Frequently Asked Questions.

How many people will see my content?

We have no idea. It depends on a variety of factors out of our control. But what we can control is how easy it is for search engines to understand and rank our information. And we provide traffic statistics so you can keep an eye on the number of visitors to your directory pages.

What are some other SEO options that I may consider in addition to Ecordia?

By all means, you should investigate other free listing sites that allow you to post your content on them. Telephone companies have directory sites, and many industry organizations have ways to place your information on them. But here is the rub…it takes a lot of time and your information may be lost in the clutter.

How much does Support cost?

Zero. Support is included with the price. We just ask that you use our Support Request Form. It automatically goes to multiple people and it creates a record of the issue, making life easier for both of us.

How quickly will you respond to a Support Request?

Usually in less than one business day. We know that your need is important and we promise to respond as quickly as possible.

How long will it take to see my content at the top of the search engines?

We can’t predict exactly how long it will take to see search results. It depends on a lot of factors, like the amount of content you enter, the quality of the content you enter in relation to your keywords, the amount of web pages indexed for your keywords, among other things. And it varies from search engine to search engine. But we have seen results within 2 weeks, and sometimes even as quickly as 24 hours! So track your results and let us hear about your successes.

How does the Ecordia Content Hub compare to optimizing my website for search engines?

You may feel that it is better to optimize your current website for the search engines. Yes this will help, but...

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is not an exact science and takes 30 to 90 days and more money to properly execute.
• When you post content to the Ecordia Content Hub, it is placed in context within our premier directory portal, giving you more exposure on the web than just your website alone.
• With the Ecordia Content Hub, you do not need to know HTML or other web techniques to place your content online. We automatically format it and optimize it.
• The more content you post to the Ecordia Content Hub, the more the Ecordia directory portal will point to your website, giving your website added outside links. The more outside links, the better your company website will be ranked with the search engines.
• It takes less work to use our tool than it does to SEO your site.

In fact, the Ecordia Content Hubis a perfect complement to your SEO work.

I already have a website. Why do I need the Ecordia^TM Content Hub when I can post the same information on my site?

Websites are designed for human interaction first and foremost. The Ecordia Content Hub is designed for search engines first and humans second. Ecordia Content Hub pages build a bridge from your prospects who are conducting a search to your company website.

Plus, the Ecordia Content Hub automatically creates an RSS file of your content so that search engines that index this type of file can find you.

How does Ecordia compare to paid search engine ads?

You may have already experimented with paid search engine placement on Google or Yahoo. These tools are very helpful and can gain exposure for your website. But they do have limitations:

They are expensive, with the average cost per click at $0.54 each.

• You have a limited amount of text to describe your company.
• You have a limited exposure based on the keyword(s) people search on.
• On average, less than 1% of viewers click on search engine ads.

But Ecordia is better...

• You have no cost per click. Just one low monthly subscription.
• You have virtually no limits on the amount of text you may enter.
• Your content is posted in context.
• Your information is automatically optimized so that search engines can find you AND your content is more descriptive.
• You have a better opportunity for people to find you in the "organic" search results area.

How does the Ecordia Content Hub compare to free listings on the web?

Overall, "free" advertising does not give you the depth or reporting that Ecordia does. There are numerous directory sites that allow you to post the basic details of your company online for free. But usually the amount of company information is limited, your company is buried deep in an alphabetical listing with your competitors, and the pages are cluttered with advertising (sometimes advertising for your competitors!).

With the Ecordia Content Hub, you can avoid the hassle of online advertising on free sites.

• No need to hunt and search for the "right site," saving time and money.
• You can enter more content that details your company than most every other site.
• We track your success so you know which content is getting the traffic to your site.

What is RSS and what do I do with the RSS file that the Ecordia Content Hub creates?

RSS stands for Real Simple Syndication. Every time you add content into the Ecordia Content Hub, we automatically create an RSS file. Visitors may elect to receive your RSS feed to keep up with your business in an automated manner. We are RSS junkies around here. First, click on the Cool Tools icon in Ecordia to see the link to your RSS file. Second, in the Cool Tools section, review the list of sites that accept RSS feeds. This list is our recommendation to maximize the exposure of your company's RSS.

When will the Ecordia Content Optimizer be available?

The public launch is scheduled for July 2009. If you would like to be notified via email when the Ecordia Content Optimizer is available, fill out our online form. We'll be glad to notify you.