non~linear thought leadership series

Since 1995, non-linear has been providing effective e-business solutions to clients worldwide. We have completed over 750 online initiatives to date and have learned a thing or two about the online world. We are happy to share the many lessons we have learned through our non-linear thought leadership series, a collection of insightful and useful whitepapers. To discuss any of the papers in more detail, contact us at info@nonlinear.ca.


Sitecore Best Practices
Setting effective validation rules Working with page versus non-page content Familial relationships and template inheritance Content sharing, expiration and archival Governance and security testing Proactive analytics for measuring success
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Proven Approaches for Success with the Google Search Appliance six tips for an effective deployment
Ensure your Google Search Appliance implementation meets the needs of your key user groups Leverage search analytics to increase the effectiveness of your deployment Combine the power of your Google Search Appliance with your CMS Control confidential content indexed by the Google Search Appliance.
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Planning for Online Marketing A holistic guide to marketing on the web
Understand the importance of online marketing Identify its role in your marketing strategy Review the risks and rewards of online marketing tactics Learn how to select the best tactics for your organization.
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SEO and CMS: Implementing Best Practices Embedding Search Engine Optimization tactics during a CMS deployment
Garner quick wins by embracing a "long-tail" content optimization strategy Ensure that all of your content is being spidered by meeting a few key criteria Insert SEO-friendly tactics directly into CMS templates and workflow procedures.
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The NLC Performance Framework A pragmatic guide to planning online business initiatives
Map corporate objectives with online goals Define success metrics from online business goals Examine audience needs in parallel with your online business goals Create structured outbound marketing reviews.
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Planning for Success: Best Practices in CMS Governance Decisions to make before you implement a web content management solution
Migrate web content Develop web templates Create web content Modify and reuse web content Monitor progress Manage for success
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A Guide to Link Building Learn how to plan and implement a link building strategy as part of a search engine marketing program
Realize low cost gains by optimizing your current content Ensure a high ranking over the long term by identifying and approaching high quality linking partners Learn which practices are ethical and how to avoid prohibited and punishable activities.
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