Amanda DiSilvestro
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  • Carlsbad, CA
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Preventive SEO and Why It Often Disappoints

Understanding the “don’ts” of SEO is just as important as understand what you should be doing to be successful. There are several different SEO related terms to keep straight—white and black hat, social SEO, inbound and outbound, internal and external, etc.—but a term buzzing around the industry today is “preventive SEO” and the…See More
Mar 22
Amanda DiSilvestro posted a blog post

How to Choose a Location for Your Restaurant

Location, location, location…. You always hear how important location is when it comes time to buy, and the restaurant industry is no different.When it comes to opening your restaurant, location is one of the keys to your success for many reasons. There are many questions to answer before opening a restaurant, but deciding upon a location for your business is possibly one of the most important decisions because so many details rely upon a sound location.Customers - Your location will provide…See More
Nov 27, 2012
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Explanations Added to Knowledge Graph: Will It Make a Difference?

Google introduced the knowledge graph just five months ago, but that seems to be all we’ve heard of it. In other words, it hasn’t quite taken off the way many expected. People are still looking at the titles of results on a Google search page instead of hovering over the results or looking to the right to get more information. However, Google has just announced that they will be adding explanations to the knowledge graph. This then begs the inevitable question: Will this help shed more light on…See More
Oct 23, 2012
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The Advantages of Advertising in the Restaurant World

There are many ways of advertising when it comes to the restaurant industry, but what really works? Sometimes advertising advice doesn’t transfer over well from industry to industry, so it is important that restaurants are paying attention to the areas where they can really thrive. For example, people are much more likely to…See More
Sep 26, 2012
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Dining Out With Someone Special, An Oldie but a Goodie

It’s date night, and you want to plan something special.  A dinner and a movie are overdone, right?  Not necessarily.We all have to eat, that’s a fact.  Some of us eat three times a day while others snack and graze all day long.  Have you ever tried to get something done, and you’re making good headway, but then you have to stop and…See More
Aug 21, 2012
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How to Create an Email Marketing Campaign that Rocks: Features Explained

I have found that no matter how popular or how simple something is to the majority of people, it is never that simple for someone new. This is particularly true when it comes to email marketing. Although the concept is quite simple—send out a message via email to past customers and those who sign up to receive the emails—actually…See More
Jul 28, 2012
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Do You Get Nervous Even When Something Good Happens In Your Life? How to Learn to Enjoy the Moment

Even when something good happens, it’s easy to feel depressed. For many, this is an absolutely ridiculous way to feel after something good happens, and therefore we are left alone to feel even worse than we already do. You think to yourself:But I should be happy. This is great news!Isn’t it a huge problem when you don’t feel…See More
May 31, 2012
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May 29, 2012
Amanda DiSilvestro posted a blog post

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is quickly becoming a necessity for many businesses, yet many small businesses still haven’t jumped on the bandwagon. This technology was first mentioned in the 1960s, but it is expected to grow rapidly in the next few years. According to research from Forrester,…See More
Apr 18, 2012
Amanda DiSilvestro commented on the blog post 'Why SnapTags Should Be In Your 2012 Budget'
"Thanks so much! I think it's going to be a while before snap tags really take off, but it's always nice to have a little bit of information before something gets popular. Thanks for reading!"
Mar 16, 2012
Clene` S. Elder commented on the blog post 'Why SnapTags Should Be In Your 2012 Budget'
"Amanda:   This is a very educational post.  You did an excellent job of conveying the key differences between QR codes and Snaptags.  You demonstrated the pure genius of the latter.   Heck, you have me convinced!   Thanks…"
Mar 15, 2012
Clene` S. Elder liked Amanda DiSilvestro's blog post Why SnapTags Should Be In Your 2012 Budget
Mar 15, 2012
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Why SnapTags Should Be In Your 2012 Budget

One of my favorite marketing tricks is the Quick Response (QR) code. I love the fact that it’s simple and inexpensive for a company to create, and it lets consumers use their beloved smartphones (which is probably what they’re doing when they see advertisements anyway). For someone like me who has zero eyes for good design and has…See More
Mar 15, 2012
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Mar 15, 2012
Amanda DiSilvestro posted a blog post

Why SnapTags Should Be In Your 2012 Budget

One of my favorite marketing tricks is the Quick Response (QR) code. I love the fact that it’s simple and inexpensive for a company to create, and it lets consumers use their beloved smartphones (which is probably what they’re doing when they see advertisements anyway). For someone like me who has zero eyes for good design and has…See More
Mar 15, 2012
Amanda DiSilvestro posted a blog post

The Significance of Domain Extensions from an SEO Perspective

It can be exciting to create a domain name and then put it into action. While many businesses stick with something basic and professional, many individuals have a little bit more fun when it comes to domain names. The domain name Kikolani is my favorite because it’s easy to remember yet completely…See More
Mar 8, 2012

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Who I am:
My name is Amanda DiSilvestro and I am the online editor at Business.com. My job consists of writing free expert advice for small businesses and entrepreneurs on a variety of topics including SEO, social media, blogging, Web design, etc. I have written for Women Grow Business, She Takes On The World, Web Marketing Therapy and many others.

To tell you a little bit about myself: I just graduated from Illinois State University this past May and studied English Education. I quickly decided to follow my passion for writing and the sun, so I drove out to California and never looked back!
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
http://www.business.com/
http://www.resourcenation.com/blog
@A_DiSilvestro
Media outlets that I currently write for:
I write for about 30 different websites!
My writing is:
Nonfiction
Services I offer to other writers:
I offer expert advice on how to run your business as successfully as possible. I generally focus on SEO, social media, and marketing best practices, but I have been known to write articles dealing with office furniture, workplace etiquette, and training.
My professional associations:
Business.com
Resourcenation.com
I found out about She Writes from:
http://www.onlinemba.com/top_women_in_business/

Amanda DiSilvestro's Blog

Preventive SEO and Why It Often Disappoints

Posted on March 22, 2013 at 8:26am 0 Comments

Understanding the “don’ts” of SEO is just as important as understand what you should be doing to be successful. There are several different SEO related terms to keep straight—white and black hat, social SEO, inbound and outbound, internal and external, etc.—but a term buzzing around the industry today is “preventive SEO”…

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How to Choose a Location for Your Restaurant

Posted on November 27, 2012 at 2:13pm 0 Comments

Location, location, location…. You always hear how important location is when it comes time to buy, and the restaurant industry is no different.

When it comes to opening your restaurant, location is one of the keys to your success for many reasons. There are many questions to answer before opening a restaurant, but deciding upon a location for your business is possibly one of the most important decisions because so many details rely upon a sound location.

  1. Customers…
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Explanations Added to Knowledge Graph: Will It Make a Difference?

Posted on October 23, 2012 at 10:30pm 0 Comments

Google introduced the knowledge graph just five months ago, but that seems to be all we’ve heard of it. In other words, it hasn’t quite taken off the way many expected. People are still looking at the titles of results on a Google search page instead of hovering over the results or looking to the right to get more information. However, Google has just announced that they will be adding explanations to the knowledge graph. This then begs the inevitable question: Will this help shed more light…

Continue

The Advantages of Advertising in the Restaurant World

Posted on September 26, 2012 at 1:58pm 0 Comments

There are many ways of advertising when it comes to the restaurant industry, but what really works? Sometimes advertising advice doesn’t transfer over well from industry to industry, so it is important that restaurants are paying attention to the areas where they can really thrive. For example, people are much…

Continue

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