description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>You Get What You Pay For: 7 Dangers of Cheap or Free Web Hosting</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=154</link><description>There is only one "Pro" to free or cheap web hosting--it's free and/or cheap. The "Cons" list, on the other hand, is much more extensive.There are companies out there that offer extremely cheap or even free web hosting. If you decide to go that route, you will get what you pay for.... </description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Interactive Wins e-Healthcare Leadership Gold Award</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=153</link><description>The eHealthcare Leadership Awards is a prestigious national program that recognizes only the best-of-the-best websites and online efforts of healthcare organizations, online health companies, pharmaceutical/medical equipment firms, suppliers, and business improvement initiatives. </description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>You Get What you Pay For: 4 Things to Consider Before Choosing an Inexpensive Website Design Company</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=150</link><description>How important is it to you to make a good first impression on your customers? Knowing your website is the first thing your customers will look at, how much are you willing to invest in this tool?  

Before committing to an inexpensive website design company, </description><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Do You Need a Mobile Website?</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=149</link><description>We are often asked about the importance of a mobile version of a website. Will a mobile website increase overall website traffic? Can a mobile version website bring in more smartphone and tablet users? Will it make them stay on the site longer? Is a mobile site really necessary? 

</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=148</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Do People Find Your Business? Answer: Local Search</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=146</link><description>Local search is an ever evolving field in the SEO world that is only going to become more and more demanding as more people use mobile devices to find information about the world around them at the very moment they are searching. </description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vote in the Blue Compass Christmas Costume Contest!</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=145</link><description>Which Blue Compass team member has the best Christmas costume? Vote and you could win an iPod Touch!...</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Build Online Branding with a Mobile App...but it needs to be done right</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=144</link><description>A new study about the impact of mobile apps on branding has been released by Indiana University. The study suggests that mobile apps provide a favorable and positive impact on a brand. </description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Dos and Don'ts of Online Holiday Shopping</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=143</link><description>90% of you are buying holiday gifts online this year. But just how safe is it to be sending your credit card information across the internet? Avoid identity theft by following our list of "Dos and Don'ts" for online holiday shopping.......</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Fast Does Your Website Load?</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=142</link><description>See for yourself if your website is "faster than your competitors" (ours is), by visiting this online tool and plugging in your own domain name.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thoughts on the New Version of Google Analytics</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=141</link><description>See what your web visitors are doing in real time and more with the recently Google Analytics update. </description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Your Company Should Use Google Analytics</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=139</link><description>Every business aims at a better return on investment (ROI) and without proper analysis on the initiatives taken or fixed to reach a set target, your company will not be able to determine the ROI.  For an online business analysis process, you can use one of the best online analytics tool "Google Analytics". There are many benefits to using Google Analytics which can significantly help your company plan future steps to improve your business... 

</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Example of a Fun Online Virtual Tour </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=138</link><description>Take an energetic tour filled with surprises without leaving your web browser with the newly updated WHO Radio Virtual Tour...</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boost Sales on Your Ecommerce Website with Real Time Stats</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=137</link><description>When you think of what an online store sees when you make a purchase, you might think they only see your order information.  For most ecommerce solutions, you would be right.  But what if you were the store owner, wouldn't you want to see more than just the successes?...</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fight the Phone Book Monster! Are Phone Directory Ads Worth It? </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=136</link><description>Is phone book advertising still relevent? How does web marketing compare to phone directory ads? Should you fight or feed the Phone Book Monster? </description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass launches Sun Coast Cleaning &amp; Restoration</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=134</link><description>Blue Compass designed and developed the new website for Sun Coast Cleaning &amp; Restoration. </description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>WIREDoo - A new search engine?</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=133</link><description>A new search engine will be released in the coming future. Yes. That means it will compete against Google and Bing. The unexpected thing is that is brought to us by MC Hammer. </description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online Branding Begins in Search</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=132</link><description>Gone are the days when your website was all that you had to think about to attract customers. Online branding begins as soon as people can see anything that represents you online - text, images, videos, etc. The biggest place people find you is in Search. </description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Use Internet Explorer 6?</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=131</link><description>9% of the world still uses IE6. What does that mean for you? </description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Google Wallet Announcement </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=130</link><description>The ways we pay always seem to become easier. From coins to cash - from cash to checks - from checks to cards -  people want a fast and convenient way to pay... </description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Use Google's Personalized Search to Your Advantage</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=129</link><description>Are traditional search results dead?...</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Seeking a Business Development Manager </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=128</link><description>Are you or someone you know knowledgeable about the web and interested in business development? </description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Play Three Games from our Game Development Team</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=127</link><description>Check out these three online games we recently developed... </description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches a New Syverson Strege &amp; Company and Sherpa Invesment Management</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=125</link><description>We are excited to announce our second launch for Syverson Strege &amp; Company which is co-branded to inclue their Investment Management Division, Sherpa.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch the Blue Compass Sizzle Reel!</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=124</link><description>Take a look inside the world of Blue Compass Interactive with our energetic Sizzle Reel...</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Slow Website = Less Money</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=123</link><description>The speed of your website make a difference in attracting visitors and keeping them there.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Easily Find Clinics Around Des Moines</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=122</link><description>We launched a website that easily help people find clinics around Des Moines. Using Google Maps at it base, you can see where clinics are located around the metro - making it easy for you to find the clinic most convenient for you. </description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Substance Abuse </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=117</link><description /><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Stowell Company, Inc.</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=121</link><description>The Stowell Company Inc., based in Orlando, Florida provides specialty trade sub-contract construction services to the Commercial, Educational, Health Care, Theming and Gaming industries.  With projects like the  Disney's Art of Animation Resort,  Westin Beach Resort &amp; Spa,  Cantina de Angel at Epcot and Toy Story at MGM Studios, Stowell has grown to become one of the most reputable wall &amp; ceiling contractors in the Southeast.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Win a Blue Compass Shirt! </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=119</link><description>Which Blue Compass T-shirt is your favorite? </description><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass launches Festival of Trees</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=116</link><description>Check out the new Festival of Trees website! It's pretty cool. </description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hybrid Page Designs</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=115</link><description /><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Wins Healthcare Advertising Awards</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=114</link><description>Blue Compass and Iowa Health - Des Moines were recently awarded national honors...</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diaper-a-Day Social Media Campaign</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=113</link><description>We recently launched a social media campaign with our friends from Iowa Health - Des Moines...</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches New Mobile Site!</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=111</link><description>Check out the latest version of our mobile site...</description><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online Giving with a Donation Form</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=110</link><description>Easily add online giving capabilities to your website with a donation form!</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass' Drew Harden Recognized as "Someone You Should Know" </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=109</link><description>The Des Moines Register recently featured an article on the accomplishments and potential of a member of the Blue Compass team...</description><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should you use the Facebook send button? Find out!</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=107</link><description>Facebook just rolled out a new button that will enable users to send links and information. Should you include this button on your website? 

</description><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Kum &amp; Go Store Wars Online Competition</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=108</link><description>A heated competition between Kum &amp; Go's 400+ stores has just begun, giving you a chance to win FREE GAS for a year!...</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Online Solutions for NAPA AutoCare Dealers</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=106</link><description>In order to provide thousands of NAPA AutoCare dealers with the ability to browse and purchase marketing materials online, Blue Compass designed and developed this completely custom ecommerce solution.  With over 1,000 products and multiple components, this robust system...</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Failed Predictions About the Web </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=104</link><description>Here are some interesting failed predictions about the Internet and technology...</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Did You Know That Your Website Talks To You?</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=103</link><description /><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Super Mario Bros. Can Boost Your Online Presence</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=102</link><description>When working with your company you may feel like Mario or Luigi, often running, jumping over obstacles and hitting your head on bricks trying to find the next "big" thing, all while gaining profit as you go. Unfortunately, when you are focusing on making it over the obstacles, you forget to look for the extras; those secret boxes which could contain more profit, or a chance to grow bigger, like fully utilizing your company website.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 10 Ways to Make Your Website Profitable</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=100</link><description>Here are the top 10 things you can do right now to make your website more profitable...
</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches a Newly Designed Charitable Giving Resource Center Site</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=99</link><description>We are excited to announce the launch our second website for Charitable Giving Resource Center!  </description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Web Advertising Just Surpassed Print Advertising </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=98</link><description>In 2010, advertisers spent more on digital advertising than on print advertising. What does that mean for your business?...</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches a New RUAN.com</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=97</link><description>Ruan Transport began working with Blue Compass over 3 years ago and has continued to be a wonderful partnership. Today, we are excited to announce the launch our second website for Ruan Transport!</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Watch Out For Companies Claiming They're SEO Experts</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=96</link><description>There are many companies claiming to be search engine optimization experts out these days...</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Iowa Community Foundations</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=95</link><description>WeIowa Community Foundations are nonprofit organizations established to meet the current and future needs of their local communities.  Iowa Community Foundations are trusted and valuable resources to individuals, families, and their professional advisors.  </description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Use e-cards to connect with your clients!</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=94</link><description>Check out this online card from our friends at Iowa Health - Des Moines!...</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Play Christmas Cave Escape! </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=93</link><description>Our latest online game is simple to play, but tough to master. Just collect as many blue compasses as possible and try to beat our score of 13,400...</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HTML5: Okay, We'll Comment</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=92</link><description>HTML5 versus Adobe Flash, is it really that simple of a decision? We examine the proposed "Flash Killer" that is HTML5.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help Kurt Warner Feed Those In Need! </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=91</link><description>This Thanksgiving, through the generous support of Kurt Warner, nearly 900 individuals will enjoy a hot Turkey dinner...</description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Mechdyne Corporation Website</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=90</link><description>Mechdyne Corporation, is one of the world's largest companies dedicated to consulting and development of turnkey advanced Audio Visual (AV), immersive 3D, networked, and collaborative visualization solutions. They needed a website able to showcase their complex projects, customized solutions, and in-depth understanding of graphics, software, &amp; elements of display and Blue Compass Interactive created a site that met their expectations &amp; goals.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Starbucks Teaches You for Your Website</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=89</link><description>This process of informing your customers of new products, events, or seasonal specials can be easily applied to your company website. Add a section on your homepage where you can highlight important information that may draw a customer's attention with a customizable call out. </description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Create a Website that Engages Your Visitors</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=88</link><description>Your homepage is the number one traffic page on your site and tells your visitors who you are and what they can expect to find in your site.  Therefore it needs to be strong, make a statement and grab your visitor's attention. If it doesn't grab their attention they will hit the back button immediately.  </description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Edwards Graphic Arts Website</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=87</link><description>Edwards Graphic Arts is a Des Moines, IA based company that specializes in the coordinated use of print and electronic media with fulfillment, distribution services and inventory management to create full-service marketing campaign management for their clients. The new site displays a fresh design along with a content management system solution that makes updating the website easy.  Edwards has been a great client to work with which made the goal of launching the site in 2 months a success.</description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Importance of Search Engine Optimization for Google's Place Search</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=86</link><description>Today, Google announced Place Search-the new way to find types of restaurants, stores, theaters and more all within a specific search area. Now, users can search for common words such as billiards, web design, or plumbing to find businesses that specialize in, or have, those all within a specific locality. With this change, search engine optimization is more important than ever for customers to find your business and website. </description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Facebook &amp; Bing Team Up: What it Means For Your Website</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=85</link><description>Word of mouth marketing just got even easier after the announcement that Microsoft and Facebook will be combing forces to make changes to the search engine Bing. The changes include the incorporation of Facebook "likes" and shared content into the search results page. Without having to ask their friends directly for their recommendations, users can now gain their input through online Bing searches.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Create a Mobile Site to Interact with Users On The Go</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=84</link><description>The number of users with internet enabled phones is growing very fast. Is your company beginning to think about how users will interact with you while on the go? If not, it's about time.</description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Facebook's Changes Can Teach You About Your Website</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=83</link><description>Today, Facebook  announced 3 big changes that will affect users of their site. The changes are listed, along with our opinions of how these can guide you to make changes on your own website by targeting unique markets, saving information, creating a company dashboard, and updating your content regularly...</description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It's all Fun and Games When Someone is Drawn to your Web Content</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=81</link><description>Are you trying to draw more visitors to your website or company? Why not try something new, and fun, to bring in interest such as a game! There are many benefits to using a game online and here we list our top 4. </description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Dr. Pepper/Kum &amp; Go Football! </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=82</link><description>Dr. Pepper and Kum &amp; Go have just launched a website that allow visitors to win coveted college football tickets...</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Writing for the Web is Like Serving Food in a Restaurant</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=80</link><description>Are you highlighting your 'main dish' online? Use these expert tips for better web copy.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Twitter :: New Look, New Features</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=78</link><description>Twitter is changing its game. Announcing just a few days ago that it would begin rolling out a new version. What does this mean for you?...</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Google Instant Good or Bad for Your Website? </title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=77</link><description>So is Google Instant really a time saver? Does this change search engine optimization? 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Blue Compass has created a smooth website for visitors to quickly and easily enter their idea...</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Blue Compass Launches Proliant Meat Ingredients!</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=8</link><description>One of top meat ingredients companies in the food industry has just launched an easy-to-update website with a bold design...</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Signs You Need a New Website</title><link>http://www.bluecompass.com/article.aspx?id=9</link><description>We have spent a lot of time improving and redesigned old websites. 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