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NCSU IES Expands SEM Program

February 2005

North Carolina State University's Industrial Extension Service expanded its search engine marketing program with Beacon Technologies to promote its OSHA products and services, and also further extend its visibility to the online community.

After creating the ecommerce site for NCSU IES in 2003, Beacon has continued to provide search engine marketing, hosting, and ongoing maintenance in support of the growth in online business. "Businesses have recognized that online marketing, when its done right, produces a much higher return than traditional marketing methods. This is a testament to the skill and experience of our search engine marketing team as well as the relationship we've built with NCSU IES", say Mark Dirks, Beacon's President.

NCSU's IEShop offers a comprehensive portfolio of Industrial Extension Service products, services, and solutions to help create competitive industries. It is recognized as a leading online source for engineering tools, courses, standards, and instructional materials. The Industrial Extension Service helps industries grow and prosper through solutions that include Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, HAZWOPER, ISO 9000:2000, and Energy Management. The IEShop provides convenient access to the NCSU Industrial Extension Service's business products.

About Beacon Technologies

Beacon Technologies excels in providing internet search engine marketing services, primarily through search engine optimization (organic placement) and paid placement strategies. The company provides varying levels of services to companies of all sizes and verticals nationwide. Beacon also delivers high end web graphic design, web software development, content management solutions and dependable hosting services.

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