​An attractive web design and creative content do not guarantee a higher ranking across search engines. SEO creates order in the online landscape, making it easier for search engines to figure out your website.
 
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Why Search Engines Can’t Figure Out Your Site without SEO
 
If you are a business owner with a website, you know how important it is for people to find you online. Millions of people use search engines every day, and most often they click on the first few results. For a business trying to gain customers, being on the first search engine results page is crucial. There is nothing more frustrating than the competition gaining customers because they have a higher search engine ranking. This is where SEO, or search engine optimization, comes into play. Experts at Saba SEO, a leading Oceanside SEO agency, share a few reasons search engines can’t figure out a website without SEO.

What Is SEO?

SEO is the use of analytics and algorithms to rank websites using keywords, backlinks, images, and a host of other tools. Businesses and internet marketers use SEO to increase the rank of a website. The purpose of using SEO is to drive more users to the intended website. The more users who view a website, the higher the likelihood they are converted into customers.

​Starting and running a small business is no small task, as any business owner will tell you. There are a million things to think about when you get your company up and running, and whether you run it out of your home or from a storefront, it can be difficult to grow and expand when you have limited means.
 
Many new business owners don’t see a profit for months or even years after opening, and while this can definitely be a hindrance when you want to expand, it doesn’t have to be the final word. There are several simple ways you can grow your business without laying out too much money; you just have to be creative with your thinking.
 
"Sit down and look at the three primary areas where growth will occur. There are a lot of things you can do on a one-time basis, but before they can work, you need to ask yourself what you want this business to be. Have a vision that's real," says business coach Steve Smith.
 
Here are a few of the best tips on expanding your small business when you have limited means.
 
Hire interns
 
Many companies make use of interns, who will work for little to no pay in exchange for experience and/or college credit. If you have something you can offer other than money, market your company to young people so you can work together to make your business a success. Even if you offer interns some compensation, it will likely be less than the cost of hiring a regularly paid employee. This investment might pay itself back over time as you’ll already have invested in some training, and you’ll know if the intern is a candidate for any full-time opportunities that emerge.
 
Create an online presence
 
These days, the majority of commerce is done online, and social media can have a huge impact on your customer base. Growing your business means not only keeping the customers you have and creating a reason for them to come back, but finding new customers who can spread the word about the excellent service or product they receive from you. If your company doesn’t have a website, get on it and then make sure you have business profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. 

Join forces with Oceanside Chamber Members, City of Oceanside businesses, and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, to celebrate Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the 17th Annual Operation Appreciation event for our troops and military families at the Pier Amphitheatre in Oceanside, by sponsoring your business listing in the Chamber’s official Operation Appreciation Guide. Featured business listings will publish on a two-page spread titled "We Support Our Troops!"
 
Thousands of local active duty military and family members will be treated to a day of food, fun and entertainment, courtesy of the local business community.
 
Oceanside Chamber Media partner, Military Guides USA, will produce the official 40,000 copy Operation Appreciation Guide distributed around Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, and at the event.
 
Take this Exclusive Opportunity to showcase your Oceanside business by sponsoring inclusion of your business listing,
 
If you are an Operation Appreciation sponsor, your listing is already included.
 
Deadline for inclusion is Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 12 NOON
 
Click the link below to download the PDF, complete your registration information and solidify your participation through the registration link above or contact Pam Rumer, Vice President of Business Development, pam@oceansidechamber.com or 760-722-1534, ext. 105.

2018_wesupportourtroops_businesslistings.update03.28.if.pdf

USA Beach Handball hosted the 2018 Pan American Beach Handball Championships in Oceanside last week.  The competition took place from March 6 – 11 on the Oceanside Harbor Beach.  The tournament was open to men’s and women’s senior National Teams from North, Central, and South America as well as Caribbean countries. A total of 20 teams competed, 12 men and 8 women, with the top four teams in each division advancing to the World Beach Handball Championships in Kazan, Russia, July 2018. 
The top three winners in the women’s division:
Gold medalist - Brazil
Silver medalist - Uruguay
Bronze Medalist - Paraguay
Top three winners in the men’s division:
Gold medalist - Brazil
Silver medalist - Uruguay
Bronze medalist - USA

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 TOP 4 REASONS TO USE RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN BY SABA SEO

To ensure websites are usable by and appealing to most internet users, companies should embrace a responsive design that allows content to be viewed as intended no matter what type of screen it's being viewed on. Here are four advantages of responsive web design.
 
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4 Reasons to Use Responsive Website Design
 
Mobile browsing becomes more and more popular every year, so it's essential to use responsive web design. A mobile-friendly site looks nice on mobile devices, but it may experience glitches or be harder to navigate. A responsive web design, on the other hand, lets your site adapt to the size of whatever screen it's viewed on. Users can easily navigate a responsive site on a phone, tablet, desktop, or any other device. It may take some time and money to switch to a responsive web design, but it will benefit you in the long run.  Oceanside web design professionals at Saba SEO share a few benefits of responsive web design. 

1. More Traffic from Mobile Browsers

People will quickly give up on a site that's difficult to view or navigate on a mobile device. A responsive website will attract more mobile users, and they'll be more likely to visit your site again in the future.

​The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce honored 25 top Marines and Sailors stationed from various units aboard MCB Camp Pendleton at our annual Enlisted Recognition Reception, February 22, 2018.
 
The reception was held at Veterans Association of North County (VANC) in Oceanside and was sponsored by Pioneer Services and Stirling Development. The keynote speaker was Colonel John R. Polidoro, Jr., Commanding Officer of Headquarters and Support BN, MCB Camp Pendleton. 
 
The Marines and Sailors were presented with plaques from the Oceanside Chamber, along with certificates from Supervisor Bill Horn, Assemblymember Rocky Chavez, State Senator Pat Bates and Congressman Darrell Issa.

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Votes to Oppose the SOAR Initiative ​
 Area business leaders site concerns with property rights, economic vitality
 
On February 20th, the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors unanimously voted to oppose the Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources initiative, known as S.O.A.R.
 
The proposed initiative would require a vote of the people of Oceanside for any request requiring a zone change to open space or agricultural property. This initiative destabilizes farmers’ rights, creates devastating community impacts, and denigrates the City Council. 

​On Monday February 12th, Omni Financial invited us to help them celebrate the opening of their new office at 2216 S El Camino Real, Ste. 208. They were joined by Chamber staff and ambassadors along with a presentation from Sherry Hodges representing Diane Harkey, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization, 4th District. Omni Financial has been providing military loans to active and career retired members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard for more than 45 years. Service members receive financial assistance for debt consolidation, emergency expenses, PCS moves, lease deposits and much more. The office prides itself on treating service members like family. Stop in and meet their friendly team today! 

Public Workshop: Thursday, March 15, 2018

The City of Oceanside will host a public workshop on a draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) and a draft policy framework for the Energy and Climate Action Element (ECAP) on March 15 in the City Council Chambers at Oceanside City Hall, 300 N. Coast Highway. 

The workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an open house offering participants an opportunity to interact with members of the project team, who will share infographics on local sources of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, proposed GHG emissions reduction measures, proposed ECAP goals and policies, and personal choices stakeholders can make to reduce their individual carbon footprint.  

At 6:30 p.m., the project team will deliver a whole-group presentation and field questions and comments from participants.  Public input collected at the workshop will contribute to the refinement of both the CAP and the ECAP policy framework.  

At least a week in advance of the workshop, the draft Cap and Draft ECAP will be posted to the project webpage at the following link (http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/dev/planning/gpu/).

Should you have questions about the project, or if you are unable to attend the workshop but want to provide comment, please contact Principal Planner Russ Cunningham at rcunningham@ci.oceanside.ca.us or (760) 435-3525.

Local microlender Accion recently launched a new financing product, the Rapid Loan, custom made for entrepreneurs who need funding quickly to solve pressing business needs or take advantage of time-sensitive business opportunities. Accion offers the Rapid Loan ranging from $300 to $8,000 to small business owners who are looking for quick capital to cover start-up costs, vehicle purchase, inventory, equipment, to hire employees, and much more. Funding can happen as fast as three days from a completed application packet. Click here for more details about the Rapid Loan or call Accion’s Business Development Officer Rosalinda Delgado at (760) 298-9513 or via email rdelgado@AccionSanDiego.org.