get::ting answers
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For our second edition of get::ting answers, Public Relations Intern Andrea interviews our Design Intern, Laura.
Andrea: As the graphic design intern, what do you do on a daily basis?
Laura: There really is no typical day, every day is different. Usually, my day consists of a mix between client work and internal work, which includes a variety of print and web design.
A: What do you like best about interning at thunder::tech?
L: My favorite thing about thunder::tech is definitely the people who work here. I enjoy the open atmosphere and the fact that it isn’t unusual to see someone ride past you on a skateboard or scooter. Having cool clients and projects to work on is a definite plus too.
A: When you were young you thought you’d grow up to be…
L: Probably a teacher or a rockstar, maybe both, like Jem from Jem and the Holograms.
A: What’s currently playing on your iPod?
L: Kanye West and Duffy.
A: What’s on your perfect ice cream sundae?
L: Twist soft serve with M&M’s.
Interns Laura and Andrea take in the view from thunder::tech's rooftop deck.
posted by Public Relations
thunder::tech is proud of our unique and knowledgeable team. As a way to get to know us better, chatter will introduce you to a member of our team in an interview feature, get::ting answers. The best part is, this feature is for the employees, by the employees!
For our first interview, Operations Administrator Kristin interviews our Search Engine Specialist, Joshua. Joshua oversees search engine marketing efforts for thunder::tech clients including optimizing web sites and paid search campaigns.
Kristin: What are things that you would NOT recommend doing while optimizing a site?
Josh:
1) Listening to anything that says it “guarantees top results,” whether it’s a person, program, method, or software. There are no guarantees in SEO.
2) Not having a plan
3) Not using a call-to-action properly
4) Not doing research
K: What do you find to be one of the most interesting trends in search engine optimization you have seen recently?
J: The fact that people are learning how to search better. More and more people do not simply type in one-word search terms when looking for products or services. Typing in “SEO” is working it’s way out and being replaced with terms like “SEO firm Cleveland Ohio”. Google even recently increased their visible text on a results page to accommodate five or more search terms.
K: As the weather continues to get nicer, what outdoor activity are you looking forward to most?
J: Anything that involves being outside working on my sunburn. I love the outside but it doesn’t love me.
K: Salt or Pepper?
J: Hot sauce.
K: If you were a super hero, what would your power(s) be?
J: Who says I would be a hero?
As part of the interview, Kristin reviewed Joshua's combat skills. (Don't worry, no search engine marketers were harmed during this interview.)
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