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Oct 19, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explores How Brands Can Improve Local Visibility in AI Search
AI and local search: The new rules of visibility in 2027 Read More Benu Aggarwal Explores How Brands Can Improve Local Visibility in AI Search -
Sep 30, 2026
Milestone Wins Four W3 Awards for Digital Excellence in 2026
Milestone Wins Four W3 Awards for Digital Excellence in 2026 Read More Milestone Wins Four W3 Awards for Digital Excellence in 2026 -
Sep 29, 2026
Benu Aggarwal on Building a Visual SEO Strategy for AI Search
Benu Aggarwal on Building a Visual SEO Strategy for AI Search Read More Benu Aggarwal on Building a Visual SEO Strategy for AI Search -
Sep 25, 2026
Milestone Wins Seven WebAwards in 2026
Milestone Wins Seven WebAwards in 2026 Read More Milestone Wins Seven WebAwards in 2026 -
Sep 23, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Highlights How Visual Content Is Shaping SEO in 2027
Benu Aggarwal Highlights How Visual Content Is Shaping SEO in 2027 Read More Benu Aggarwal Highlights How Visual Content Is Shaping SEO in 2027 -
Aug 26, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explains What It Takes for AI to Find, Trust, and Act on Your Brand
What it takes for AI to find, trust, and act on your brand Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains What It Takes for AI to Find, Trust, and Act on Your Brand -
Aug 18, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Shares How Local 5.0 Is Redefining Local Search
Benu Aggarwal Shares How Local 5.0 Is Redefining Local Search Read More Benu Aggarwal Shares How Local 5.0 Is Redefining Local Search -
Aug 03, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Give AI the Context It Needs to Understand Your Brand
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Give AI the Context It Needs to Understand Your Brand Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Give AI the Context It Needs to Understand Your Brand -
Jul 09, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explains How the CMS Is Becoming the AI Operating System for Brands
The CMS is becoming the AI operating system for brands Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How the CMS Is Becoming the AI Operating System for Brands -
Jul 09, 2026
Benu Aggarwal on Turning AI Discovery into Agentic Commerce
Benu Aggarwal on Turning AI Discovery into Agentic Commerce Read More Benu Aggarwal on Turning AI Discovery into Agentic Commerce -
Apr 16, 2026
Milestone Partners with Mosaic Hospitality to Drive AI Visibility for Hotels
Milestone Partners with Mosaic Hospitality to Drive AI Visibility for Hotels Read More Milestone Partners with Mosaic Hospitality to Drive AI Visibility for Hotels -
Apr 09, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explores the Shift from Prompt-Based to Context-Driven AI
Benu Aggarwal Explores the Shift from Prompt-Based to Context-Driven AI Read More Benu Aggarwal Explores the Shift from Prompt-Based to Context-Driven AI -
Apr 09, 2026
Milestone Partners with Candescent to Drive AI Visibility and Growth for Financial Institutions
Milestone Partners with Candescent to Drive AI Visibility and Growth for Financial Institutions Read More Milestone Partners with Candescent to Drive AI Visibility and Growth for Financial Institutions -
Apr 02, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explains Why Agentic AI Needs Machine-Readable Brands
Benu Aggarwal Explains Why Agentic AI Needs Machine-Readable Brands Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Why Agentic AI Needs Machine-Readable Brands -
Mar 16, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explains Why Entity Authority Is the Foundation of AI Search Visibility
Benu Aggarwal Explains Why Entity Authority Is the Foundation of AI Search Visibility Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Why Entity Authority Is the Foundation of AI Search Visibility -
Mar 10, 2026
Milestone and Red Roof Announced a Strategic AI-First Digital Transformation Partnership!
Milestone and Red Roof Announced a Strategic AI-First Digital Transformation Partnership! Read More Milestone and Red Roof Announced a Strategic AI-First Digital Transformation Partnership! -
Feb 05, 2026
Benu Aggarwal Explains How AI Is Reshaping Local Search and What Enterprises Must Do
Benu Aggarwal Explains How AI Is Reshaping Local Search and What Enterprises Must Do Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How AI Is Reshaping Local Search and What Enterprises Must Do -
Dec 16, 2025
Benu Aggarwal Shares How Enterprises Can Strengthen Their AI Search Visibility
Benu Aggarwal Shares How Enterprises Can Strengthen Their AI Search Visibility Read More Benu Aggarwal Shares How Enterprises Can Strengthen Their AI Search Visibility -
Jun 03, 2025
Benu Aggarwal Explains the New Rules of Visibility and ROI in 2025 Across AI and Local Search
Benu Aggarwal Explains the New Rules of Visibility and ROI in 2025 Across AI and Local Search Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains the New Rules of Visibility and ROI in 2025 Across AI and Local Search -
Apr 08, 2025
Benu Aggarwal Explains Integrating SEO into Omnichannel Marketing for Seamless Engagement
Benu Aggarwal Explains Integrating SEO into Omnichannel Marketing for Seamless Engagement Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Integrating SEO into Omnichannel Marketing for Seamless Engagement -
Mar 03, 2025
Milestone Inc is Now Great Place To Work Certified
Milestone Inc is Now Great Place To Work Certified Read More Milestone Inc is Now Great Place To Work Certified -
Feb 18, 2025
Benu Aggarwal Explains: From Search to AI Agents – The Future of Digital Experiences
Benu Aggarwal Explains: From Search to AI Agents – The Future of Digital Experiences Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains: From Search to AI Agents – The Future of Digital Experiences -
Feb 10, 2025
Vagabond Inn Launches New Website to Enhance Guest Experience
Vagabond Inn Launches New Website to Enhance Guest Experience Read More Vagabond Inn Launches New Website to Enhance Guest Experience -
Jan 15, 2025
How to Select a CMS that Powers SEO, Personalization and Growth
How to Select a CMS that Powers SEO, Personalization and Growth Read More How to Select a CMS that Powers SEO, Personalization and Growth -
Dec 17, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains 13 Digital Marketing Trends You Should Plan for in 2025
Benu Aggarwal Explains 13 Digital Marketing Trends You Should Plan for in 2025 Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains 13 Digital Marketing Trends You Should Plan for in 2025 -
Dec 11, 2024
Milestone Inc. Recognized as an Approved Apple Business Connect API Partner
Milestone Inc. Recognized as an Approved Apple Business Connect API Partner Read More Milestone Inc. Recognized as an Approved Apple Business Connect API Partner -
Nov 28, 2024
Milestone's Benu Aggarwal Presented 7 Steps to Scale Your Content Creation Process in the World of AI at the Brighton SEO Conference
Milestone's Benu Aggarwal Presented 7 Steps to Scale Your Content Creation Process in the World of AI at the Brighton SEO Conference Read More Milestone's Benu Aggarwal Presented 7 Steps to Scale Your Content Creation Process in the World of AI at the Brighton SEO Conference -
Nov 20, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains How AI Agents are Revolutionizing Digital Marketing
Benu Aggarwal Explains How AI Agents are Revolutionizing Digital Marketing Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How AI Agents are Revolutionizing Digital Marketing -
Nov 18, 2024
Milestone CMS has been included in Forrester’s Content Management Systems Landscape, Q4 2024 report!
Milestone CMS has been included in Forrester’s Content Management Systems Landscape, Q4 2024 report! Read More Milestone CMS has been included in Forrester’s Content Management Systems Landscape, Q4 2024 report! -
Nov 05, 2024
Milestone Inc. Wins 2024 US Search Award for Best Use of Search in Finance SEO
Milestone Inc. Wins 2024 US Search Award for Best Use of Search in Finance SEO Read More Milestone Inc. Wins 2024 US Search Award for Best Use of Search in Finance SEO -
Oct 12, 2024
Milestone Wins 7 w3 Awards for Client Websites in 2024!
Milestone Wins 7 w3 Awards for Client Websites in 2024! Read More Milestone Wins 7 w3 Awards for Client Websites in 2024! -
Oct 08, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains the Visual Content and SEO. How to Use Images and Videos in 2025
Benu Aggarwal Explains the Visual Content and SEO. How to Use Images and Videos in 2025 Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains the Visual Content and SEO. How to Use Images and Videos in 2025 -
Sep 18, 2024
Milestone Inc. Wins 2024 Outstanding Website Developer Award and Secures 7 Additional Client Awards
Benu Aggarwal Explains 6 Steps to AI-driven Budgeting and Forecasting for Digital Marketing Read More Milestone Inc. Wins 2024 Outstanding Website Developer Award and Secures 7 Additional Client Awards -
Sep 11, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains 6 Steps to AI-driven Budgeting and Forecasting for Digital Marketing
Benu Aggarwal Explains 6 Steps to AI-driven Budgeting and Forecasting for Digital Marketing Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains 6 Steps to AI-driven Budgeting and Forecasting for Digital Marketing -
Jul 19, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains 7 Strategies to Maximize Your AI-powered Search Market Share
Benu Aggarwal Explains 7 Strategies to Maximize Your AI-powered Search Market Share Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains 7 Strategies to Maximize Your AI-powered Search Market Share -
Jun 21, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains 4 Pillars of an Effective Enterprise AI Strategy
Benu Aggarwal Explains 4 Pillars of an Effective Enterprise AI Strategy Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains 4 Pillars of an Effective Enterprise AI Strategy -
May 03, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Boost Your Marketing Revenue with Personalization, Connectivity and Data
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Boost Your Marketing Revenue with Personalization, Connectivity and Data Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Boost Your Marketing Revenue with Personalization, Connectivity and Data -
Apr 03, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains the 7 Steps to Scale Your Content Creation Process in the World of AI
Benu Aggarwal Explains the 7 Steps to Scale Your Content Creation Process in the World of AI Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains the 7 Steps to Scale Your Content Creation Process in the World of AI -
Mar 20, 2024
Milestone Inc. Partners with Olo as Official Connect Developer Partner
Milestone Inc. Partners with Olo as Official Connect Developer Partner Read More Milestone Inc. Partners with Olo as Official Connect Developer Partner -
Feb 21, 2024
Benu Aggarwal Explains Local Search in 2024: Key Trends and Tactics for Marketers
Benu Aggarwal Explains Local Search in 2024: Key Trends and Tactics for Marketers Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Local Search in 2024: Key Trends and Tactics for Marketers -
Dec 22, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains 7 Key 2024 Search Trends to Watch and 3 Top Priorities
Benu Aggarwal Explains 7 Key 2024 Search Trends to Watch and 3 Top Priorities Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains 7 Key 2024 Search Trends to Watch and 3 Top Priorities -
Dec 08, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Future-Proof Your SERP Presence: 6 Areas to Focus On
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Future-Proof Your SERP Presence: 6 Areas to Focus On Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Future-Proof Your SERP Presence: 6 Areas to Focus On -
Oct 31, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains Visual Optimization Must-Haves for AI-Powered Search
Benu Aggarwal Explains Visual Optimization Must-Haves for AI-powered Search Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Visual Optimization Must-Haves for AI-Powered Search -
Oct 06, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains Future-Proofing Digital Experience in AI-First Semantic Search
Benu Aggarwal Explains Future-Proofing Digital Experience in AI-First Semantic Search Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Future-Proofing Digital Experience in AI-First Semantic Search -
Aug 23, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Safeguard Your Content Strategy in an AI-Driven Search Landscape
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Safeguard Your Content Strategy in an AI-Driven Search Landscape Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Safeguard Your Content Strategy in an AI-Driven Search Landscape -
Jun 22, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Future-Proof Your Digital Presence in the Era of AI-Powered Search
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Future-Proof Your Digital Presence in the Era of AI-Powered Search Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Future-Proof Your Digital Presence in the Era of AI-Powered Search -
Apr 25, 2023
Milestone Inc. Announces Apple Business Connect Integration
Milestone Inc. Announces Apple Business Connect Integration Read More Milestone Inc. Announces Apple Business Connect Integration -
Apr 20, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Measure Schema Performance
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Measure Schema Performance Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Measure Schema Performance -
Apr 12, 2023
Milestone Inc. Announces Quarterly Product and Technology Updates: GA4, Menu Manager, Schemas, and Generative AI
Milestone Inc. Announces Quarterly Product and Technology Updates: GA4, Menu Manager, Schemas, and Generative AI Read More Milestone Inc. Announces Quarterly Product and Technology Updates: GA4, Menu Manager, Schemas, and Generative AI -
Apr 05, 2023
Milestone Inc. Featured on CEO Views for Driving Online Discovery and Customer Acquisition
Milestone Inc Featured on CEO Views for Driving Online Discovery and Customer Acquisition Read More Milestone Inc. Featured on CEO Views for Driving Online Discovery and Customer Acquisition -
Mar 22, 2023
Milestone Inc. Nominated as Hospitality Partner of the Year by the Hotel Association of Los Angeles
Milestone Inc. Nominated as Hospitality Partner of the Year by the Hotel Association of Los Angeles Read More Milestone Inc. Nominated as Hospitality Partner of the Year by the Hotel Association of Los Angeles -
Mar 15, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Deploy Advanced Schema at Scale
Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Deploy Advanced Schema at Scale Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains How to Deploy Advanced Schema at Scale -
Mar 09, 2023
Digitization is Transforming Hospitality: Here's What You Need to Know in 2023 and Beyond
Digitization is Transforming Hospitality: Here's What You Need to Know in 2023 and Beyond Read More Digitization is Transforming Hospitality: Here's What You Need to Know in 2023 and Beyond -
Feb 17, 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains Local Search in 2023: Key Trends and Tactics For Marketers
Benu Aggarwal Explains Local Search in 2023: Key Trends and Tactics For Marketers Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Local Search in 2023: Key Trends and Tactics For Marketers -
Dec 16, 2022
Benu Aggarwal Explains Top 5 Search Marketing Trends and 3 Must-Haves for 2023
Benu Aggarwal Explains Top 5 Search Marketing Trends and 3 Must-Haves for 2023 Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Top 5 Search Marketing Trends and 3 Must-Haves for 2023 -
Dec 15, 2022
Milestone's Benu Aggarwal Explains 8 Steps to a Successful Entity-First Strategy for SEO and Content
Milestone's Benu Aggarwal Explains 8 Steps to a Successful Entity-First Strategy for SEO and Content Read More Milestone's Benu Aggarwal Explains 8 Steps to a Successful Entity-First Strategy for SEO and Content -
Oct 19, 2022
Milestone Inc. Wins Two Landy Awards For Search Marketing Initiative in 2022
Milestone Inc. Wins Two Landy Awards For Search Marketing Initiative in 2022 Read More Milestone Inc. Wins Two Landy Awards For Search Marketing Initiative in 2022 -
Oct 04, 2022
Milestone Inc. Forecasts US Weddings to Come in at 2,450,000 in 2022
Milestone Inc. Forecasts US Weddings to Come in at 2,450,000 in 2022 Read More Milestone Inc. Forecasts US Weddings to Come in at 2,450,000 in 2022 -
Sep 06, 2022
Milestone Completes Successful In-Person Engage Conference in Las Vegas
Engage2022: Key Takeaways and Learnings Read More Milestone Completes Successful In-Person Engage Conference in Las Vegas -
Jul 08, 2022
Optimizing Your Long Tail Content: A Podcast with Erik Newton and Laura Dolan
Optimizing Your Long Tail Content: A Podcast with Erik Newton and Laura Dolan Read More Optimizing Your Long Tail Content: A Podcast with Erik Newton and Laura Dolan -
Jun 10, 2022
Benu Aggarwal Explains Entity Search in Search Engine Land Article
Benu Aggarwal Explains Entity Search in Search Engine Land Article Read More Benu Aggarwal Explains Entity Search in Search Engine Land Article -
May 11, 2022
Milestone’s Benu Aggarwal Is Quoted in Search Engine Land Article on Content and SEO
Milestone’s Benu Aggarwal Is Quoted in Search Engine Land Article on Content and SEO Read More Milestone’s Benu Aggarwal Is Quoted in Search Engine Land Article on Content and SEO -
Apr 14, 2022
Milestone’s CMS Included in Forrester Agile Content Management Systems 2022 Report as Covered by US National Times
Milestone’s CMS Included in Forrester Agile Content Management Systems 2022 Report as Covered by US National Times Read More Milestone’s CMS Included in Forrester Agile Content Management Systems 2022 Report as Covered by US National Times -
Apr 14, 2022
Milestone SEO-First CMS Featured in Forrester Agile Content Management Systems 2022 Report as Covered in Today in Marcom
Milestone SEO-First CMS Featured in Forrester Agile Content Management Systems 2022 Report as Covered in Today in Marcom Read More Milestone SEO-First CMS Featured in Forrester Agile Content Management Systems 2022 Report as Covered in Today in Marcom -
Apr 13, 2022
Milestone Included in the Forrester Now Tech Agile Content Management Systems (CMS) Q1 2022 Report
Milestone Included in The Now Tech Agile Content Management Systems (CMS) Q1 2022 Report Read More Milestone Included in the Forrester Now Tech Agile Content Management Systems (CMS) Q1 2022 Report -
Apr 11, 2022
Milestone’s Craig Carbonniere Wins Global Hospitality Award by International Hospitality Institute
Milestone’s Craig Carbonniere Wins Global Hospitality Award by International Hospitality Institute Read More Milestone’s Craig Carbonniere Wins Global Hospitality Award by International Hospitality Institute -
Apr 11, 2022
Milestone Featured as a Top Provider in 2022 HotelTechIndex Market Leaders Report
Milestone Featured as a Top Provider in 2022 HotelTechIndex Market Leaders Report Read More Milestone Featured as a Top Provider in 2022 HotelTechIndex Market Leaders Report -
Apr 07, 2022
Milestone President a Featured Speaker on Entity Optimization at Brighton SEO Conference
Milestone President a Featured Speaker on Entity Optimization at Brighton SEO Conference Read More Milestone President a Featured Speaker on Entity Optimization at Brighton SEO Conference -
Mar 31, 2022
Milestone Inc. Wins President's Award For Technology Innovation in 2021
Milestone Inc. Wins President's Award For Technology Innovation in 2021 Read More Milestone Inc. Wins President's Award For Technology Innovation in 2021 -
Mar 10, 2022
Milestone Listed as Top Key Player in Hotel Industry Technology Survey
The latest report on the Global Hotel Digital Marketing Software Market published by ResearchMoz has a special section that discusses the impact of COVID19 pandemic on the Hotel Digital Marketing Software market. Read More Milestone Listed as Top Key Player in Hotel Industry Technology Survey -
Feb 11, 2022
Solving the Content Conundrum: A Podcast with Erik Newton and Dallin Nead
Solving the Content Conundrum: A Podcast with Erik Newton and Dallin Nead Read More Solving the Content Conundrum: A Podcast with Erik Newton and Dallin Nead -
Jan 31, 2022
Milestone’s Craig Carbonniere Recognized as Top 25 Most Inspirational Executives by International Hospitality Institute
Milestone’s Craig Carbonniere Recognized as Top 25 Most Inspirational Executives by International Hospitality Institute Read More Milestone’s Craig Carbonniere Recognized as Top 25 Most Inspirational Executives by International Hospitality Institute -
Jan 28, 2022
Forrester Includes Milestone in Report on Multi-CMS Strategy
Forrester Includes Milestone in Report on Multi-CMS Strategy Read More Forrester Includes Milestone in Report on Multi-CMS Strategy -
Jan 28, 2022
Why Entity Search Is Necessary for SEO Success
Keywords are foundational, but entities may be the future. At SMX Next, a panel of SEO experts shows how marketers can optimize their content for entity search. Read More Why Entity Search Is Necessary for SEO Success -
Jan 12, 2022
Milestone Customer SunOutdoor’s Site Seen as Most Advanced, An Interview with Nate Philippsen
Milestone Customer SunOutdoor’s Site Seen as Most Advanced, An Interview with Nate Philippsen Read More Milestone Customer SunOutdoor’s Site Seen as Most Advanced, An Interview with Nate Philippsen -
Dec 15, 2021
OneSEOCompany Coverage of Milestone: Shows Rich Media Visibility in SERPs Vary by Industry
These rich media in the SERPs create visibility, increase the share of space in the SERP, and lead to increased traffic. There are more than 100 rich media elements and 100s of combinations of elements that make up the modern Google SERPs, which is the largest source of traffic for most websites. Read More OneSEOCompany Coverage of Milestone: Shows Rich Media Visibility in SERPs Vary by Industry -
Dec 14, 2021
Be Customer-Obsessed and Top-of-Heart with the T-E-A-M Model, Erik Newton Joins the Virtual CMO Podcast
A fractional CMO can help build out a comprehensive marketing strategy and execute targeted campaigns designed to increase awareness and generate demand for your business...without the expense of a full-time hire. Read More Be Customer-Obsessed and Top-of-Heart with the T-E-A-M Model, Erik Newton Joins the Virtual CMO Podcast -
Dec 13, 2021
EIN Presswire Coverage of Milestone: Shows Rich Media Visibility in SERPs Vary by Industry
Rich media and rich results in the SERPs are significant entities and points of entry for discovery in the customer journey. Read More EIN Presswire Coverage of Milestone: Shows Rich Media Visibility in SERPs Vary by Industry -
Dec 11, 2021
HospitalityNet Coverage of Milestone: Forecast Predicts a Massive Increase in Weddings in 2022
Weddings have started to rebound from the disruption in 2020 and 2021. It is a great opportunity to scale your marketing and create new packages for all sizes and budgets to capture the needs of your community. Read More HospitalityNet Coverage of Milestone: Forecast Predicts a Massive Increase in Weddings in 2022 -
Dec 09, 2021
SEO News: New SERP Study from Milestone Inc Shows Which Rich Results Get Most Clicks
SEO News: New SERP Study Shows Which Rich Results Get Most Clicks Read More SEO News: New SERP Study from Milestone Inc Shows Which Rich Results Get Most Clicks -
Dec 08, 2021
Milestone Featured as a Category Leader in Hospitality Industry Report
Milestone Featured as a Category Leader in Hospitality Industry Report Read More Milestone Featured as a Category Leader in Hospitality Industry Report -
Dec 08, 2021
Q&A with Erik Newton, Vice President of Marketing at Milestone Inc.
Erik Newton, Vice President of Marketing at Milestone Inc., is a full-stack marketing leader driving acquisition, engagement, and retention from messaging to product to acquisition and through renewal. Read More Q&A with Erik Newton, Vice President of Marketing at Milestone Inc. -
Aug 25, 2021
Sarkseo Coverage of Milestone: 2021 Latest Research Shows How to Succeed in Local Search
Today, every business is getting on the internet. Regardless of the size of business customers are expecting to find their local companies in the search results. If you are not online already, then you’re missing out on a lot of sales and exposure. Read More Sarkseo Coverage of Milestone: 2021 Latest Research Shows How to Succeed in Local Search -
Aug 25, 2021
60 Second Marketer Coverage of Milestone: Local Search Is the Fastest-Growing Digital Channel for Location-Based Businesses
Milestone Inc is a technology innovator that helps customers organize and amplify their digital information to reach their audience. Milestone Research is the research and data science division with Milestone Inc. Read More 60 Second Marketer Coverage of Milestone: Local Search Is the Fastest-Growing Digital Channel for Location-Based Businesses -
Aug 25, 2021
Mediapost Coverage of Milestone: Secrets Behind Local Organic Search Traffic
Data from a research company shows that local is the second-largest channel behind organic search. The two organic channels combined dominate the traffic at 69%, in page views, and channel revenue contribution. Read More Mediapost Coverage of Milestone: Secrets Behind Local Organic Search Traffic -
Aug 22, 2021
EIN Presswire Coverage of Milestone: Local Is the Fastest Growing Channel for Location-Based Businesses at 50% Pre- and Post-Pandemic
Local channel share of traffic excluding Direct rose to 28.8% in May of 2021 Read More EIN Presswire Coverage of Milestone: Local Is the Fastest Growing Channel for Location-Based Businesses at 50% Pre- and Post-Pandemic -
Aug 19, 2021
Search Engine Journal Coverage of Milestone: New Research Shows How to Win in Local
Research on millions of sessions and page views identified what traffic channels bring more sales and engagement Read More Search Engine Journal Coverage of Milestone: New Research Shows How to Win in Local -
Aug 18, 2021
Mindset (Author- Carol Dweck) - with Benu Aggarwal
In this episode, Benu Agarwal, President and Founder, Milestone Inc. discussed the book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, by Stanford psychologist and Professor Carol Dweck. Benu shared her insights on how she embraced a growth mindset in her life and how it helped her grow Milestone and succeed as an entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Read More Mindset (Author- Carol Dweck) - with Benu Aggarwal -
May 19, 2021
60 Second Marketer Coverage of Milestone: If Every Search Query Is a Question, Then Every Listing Is an Answer and Why Marketers Should Care
Think about your thoughts before your last search. Here’re my recent searches: How far is it to Lake Berryessa? What is the weather at the lake next weekend? Does Sprouts have Sumo oranges? How to save a PPT template? How many gallons in a Home Depot bucket? Google Page Speed Insights. Forrester analysts. And how can I see my search history? Read More 60 Second Marketer Coverage of Milestone: If Every Search Query Is a Question, Then Every Listing Is an Answer and Why Marketers Should Care -
Mar 31, 2021
Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: Milestone Inc. Captures Multiple HSMAI Adrian Awards for Supporting the Hospitality Community Amidst the Pandemic
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored Milestone Inc. with two Adrian Awards for its high-impact crisis communication, recovery strategy, and execution in the 64th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition. Read More Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: Milestone Inc. Captures Multiple HSMAI Adrian Awards for Supporting the Hospitality Community Amidst the Pandemic -
Mar 02, 2021
Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: The Top 7 Measurable Metrics to Ensure your Hotel Sees Online Marketing Success in 2021
With each month that passes, there's a duty of care to guests and stakeholders to visit the performance metrics of your hotel for online marketing success. Whether you're looking to increase guest numbers or needing to find effective marketing techniques to increase your hotel brand name, there are seven key performance metrics to consider: Read More Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: The Top 7 Measurable Metrics to Ensure your Hotel Sees Online Marketing Success in 2021 -
Feb 24, 2021
Latestly Coverage of Milestone: Top 10 SEO Software and Managed Service Solution Providers
As Google and the other search engines use AI to get smarter and the algorithms evolve, SEO presents a bigger challenge to marketers. Auditing and baselining the site, doing keyword research, getting the technical SEO and site speed and experience right, doing on-page and off-page optimization, and monitoring and reporting require a wide range of specific skills and resources. Read More Latestly Coverage of Milestone: Top 10 SEO Software and Managed Service Solution Providers -
Feb 23, 2021
Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: Managing the Impact of Online Customer Reviews on Hotels in 2021
Our Milestone team helps hundreds of customers achieve their internet marketing goals each year. The main contester is the hotel industry. Yet, many are so far unaware of the sheer impact simple aspects, such as online reviews can have on their search engine optimization (SEO), rates of traffic, brand recognition, lead convergence, and more. Read More Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: Managing the Impact of Online Customer Reviews on Hotels in 2021 -
Feb 10, 2021
MDSDecoded Coverage of Milestone: NEW PODCAST: The Best Super Bowl Adverts, what the heck is Clubhouse + Is SEO Dead?
Milestone Head of Hospitality Tammie Carlisle was interviewed by MDSDecoded about the how alive and well and growing SEO is in 2021. Read More MDSDecoded Coverage of Milestone: NEW PODCAST: The Best Super Bowl Adverts, what the heck is Clubhouse + Is SEO Dead? -
Feb 09, 2021
Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: An Introduction to Using Content Marketing for Your Hotel in 2021
Hotels across the world are seeing 2021 as a year to better online presence through the tactics of content marketing. This is because modern online values have created a content marketing era where brands have become publishers, blogs have replaced magazines, video platforms have replaced TV shows, podcasts have replaced radio stations, and so on. Read More Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: An Introduction to Using Content Marketing for Your Hotel in 2021 -
Feb 08, 2021
SearchEngineLand Coverage of Milestone: Saying adieu to AMP: You might be giving up rankings — and revenue
Since its introduction in 2015, Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) framework has been controversial. The company recently decided to no longer require AMP for inclusion in the Top Stories carousel. That may lead to abandonment of the format by many publishers – some of whom considered AMP coercive; however, the data argue that AMP pages do perform much better, boosting rankings and revenue. Read More SearchEngineLand Coverage of Milestone: Saying adieu to AMP: You might be giving up rankings — and revenue -
Feb 08, 2021
Milestone Sr. Director of Sales Craig Carbonniere Awarded HSMAI’s Top 25 Minds
The HSMAI Top 25 Americas awards recognize leaders in sales, marketing, and revenue optimization of hospitality, travel, and tourism organizations for their accomplishments in the preceding 18 months. Selected by a panel of senior industry executives, “Top 25” awardees are high achievers who stand out through their creativity and innovation, cutting-edge campaigns and programs, triumph in challenging situations and efforts that resulted in dramatic gains. Read More Milestone Sr. Director of Sales Craig Carbonniere Awarded HSMAI’s Top 25 Minds -
Feb 07, 2021
HSMAI Coverage of Milestone: Optimizing Your Website and Attracting More Customers
Is search engine optimization dead? No, in a world that focuses more than ever on digital interaction, SEO is increasingly important. 93 percent of online experiences start with a search engine. However, SEO is not just about keywords anymore. To have a genuinely optimal website, you have to design a well-functioning, easy-to-read site and provide a plethora of information designed to answer the questions customers are asking. Read More HSMAI Coverage of Milestone: Optimizing Your Website and Attracting More Customers -
Jan 27, 2021
Milestone Tech Round-Up 2020
Like every year, we are back this new year with a new edition of ‘Tech Round-Up’ – one place where we celebrate every big story that happened on our technology-front. Read More Milestone Tech Round-Up 2020 -
Jan 27, 2021
Decoded Coverage of Milestone: 4 Critical Steps To Prepare Your Hotel Website For Voice
The modern consumer has changed. The way we search for information, shop, travel and buy is now mobile and is quickly becoming "hands-free." Consumers and guests are interacting in new ways with new devices and apps that simply make life easier. Read More Decoded Coverage of Milestone: 4 Critical Steps To Prepare Your Hotel Website For Voice -
Jan 26, 2021
Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: Strategies to Improve Traffic and Revenue for Hotels in 2021
The start of 2021 provides the perfect space to begin new strategies of content marketing, online presence improvement, and consumer communication approaches. All in the aim of fulfilling the needs of Google's SERP requirements to ultimately improve rates of traffic and streams of revenue. Read More Hospitalitynet Coverage of Milestone: Strategies to Improve Traffic and Revenue for Hotels in 2021 -
Jan 25, 2021
Search Engine Journal Coverage of Milestone: Google SERP Study. Which Rich Results Get the Most Clicks?
Milestone Research, the research division of Milestone Inc., analyzed over 4.5 million queries to find users click on rich results 58% of the time, compared to a CTR of 41% for non-rich results. Perhaps it’s not shocking that users are more likely to click on rich results compared to regular organic results. Read More Search Engine Journal Coverage of Milestone: Google SERP Study. Which Rich Results Get the Most Clicks? -
Dec 18, 2020
An update on the Structured Data Testing Tool
In July, we announced that the Rich Results Test is out of beta. In that blog post, we said that the Structured Data Testing Tool would be deprecated. Since then, we've heard your feedback and we'd like to give an update on what the future looks like for the Structured Data Testing Tool. Read More An update on the Structured Data Testing Tool -
Dec 12, 2020
Milestone Wins Award as Influential Company 2020 from CIO Bulletin
Milestone has been selected as a Most Influential Company by CIO Bulletin for 2020. Milestone was recognized because they figured out and solved the top 5 most relevant and impactful issues in the organic industry. Read More Milestone Wins Award as Influential Company 2020 from CIO Bulletin -
Dec 11, 2020
2021 Business and Digital Marketing Trends
In this webinar, Milestone experts Erik Newton and Benu Aggarwal discussed key 2021 digital trends. The audience can use these trends to shape their comprehensive marketing for when business returns to normal. Read More 2021 Business and Digital Marketing Trends -
Dec 08, 2020
Google Rolled Out the December 2020 Core Algorithm Update
While the search engine rolls out algorithm updates every few days, every 3-4 months they roll out a broad core algorithm update which causes heads to turn in the SEO community – mostly in anxiety. Read More Google Rolled Out the December 2020 Core Algorithm Update -
Dec 08, 2020
2021 Hotel Strategies to Increase Traffic & Revenue
With multiple vaccines on the way, the end of the pandemic is visible, so now is the right time to consider and plan for recovery. Milestone has picked out some top proven strategies from its hotel strategy incubator called Portfolio to help you. Read More 2021 Hotel Strategies to Increase Traffic & Revenue -
Dec 08, 2020
Top 5 Digital Metrics for Hotels
If you have some slow days toward the end of the year, take a look at your reporting and dashboards and make sure they include these key metrics: Read More Top 5 Digital Metrics for Hotels -
Nov 19, 2020
1440 Multiversity Provides 60,000 Meals to 25+ Shelters Across Santa Cruz County
Milestone customer 1440 Multiversity is a 501c3 non-profit learning organization that established itself as one of the world’s most renown centers for individual development programs, corporate offsites, retreats, and leadership training in the pre-Covid era. Read More 1440 Multiversity Provides 60,000 Meals to 25+ Shelters Across Santa Cruz County -
Nov 17, 2020
Top Digital Marketing, Business, and SEO Trends for 2021
As we get ready to say goodbye and good riddance to 2020, we need to assess what kind of a year 2021 will be and where we need to focus to stay ahead. Milestone Research working with the Milestone thought leaders has compiled the following predictions and trends to help the community plan for 2021. Read More Top Digital Marketing, Business, and SEO Trends for 2021 -
Nov 16, 2020
Engage2020: Virtual Digital Marketing Summit
Milestone experienced record registration for the Engage2020 virtual event held on November 12. There were almost 1000 registrants from 5 continents with an equal mix of customers and non-customers. Read More Engage2020: Virtual Digital Marketing Summit -
Oct 29, 2020
Milestone Hosts Digital Transformation Thought Leaders at Engage2020
Santa Clara, CA. October 29, 2020. Milestone Inc, a premier provider of digital marketing software and solutions for enterprise and hospitality opens registration for its digital transformation summit, Engage2020: Transform. Rebound. Accelerate. Read More Milestone Hosts Digital Transformation Thought Leaders at Engage2020 -
Oct 19, 2020
Google: Slow Urls Can Potentially Impact Ranking of Other Faster Urls on Your Site
Google's John Mueller said that when it comes to Google measuring speed with the upcoming Google Page Experience and Core Web Vitals metrics, that sometimes individual slow URLs can potentially impact other faster URLs if Google cannot determine the speed of those faster URLs and those URL structures look similar. Read More Google: Slow Urls Can Potentially Impact Ranking of Other Faster Urls on Your Site -
Oct 01, 2020
11 Headline Writing Tips to Drive Traffic & Clicks
A great headline can make the difference between a click and an impression. Here are useful tips that will help you whip up brilliant headlines. Read More 11 Headline Writing Tips to Drive Traffic & Clicks -
Sep 29, 2020
Breakthrough Google SERP Study from Milestone Research: FAQ Results Get the Most Clicks
A study of Google SERP click-through rates finds which rich result types generate the most clicks on average. Read More Breakthrough Google SERP Study from Milestone Research: FAQ Results Get the Most Clicks -
Sep 22, 2020
Milestone Has Cracked the Code for Core Web Vitals
Milestone has been researching Core Web Vitals since they were announced in July 2020. They have figured out how to dramatically improve Core Web Vitals at scale and are building that solution into its SEO-first CMS. Read More Milestone Has Cracked the Code for Core Web Vitals -
Sep 21, 2020
Milestone Research Defines 2020 Site Performance Benchmarks
Milestone reviewed more than 1500 sites in 2020 across industries and found the following results: Read More Milestone Research Defines 2020 Site Performance Benchmarks -
Sep 21, 2020
Milestone Inc. Selected by Choice Hotels as a Qualified Vendor for Property Websites
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., a premiere provider of digital marketing solutions for the hospitality industry, has been selected as a Qualified Vendor by Choice Hotels International, Inc. Milestone will develop property websites for Choice Hotels franchisees across the world in an effort to help drive guests to the properties. Read More Milestone Inc. Selected by Choice Hotels as a Qualified Vendor for Property Websites -
Sep 17, 2020
Forbes.com Coverage of Milestone Project for Marriott: Marriott's New What To Expect Feature Is A Great Resource For Booking Hotel Stays During COVID
Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and many hotels are still struggling to reopen and fill rooms. Travelers remain anxious about staying healthy while hitting the road, and many are reluctant to spend their hard-earned dollars while facing the unexpected. Read More Forbes.com Coverage of Milestone Project for Marriott: Marriott's New What To Expect Feature Is A Great Resource For Booking Hotel Stays During COVID -
Sep 15, 2020
People are returning to work. Here's how to host in-person meetings that meet social-distancing guidelines.
In 2019, nearly 465 million trips were logged for business purposes — 38% of which were for meetings and events. And while many meetings have now gone virtual, corporate meetings that still happen out of the office don't have to be limited to dull hotel conference rooms. Read More People are returning to work. Here's how to host in-person meetings that meet social-distancing guidelines. -
Sep 12, 2020
Google My Business Gains More New Attributes for Listings
Google My Business continues its rollout of new attributes with options for listings to highlight health and safety measures. Read More Google My Business Gains More New Attributes for Listings -
Sep 10, 2020
Landmark Study from Milestone Research Proves Rich Results Raise Average Yield of SERPs by 41%
Rich results are extremely beneficial for brands and lift CTR and traffic. Read more about that finding and more on all rich results in this breakthrough study. Read More Landmark Study from Milestone Research Proves Rich Results Raise Average Yield of SERPs by 41% -
Sep 09, 2020
Introduction to Unavailable_After
Put simply, unavailable_after tags send a signal to search engines letting them know that the contents of a page should not be crawled after a certain date. Unlike “noindex” tags which are directives, the “unavailable_after” tag is a hint instead that could technically be ignored. Read More Introduction to Unavailable_After -
Sep 08, 2020
A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human?
The mission for this op-ed is perfectly clear. I am to convince as many human beings as possible not to be afraid of me. Read More A robot wrote this entire article. Are you scared yet, human? -
Sep 08, 2020
Shorter Content Earns the Most Backlinks, Study Says
A recent study finds a positive correlation between backlinks and content with less than 700 words. Read More Shorter Content Earns the Most Backlinks, Study Says -
Sep 05, 2020
PDFs and Images May Be ADA Non-Compliant Creating Risk of Lawsuits
In 2020, Milestone has observed a new trend of sites that also have physical locations and use PDFs or images with text and no image alt text on their website are getting legal complaint letters regarding their PDFs. Read More PDFs and Images May Be ADA Non-Compliant Creating Risk of Lawsuits -
Aug 19, 2020
Google now enables GMB profile edits from Search and Maps [updated]
The company is seeking more SMB engagement by making updates easier and more accessible. Read More Google now enables GMB profile edits from Search and Maps [updated] -
Aug 19, 2020
US Search Awards: Milestone Shortlisted for Best Search Software Suite & Best Travel SEO Campaign
The US Search Awards, which brings together the best of the business in SEO, online advertising, and content marketing, has shortlisted two entries from Milestone Inc for the prestigious 2020 awards Read More US Search Awards: Milestone Shortlisted for Best Search Software Suite & Best Travel SEO Campaign -
Aug 19, 2020
Lubbock’s New Urban Retreat Hotel Trusts Milestone’s Expertise in Helping Launch Brand Website
Valencia Hotel Group’s newest urban retreat destination offering Cotton Court Hotel, in partnership with Milestone, is proud to announce the launch of its new website cottoncourthotel.com. Designed mobile-first, but equally as engaging on desktop, the website design reflects the clean and contemporary feel of the brand-new, luxury hotel property, capturing the brand and vibe of the hotel and local area. Read More Lubbock’s New Urban Retreat Hotel Trusts Milestone’s Expertise in Helping Launch Brand Website -
Aug 13, 2020
Google Search adds flight, hotel search features around COVID-19
After a few weeks of testing, Google has officially launched new flight search and travel search features to help those who are traveling during the pandemic. Google said these updates are important “because the impact of COVID-19 on destinations can vary, it’s important to stay up to date on the latest travel-related information for places you may want to visit.” Read More Google Search adds flight, hotel search features around COVID-19 -
Aug 12, 2020
Core Web Vitals: Less Than 15% of Sites Meet Benchmarks
A decidedly small percentage of websites are able to pass a Core Web Vitals assessment within PageSpeed Insights, according to a new study. Read More Core Web Vitals: Less Than 15% of Sites Meet Benchmarks -
Aug 03, 2020
Milestone Research Finds that Advanced Schemas Increase Visibility, Rich Media Exposure, Non-Brand Share of Organic Traffic, and Total Organic Traffic
Although schemas have been under discussion for almost 10 years, there has been almost no data published that proved a positive impact. These findings change that and prove that schemas correlate with visibility and increased non-brand traffic share. Read More Milestone Research Finds that Advanced Schemas Increase Visibility, Rich Media Exposure, Non-Brand Share of Organic Traffic, and Total Organic Traffic -
Jul 30, 2020
Milestone Research Tracks Changes in Rich Result Appearance and Peformance
Some people in the industry have seen sharp drops in FAQ Rich Results impressions and clicks in mid-July. FAQ Rich Results show up under a traditional page listing. To explore the reported impact, we pulled data for 80 sites to compare June and July rich results performance, and for FAQ Rich Results we do not see a drastic change in Impressions, Clicks, and CTR down 6-10% and Position up 6%. So while we do believe some in the industry have seen big drops, but it appears not to be an across the board impact. Read More Milestone Research Tracks Changes in Rich Result Appearance and Peformance -
Jul 28, 2020
Top 12 Digital Trends for 2020 Mid-Year-COVID-19, content, Google’s updates
Given the tumultuous year, we decided to do a mid-year trends check in to help our audience hasten its recovery from this pandemic. Read More Top 12 Digital Trends for 2020 Mid-Year-COVID-19, content, Google’s updates -
Jul 27, 2020
Saying adieu to AMP: You might be giving up rankings — and revenue
In one study travel marketers saw a 29% bump in mobile revenue with AMP. Read More Saying adieu to AMP: You might be giving up rankings — and revenue -
Jul 27, 2020
Milestone Research Finds that Sites that Use AMP Outperform on Core Vitals, Impressions, Traffic, and Revenue
Our analysis proves that having AMP on your website improves rankings and sessions, reduces the page load time, and contributes significantly to the share and total traffic of a website. In addition, through this analysis we determined that businesses with AMP could see a monthly revenue gain anywhere between $3,500 - $40,000–and that’s just by having faster-loading pages. Read More Milestone Research Finds that Sites that Use AMP Outperform on Core Vitals, Impressions, Traffic, and Revenue -
Jul 14, 2020
Hacienda del Sol Revamps Website and Drives Year-on-Year Growth in Digital Bookings Despite the Pandemic, Increases Revenue by 16% and Mobile Traffic by 23%
Hacienda del Sol achieved these stellar results with a new website running on Milestone CMS, optimized Milestone Local, and Advanced Schemas running on Milestone Schema Manager. Jill Clark, Resort General Manager said, “Our experience with Milestone on our new website was second to none, we found them to be responsive, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. I am delighted with the result, and the increased analytics speak for themselves!” Read More Hacienda del Sol Revamps Website and Drives Year-on-Year Growth in Digital Bookings Despite the Pandemic, Increases Revenue by 16% and Mobile Traffic by 23% -
Jun 17, 2020
Milestone Inc. Develops New Digital Recovery Framework to Accelerate Business Stability and Growth
Milestone Inc, a leader in omnichannel digital marketing software and services, announces a proven program to help businesses recover and rebound as the economy reopens. Read More Milestone Inc. Develops New Digital Recovery Framework to Accelerate Business Stability and Growth -
Apr 14, 2020
COVID-19 Crisis & Recovery: 5 Key SEO Tactics to Focus On
Discover how to overcome the business impact of COVID-19 with the help of SEO tactics: FAQs, schema, AMP, voice search, and more.Read More COVID-19 Crisis & Recovery: 5 Key SEO Tactics to Focus On
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Mar 11, 2020
10 Ideas to Improve Booking Performance During the Crisis
Some Companies Will Emerge Stronger than Before” – Andy Grove Intel’s Andy Grove had a lot to say about how to react to downturns and setbacks. Here are just a few of his insights and maxims Read More 10 Ideas to Improve Booking Performance During the Crisis -
Jan 21, 2020
Milestone Inc’s Head of Hospitality Recognized as Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality for 2019
Milestone Inc. announced today that its Head of Hospitality, Tammie Carlisle, is named as one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality for 2019 by HSMAI, the hospitality industry’s premier organization. Read More Milestone Inc’s Head of Hospitality Recognized as Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality for 2019 -
Jan 16, 2020
Milestone Wins Big at Adrian Awards With Two Golds and Three Silvers
Milestone announced today it won a total of 8 prestigious Adrian awards including two highly coveted gold awards, three silvers, and three bronzes. The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored Milestone Inc. for innovation in digital marketing and for its digital marketing platforms that drove significant ROI for its customers. The awards were granted for the projects done for several hospitality customers including Marriott Digital Services, Omni Hotels and Resorts, The Evelyn Hotel, a Triumph Hotels property located in New York City, and a Mexico luxury hotel group. Read More Milestone Wins Big at Adrian Awards With Two Golds and Three Silvers -
Oct 15, 2019
Top 10 CMS Features to Maximize Your Website Traffic & Revenue
Here are the top 10 things to consider when you're looking at a CMS platform that can drive results for your business. Read More Top 10 CMS Features to Maximize Your Website Traffic & Revenue -
Aug 01, 2019
The Silicon Review: An Interview with Anil Aggarwal & Benu Aggarwal, Milestone Inc. Leadership
Milestone is always at the forefront of digital marketing technology and is always first to market with innovations that drive results for our clients. Read More The Silicon Review: An Interview with Anil Aggarwal & Benu Aggarwal, Milestone Inc. Leadership -
Jan 29, 2019
Milestone to Present at 3 Free Workshop Sessions at HSMAI New York
Silicon Valley, CA (January 21, 2019) – Milestone, Inc. announced today that it will be hosting three free digital marketing-focused workshops for hotels at the upcoming HSMAI Digital Marketing Conference in New York. The sessions will be held Tuesday, January 22 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Read More Milestone to Present at 3 Free Workshop Sessions at HSMAI New York -
Jan 17, 2019
Milestone Wins 5 Adrian Awards for Hotel Website Design Wins Mobile Web Awards
Silicon Valley, CA (January 17, 2019) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will honor Milestone Internet Marketing with five Adrian Awards for digital marketing excellence for its winning entries in the annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition. This year Milestone is being recognized with 2 bronze awards, 2 silvers and one gold award for hotel website design and digital marketing. Read More Milestone Wins 5 Adrian Awards for Hotel Website Design Wins Mobile Web Awards -
Jan 15, 2019
Milestone to Showcase new ChatBot Software and Presence Cloud Digital Marketing Suite at New York Conference
Milestone to showcase revolutionary new software platforms for digital marketers at HSMAI’s Digital Marketing Strategy Conference in New York
January 15, 2019 - Silicon Valley, CA. Milestone, the leading provider of digital marketing software and services for location-based businesses, announced today it will showcase two new products at the upcoming HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Read More Milestone to Showcase new ChatBot Software and Presence Cloud Digital Marketing Suite at New York Conference -
Nov 14, 2018
Milestone Starts the 2019 Awards Year with 5 Adrian Awards
Silicon Valley, CA (November 14, 2018) – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will honor Milestone Inc. with five Adrian Awards for digital marketing excellence for its winning entries in the annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition. This year Milestone is being recognized with 2 bronze awards, 2 silvers and one gold award for hotel website design and digital marketing. Read More Milestone Starts the 2019 Awards Year with 5 Adrian Awards -
Jul 25, 2018
Milestone features ENGAGE 2018 - Amazing Speakers, Critical Topics and Fun Highlight
Milestone's digital marketing conference will feature premier Keynote speakers including Author and Entrepreneur Chip Conley, Greg Sterling from the Local Search Association, representatives from Yelp and Google's GMB team and Founder & President Benu Aggarwal . Read More Milestone features ENGAGE 2018 - Amazing Speakers, Critical Topics and Fun Highlight -
Jun 15, 2018
Milestone Wins Prestigious 2018 “Best Overall Search Marketing Initiative” Search Engine Land Award
Milestone, a provider of digital marketing solutions for location-based businesses, was selected as recipient of the Search Engine Land’s prestigious “best overall search marketing initiative” at the 4th annual Search Engine Land Awards in Seattle, WA. Each year the “Landy Awards” acknowledge individuals, agencies and internal marketing teams in the digital marketing community who have demonstrated excellence in creating and executing organic and paid search marketing initiatives. Read More Milestone Wins Prestigious 2018 “Best Overall Search Marketing Initiative” Search Engine Land Award -
May 02, 2018
Milestone Partners with Yelp to Launch New Client Offering
Milestone, a provider of digital marketing solutions for location-based businesses, today announced participation as a Yelp Ads Certified Partner (YACP) to enable Milestone to help location-based businesses manage their presence on Yelp. This new offering helps consolidate the work of managing a businesses’ online presence by allowing location-based businesses to manage their Yelp listings, restrict competitive advertising on the Yelp page with branded profiles and leverage the advertising-based solutions managed by Milestone. The program also includes access to Milestone’s analytics and reporting solutions, to help businesses understand the effectiveness of their Yelp presence. Read More Milestone Partners with Yelp to Launch New Client Offering -
Mar 14, 2018
Milestone Announces Spring 2018 Edition of Milestone Digital Presence Cloud with New User Interface
At the annual SMX West Conference today, Milestone Inc. announced the upcoming launch of the Spring 2018 edition of Milestone's Digital Presence Cloud. "We are very excited about this new release," Said Milestone CEO, Anil Aggarwal, "The new user interface is gorgeous, and provides advanced features at a click," continued Mr. Aggarwal. Read More Milestone Announces Spring 2018 Edition of Milestone Digital Presence Cloud with New User Interface -
Mar 13, 2018
Milestone Announces Milestone Pages: Schema-powered Local Pages for location-based businesses
At SMX West in San Jose, CA today, Milestone Inc. announced the immediate availability of Milestone Pages, Milestone’s new solution designed to help location based businesses with multiple locations highlight location information for consumers. Read More Milestone Announces Milestone Pages: Schema-powered Local Pages for location-based businesses -
Feb 20, 2018
Milestone Insights 2018 edition provides location-based businesses with affordable digital marketing competitive benchmarking & analysis
Innovative digital marketing competitive benchmarking platform comes with new features and affordability for location-based businesses of all sizes. Read More Milestone Insights 2018 edition provides location-based businesses with affordable digital marketing competitive benchmarking & analysis -
Feb 20, 2018
Crescent’s Luxurious Horseshoe Bay Resort Experiences 89% Increase in Group RFPs in 60 days with Data-Driven Digital Marketing
13% longer time on site, 16% decrease in bounce rate and a 9% increase in page views in just under 5 months. 89% growth in Group RFP leads within 60 days after new site live. Read More Crescent’s Luxurious Horseshoe Bay Resort Experiences 89% Increase in Group RFPs in 60 days with Data-Driven Digital Marketing -
Feb 20, 2018
Milestone Launches New Website for Ginger Hotel Chain, Revenue Jumps 36%
60 days after launch of a new Mobile-First portal website, Ginger Hotel chain saw a jump of 36% in revenue booked directly through the site. Read More Milestone Launches New Website for Ginger Hotel Chain, Revenue Jumps 36% -
Jan 19, 2018
Milestone Enhances Local Events Publishing Platform with New Channels & Third-Party Site Compatibility
Milestone’s Local Events can now push events to Facebook Local and Eventbrite and can be deployed on non-Milestone CMS websites. Read More Milestone Enhances Local Events Publishing Platform with New Channels & Third-Party Site Compatibility -
Dec 08, 2017
HSMAI will honor Milestone with one Gold and two Silver Adrian Awards
December 08,2017 | Santa Clara, CA – Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will honor Milestone with one Gold Adrian Award for the exceptional website developed for Grand Velas Los Cabos. Read More HSMAI will honor Milestone with one Gold and two Silver Adrian Awards -
Nov 09, 2017
Milestone Wins 9 Interactive Media Awards™ for Exceptional Web Design of Customer Websites
November 10, 2017 | Santa Clara, CA – Milestone wins 9 Interactive Media Awards™ for exceptional web design of customer websites - 5 Best in Class Awards and 4 Outstanding Achievement Awards. Read More Milestone Wins 9 Interactive Media Awards™ for Exceptional Web Design of Customer Websites -
Oct 16, 2017
Milestone Launches “True” Mobile First Hotel Website Design
October 17, 2017, Santa Clara, CA – Milestone announced today that it is launching a new website design product truer to the concept of “Mobile First.” Read More Milestone Launches “True” Mobile First Hotel Website Design -
Sep 29, 2017
Milestone Shortlisted for Best SEO Software Suite, Best Search Software Tool, & Innovation in Analytics Software by Prestigious US Search Awards 2017
September 29, 2017, Santa Clara, CA – US Search Awards 2017, a competition that celebrates the very best in SEO, PPC, Digital and Content Marketing, announced today that Milestone, Inc. has been chosen as a semi-finalist in three categories. Read More Milestone Shortlisted for Best SEO Software Suite, Best Search Software Tool, & Innovation in Analytics Software by Prestigious US Search Awards 2017 -
Sep 06, 2017
For the 4th Time, Milestone, Inc. Appears on the Inc. 5000 list, Ranking No. 4180 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 64%
September 6, 2017, Santa Clara, CA – Inc. magazine today ranked Milestone, Inc. number 4,180 on its 36th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Read More For the 4th Time, Milestone, Inc. Appears on the Inc. 5000 list, Ranking No. 4180 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 64% -
Aug 21, 2017
How Can You Make the Most Out of Your Digital Marketing Plan in 2018?
Santa Clara, CA – August 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Milestone Inc. announces the publishing of a new white paper focused on ensuring a company’s digital marketing spend is applied effectively and correctly. Read More How Can You Make the Most Out of Your Digital Marketing Plan in 2018? -
Aug 08, 2017
Book the Date: Milestone Webinar on Keys to Planning Your 2018 Digital Marketing Budget
Learn about the “must have” marketing technologies and strategies for 2018 Read More Book the Date: Milestone Webinar on Keys to Planning Your 2018 Digital Marketing Budget -
Aug 01, 2017
THE MOST RECENT DIGITAL MARKETING NEWS Aug 2017
A source for the most relevant stories regarding your digital marketing presence Read More THE MOST RECENT DIGITAL MARKETING NEWS Aug 2017 -
Jun 22, 2017
Milestone announces new intuitive dashboard for Insights software
Milestone puts the power of digital benchmarking and competitive analysis in the hands of business users. June 22, 2017, Santa Clara, CA – Milestone Inc. announced the launch of a new version of Insights software, featuring a completely revised digital intelligence and competitive benchmarking dashboard. Read More Milestone announces new intuitive dashboard for Insights software -
Jun 14, 2017
Is Your Slow Hotel Website Costing You $100K Per Year Or More?
Milestone websites outperform competitors by up to 2,200%. Santa Clara, CA – June 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Milestone Inc. today announced the publishing of breakthrough research on hospitality website performance. Read More Is Your Slow Hotel Website Costing You $100K Per Year Or More? -
Jun 07, 2017
Milestone Launches New Corporate Website
The newly redesigned Milestone website offers visitors richer insight into the Milestone value proposition and refreshes the brand. Read More Milestone Launches New Corporate Website -
May 30, 2017
Milestone Continues Winning Streak with 9 Communicator Awards for Website Design
Combining creativity and technological skills, Milestone builds on legacy of award winning website design. Read More Milestone Continues Winning Streak with 9 Communicator Awards for Website Design -
May 23, 2017
Milestone Announces Speakers, Agenda for 4th Annual Digital Marketing Conference, July 17-18
May 23, 2017, Santa Clara, CA – Milestone, a leading provider of digital marketing software and services for hospitality, retail and finance, today announced the speakers and agenda for their 4th annual digital marketing conference - Engage 2017 - taking place July 17 and 18 at Hyatt Regency Chicago. Read More Milestone Announces Speakers, Agenda for 4th Annual Digital Marketing Conference, July 17-18 -
May 04, 2017
Milestone Wins Multiple Platinum and Gold Hermes Creative Awards for Exceptional Web Design
Milestone, a leading provider of digital marketing software and services for hospitality, retail and finance, won two platinum, two gold and one honorable mention for client websites at the recently announced Hermes Creative Awards. Read More Milestone Wins Multiple Platinum and Gold Hermes Creative Awards for Exceptional Web Design -
May 01, 2017
THE MOST RECENT DIGITAL MARKETING NEWS May 2017
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Apr 20, 2017
Save the date: Milestone and Google to host webinar on customer journey, May 17 at 11:00am PT
Milestone announced today that it will be hosting a webinar in conjunction with Google titled Get the Most Bang for Your Buck out of the Customer Journey on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Read More Save the date: Milestone and Google to host webinar on customer journey, May 17 at 11:00am PT -
Apr 06, 2017
New Milestone CMS Feature Returns $20 for Every $1 Spent
Hotel website recovers more than $18K on average utilizing Milestone CMS Revenue Recovery Module Read More New Milestone CMS Feature Returns $20 for Every $1 Spent -
Apr 01, 2017
THE MOST RECENT DIGITAL MARKETING NEWS April 2017
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Mar 08, 2017
Hotel Increases Conversion Rate by 68% and Booked Revenue by 52% After Launching Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Website
There is no doubt that lightning fast load speeds of mobile website pages are critical to revenue, considering 53% of consumers will leave a mobile site that takes more than 3 seconds to load. Read More Hotel Increases Conversion Rate by 68% and Booked Revenue by 52% After Launching Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) Website -
Mar 06, 2017
Google/Amp.dev Coverage of Milestone: Milestone First to Market with AMP Solution for Hospitality Industry and Case Study
As part of their omnichannel strategy, Milestone’s standard practice is to track their clients’ page speeds across devices; AMP fit right into this performance-focused approach. “The promise of speed from the AMP framework was a big draw.” said Aggarwal. “For small to mid-size businesses’ websites, AMP pages have the added advantage of being able to leverage Google caches, something otherwise unaffordable by most of these smaller organizations. Read More Google/Amp.dev Coverage of Milestone: Milestone First to Market with AMP Solution for Hospitality Industry and Case Study -
Mar 01, 2017
THE MOST RECENT DIGITAL MARKETING NEWS March 2017
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Feb 23, 2017
Milestone Analytics Solves the Customer Journey Puzzle.
The proliferation of multiple devices accompanied by the evolution of customer behavior has created new challenges in tracking and understanding customer journey for many online and omnichannel business in verticals such as online retail, banking, and hospitality. Read More Milestone Analytics Solves the Customer Journey Puzzle. -
Feb 21, 2017
4 Key Strategies to Shift Bookings from OTA to Direct - Part 2
In part 1, we shared with you two digital marketing strategies that you can implement immediately that will drive higher direct revenue and shift market share from OTAs and other third parties. Read More 4 Key Strategies to Shift Bookings from OTA to Direct - Part 2 -
Feb 16, 2017
4 Key Strategies to Shift Bookings from OTA to Direct - Part 1
As OTAs increasingly use aggressive marketing techniques, hoteliers are at risk of losing a significant share of their total reservations to third parties. Hoteliers often cite the digital media advertising budget strength of OTAs as the primary reason for this shift. Read More 4 Key Strategies to Shift Bookings from OTA to Direct - Part 1 -
Feb 14, 2017
Milestone CMS delivers record 30% average revenue growth and 300% average group booking increases for its customers.
Milestone CMS delivers record 30% average revenue growth and 300% average group booking increases for its customers, powered by a unique mix of technology, design and strategy. Read More Milestone CMS delivers record 30% average revenue growth and 300% average group booking increases for its customers. -
Jan 01, 2017
ARTICLES & NEWS FOR DIGITAL MARKETERS
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Dec 01, 2016
NEWS FOR DIGITAL MARKETERS
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Oct 01, 2016
TOP NEWS STORIES FOR DIGITAL MARKETING October 2016
Can Siri Talk To Your Website [Webinar Recap] - The Milestone team presented a technology trends webinar, Can Siri Talk To Your Website, to highlight the latest innovations in search marketing. A major focus of the webinar was around mobile and user trends; discussing AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) and how users expect an answer with the increase in voice search. Read More TOP NEWS STORIES FOR DIGITAL MARKETING October 2016 -
Sep 01, 2016
TOP NEWS STORIES FOR DIGITAL MARKETING September 2016
Key Strategies to Maximize Your 2017 Budget [Webinar Recap] - The Milestone team presented a comprehensive webinar, Key Strategies to Maximize Your 2017 Budget, to alleviate budgeting concerns and unknowns for your 2017 digital plans. If you are tasked with creating your hotel’s marketing budget you will find value in watching! This webinar covers important hospitality goals (such as decreasing dependencies on OTAs) and the digital campaigns to budget for to attain your marketing goals. Read More TOP NEWS STORIES FOR DIGITAL MARKETING September 2016 -
Aug 08, 2016
Google to Roll Out Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to Main Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs)
Milestone's Galexi CMS Delivers a Rich AMP Experience
(Santa Clara, CA: August 8, 2016) - Is your website AMP ready? Google announced on August 3rd, 2016 that AMP pages - https://www.ampproject.org/ - are available beyond the news carousel and in main search engine results pages. Read More Google to Roll Out Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to Main Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) -
Jun 22, 2016
Are You Ready for Multi-Channel Digital Engagement?
Get up to date on the latest trends and strategies for creating a personalized experience on web and mobile. This edition of Milestone Insights highlights how to create converting content, the need for storytelling, latest website design concepts, and proven programming and conversion rate optimization tactics for web and mobile. Read More Are You Ready for Multi-Channel Digital Engagement? -
May 25, 2016
Milestone Insights Newsletter – May 2016
Hotel guests are engaging with multiple devices and digital channels to make their lodging purchase decisions. This includes: Website, Organic Search, Paid Search, Social Media, among others Read More Milestone Insights Newsletter – May 2016 -
May 25, 2016
Are You Present Across Your Customer Conversion Funnel?
Hotel guests are engaging with multiple devices and digital channels to make their lodging purchase decisions. This includes: Website, Organic Search, Paid Search, Social Media, among others. This edition of Milestone Insights highlights strategies you can implement to optimize your conversion funnel. Read More Are You Present Across Your Customer Conversion Funnel? -
May 03, 2016
Social Media: Generate More than Just “Likes” [Webinar]
Milestone presents a complimentary webinar to discuss how social media fits into today’s complex conversion funnel. Digital marketers wanting to better understand the latest social media developments and how they impact their local businesses are encouraged to attend. Read More Social Media: Generate More than Just “Likes” [Webinar] -
Apr 18, 2016
Milestone Digital Marketing Suite Wins IMA Awards
SANTA CLARA, CA -- Milestone Internet Marketing, the leader in hospitality digital marketing software and services, announced that three of their software platforms – NAPtune™ Local Listings Manager, eBuzz Connect™ Reviews Manager and MediaConnect360™ Social Media Manager – have won the "Best in Class Software" in the Interactive Media Council 2015 Awards. Read More Milestone Digital Marketing Suite Wins IMA Awards -
Apr 06, 2016
Staying On Top of the Local Mobile Experience: The AMP Optimized Experience
Who does not have a mobile phone? Today, there are 2.6 billion global mobile subscribers and by 2020 this number will grow to 6.1 billion. To make the mobile web experience rich, a group of experts, Read More Staying On Top of the Local Mobile Experience: The AMP Optimized Experience -
Mar 29, 2016
Paid Marketing Optimization Drives Revenue In Conversion Funnel [Webinar]
Milestone and Google’s Strategic Partner Manager, Nicole Walsh, are presenting a complimentary webinar to discuss how paid marketing fits into today’s complex travel conversion funnel. Milestone, a designated Google Partner, Read More Paid Marketing Optimization Drives Revenue In Conversion Funnel [Webinar] -
Mar 22, 2016
Attend 2016 Digital Marketing Conference to Increase Market Share and Direct Bookings
We are excited to announce our 3rd Digital Marketing Conference, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, July 25th-26th. Directors of Revenue, Directors of eCommerce, Marketing Managers, Directors of Sales and GMs are all invited to discover digital marketing trends and strategies rarely discussed in public forums. Read More Attend 2016 Digital Marketing Conference to Increase Market Share and Direct Bookings -
Mar 21, 2016
[Download White Paper]: Are You Present Across Your Customer’s Digital Journey?
Hotel guests are engaging with multiple devices and digital channels to make their lodging purchase decisions. This includes: website, organic search, paid search, social media, meta search, email marketing, mobile, and listings on referral sites. In the info-graphic below, Read More [Download White Paper]: Are You Present Across Your Customer’s Digital Journey? -
Mar 09, 2016
Join Milestone Founder & President Benu Aggarwal at LSA conference 2016
We are delighted to announce that Our Founder & President will be speaking at the Local Search Association’s 2016 Conference, Benu will be part of a panel discussion that will explore what differentiates marketers Read More Join Milestone Founder & President Benu Aggarwal at LSA conference 2016 -
Mar 04, 2016
Wrapping it up with Best of Show: Top SMX Takeaways
Milestone Team attended the week long SMX West 2016 conference, in the last session panelists took time describing what had the biggest impact on them during the week Read More Wrapping it up with Best of Show: Top SMX Takeaways -
Feb 29, 2016
Bulldog 100
University of Georgia recognizes Milestone as one of the fastest-growing bulldog businesses Read More Bulldog 100 -
Feb 25, 2016
Conversion Funnel Webinar
Milestone is inviting you to our complimentary webinar where we will examine today's digital customer journey and how to optimize the hospitality conversion funnel. We will discuss key trends impacting search and benchmarks for marketing campaigns. Read More Conversion Funnel Webinar -
Feb 17, 2016
HSMAI: Using Data to Drive Marketing Effectiveness
The Digital Marketing Strategy Conference for HSMAI, Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, is the highlight of the winter for Milestone. The Digital Marketing Conference in New York City Read More HSMAI: Using Data to Drive Marketing Effectiveness -
Oct 02, 2015
Milestone and Micros eCommerce: A new chapter begins.
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of MICROS eCommerce business unit (formerly known as TIG Global), a provider of digital marketing solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, based out of Chevy Chase, MD. Read More Milestone and Micros eCommerce: A new chapter begins. -
Jul 28, 2015
Milestone Digital Marketing Conference Showcases Evolving Digital Strategies for Hotel Direct Revenue Streams
Sign Up Now to Attend Milestone's Digital Marketing Conference on September 14th and 15th. Milestone Internet Marketing announces the dates and agenda for their 2nd annual Digital Marketing Conference on September 14th and 15th Read More Milestone Digital Marketing Conference Showcases Evolving Digital Strategies for Hotel Direct Revenue Streams -
Jul 15, 2015
Milestone Receives “Best in Class” Honor from IMA Awards
Milestone's Luxury Website Designs and Digital Marketing Strategies Win Big. Milestone Internet Marketing, hospitality industry's leading provider in digital marketing won the highest honor possible with Best in Class awards for its websites at the recently announced Read More Milestone Receives “Best in Class” Honor from IMA Awards -
Jul 10, 2015
Mobile and Millennials – Is Your Website Ready?
Key Website Features Hoteliers Need to Keep This Generation Engaged. Millennials are the generation of mobile. With 90% of the millennial generation having a mobile phone, it's no real surprise that your hotel website being mobile friendly is crucial. Not only does your site need to be mobile compatible Read More Mobile and Millennials – Is Your Website Ready? -
Jun 22, 2015
The 2015 Periodic Table of SEO - Success & Ranking Factors
5 Key Factors That Changed From Last Year To This Year. The Periodic Table of SEO Success Factors for 2015 was released at SMX Advanced this month. Search engines consider hundreds of factors for search, thankfully this table highlights the most important factors for ranking high in search results. Read More The 2015 Periodic Table of SEO - Success & Ranking Factors -
May 21, 2015
Milestone Launches NAPtune™ Local Listings Management Cloud-based Software for Hospitality Industry
Milestone Internet Marketing, leader in hospitality digital marketing software and services, announced the release of NAPtune, a SaaS-based local listings management solution for the hospitality industry. NAPtune allows any location-based business Read More Milestone Launches NAPtune™ Local Listings Management Cloud-based Software for Hospitality Industry -
Mar 30, 2015
How Google's Mobile Friendly Ranking Signal Will Affect Your Hotels
According to Google, as of April 21, they will roll out their "mobile-friendly" ranking signal update to their algorithm worldwide. Learn why this is critical to your business and what can you do to make sure your hotel website ranks in mobile search. Read More How Google's Mobile Friendly Ranking Signal Will Affect Your Hotels -
Mar 25, 2015
How Will Google’s Mobile-Friendly Ranking Signal Affect Hotels?
Google will extend its mobile-friendly ranking factor worldwide on April 21. Will your hotel get penalized in search rankings? Learn more here. Read More How Will Google’s Mobile-Friendly Ranking Signal Affect Hotels? -
Mar 10, 2015
$100K In Additional Revenue From Responsive Hotel Website Design and Optimization [Case Study]
The Days Inn Chicago is a boutique Wyndham hotel located in the heart of the downtown Chicago area. The property is located in a very competitive market with a hotel located on every corner. Read More $100K In Additional Revenue From Responsive Hotel Website Design and Optimization [Case Study] -
Feb 16, 2015
Keywords – Are They Still Relevant for 2015 Hotel Marketing?
Search engines are branching their focus out of just using keywords to provide the best search experience to their users. However, this doesn't mean that keyword strategy for SEO is no longer important and should be forgotten. Read More Keywords – Are They Still Relevant for 2015 Hotel Marketing? -
Feb 09, 2015
Consumers Trust Search Engines the Most! Does Your Hotel Marketing Strategy Include SEO?
Search engines are increasingly filling a key role in meeting consumer information needs and has surpassed traditional media s consumer trust barometer. Find out what this means for hotels. Read More Consumers Trust Search Engines the Most! Does Your Hotel Marketing Strategy Include SEO? -
Jan 29, 2015
2015 Top Digital Marketing Trends and Strategies for Hotels [Infographic]
Smart hotel marketers know that they need to keep track of the current trends and anticipate the next big thing in order to stay ahead of the competition. Here is Milestone and eCornell's infographic summary of the trends hotels need to keep an eye on and strategies to implement in 2015. Read More 2015 Top Digital Marketing Trends and Strategies for Hotels [Infographic] -
Nov 25, 2014
10 Hotel Digital Marketing Trends to Capitalize on the Holiday Season [Webinar Recap]
The Holiday Season is fast approaching. In this recorded webinar video and recap, Milestone shares our top 10 hotel marketing trends to help you capitalize on the holiday season to drive traffic and direct online bookings for your hotel. What strategies are you implementing for your hotel? Read More 10 Hotel Digital Marketing Trends to Capitalize on the Holiday Season [Webinar Recap] -
Oct 14, 2014
Best Hotel Website CMS Software Tool
Milestone's Galexi CMS 6.0 content management system for hotels captures Silver Stevie Award for Best New Software Product of 2014. Read More Best Hotel Website CMS Software Tool -
Sep 17, 2014
Social Media Marketing for Hotels | Milestone
Learn how Facebook’s ban on fan-gated sweepstakes can affect your hotel social media marketing strategy and what you can do to still drive results to your hotel. Read More Social Media Marketing for Hotels | Milestone -
Jul 17, 2014
Responsive Design & Improved SEO Generate $300k in Revenue
When building a responsive website, there are several key elements that need to be implemented in order for it to drive significant return on investment. Milestone recently worked with Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in developing their independent website, Read More Responsive Design & Improved SEO Generate $300k in Revenue -
Jun 11, 2014
In The Grand Schema of Things: Does Schema Boost Search Rank?
The goal of search engines is to deliver the right result to the right user at the right time. Search engines are moving away from displaying results purely based on keyword search, and more towards conversational and semantic search. Learn about schemas and why it’s important to implement them on your website. Read More In The Grand Schema of Things: Does Schema Boost Search Rank? -
May 22, 2014
Milestone Garners Top Awards From Horizon Interactive Awards and Communicator Awards
Milestone Internet Marketing recently won several top distinctions for innovative hotel website design, digital marketing strategies, and social media marketing from Horizon Interactive Awards and Communicator Awards. Read More Milestone Garners Top Awards From Horizon Interactive Awards and Communicator Awards -
Apr 23, 2014
Google+ Best Practices for Business [Infographic]
We live in a Google world and so does your business. You probably wonder why your business needs a Google+ page and what the benefits are. Google+ is an important piece of the puzzle that builds your online brand identity not only from a social perspective – circle size, Read More Google+ Best Practices for Business [Infographic] -
Feb 25, 2014
TripAdvisor Milestone Registrant Notification
As part of our ongoing initiatives for our clients, we are connecting with TripAdvisor to improve your local presence. You will receive an auto-generated e-mail directly from TripAdvisor this quarter notifying there is a new registrant named "Georgiya Yoveva" with an affiliation "Marketing Agency" of your TripAdvisor listing. Read More TripAdvisor Milestone Registrant Notification -
Feb 19, 2014
Run Google Hotel Finder Ads Now!
Having an increased presence in Google’s new hotel search results not only improves visibility of your hotel property but it also helps to increase direct bookings. Milestone’s Google Hotel Finder platform will allow your independent or brand property to participate in HPA, or Hotel Price Ads, that show in organic search results and Hotel Finder paid search ads. Read More Run Google Hotel Finder Ads Now! -
Jan 28, 2014
Milestone Internet Marketing Founder Named One of HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality for 2013
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. announced today that its Founder, Benu Aggarwal, was honored by The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), naming her one of the Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales and Marketing for 2013. Milestone is a leader in digital marketing and social media software and services for the hospitality industry. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Founder Named One of HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality for 2013 -
Jan 25, 2014
GM’s eCommerce Checklist for 2014
Search engine algorithm and Internet marketing technology continue to evolve to adapt to the ever-changing consumer search behavior and trends. So what can hotels do to ensure optimized web presence? Read More GM’s eCommerce Checklist for 2014 -
Jan 18, 2014
Top Digital Marketing Trends for 2014
In 2013, searchers evolved the way they sought information on the Internet, and towards the end of the year, search engines released their updates to better meet modern queries such as voice and conversational search. In 2014, we will clearly be able to see the effects of these new ranking methods. Social outreach, conversational intent, authority of the site, relevancy of the content to query and overall content quality will significantly impact the way your websites perform. Read More Top Digital Marketing Trends for 2014 -
Dec 31, 2013
Milestone Wins Prestigious Awards in 2013
Milestone garnered several top honors, including Internet Advertising Competition Awards for outstanding websites and social media campaigns, Interactive Media Awards (IMA) and WebAwards. Read More Milestone Wins Prestigious Awards in 2013 -
Dec 31, 2013
Top 8 Social Media Trends for 2014
Social media marketing is an ever-changing game. Having effective marketing campaigns does not always mean jumping on the latest trend or spending thousands of hours in a locked room with Twitter feeds buzzing on dozens of monitors. As we gear up for 2014, keep eight points in mind to build a strong social presence that creates real value for you, your company and your consumers. Read More Top 8 Social Media Trends for 2014 -
Nov 30, 2013
Milestone Named Among Silicon Valley’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Milestone Internet Marketing, a leading provider of digital marketing software and services for the hospitality industry, was named to the Silicon Valley's fastest growing private companies for 2013 by Silicon Valley Business Journal for second year in a row. Read More Milestone Named Among Silicon Valley’s Fastest Growing Private Companies -
Nov 29, 2013
Twitter Enters the World of Visual Media
Ahead of their I.P.O., Twitter did something they have been refusing to do for years: they changed the format of how tweets appear in your newsfeed and on your profile. Photos from Twitter and videos from Vine now show previews directly in your feed without you having to click a link. While this may seem minor, it is a pretty bold move for Twitter. Having refused to alter their 140-character format for so long, this change allows Twitter to join the rest of the social world, putting your visual creativity front and center in your tweets. Read More Twitter Enters the World of Visual Media -
Nov 29, 2013
Budgeting for Hotel Digital Marketing in 2014
As we near the end of 2013, now is the time to plan ahead for an even better 2014. There are several online marketing strategies that are going to be essential for a successful year. This article dives into the recent trends we are seeing in the search industry, and recommendations on how hotels can adapt to these exciting changes to stay ahead of the competition. Learn key initiatives hotels should take on in order to enhance online presence, drive traffic to the hotel website, improve website conversion, and essentially increase online revenue. Read More Budgeting for Hotel Digital Marketing in 2014 -
Oct 31, 2013
4 Social Media Strategies for the Holiday Season
As the holiday season quickly approaches, you may be asking yourself, how do I promote my hotel during the holidays? Using social media, of course! The opportunities to capture the holiday traveler's attention are nearly unlimited. In this video, we explore four strategies to engage and convert your social media audience this season, including design tips, promotion suggestions, and video concepts. Read More 4 Social Media Strategies for the Holiday Season -
Sep 30, 2013
Milestone Internet Marketing Launches MediaConnect360TM
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. today announced the release of MediaConnet360TM, a specialized social media marketing management tool designed for the hospitality and travel market. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Launches MediaConnect360TM -
Sep 27, 2013
3 Tips for Expanding your Facebook Reach
Have you ever asked yourself, “How do I reach more people on Facebook?”. Given the massive amount of active users on Facebook, this powerhouse social channel serves as an undeniable opportunity to increase your hotel or other businesses’ visibility and, more importantly, revenue. Find out 3 simple tips for expanding your total reach on Facebook in this quick video. Read More 3 Tips for Expanding your Facebook Reach -
Aug 30, 2013
An Introduction to Google Local Carousel
The Google Local Carousel is Google’s latest product designed to bring consumers the most relevant local search results possible. This article gives you a quick intro on what it is all about. Read More An Introduction to Google Local Carousel -
Jun 28, 2013
Milestone Insights
Digital marketing continues to evolve with the recent Google Penguin updates a few weeks ago, changes in local search engine marketing strategy, and the changes in the social media world. The conference offers a unique opportunity to learn some of the latest strategies for maximizing revenue from digital marketing in a hands-on, consultative environment. Read More Milestone Insights -
May 31, 2013
Join Us at The First Ever Milestone User Conference!
Milestone User Conference will provide you the latest insights into how the world of digital marketing is evolving and what hotels need to do to continue to adapt to the changing environment. The users will walk away with practical tips on how to enhance their digital marketing efforts at their properties or brands. Read More Join Us at The First Ever Milestone User Conference! -
Apr 30, 2013
Review Filtering in the Loud World, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Better customer reviews lead to higher rankings in search engines yet many authentic positive reviews seem to be disappearing due to review filtering. Find out how reviews are filtered and what you can do to prevent genuine ones from being taken off your page. Read More Review Filtering in the Loud World, the Good, the Bad, the Ugly -
Mar 29, 2013
Apple Maps- What Can iDo
Navigating the dynamic local ecosystem can be an obstacle for many business owners. As search queries become increasingly locally based, management of your presence on Apple Maps becomes extremely important especially for hoteliers. This article explains what Apple Maps is and how to manage your presence on this growing platform. Read More Apple Maps- What Can iDo -
Feb 28, 2013
What Hotels Need to Know About Facebook Graph Search
If you run a hotel, you should be paying attention to Facebook Graph Search, whether you have access to it or not. All the Likes you’ve been accumulating, the encouragement of people to check in, the monitoring of photos taken in your hotel: it can finally serve a purpose that will help your visibility and can even lead to bookings. Read More What Hotels Need to Know About Facebook Graph Search -
Feb 06, 2013
Milestone Extends Winning Streak - Captures Multiple Adrian Awards for Design, Internet Marketing, and Social Media Strategies for Hotels
The competition was hosted by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and honors the best of the best in travel sales and marketing, specifically those who demonstrate the most creative and forward-thinking campaigns Read More Milestone Extends Winning Streak - Captures Multiple Adrian Awards for Design, Internet Marketing, and Social Media Strategies for Hotels -
Jan 31, 2013
What to Expect in 2013- Top Internet Marketing Trends
As we look and plan ahead, several new trends and strategies have emerged that are essential to our “must do” list for 2013. This article covers some of the major trends we are noticing in the search industry and how they will impact customer behavior. We will also discuss how businesses, hoteliers, and search partners can capitalize on these exciting trends for 2013. Read More What to Expect in 2013- Top Internet Marketing Trends -
Jan 28, 2013
HSMAI Names Milestone Internet Marketing’s CEO as One of Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales and Marketing for 2012
The award recognizes the “best of the best” in the hospitality, travel and tourism industries and celebrates the sales, marketing, and revenue management leaders and innovators in the hospitality industry. Read More HSMAI Names Milestone Internet Marketing’s CEO as One of Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales and Marketing for 2012 -
Dec 31, 2012
‘Sweep’ Your Facebook Fans Off Their Feet
Are you challenged with gaining new, high quality Facebook fans? Check out how Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Washington earned a huge increase in Facebook fans (and other social channels too!) in this recent Facebook sweepstakes. Read More ‘Sweep’ Your Facebook Fans Off Their Feet -
Nov 01, 2012
Keys to Successful Online Marketing in 2013
Social and Internet Marketing Strategies for 2013 – in this month’s newsletter, Milestone shares insightful tips on how your business can run successful online marketing for 2013. Read More Keys to Successful Online Marketing in 2013 -
Oct 16, 2012
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Named Among Business Journal’s List of “Top Fastest Growing Silicon Valley Private Companies”
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc, a full-service Internet marketing agency, earned distinction last week from the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal as one of the top local companies poised for growth. The Business Journal honored 75 companies that made the publication's annual Silicon Valley's Fastest-Growing Privately Held Company list. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Named Among Business Journal’s List of “Top Fastest Growing Silicon Valley Private Companies” -
Sep 05, 2012
Strategies for Tourism Industry to Leverage Search Technology and Social Media
Hotel operators, vacation managers, and franchisees will glean practical data and useful guides to help them maximize return on investment when thought leaders from Milestone Internet Marketing join industry experts in presenting the latest trends in search and social media at three important conferences this fall. Find out more about the events and how to register. Read More Strategies for Tourism Industry to Leverage Search Technology and Social Media -
Aug 08, 2012
Milestone Wins 2 Best in Class Awards for Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies
The Interactive Media Awards (IMA) recognizes the highest standards of excellence in website design and development, and honors individuals and organizations for outstanding achievement. Winning entries demonstrate excellence in all categories. Read More Milestone Wins 2 Best in Class Awards for Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies -
Jul 01, 2012
Milestone Newsletter – July 2012
After Google launched Google+ Local in the end of May this year, many questions were left unanswered about this new platform and how to use it. Do all businesses have a Google+ Local Page? What happened to the existing Google Places for Business pages? How do you access, manage, and leverage this new platform? Now that Google is seamlessly integrating its search, maps, mobile, and Plus pages, it’s becoming increasingly important to get answers to these questions. Read More Milestone Newsletter – July 2012 -
Jun 01, 2012
Milestone Newsletter – June 2012
As social media channels adjust their functionality to favor sharing images and media based content, it’s becoming increasingly important for companies to leverage this change with high-quality imagery. Learn how businesses, especially in the travel and hospitality verticals, can take advantage of this change. Read More Milestone Newsletter – June 2012 -
May 01, 2012
Milestone Newsletter - May 2012
Advertisers no longer question, should I run Facebook ads but instead how can I run successful Facebook ads? As advertisers experiment with Facebook ads here are some proven techniques to improve ad performance. Read More Milestone Newsletter - May 2012 -
Apr 24, 2012
Milestone Wins Prestigious Awards for Outstanding Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies
Milestone Internet Marketing has received top honors from this year's Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards, capturing four awards for outstanding website design, internet marketing and social media campaigns. The winning entries - from an upscale resort website to a playful Facebook campaign - illustrate Milestone's creativity, innovation, impact, and copywriting excellence. Read More Milestone Wins Prestigious Awards for Outstanding Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies -
Apr 10, 2012
Milestone Launches eBuzz Connect 3.0
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. is pleased to announce today the release of its 3rd generation of eBuzz Connect™, a social media and reviews monitoring solution specifically targeted for hotels, restaurants, and vacation rentals. The new enhanced version of eBuzz Connect provides advanced features as well as highlights data hotels need most for effective online reputation management. Read More Milestone Launches eBuzz Connect 3.0 -
Apr 01, 2012
Milestone Newsletter - April 2012
Search trends are constantly evolving. In February alone, Google lunched 40+ changes to their algorithms and all these changes are driven to improve overall search results. This article provides a brief list of such changes and robust strategies that hotels can deploy to leverage these changes. Read More Milestone Newsletter - April 2012 -
Mar 01, 2012
Milestone Newsletter - March 2012
Facebook recently made another round of significant changes to the functionality of brand pages. Here are the highlights and how they impact your marketing efforts. Read More Milestone Newsletter - March 2012 -
Jan 26, 2012
Milestone Newsletter - January 2012
Whether you are just starting to set up social media profiles or have mastered social media marketing, hotels can benefit from learning ways to encourage their social media following to share published content. Here are 5 tips on how to encourage social sharing. Read More Milestone Newsletter - January 2012 -
Dec 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - December 2011
The new year always brings exciting new trends in online marketing. Join us for the next free webinar in our series where several of Milestone’s marketing experts explore 10 of the hottest trends for hotels across a range of internet marketing categories: organic, paid and social. Read More Milestone Newsletter - December 2011 -
Nov 10, 2011
Milestone Wins Over 30 Awards for Hotel Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies
Milestone is proud of its track record of consistently producing search engine-friendly websites that deliver a high rate of return on investment and adhere to best practice programming guidelines provided by the search engines. Read more to see some of Milestones award-winning designs and strategies. Read More Milestone Wins Over 30 Awards for Hotel Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies -
Nov 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - November 2011
With the ever-changing world of social media, hoteliers may find it hard to stay on top fo the latest trends. To help‚ Milestone’s social media team pieced together this list of top 10 social media trends we have seen in 2011. Read More Milestone Newsletter - November 2011 -
Oct 20, 2011
Milestone Launches eBuzz Connect 2.0 Group Dashboard for Brands and Management Groups
Milestone Internet Marketing launches eBuzz Connect 2.0 Group. The purchasing decisions of savvy online users and travelers are highly influenced by social media and online guest reviews, and eBuzz Connect provides the hospitality and travel industry key tools that allow them to evolve with the inevitable change in travel search and booking. Read More Milestone Launches eBuzz Connect 2.0 Group Dashboard for Brands and Management Groups -
Oct 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - October 2011
Milestone Internet Marketing is excited to announce our plan to host social media webinars on an ongoing basis! Our first social media webinar scheduled for mid-November is open to all clients currently using Milestone’s services. Our topic for this inaugural webinar will focus on “The Top 10 Tips for Acquiring Quality Facebook Fans. Read More Milestone Newsletter - October 2011 -
Sep 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - September 2011
When used correctly, QR codes are an innovative way to enhance your customer experiences. But what are they, how do they work, and what are some good ideas to get you started? Read More Milestone Newsletter - September 2011 -
Aug 01, 2011
Milestone’s Top 10
Milestone’s top 10 is a reader favorite. In this issue, we will cover the top 10 SEO tips. Read More Milestone’s Top 10 -
Aug 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - August 2011
Why should I stay at this hotel and not the one next door? A question most shoppers ask themselves before staying somewhere they haven’t seen or heard of before. The point of reference most customers trust is a review or the new word of mouth in a global industry‚ which enables customers to become more emotionally comfortable with a decision. The act of managing this feedback is a popular term nowadays also known as online reputation management (ORM) Read More Milestone Newsletter - August 2011 -
Jul 04, 2011
How to secure higher ranking on Search Engines – Top 10 Tips
Want to secure higher ranking for your website on search engines? Here are Milestone's latest tips that really get the job done!
Old Domain Verses New Domain - If you have an old domain and have page rank built for the domain, it is better to keep that domain than buying a new one. Read More How to secure higher ranking on Search Engines – Top 10 Tips -
Jul 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter -July 2011
Are you up to speed with the latest innovations from Google? They are making significant strides in the social world with +1 buttons and the Google+ project. Get involved to make sure you’re getting the maximum SEO benefits. And if you need a Google+ invite, we’ll help you out. Read More Milestone Newsletter -July 2011 -
Jun 30, 2011
The Power of Local Markets
As Search Engines think of ways to evolve and innovate, they are increasingly turning towards local markets to make their systems easier and better to use from a “surfer’s” perspective. In the quest to make searches more personalized and targeted for specific needs, Search Engines have come up with “Local Search.” Read More The Power of Local Markets -
Jun 20, 2011
Are You Blogging Yet?
Blogs are the hottest growing medium of communication for businesses and individuals. Based on Technorati research (blog search engine), there are almost 3 million blogs created every month, and bloggers create over 1.6 million posts per day, or over 18 updates a second! Read More Are You Blogging Yet? -
Jun 10, 2011
Are You Blogging Yet? Blogging for Lodging
Blogs are the hottest growing medium of communication for businesses and individuals. Based on Technorati research (blog search engine), there are almost 3 million blogs created every month, over 175,000 new blogs every day, and bloggers create over 1.6 million posts per day, or over 18 updates a second! Read More Are You Blogging Yet? Blogging for Lodging -
Jun 01, 2011
Hotels to HTMLs™ - Summer 2006 Newsletter
Milestone is pleased to announce the release of its Summer 2006 E-Newsletter covering the topics below. Click on the links to read more. Happy Reading! Read More Hotels to HTMLs™ - Summer 2006 Newsletter -
Jun 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - June 2011
In the past year hotel brands and marketers have seen social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare become the new customer service forum for consumers. When a consumer has a positive or negative experience at a hotel, one of the first things they want to do is rant or rave to their peers. Read More Milestone Newsletter - June 2011 -
May 09, 2011
Are you driving a fast car with no wheels?
Congratulations, you have a website! But no one can find it on the Internet. Even you cannot find your own hotel when you search. That’s like having a fast car with no Read More Are you driving a fast car with no wheels? -
May 02, 2011
Hotels to HTMLs™ - Fall 2006 Newsletter
Want to dominate the playing field of e-marketing and search engine optimization? Find out about the latest search engines resources, tools and products that are enhancing the user experience and giving websites new avenues for optimizing search ranking in creative, organic ways. Milestone’s latest trends and tips help explain the new landscape of web marketing and help you achieve the results you are searching for. Read More Hotels to HTMLs™ - Fall 2006 Newsletter -
May 02, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - May 2011
Google’s new +1 button officially launches on April 30. Positioning this as a new method to provide the most relevent search results to their user, Google envisions users clicking the +1 button to recommend websites and articles to their peers. Read More Milestone Newsletter - May 2011 -
Apr 30, 2011
Hits On The Web, Put Heads In Beds!
Hits On The Web, Put Heads In Beds! Read More Hits On The Web, Put Heads In Beds! -
Apr 20, 2011
Independent and Successful - What Makes the Difference?
Independent and Successful - What Makes the Difference? Read More Independent and Successful - What Makes the Difference? -
Apr 01, 2011
Internet Marketing Can Revitalize Floundering Hotels
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Judging by the crowd that flocked to him after he finished giving an educational seminar on Internet marketing for hotels, Anil Aggarwal's advice struck pretty close to the heart. And what Aggarwal had to say was pretty simple — Internet marketing is the best way for hotels to reach customers and turn their businesses into cash cows. Read More Internet Marketing Can Revitalize Floundering Hotels -
Apr 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - April 2011
The importance of Local and Hyperlocal promotions is increasing day by day. Today, Local results are viewed millions of times a day with 20% of searches on Google being local in nature and 64% of the searchers on the net looking for results within 15 miles. Read More Milestone Newsletter - April 2011 -
Feb 01, 2011
Milestone Newsletter - February 2011
For the lodging industry, 2010 was a year of recovery as the US economy showed signs of relief. As 2011 kicks off, we find that internet marketing is an even more important part of the overall marketing portfolio of our hotels. One major shift in 2010 was the significant gain in popularity of social media channels, and we find that social media has firmly positioned itself in the tool chest for ecommerce managers and internet marketers. The smart hotelier needs to keep laser sharp focus on the fundamental shift in ways customers are seeking information and channels that drive maximum Return on Investment (ROI). Here are Milestone’s top ten eCommerce promotion ideas, channels, and strategies that we recommend to hoteliers in 2011. These tips and insights are based on carefully analyzing trends in the search engines and channels that are driving maximum returns for Milestone’s clients and partners. Read More Milestone Newsletter - February 2011 -
Nov 16, 2010
Milestone Internet Marketing Launches eBuzz Connect 2.0 Reviews Monitoring System with Key Features to Enhance Hotel Performance on Reviews and Social Media Channels
eBuzz Connect 2.0 features a completely revamped, intuitive dashboard with workflow and goals management integration - enhancing the usability and the actionability of the system. In addition, the tool provides direct interfaces to Facebook and Twitter for users to handle all their social media interactions from a single interface within eBuzz Connect. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Launches eBuzz Connect 2.0 Reviews Monitoring System with Key Features to Enhance Hotel Performance on Reviews and Social Media Channels -
Nov 09, 2010
Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Multiple New Awards. The Award Winning Spree Continues with Tally at over 22 Trophies in 2010
Milestone Internet Marketing continues to win awards for its innovative website design and Internet marketing strategies, with over 22 awards received in 2010. Here, we list the 2010 award-winning sites developed by Milestone. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Multiple New Awards. The Award Winning Spree Continues with Tally at over 22 Trophies in 2010 -
Oct 12, 2010
Milestone Internet Marketing Discusses Social Media and Internet Marketing Strategies for Hotels at the Travel Distribution Summit, SES, and Wisconsin Lodging Conferences
Milestones experts will be discussing its popular Internet marketing and social media strategies at upcoming conferences for the search technology and hospitality industries. The focus in these educational sessions is to provide hoteliers concrete ideas and case studies for successfully implementing social media with their Internet marketing strategies. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Discusses Social Media and Internet Marketing Strategies for Hotels at the Travel Distribution Summit, SES, and Wisconsin Lodging Conferences -
Aug 10, 2010
Effective Email Marketing
Email marketing is one of the most effective communication and promotion vehicles in the internet marketplace. Ninety percent of internet users and fifty-six percent of all Americans use email on a regular basis (source: e-marketeer Aug. 2006). Hotels benefit from email marketing because it’s fast, direct, cost-effective, and builds loyal relationships. It is one of the lowest cost channels available to the lodging industry to book rooms and build customer relationships. High quality email campaigns can deliver effective messaging that drives action and manages customer relationships. Read More Effective Email Marketing -
Aug 01, 2010
Milestone Newsletter - August 2010
“The most common question that we get asked in the hospitality industry is why I should be concerned about social media and how will I benefit from social media elements. An essential follow-up to these questions is how should I go about optimizing for social media and measure ROI? In this article, we give tips about some of the key initiatives that you could undertake to maximize the gain on social media channels. The content in this article is gathered from several years of practical experience working on social media optimization strategies for our clients,” says Anil Aggarwal, CEO of Milestone Internet Marketing. Read More Milestone Newsletter - August 2010 -
Jul 22, 2010
Milestone Pockets Multiple Awards for Hotel Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. announced today that it was the recipient of multiple awards for its creative hotel website designs and innovative Internet marketing strategies in three recent Internet marketing competitions. The honors came from the Interactive Media Awards, Summit International Awards, and Communicator Awards whose judges represent some of the best the Internet advertising community has to offer. Read More Milestone Pockets Multiple Awards for Hotel Website Design and Internet Marketing Strategies -
Jun 08, 2010
Milestone Internet Marketing Discusses Social Media and Internet Marketing Strategies for Hotels at HITEC, HSMAI, and AAHOA Conferences
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. experts will be discussing its popular social media strategies at the upcoming major hospitality industry conferences AAHOA, HSMAI Conference, and HITEC. The focus in these educational sessions is to provide concrete ideas and case studies for hoteliers to implement social media and Internet marketing strategies at their hotels. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Discusses Social Media and Internet Marketing Strategies for Hotels at HITEC, HSMAI, and AAHOA Conferences -
Jun 01, 2010
Milestone Newsletter - June 2010
As social media grows in popularity and search engine visibility, hotels are looking for ways to balance the newest forms of media with some of the more traditional forms of marketing. Here are a few things to consider when working towards achieving the best results from your social media initiatives. Read More Milestone Newsletter - June 2010 -
May 13, 2010
Milestone Internet Marketing and American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Launch Third Edition of the Popular Internet Marketing Book for Hotels
(Lansing, MI and Santa Clara, CA - May 13, 2010 )- Milestone Internet Marketing Inc., California-based Milestone Internet Marketing and American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (EI) announced today the release of the third edition of From Hotels to HTMLs™: A Complete Guide to Internet Marketing for the Lodging Industry, authored by Internet marketing experts Benu and Anil Aggarwal, and printed and distributed by AH&LEI. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing and American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Launch Third Edition of the Popular Internet Marketing Book for Hotels -
Mar 01, 2010
Milestone Newsletter - March 2010
2009 was a challenging year for the lodging industry, and forecasts and reports indicate that the lodging industry recovery will be a slow and demanding process. The smart hotelier should keep a laser sharp focus on the channels that are driving maximum return on investment. Here are the top 10 promotion ideas, channels, and strategies that we recommend to hoteliers in the New Year. Read More Milestone Newsletter - March 2010 -
Jan 19, 2010
Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Multiple Adrian Awards: eBuzz Connect Hotel Online Reputation Monitoring Tool Wins Silver in Web Applications Category
Santa Clara, CA (January 19th, 2010 ) Milestone Internet Marketing Inc., announced today it won three silver awards in the recently concluded 2009 Adrian Awards Competition. The highlight among the award-winning entries is a silver award for eBuzz Connect, Milestones Social Media and Online Reputation Management System, in the Web Applications category. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Multiple Adrian Awards: eBuzz Connect Hotel Online Reputation Monitoring Tool Wins Silver in Web Applications Category -
Dec 01, 2009
Milestone Newsletter - December 2009
Benu Aggarwal of Milestone Internet Marketing interviewed Rajesh Srivastava, GPM (principal group programming manager) of Bing Webmaster - Search Ecosystem. Rajesh shares his insights on why Bing is emerging as the most exciting and unique "decision" search engine for travel and small businesses. Read More Milestone Newsletter - December 2009 -
Nov 18, 2009
Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Six New Website Design and Internet Marketing Awards
Santa Clara (November 18, 2009) - Milestone Internet Marketing announced today it won six new awards for its state-of-the-art hotel website designs and Internet marketing strategies in the recently concluded Davey Awards and W3 Awards Competitions. Milestones recent accolades add more awards to its already impressive trophy case. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Wins Six New Website Design and Internet Marketing Awards -
Nov 10, 2009
Aqua Hotels and Resorts Licenses eBuzz Connect Social Media Management Tool
Santa Clara, CA - (November 10, 2009) - Milestone Internet Marketing announced today that Aqua Hotels and Resorts has selected eBuzz Connect™ for Social Media and Online Read More Aqua Hotels and Resorts Licenses eBuzz Connect Social Media Management Tool -
Oct 08, 2009
Milestone Expands Product Offering for Social Media and Web 2.0 Strategies for Hotels
Santa Clara (October 8, 2009) - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. announced today an expanded product offering for Social Media and Web 2.0 strategies for hotels and resorts. The expanded offering will enable hotels to take advantage of up and coming trends in Internet marketing and stay ahead of the competition. Read More Milestone Expands Product Offering for Social Media and Web 2.0 Strategies for Hotels -
Aug 01, 2009
Milestone Newsletter - August 2009
Social Media continues to grow in importance. It has not only become one of the critical tools to interact with customers but is also considered one of the key elements impacting organic search and ranking for the hotel. Hotels that take advantage of this trend are seeing significant benefits in terms of online placement and revenue. Read More Milestone Newsletter - August 2009 -
Jun 17, 2009
Milestone wins two additional awards for its innovative website design and strategic Internet marketing for hotels.
Santa Clara, CA - (June 17, 2009) - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. announced today that it won two awards for its innovative website design and Internet marketing strategies for hotels. Read More Milestone wins two additional awards for its innovative website design and strategic Internet marketing for hotels. -
Jun 17, 2009
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Launches eBuzz Connect™ Online Social Media Management for the Hospitality and Travel Market
Santa Clara, CA - (June 17, 2009) - Milestone Internet Marketing announced today the launch of eBuzz Connect™ Social Media Management System targeted at the hospitality and travel industries. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Launches eBuzz Connect™ Online Social Media Management for the Hospitality and Travel Market -
Jun 04, 2009
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Enhances Its Google Certifications
Santa Clara, CA - (June 4, 2009) - By enhancing its Google Certifications, Milestone is ensuring that it continues to offer the best in class paid advertising strategies and drive higher returns for its clients. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Enhances Its Google Certifications -
Jun 01, 2009
Milestone Newsletter - June 2009
During SES New York, I had the pleasure to interview Fredric Vallaey from the Google PPC team. Fredric works in the Google Adwords team as a product Adwords evangelist and gave us some great tips on PPC strategies. Thank you so much Fredric for taking the out time to meet with us. Q: Our very first question is focused on a small business. As a small advertiser with a little budget, should you be going national or should you be geo-targeting? Read More Milestone Newsletter - June 2009 -
Apr 08, 2009
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Best Hotel and Lodging Website Award
Santa Clara, CA - (April 8, 2009) - The Web Marketing Association (WMA) names www.NYLOhotels.com as the Best Hotel and Lodging Website in its recently concluded 2009 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Best Hotel and Lodging Website Award -
Apr 01, 2009
Milestone Newsletter - April 2009
In a recent Milestone interview with Nathan Buggia, Webmaster for Microsoft Live Search and a true technical evangelist, we uncovered the cutting-edge logic and strategies for effective SEO for the travel industry - from the impact of organic content to creating business relationships through social media . . . and everything in between. For hotel websites, the most hard-hitting online promotions utilize a long-term mix of organic page content, accurate meta tags, social media networking, video, user-generated content, and smart domain names that engage the search engines and your new guests. Read More Milestone Newsletter - April 2009 -
Feb 04, 2009
Utell Teams with Milestone Internet Marketing to Bring Ultimate Online Marketing to Members
Santa Clara, CA - (February 4, 2009) - Utell Hotels & Resorts (a service of Pegasus Solutions) and Milestone Internet Marketing have entered into a five-year renewable partnership to augment Utell's market-leading representation support with Milestone's award-winning online marketing services. As the world's largest third-party hotel marketing, sales and representation company, Utell serves more than 11,000 member hotels, which can now benefit from Milestone's top-rated, revenue-driving Internet marketing services. Read More Utell Teams with Milestone Internet Marketing to Bring Ultimate Online Marketing to Members -
Jan 20, 2009
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Multiple Adrian Awards for Excellence in Hotel Internet Marketing
Santa Clara, CA - January 20, 2009 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., a full-service internet marketing agency for hotels, announced today that it won three awards for Search Marketing Strategy in the "Hotel - Individual Property" category in HSMAI's recently concluded Adrian Awards Competition. Out of almost 1300 sites submitted for the Adrian Awards this year, Milestone was honored for its creative brilliance and best practices in internet marketing for the hospitality and travel industries. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Multiple Adrian Awards for Excellence in Hotel Internet Marketing -
Oct 01, 2008
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins 5 WebAwards for Excellence in Internet Marketing for Hotels
Santa Clara, CA - Oct 01, 2008 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., (Santa Clara, CA) announced today that it has won five awards in the recently concluded Web Marketing Association's 12th Annual WebAward competition. Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins 5 WebAwards for Excellence in Internet Marketing for Hotels -
Sep 01, 2008
Milestone Newsletter - September 2008
There’s a lot of buzz around social media strategies for marketing purposes for businesses, and the hotel industry is still trying to grapple with how to gain from the newest trends on the internet. We have been experimenting with several different strategies around social media and its relevance to the lodging industry. Here are some of the findings based on our initial research. We divide the social media landscape into 7 different categories as per the chart below. Read More Milestone Newsletter - September 2008 -
Jul 23, 2008
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.'s Social Media Blog For Ginn Reunion Resort Wins Multiple Awards
Santa Clara, CA - July 23, 2008 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., (Santa Clara, CA) announced today that it has won the IMA's Outstanding Achievement Awards Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc.'s Social Media Blog For Ginn Reunion Resort Wins Multiple Awards -
Jun 12, 2008
Milestone's Galexi CMS Focuses On Hospitality And Travel
Santa Clara, CA - June 12, 2008 - Milestone Internet Marketing announced today the launch of its state-of-the-art, hosted Content Management System - Galexi™, targeted at the hospitality and travel segments Read More Milestone's Galexi CMS Focuses On Hospitality And Travel -
Jun 02, 2008
Milestone Newsletter - June 2008
The rollout of blended and universal search results offers phenomenal opportunities. Today, businesses can capture top and multiple page listings to saturate the golden triangle. In this article, we will talk about why universal search has changed the search landscape and how news results, local results, maps, videos, and products search results are displayed with normal web results. Read More Milestone Newsletter - June 2008 -
May 01, 2008
Milestone Newsletter - May 2008
Back by popular demand…Milestone’s interview with Matt Cutts from Google. This interview was among the top 15 most read articles last month, according to Hotel Online. In case you have not yet had a chance to read the interview, you can view a copy of it here. Read More Milestone Newsletter - May 2008 -
Mar 01, 2008
Milestone Newsletter - March 2008
Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing the head of Google's Web Spam team, Matt Cutts. He is very well respected in the SEO community for communicating and enforcing Google Webmaster Guidelines. The topic of our conversation was the Impact of Search on the Lodging Industry and Web 2.0. Read More Milestone Newsletter - March 2008 -
Feb 14, 2008
Milestone President Talks to Matt Cutts from Google Regarding Best Practices for Promoting Hotels Online…
In Febuary 2008 during SMX West, I had the pleasure of interviewing the head of Google's Web Spam team, Matt Cutts. Read More Milestone President Talks to Matt Cutts from Google Regarding Best Practices for Promoting Hotels Online… -
Jan 01, 2008
Milestone Newsletter - January 2008
Effective internet marketing in the year 2008 will be a powerful promotional agent for the hotel industry - from major franchise chains in urban cities to independent inns in rural countryside. In fact, it has been projected that 40% of all hotel bookings will be generated from the internet in 2008. As we envision the possibilities this year, hoteliers must take a proactive approach to internet marketing and direct their strategies and budgets from traditional offline marketing to hard-hitting online highways. Savvy hoteliers who utilize the hottest trends and practices in internet marketing - from social networking to mobile websites - will be well rewarded for staying ahead of the competition curve and capturing more market share . . . both now and in the years ahead. Read More Milestone Newsletter - January 2008 -
Nov 01, 2007
Milestone Newsletter - November 2007
Why do we need to make our video searchable? Yes, the same old videos that we have been using for ages! Having a video is no longer useful unless it is created with search engine optimization in mind. According to emarketer, Online Videos are considered the third most effective online advertising media by US advertising executives today. Read More Milestone Newsletter - November 2007 -
Sep 20, 2007
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Gold Adrian Award for Excellence in Hotel Internet Marketing
Santa Clara, CA - September 20, 2007 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., (Santa Clara, CA) announced today that its Grand Velas Resort Website (www.grandvelas.com) won the HSMAI's Adrian Gold Award Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Gold Adrian Award for Excellence in Hotel Internet Marketing -
Sep 20, 2007
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Web Marketing Association's Excellence Award
Santa Clara, CA - September 20, 2007 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., (Santa Clara, CA) announced today that its Grand Velas Resort Website (www.grandvelas.com) won the Web Marketing Association's 2007 International WebAward Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Wins Web Marketing Association's Excellence Award -
Sep 20, 2007
Milestone Becomes Corporate Friend of Cornell Center for Hospitality Research
Santa Clara, CA - September 20, 2007 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc., (Santa Clara, CA) announce that we have become a Corporate Friend of the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research. Read More Milestone Becomes Corporate Friend of Cornell Center for Hospitality Research -
Sep 01, 2007
Milestone Newsletter - September 2007
Why do we need to make our video searchable? Yes, the same old videos that we have been using for ages! Having a video is no longer useful unless it is created with search engine optimization in mind. According to emarketer, Online Videos are considered the third most effective online advertising media by US advertising executives today. Read More Milestone Newsletter - September 2007 -
Jul 01, 2007
Milestone Newsletter - July 2007
One of the most successful and challenging things about marketing on the internet is that the impact of your marketing efforts is measurable. While critical to your initiative, the measurement of true return on investment (ROI) for the lodging industry is a complex exercise since the results manifest themselves across multiple channels. What further compounds the complexity of measuring these results is that often a website that is being marketed and the actual booking engine where the transaction is closed may be on different servers. In this article, we explain the challenges of measuring search engine marketing results and some solutions for accurately tracking your investment returns. Read More Milestone Newsletter - July 2007 -
Jun 01, 2007
Milestone Newsletter - June 2007
Email marketing is one of the most effective communication and promotion vehicles in the internet marketplace. Ninety percent of internet users and fifty-six percent of all Americans use email on a regular basis (source: e-marketeer Aug. 2006). Hotels benefit from email marketing because it's fast, direct, cost-effective, and builds loyal relationships. It is one of the lowest cost channels available to the lodging industry to book rooms and build customer relationships. Read More Milestone Newsletter - June 2007 -
Apr 02, 2007
Milestone Newsletter - April 2007
Blogs are the hottest growing medium of communication for businesses and individuals. Based on Technorati research (blog search engine), there are almost 3 million blogs created every month, over 175,000 new blogs every day, and bloggers create over 1.6 million posts per day, or over 18 updates a second! Read More Milestone Newsletter - April 2007 -
Mar 01, 2007
2007–Internet Marketing Must Do's and Web 2.0 for the Adventurous
Did you do your holiday shopping online? It’s very likely that you did, along with millions of consumers who plan vacations, trips and travel on the Web. A survey conducted by TravelFocused.com tells us that more than 50% of consumers today are planning vacations and travel online. Read More 2007–Internet Marketing Must Do's and Web 2.0 for the Adventurous -
May 19, 2005
Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc Licenses Hotels to HTMLs ™ Handbook to Best Western International (BWI) for Online Education
Santa Clara, CA - May 19, 2005 - Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. announced today that Best Western International, The World's Largest Hotel Chain®, has licensed the online version of its Internet marketing handbook, Hotels to HTMLs Read More Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc Licenses Hotels to HTMLs ™ Handbook to Best Western International (BWI) for Online Education -
Dec 17, 2004
Comfort Inn Hayward Website Designed By Milestone Internet Marketing Awarded Best Website 2004 In Region 12 By Choice Hotels
Santa Clara, California (December 17, 2004) - The Comfort Inn of Hayward, California received the honor of having their first website, which was designed and optimized by Milestone Internet Marketing, Inc. Read More Comfort Inn Hayward Website Designed By Milestone Internet Marketing Awarded Best Website 2004 In Region 12 By Choice Hotels -
Dec 07, 2004
Milestone's Hotels To HTMLs ™ Seminar Helps Hotel Industry Achieve Marketing Success on the Internet
Santa Clara, California (December 7, 2004) - Created and presented by Milestone Internet Marketing, the Hotels to HTMLs™ workshop is being touted as the most practical and tactical Internet marketing seminar in the industry today. Read More Milestone's Hotels To HTMLs ™ Seminar Helps Hotel Industry Achieve Marketing Success on the Internet -
Nov 01, 2004
Distibution Channel Revenue Management
The Internet continues to be a critical sales channel for the lodging industry. In the first six months of 2004, 60 percent of Web surfers shopped for travel services on the Internet, according to Nelson/Net ratings. Travel sites have become the most widely utilized online channels for booking travel, lodging, and complete vacation packages for millions of travelers around the globe. According to Media Metrix, in any given month, one in four Web users visits a travel site, such as Expedia or Travelocity, to search for information, find the lowest rates, and reserve rooms, trips, airline tickets and all-inclusive travel packages. As the lodging industry recognizes the significance of travel sites for hotel exposure and representation, hotels must capture every opportunity to maximize their presence and position on the major travel sites to stay competitive and effective in this online market. Read More Distibution Channel Revenue Management -
Mar 24, 2004
Milestone Presents Hotels to HTMLs™ Workshop at AAHOA National Convention in Grapevine, Texas on April 22 -24, 2004
Santa Clara, California (March 24, 2004) - Milestone Internet Marketing will be presenting the nationally-acclaimed "Hotels to HTMLs™ Workshop" at the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) Read More Milestone Presents Hotels to HTMLs™ Workshop at AAHOA National Convention in Grapevine, Texas on April 22 -24, 2004 -
Sep 04, 2003
Milestone Internet Marketing Publishes Complete Handbook "From Hotels to HTMLs™" to Help Hotel Owners Harness the Internet
Santa Clara, California (September 4, 2003) - Milestone Internet Marketing, a leading provider of internet marketing for the hotel industry, has produced a comprehensive handbook on internet marketing for the lodging industry, called "From Hotels to HTMLS" Read More Milestone Internet Marketing Publishes Complete Handbook "From Hotels to HTMLs™" to Help Hotel Owners Harness the Internet -
Dec 01, 2001
The 21st Century Traveler - New Trends in Hotel Hospitality
The 21st Century Traveler - New Trends in Hotel Hospitality Read More The 21st Century Traveler - New Trends in Hotel Hospitality -
Apr 01, 2001
Front Desk Follies - How to Ensure That Your Property is Well Represented
Front Desk Follies - How to Ensure That Your Property is Well Represented Read More Front Desk Follies - How to Ensure That Your Property is Well Represented -
Jan 03, 2001
The Front Office - Converting Services to Tanglible Sales
The Front Office - Converting Services to Tanglible Sales Read More The Front Office - Converting Services to Tanglible Sales
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