tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-109644472011-12-14T18:45:03.610-08:00Observations on web site optimization efforts, VOIP and other cool stuff that helps with business. What appears to work or not work trying to get my pages up in the listings. Neat ways to communicate globally and posts concerning web sites I work on.Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-73230555198134829772008-02-12T14:43:00.000-08:002008-02-12T14:48:47.529-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.framesdirect.com/eyewear-blog/wp-content/uploads/framesdirect-walkon-video.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.framesdirect.com/eyewear-blog/wp-content/uploads/framesdirect-walkon-video.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.framesdirect.com">FramesDirect.com</a> has introduced some slick new walk-on videos guides to their web site. The guides help visitors by providing information on the various <a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/eyeglasses">eyeglasses</a> and <a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/sunglasses">sunglasses</a> brands carried by the online eyewear superstore.<br /><br />The technology was developed completely in-house by the company staff.<br /><br />Read the entire <a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/Press-FramesDirect.com_Releases_Walk-On_Video_Guides-ng.html"> FramesDirect.com Releases Innovative New Walk-On Video Technology press release</a> online.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-7323055519813482977?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1127917546472617342005-09-28T07:23:00.000-07:002005-09-28T07:25:46.476-07:00A big FYI -<br /><br />I'm moving my blog over to my own domain at <a href="http://www.weboptimist.com">http://www.weboptimist.com</a>. Please join me there!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Richard Burckhardt<br />The WebOptimist<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-112791754647261734?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1124895931580593682005-08-24T08:05:00.000-07:002005-08-24T08:05:31.586-07:00My employer, Frames Direct (<a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/">http://www.framesdirect.com</a>) has unveiled a new site search function that is totally better than before. The site, which sells discount eyeglasses, sunglasses, frames, contact lenses and goggles, now can be searched completely – dynamic pages, static pages, everything. This, of course, means, we’re scrambling to make sure all pages have relevant content, not only for the site customers, but for the spiders as well. What’s good for the user is usually good for the spiders, I say. ;-)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-112489593158059368?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1124381243685113782005-08-18T09:07:00.000-07:002005-08-18T09:07:23.703-07:00Cool. Skype users can now make free calls to toll free numbers. No SkyOut account needed. See post from Skype web site below: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Free calls to toll-free phone numbers global beta <br />By Jaanus. <br /> <br />We’ve just made a change to SkypeOut that allows you to call toll-free numbers in several countries free of charge, even if you don’t have SkypeOut and don’t ever plan to buy it. (If you DO have SkypeOut, those calls are priced at zero price.) Note that this is currently in beta, so there may be issues — see below for details — but we’ve verified it works fairly well for us. <br /> <br />The following countries and number ranges are supported. We’re working on the rest of the world. <br /> <br /> * France: +33 800, +33 805, +33 809 <br /> * Poland: +48 800 <br /> * UK: +44 500, +44 800, +44 808 <br /> * USA: +1 800, +1 866, +1 877, +1 888 <br /> <br />We think this is a fairly big thing. <br /> <br />If you’re a Skype user, here’s the deal. You can call the toll-free numbers in many countries even if you haven’t bought SkypeOut and don’t ever plan to. You can also use this to see that SkypeOut works well for you as a sort of “try before you buy at no risk”. <br /> <br />If you are a company or service provider who provides access to customers over the phone, it means you can accept global toll-free calls from users all over the world using the procedures and phone system that are already in place. (Well… you could do that also using the free Skype-to-Skype calls, but you may not want to, for various reasons. So we don’t push you, we believe in choice. Use whichever is more convenient for you.) <br />How do I use it? <br /> <br />In Skype, just enter the number in international format in the Address Bar (start with +1 for USA, +44 for UK etc) and hit the big green button. Couldn’t be easier! You can also add the numbers to your contact list and call them “pizza”, “video rentals” or wherever else you’re calling. The free calls are effective immediately and supported on all platforms where the Skype client is available.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-112438124368511378?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1121265410065570132005-07-13T07:36:00.000-07:002005-07-13T07:42:14.856-07:00<a href="http://www.skype.com/campaigns/freeskypedays/">Free SkypeOut Days</a>: "At Skype, we don’t believe you should have to pay for calls. That’s why<br />Skype-to-Skype calls will always be free. But even we have to charge a<br />little bit for SkypeOut calls (our service for calling landlines and<br />mobile phones). That’s where Free SkypeOut Days come in."<br /><br />Sign up for Skype's free VOIP long distance service at <a href="http://www.accessmasters.com/">AccessMasters.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-112126541006557013?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1118082352761903492005-06-06T11:25:00.001-07:002005-06-06T11:25:52.760-07:00<a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/FrameFinder_Press_Release.asp">FramesDirect.com Founders Introduce Patented Eye Wear Technology</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-111808235276190349?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1118082323120029062005-06-06T11:25:00.000-07:002005-06-06T11:25:23.123-07:00<a href="http://news4colorado.com/consumeralert/local_story_122194035.html">CBS4 Denver: Try On New Glasses, Virtually</a>: "ew Glasses, Virtuall"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-111808232312002906?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1118081050845570272005-06-06T11:04:00.000-07:002005-08-03T11:04:49.260-07:00<a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/progressive-lenses.asp">Adjusting to Progressive Lenses | An alternative to bifocal reading eyeglasses</a>: "ADJUSTING TO PROGRESSIVE LENSES"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-111808105084557027?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1118080987786340492005-06-06T11:03:00.000-07:002005-06-06T11:03:07.790-07:00<a href="http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/5/prweb237176.htm">FramesDirect.com Founders Featured in Houston Chronicle Business Article</a>: "FramesDirect.com"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-111808098778634049?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1114729349250786972005-04-28T15:57:00.001-07:002005-04-28T16:02:29.250-07:00<a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/framesdirect.xml">http://www.framesdirect.com/framesdirect.xml</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-111472934925078697?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1114729334577436562005-04-28T15:57:00.000-07:002005-04-28T16:02:14.576-07:00<a href="http://www.framesdirect.com/framesdirect.xml">http://www.framesdirect.com/framesdirect.xml</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-111472933457743656?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10964447.post-1108925194284510822005-02-20T10:41:00.000-08:002005-02-21T10:32:52.346-08:00Well, after years of doing it all - web design, SEO, banner sales, e-mail newsletters - I am jumping into SEO full-time for FramesDirect.com (<a href="http://www.framesdirect.com">http://www.framesdirect.com</a>), an online designer eyeglass frames retailer. It's a fabulous opportunity for me, so as I make progress (or lack of), I'll begin to post comments here.<br /><br />I worked for nearly six years as the webmaster of Houston-Guide.com (<a href="http://www.houston-guide.com">http://www.houston-guide.com</a>) and managed some really impressive search rankings. I'll be switching from tourism to the retail industry, so things will, I'm sure, be different, but at the same time, similar.<br /><br />Here goes...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "pub-7473132187073053"; google_ad_width = 120; google_ad_height = 240; google_ad_format = "120x240_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel =""; //--></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/10964447-110892519428451082?l=weboptimist.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Richard V. Burckhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829968359138498790noreply@blogger.com8