Tourism Talk - September 2017

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How to Prevent Negative SEO Attacks

Hopefully you caught our article in last month's Tourism Talk newsletter about what Negative SEO is. If you didn't and you're unfamiliar with this topic, take the opportunity to read it now so you'll have a better understanding of what we're talking about.

In this issue, we're going to cover the first practical step to preventing Negative SEO attacks, and that is using Google Search Console (formerly Google Webmaster Tools) to setup email alerts.

By doing this, you'll receive an email letting you know when:
  • Your website is being attacked by malware
  • Your pages are not indexed
  • You have server connectivity problems
  • You get a manual penalty from Google
To get started, if you haven't already, connect your website to Google Search Console. (We're assuming you already have a Google account.)
  • On the Search Console home page, click the   button.
  • Enter the URL of your website (ex: http://www.tianb.com/)
  • Click Continue to open the site verification page.
  • Select a verification method to prove you own the site and follow the provided instructions.
Now, to setup the email alerts:
  • Login to your Google Search Console.
  • On the right side of the page, click the gear icon. 
  • Click "Search Console Preferences".
  • On the next screen, enable email notifications.
That's it. If your website experiences any of the above mentioned issues, you'll receive an email letting you know.

There, that wasn't so bad, was it? Now you're one step ahead on protecting your online presence. Next time, we'll cover a much more important issue... protecting your backlinks.


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The Bathurst Video Production & Marketing Workshop is happening next week (Oct 3). There's still time to register!

Attendees are loving it, and e ach location gets better and better! See what people are saying:

"This training was more hands-on than I expected! So many useful tips and tricks to help promote our facility. Sharing best practices with colleagues was an added bonus."

"This was an informative workshop that got me excited about making and editing videos. Thank you!"


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Have you renewed your Membership?

Just a friendly reminder if you haven't already done so, to renew your TIANB membership. You can renew your membership on-line to help make it quick and easy for you.  





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Congratulations to Burke Long, Owner of All Seasons Inn & Restaurant in Sussex.

The residents of Kings County and surrounding areas voted All Seasons Restaurant number one in the area.  Burke and his team work hard to provide a great customer experience which includes using local food whenever possible. Learn more about All Seasons Inn & Restaurant at:  www.allseasonsinn.ca

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Welcome - Miramichi River Boat Tours Inc.! 

Discover the Miramichi River aboard the Max Aitken, suited for all climate conditions. You'll love the view from the promenade deck. Ninety minute tours, evening and dinner cruises or special events take on the magic of the river aboard our 50 passenger double decker!  Join Captain Haché for an authentic Miramichi River adventure. The Max Aitken is Transport Canada approved with washroom facilities and is fully licensed.


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Request For Proposals

Coastal Adventure Boat Tour -  Kouchibouguac National Park
Parks Canada is inviting proposals for the operation of a seasonal boat tour departing from the Loggiecroft Wharf within Kouchibouguac National Park, New Brunswick, Canada.

Parks Canada will enter into a Licence of Occupation with the successful proponent for the operation of seasonal boat tour to the visiting public at Kouchibouguac National Park for five (5) operating seasons commencing in May 2018.
 
Documents may be obtained from the following location :
 
Parks Canada Agency
Jason Crockett, Realty Advisor
1869 Upper Water Street
Suite AH 201
Halifax, NS B3J 1S9
Tel:   (902) 407-8104
E-mail:   [email protected]

Sealed Proposals marked   "Solicitation Number: PCA-2017-09-KNP"   will be accepted at the address noted in the Request for Proposal documents. Proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m. Atlantic Standard Time on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

No proposal shall be considered unless it is accompanied by the required documents as stated in the RFP and received by the date and time specified above. Proposals received after the specified date and time will be returned unopened. The highest or any proposal shall not necessarily be accepted.


 
 

Congratulations Alaina Lockhart!


Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism
( Fundy Royal)
As a dedicated community organizer and volunteer, Alaina Lockhart is committed to the region that she grew up in, from the Bay of Fundy to the rolling hills of Kings County. Alaina is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Fundy Royal in New Brunswick and Chair of the Atlantic Caucus. She is the first woman ever elected to represent the riding, and has served as a member of the Standing Committees for Agriculture and Agri-Food, and for Veterans Affairs, two areas her constituents have consistently identified as priorities for the region.

Since her election, Alaina has presented two motions in the House of Commons focused on growing the economy and strengthening the workforce in Atlantic Canada, both of which passed unanimously. Most recently, her private members motion, M-39 Immigration as a Means of Growth in Atlantic Canada, mandates a Parliamentary study on ways to increase and retain immigrants to Atlantic Canada.

Prior to being elected to the Parliament of Canada, Alaina served as a municipal Councillor for the Village of Norton, and as the Director of the Royal District Planning Commission. As a member of the greater Sussex business community, she has been a small business owner since 2004, and is a recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Woman Entrepreneur Award.

Alaina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management from the University of New Brunswick Saint John. Alaina currently lives in the Sussex area with her husband, Rick, and their youngest daughter, Lauren.


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