Are you looking for the perfect gift to give this holiday season?
Do you know someone who needs help getting their website ranking higher
in Google search engine queries?
What is it and why is it important for a business?
SEO stands for search engine optimization. When used effectively, it will allow your website to get traffic for free from the search results pages on Google, Bing and Yahoo. How? When someone types a search into Google, results like websites, videos and local listings are shown based on what the search engine considers to be the most relevant to the searcher.
“80% of people click on the organic search results, making search engine optimization one of the best ways to increase your website traffic.” – YP
Top 5 reasons your website needs SEO
- It helps people find your website
Your website should be generating leads and attracting new customers. But it won’t be able to do this if nobody can find it. - It’s a cost-effective form of marketing
Compared to other forms of online marketing, SEO provides the best return on investment. - Your competitors are doing it
If people are unable to find your website online, they’ll find your competitors’ websites instead. - It builds recognition and trust
SEO makes your brand image appear stronger because it makes you more recognizable. - It’s a measurable ROI
Every element of your website can be measured assessed and tweaked for SEO. You can see your return on every dollar you invest.
What can this gift do for a business owner?
An search engine optimized website will rank higher in the organic results. A higher ranked website will get more visitors, page views and ultimately more conversions from the business’ target market.
Get in touch with Longevity Graphics and give the gift of SEO this holiday season.
Remembrance Day 2016
Parades, wreath-laying events and church services will be held all around the Lower Mainland on Remembrance Day 2016, this coming Friday, November 11. These events will honour, thank and remember our fallen servicemen and women who have lost their lives in current conflicts, as well as those who lost their lives during WW1 and WW2.
Please remember to pause at 11:00 am for two minutes of silence.
Remembrance Day Events
Vancouver
Victory Square Cenotaph – 200 W Hastings Street
9:45 am – 12:00 pm
Memorial South Park Cenotaph – 5955 Ross Street
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club – 3811 Point Grey Road
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Japanese Canadian War Memorial – Stanley Park
10:40 am – 11:30 am
Grandview Park – 1657 Charles Street
10:45 am – 11:30 am
CRAB Park at Portside – 101 W Waterfront Road
10:55 am – 11:30 am
Chinatown Memorial – 106 Keefer Street
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
City Hall Cenotaph – 6911 No 3 Road
10:20 am – 11:30 am
Burnaby
North Burnaby Cenotaph – 250 Willingdon Avenue
10:30 am – 11:30 am
South Burnaby Cenotaph – 6550 Bonsor Avenue
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Surrey
Surrey Centre Cemetery – 16671 Old Mclellan Road
10:45 am – 3:30 pm
Langley
Douglas Park Cenotaph – 20550 Douglas Crescent
10:40 am – 11:30 am
Coquitlam
Como Lake Middle School – 1121 King Albert Avenue
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Blue Mountain Park Cenotaph – 975 King Albert Avenue
10:45 am – 11:30 am
Port Coquitlam
Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Pitt Meadows
Spirit Square – 12007 Harris Road
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Maple Ridge
Memorial Peace Park – 11900 224 Street
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Lest we forget.
Digital. 2016
We are excited to announce that Longevity Graphics’ Owner and Creative Director, Lindsay Viscount, will be a speaker at Digital. 2016. Lindsay will be presenting on the topic of WordPress Marketing Strategies to Enhance Website Conversions.
What is Digital. 2016?
Digital. 2016 is a new marketing conference that will provide those in attendance with advanced marketing strategies and tactics from a variety of world-renowned and local top-tier speakers including Lindsay Viscount, Steve Dotto, Bosco Anthony, Jonathan Christian, Tod Maffin and more.
This isn’t just Marketing 101 – The focus of this conference is digital advertising and paid traffic methods with true conversion strategies that work. The nature of this content is targeted to small and medium-sized businesses, marketing agencies and consultants two focus their business on digital marketing. Digital 2016. will welcome entrepreneurs, seasoned marketers, business owners and executives who want to learn more about intermediate to advanced marketing – without covering the basics.
The conference will run two tracks of presentations. The first will run in the theatre and will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions. The second will be a breakout session boardroom for a more intimate, hands on approach to the topics. The content will be focused on advanced marketing methods that have been proven to deliver results. Proven methods, unique tactics and innovative new strategies will be discussed throughout the conference.
Lindsay’s presentation will take place from 2:10 PM – 2:40 PM
Where:
Anvil Centre – 777 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC V3M 1B6
Learn More:
To view the schedule for Digital. 2016, click here.
To view the presenters for Digital. 2016, click here.
To register to attend Digital. 2016, click here.
Discount code:
We found a discount code online from Soho. This discount code will provide you with 10% off your ticket for Digital. 2016. Click here to take advantage of this offer.
Students:
Discounts are available for both secondary and post-secondary students who have taken a class in the past 2 semesters. Student and enrollment verification may be required. Please contact [email protected] for your student access code.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Longevity Graphics is a leading web marketing agency that helps business owners grow their business. Since 2001, we have been been building successful web site designs and implementing internet marketing strategies, by providing across-the-board internet services to businesses looking to take advantage of their online marketing potential. We provide a 1-Hour FREE consultation.
Labour Day 2016 Long Weekend
With Labour Day 2016 right around the corner, we have compiled a list of indoor and outdoor activities for you and you family to take part in over the long weekend.
What will the weather be like this weekend you ask? Well it is reported that it will be cloudy with a chance of rain over the weekend.
Vancouver:
The Fair at the PNE
East Hastings Street, Vancouver
August 20 – September 5 from 11am – Late
Cost: Fair Gate Pass: $17 Online Price $13.00
Fair Seniors Gate Pass: $8.50 Online Price $6.50
Fair Child Gate Pass: Free
Summer Night Concerts at the PNE
PNE Amphitheatre, Vancouver
Friday, September 2 at 8:30 pm – Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: We Live For Love Tour
Saturday, September 3 at 8:30pm – Tim Hicks
Sunday, September 4 at 8:30pm – The Monkees – Good Times: The 50th Anniversary Tour
Monday, September 5 at 8:30pm – Chris Isaak
Cost: Free with admission*
TaiwanFest 2016
Granville Street, Vancouver
September 3 – 5, 2016
Cost: Free
Serbian Days 2016
Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, Vancouver
September 3 & 4, 2016
Cost: Free
Victory Square Block Party
Victory Square, Vancouver
Sunday, September 4, 2016 1pm-9pm
Cost: Free
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. New York Red Bulls
BC Place Stadium, Vancouver
Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 4pm
Cost: Varies
Aritzia Warehouse Sale
Convention Centre, Vancouver
September 1 – 5, 2016
Cost: Free
Richmond:
Richmond Night Market
8351 River Rd #3063, Richmond
May 15 – October 12, 2016
Cost: $3.25
International Summer Night Market
12631 Vulcan Way, Richmond
April 29 – September 11, 2016
Cost: Free
Richmond World Festival 2016
Minoru Park, Richmond
September 3, 2016 from 11am-10pm
Cost: Free
The Lower Mainland
Auto Expo Galleria
Starlight Casino, New Westminster
Saturday, September 3 from 3pm-9pm
Cost $10-$50
Westminster Savings Free Swim
Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, Coquitlam
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Cost: Free (Courtesy of Westminster Savings)
Summer Sunday Concerts
Rocky Point, Port Moody
Sunday, September 4 at 2pm
Cost: Free
Bands on the Beach 2016
On the Beach, Harrison Hot Springs
Saturday, September 3 from 1pm-6pm
Sunday, September 4 from 1pm-430pm
Cost: $20
The team from Longevity Graphics wishes you a relaxing Labour Day 2016 Long Weekend.
BC Day 2016
BC Day 2016 is almost upon us. What will you and your family be getting up to this long weekend? If you’re still unsure, we have compiled a list of fun, local activities.
As always, we have to ask, what will the weather be like in Greater Vancouver this BC Day Long Weekend? It looks like it’s going to be a beautiful, sunny weekend.
Vancouver:
Vancouver Canadian’s at Home
Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver
July 29 at 7:05pm, July 30 at 7:05pm, July 31 at 1:05pm
Cost: $18-$25
8th Annual Vancouver Pride Parade
Davie Street, Vancouver
July 30 at 12pm
Cost: Free
0th Annual Powell Street Festival
Powell Street, Vancouver
July 30-31
Cost: Free
Honda Celebration of Light – USA
English Bay, Vancouver
July 30 at 10pm
Cost: Free
Surrey/White Rock/Delta:
67th Annual White Rock Sea Festival
East Beach and the White Rock Pier, White Rock
July 29-31
Cost: Free
Richmond Night Market
8351 River Road, Richmond
Weekends from 7pm-12pm
Cost: General Admission $3.25
Tri-Cities/Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge:
Coquitlam Kinsmen International Craft Beer Festival
Coquitlam Town Centre South Field, Coquitlam
July 30-31 from 1pm – 9pm
Cost: General $40, VIP $65
Fraser Valley:
30th Anniversary of Brigade Days
Fort Langley National Historic Site, Langley
July 30 – August 1
If you’d rather get away this weekend and explore our beautiful province, then check out Vancouver Trails. The website provides you with great information on the difficulty and time of trails all over Greater Vancouver and beyond.
The team from Longevity Graphics wishes you a happy and safe BC Day Long Weekend 2016!
O Canada!
Are you looking for things to do this Canada Day 2016?
To help you plan your day, we have compiled a list of Canada Day 2016 events and activities for you and your family to enjoy. We have organized the events and activities based on city.
Now, we have to ask… What will the weather be like on Canada Day? Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland is forecasted to have a mix of sun and clouds.
Vancouver:
Canada Day at Canada Place
Festival from 10 am-6 pm
Parade at 7 pm
Fireworks show at 10:30 pm
Cost: Free
th Annual Canada Parade
Parade starts at West Georgia and Broughton Streets at 7 pm
Cost: Free
Burrard Inlet Canada Day Fireworks
Fireworks show at 10:30 pm
Cost: Free; Premium Viewing: $15
Canada Day on Granville Island
Enjoy a full day of entertainment, music, spectacle, food, fun activities, street entertainment and more.
Cost: Free
Canada Day Run and Celebration
Wesbrook Village, UBC from 9:30 am-2 pm
Cost: Free
Canada Day at FlyOver Canada
Canada Place from 9 am-10 pm
Cost: $16.95-$23.95
Surrey/White Rock/Delta:
Surrey Canada Day
Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre from 10 am-10:30 pm
Cost: Free
Delta Canada Day Celebration
Chalmers Park from 6 pm-10 pm
Fireworks show at 10 pm
Cost: Free
Burnaby/New Westminster:
Burnaby/New Westminster:Canada Day with the Trews
Swangard Stadium at 5 pm
Cost: Free
Canada Day at Burnaby Village Museum
11 am-4:30 pm
Cost: Free; Carousel Rides: $2.60
Canada Day Celebration at Edmonds Plaza and Park
11 am-2:30 pm
Cost: Free
Canada Day in Queens Park
11:30 am-3:30 pm
Cost: Free
Tri-Cities/Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge:
Canada Day Celebration at Rocky Point Park
Rocky Point Park from 11 am-5 pm
Cost: Free
Canada’s Birthday and Coquitlam’s 125th Birthday
Town Centre Park from 12 pm-10:30 pm
Fireworks show at 10 pm
Cost: Free
Port Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast from 8 am-11:30 am at Lions Park
15th Annual Fishing Derby from 12 pm-Dusk at Castle Park
Cost: Free
Canada Day in Pitt Meadows
Spirit Square from 8 am-2 pm
Cost: Free
Maple Ridge Canada Day Celebrations
Maple Ridge Memorial Peace Park from 10 am-3 pm
Cost: Free
Fraser Valley:
Canada Day in Fort Langley
Fort Langley National Historic Site from 10 am-5 pm
Cost: Free
Langley Canada Day JRBQ
Langley Events Centre/Willoughby Community Park from 11 am
Cost: Free
Mt. Lehman Canada Day Parade
Parade starts at the Mt. Lehman Credit Union
Cost: Free
Canada Day Downtown Chilliwack
Grandstand Field from 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Canada Day at Harrison Hot Springs
Full day of activities
Fireworks show at 10pm
Cost: Free
The team from Longevity Graphics wishes you a happy and safe Canada Day 2016!
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Thinking about Victoria Day Long Weekend 2016 Events?
First things first: is it going to rain this Victoria Day long weekend? The Lower Mainland is forecasted to have a cloudy overcast, but will that stop Vancouverites?
To help make planning this weekend easier, we compiled a list of Victoria Day long weekend 2016 events and activities (rain or shine).
Whether you’re in the TriCities or in Richmond, see more information about local events across the Lower mainland this Victoria Day long weekend 2016.
Family Friendly Events
Make lasting memories with your family during the Victoria Day long Weekend. Spend quality time with your loved ones this weekend and enjoy special events for the whole family
Fort Langley Victoria Day Events and Parade
Free Swimming in Coquitlam (May 20, 2016 only)
TriCity Events (Various)
Vancouver All British Field Meet (For the car enthusiasts in the family)
Farmers Markets
Hosting friends or family this Victoria Day long weekend 2016? Visit a local farmer’s markets and get fresh ingredients to help create that perfect dish.
Wherever you are in the Lower Mainland, check out these markets and get started on creating that delicious meal.
Artisan Farmers Market – Burnaby, North Vancouver
Abbotsford Farm and Country Market – Abbotsford
Fort Langley Village Farmers Market – Fort Langley
Trout Lake – Vancouver
Night Market
The famous night markets are back for the summer! Good eats, good finds, and good times! Richmond and North Vancouver are hosting their annual Night Markets. Start the Victoria Day long weekend 2016 on Friday by going to the Richmond Night Market, the International Summer Night Market, or the Shipyard Night Market in North Vancouver.
Explore the Outdoors
If it’s not raining, or you don’t mind the wet weather, hiking season is already upon us. Get some fresh air and get out of the city to unwind and get back with nature. Get outside and explore the great outdoors that the Lower Mainland has
Get outside and explore the great outdoors that the Lower Mainland has to offer. Visit Vancouver Trails and see which local trails and hikes are open for this season.
Leave the City during the Victoria Day Long Weekend
If you are looking for something to do outside of the city, be sure to take a look at YVRDeals.com. Go on their website to get more information on great deals. If you’re looking to do some shopping outside of the city, be sure to take a look at the current offers and promotions in Bellingham in the Washington State. Click here to see how you can take advantage of these deals!
Make the best of this Victoria Day long weekend 2016. Whether you are looking for local family fun activities or ideas for an out of town getaway, the possibilities are endless. We wish you a happy and safe Victoria Day long weekend.
Easter Weekend 2016 is March 25-27.
Are you and your family looking for fun activities to take part in this Easter weekend?
To help you spend less time doing the research and more time enjoying the weekend with your family, below please find a list of fun activities across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Be sure to check if there is a cost associated with the activities you are interested in so there are no surprises.
Easter Weekend 2016 Activities
Vancouver
VanDusen Great A-Mazing Egg Hunt, Vancouver – Event information
Easter train, Stanley Park, Vancouver Event information
Easter egg hunt, Dunbar Community Centre, Vancouver
Port Coquitlam
Easter Arts Carnival, Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam – Event information
Easter Vigil, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Coquitlam – Event details
Port Moody
Easter Extravaganza, Port Moody Event information
Burnaby
Grandparent and Family Easter egg Hunt, Burnaby – Event information
New Westminster
Easter in Queen’s Park, New Westminster – Event information
Richmond
Easter Extravaganza, Richmond (Event information)
Langley
Photos with the Easter Bunny, Langley – Event information
Easter at Aldor Acres Family Farms, Langley – Event information
Bunnies and Baskets, Fort Langley
Easter Extravaganza, Langley – Event information
Easter with Us, Fort Langley Event information
Make the best of the Easter weekend 2016 with your family and friends by planning fun activities. Wishing everyone a fun and safe weekend.
We are excited to announce that we have a new team member. Ryan Jaeger, a third year student at Simon Fraser University, is Longevity’s first data analyst. Ryan specializes in working with information and creating quality back links for clients. We sat down with Ryan and asked him a few questions about himself. Here is the interview:
B: Hi Ryan, how are you doing today?
R: Hi Ben, I’m doing great. I am having a lot of fun during my first day at work.
Fantastic! The first question I have on my sheet is: what degree are you currently working towards?
R: Right now I am studying environmental sciences at Simon Fraser University. I am pretty passionate about the environment, and I am planning on helping restore ecosystems as a career.
B: What draws you to working in marketing and with data?
R: I have always been a very organized and focused person. Something that I have found I can do better than most people is just put my head down and work on a task, sometimes for twelve hours at a time. It’s kind of strange but I like getting immersed in a task, even if it is something monotonous like entering data.
B: What is your favorite part of marketing?
R: I find back linking relaxing, and I do a lot of it. Having quality back links for a site is paramount for any page that hopes to rank in Google search results.
B: Describe your personality
R: I’m not really sure what to say *laughs – I guess you could consider me fairly outgoing. I’m pretty playful and am usually having fun with whatever I do.
B: What are your hobbies
R: I like to be outside; hiking in North Vancouver is something I really enjoy. I also love skiing and will go whenever I get the chance.
B: Thanks a lot Ryan, I’ll let you get back to your work- Welcome to the team!