September 2nd, 2010

By Amy Belasen
The debate continues as to whether social media is an effective marketing tool for apartment housing communities. While social media sites can drive traffic back to your website, is that enough? Is it worth the…
Tags: Facebook, G5, Mulitfamily Housing, Multifamily Executive, Nielson, North38, Twitter
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September 1st, 2010

G5 is proud to announce the newest effort by our Corporate Giving & Community Outreach Committee – offering technology classes through Bend Parks and Recreation. This Fall we will be offering three classes designed to serve various levels of…
Tags: Bend Parks and Recreation, classes, G5
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August 27th, 2010

This data dates back to January 2010, but we’re revisiting it because the implications for Senior Living community owners and marketers are still relevant. These numbers have likely risen since this Pew report was released, but as of December…
Tags: Assisted Living, Local Search, Online Marketing, Senior Housing, Senior Living
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August 26th, 2010

By Sarah Douglas, Senior Search Optimizer
Should Your Student Housing Community Have A Facebook Page?
One of the hottest topics circulating in the online marketing world today is social media, particularly Facebook. Unfortunately, very few are…
Tags: Facebook, Facebook Places, Student Housing
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August 19th, 2010

In just a couple of weeks, the kids are headed back to class, and so are the best minds in self storage. This year the SSA Fall Conference & Tradeshow is at Caesars Palace in Vegas, September 1-3, and…
Tags: Dan Hobin, Self Storage, SSA
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August 18th, 2010

Bloomberg is reporting bearish news for the multifamily industry. As the job market for young adults gradually improves and foreclosures continue to reduce home ownership, more people are turning to apartment living. Occupancy rates have nearly doubled since 2009.…
Tags: Apartment occupancy, Multifamily Housing
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August 6th, 2010

With the upcoming launch of the “Questions” feature, Facebook will allow users to ask global questions and get answers from friends, connections and strangers. See a great new marketing opportunity? So do we, but take caution – spam will…
Tags: Facebook, Local Search, Social Media
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July 20th, 2010

The Yahoo Search transition to Bing is reportedly scheduled for August and September. One Local Search hiccup: Yahoo targets by ZIP code, but Microsoft’s adCenter will not – omitting a necessary targeting option because IP addresses don’t always identify…
Tags: Bing, Local Search, Microsoft, Yahoo
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June 30th, 2010
The clock is ticking, and we’re busy clicking to tally our Q2 fiscal results. Looks like we’re headed for our best quarter ever. Let the fireworks begin.
Happy Independence Day to all – from Team G5
Tags: G5, G5 Search Marketing, local Internet advertising, Local Online Advertising, Local Search
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June 29th, 2010
G5 is still growing. And growing. And growing…
The Portland Business Journal has recently announced that we’re the 3rd fastest-growing private company in Oregon/Southwest Washington. With revenue growth of 413.47% and employee count increase of 390%, we shouldn’t be too…
Tags: G5 Search Marketing, local Internet advertising, Local Online Advertising, Local Search, Oregon, Portland Business Journal
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