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If your car broke down, who would you trust more? The consistent advice from a few mechanics or from fifty random strangers who peered under the hood as they passed by your broken down jalopy?

Unless you found your mechanic by reading the graffiti on a gas station rest stop wall,  you’ll probably trust the advice from the professional. Even though you’re getting fewer opinions, you’re getting those opinions from car experts. The quality of their opinion carries more weight.

It works the same way with search engines. They’ll count all the links pointing at web sites and services, but they don’t count them all equally. They give more weight to the links that are considered to be of better quality.

So, what is a quality link? There are hundreds of options when it comes to choosing these listing services. It’s one of those “you’ll know it when you see it” types of things in many cases.  However, a link from any large, respectable site is going to be higher on the quality scale than a link you might get from an unknown directory. In addition,  links from those in your “community” directories that are topically relevant to your site, will also count more.

Amazon has more links pointing at it than there are stars in the galaxy. However, it doesn’t rank for searches on “cars," and you'll never find that sought after gas station rest stop mechanic. It does rank for searches on “books.” (Perhaps you'll search the book "Advice I Shouldn't Be Taking From a Gas Station Rest Stop Walls.") Why doesn't Amazon populate in car searches? Amazon would rather show search engine visibility with words like “books” within their links because Amazon sells a lot of books.  The do not sell cars.

This may seem like an obvious statement, though if you use this example and translate it to your business, perhaps the type of listing services you want to utilize will become more clear. The words within a link, the link text or “anchor text," are seen by search engines an the way one website describes another. It’s as if someone’s pointing at you in real life and saying “books” and declaring you to be an expert on that topic. You often can’t control the words people use to link to you, so capitalize on your opportunities to influence anchor text by linking yourself to directories that best serve your interests.

Google looks at the web as consisting of “communities.” If your website is frequently mentioned in high traffic local directories, you’re part of a “Strong Community.” If all your links come from oversized directories linking to a million national services, without a consistent focus, you’re part of a “Lost Community.”  With this information, which community do you think best describes a typical link directory?

A lost community, right? Because anyone can submit their site, most link directories become nothing more than a repository for junk. Even if your website or service is totally legitimate, you’re guilty by association.  But hold that thought for a moment. In terms of the "typical" directory, you're basically spot on.  As it pertains to the "atypical" directory, you're not necessarily accurate.

Not all link building directories are bad. If you’re submitting your website or service to a highly targeted "niche" directory that’s reviewed by an actual human being to make sure all of the sites and services listed are relevant to the directory's primary purpose, you most likely with reap great benefit from it. Why? Because you’re surrounded by other valuable sites and services in a specific and localized market.  This is the same school of thought that popularized the strip mall!

Localwow.com is a directory of  solid business services in a specific region.  LocalWow is all about what is happening in the 8-county area around Chicago.  And that's where the searching stops.  This site is dedicated to our community! Based on everything you've read about the importance of choosing the right listing services, LocalWow has condensed it's focus to shedding the spotlight on the businesses that you'll actually meet.  You know, the ones that can provide true interaction because they are local.  The ones that you can refer to your local friends because they are local.  They are the businesses that you can trust and rely on when buying because, yup... you guess it, THEY ARE LOCAL.  This idea is as important in the rhythm of real life as they are in the algorithm of search engine visibility.

Link your website or service to the listing directories that matter the most. Drown out the noise of the 50 talking heads that are under the hood of your broken down Pinto.  They were only more concerned with hearing themselves speak anyway! Trust the experts, those who understand the industry, and will guide you to the repair that will keep you on the road of high traffic and clear visibility.  The good news is that this type of traffic won't keep you backed up on the highway.  It'll keep you in the drivers seat of a successful and thriving business until you choose to ride off into the sunset.

Tis' the season for warm weather, cookouts, picnics and, of course, children's birthday parties. Whatever the event, having the attention of your child occupied with hours of fun will allow the adults to enjoy the occasion as well. Nothing will satisfy your child's energy and excitement like a Bounce House Party Rental from Jumper's Jumpies.

Servicing the Dekalb, Courtland, and Sycamore areas of Chicago, Jumper's Jumpies Bounce House Party Rentals provide the best prices, largest selection and simplest solution for planning a family friendly function. Our bounce houses come in a variety of boy and girl themes, sure to please ages from Kindergarten to tween! And if that isn't enough incentive, how about we throw in free delivery formoonbounces, waterslides, and combo Bounce Houses?

Highlights and Peroxide

Q: I love my hair, but it is very fine and the application of color always seems to make it dull and susceptible to split ends. At the moment it is 100 per cent natural mid to dark brown. I'd like to add some slightly lighter, natural-looking highlights without stripping it or making it prone to damage. Are there any products out there available to hairdressers that can naturally lighten hair without harsh peroxide? Thank you!

Hairs 2 Ya Family Salon in Eldersburg, MD wants your hair to always be healthy.  Having highlights done by a non-profesional can seriously damage your hair.  Have a professional like Hairs 2 Ya Family Salon Highlight your hair for that stylish and healthy summer look. A: As far as I know, there is nothing that will lighten the hair without doing the same thing that peroxide does, which can damage the hair. However, there are many strengths of peroxide for use in haircoloring.      What I recommend is using a color that is one or two shades lighter than your natural color, and combining it with 20-volume peroxide. These can be found at your local beauty supply store. You can also find an additive to use in the color mix that will add gloss to the hair, which should help with split ends and will give the colored hair a nice shine.      You might even want to consider using no highlighting and just look for a clear-gloss color that has no tinting effect. This product only adds shine to the hair, and will make your hair more light reflective, giving you deeper-looking color in a much gentler process. The gloss will enhance your hair’s natural color variance without adding highlights.      After any color process, always make sure to condition the hair well. This helps to seal the cuticle and keep the hair healthy. There are after-color conditioning treatments designed specifically for this purpose.

Let the travel beauty and hair salon services come to you.  Beautiful by Daniela offers full service travel beauty and hair salon services brought to your front door. Daniela proudly serves the greater Baltimore Metropolitan area including Pikesville, Reisterstown, Frederick, Towson, and beyond!

Daniela is a native European who has been licensed as a Cosmetologist for over 22 years.  From hair care and make up, to color, cut, and hair extensions, Daniela travels with her hair and beauty salon services,providing all your needs for any event, occasion, or just because you want to feel beautiful. Daniela has taught make-up at Marlene Kurland's Make-up Agency and is certified in Brazilian Blow Outs, hair extensions,  Keratin Straightening, air brush make up, and more! She is an artist of make-up, hair, color, and all things beauty.  From simply elegant to exotically extreme, Daniela will travel to you and bring all your beauty salon and hair service visions to life.  Or you can bring your ideas to her at her location in Pikesville, Maryland. Daniela offers personalized, laid back and easy going services. She wants you to be comfortable and will do whatever is necessary to make your experience a memorable one.  

Daniela is a big believer in community and giving back to Baltimore and Pikesville.  She has donated her time and services to children with terminal illness and college and high school fundraisers in the greater Baltimore area.  Feeling special isn't always just skin deep. Introducing travel beauty services by Daniela

Rich with history, the limestone-encrusted islands of the Bahamas offer several beautiful beaches.  The main archipelago offers a variety of beach options for everyone, including white beaches, pale-pink sandy beaches and those with an active nightlife. Home to over 700 beautiful islands, the archipelago of the Bahamas lies southwest off the coast of Florida.

The bahamas have so much to offer beyond the crystal clear ocean waters and soft sandy beaches.  The Bahamas have the finest restaurants, boat tours, water sports, over 20 museums, zoos, and aquariums. The question isn't so much when you're going to go, but just how your going to get there safe, sound, and for a reasonable price?  Look no further than AirStar Airways.

A new Florida Keys home ownership program allows qualified buyers to buy a home with absolutely no downpayment.

You may have owned a Florida Keys Realty home before and are presently renting or maybe you are a first time home buyer and need a way to break into the housing market but held back because you thought you required a $10,000, $20,000 or even more for a down payment. Well regardless of your present situation, if you want to get into, or re-enter the Florida Keys housing market, having property management, without having to make a cash down payment, then this new program may be just what you're looking for. Why pay your landlord's mortgage when you can have solid proprty management and build your own equity. Industry insiders have prepared a new special report entitled, "How to Buy a Home With Zero Down", and reveals how this new and innovative program can get you into the housing market and good property management immediately and with absolutely no downpayment. Order this report NOW and you can get into the housing market NOW and with ABSOLUTELY NO DOWNPAYMENT.

A Time 2 Party store in Carroll County, MD has so many party themed supplies at our location in Eldersburg, Maryland that you'll want to throw a party everyday.  A Time 2 Party store knows how to party and we want to make sure that you have everything you need to make yours the best on the block! Our store has new party themes including many pop cultural favorites including Olaf from Frozen, Batman, Little Mermaid, Bubble Guppies and Paw Patrol.  We also have many themes for summer, the beach, flowers, bright colors, and love.

We have sports themes for our Baltimore fans.  We have birthday themes for parties from Owings Mills to Westminster, MD.  Come check out A Time 2 Party store's vast selection of special occasion themes for bachelorette parties in Finksburg, to Weddings in Reisterstown, MD.  We have everything you need!

We have heard the public outcry and No Limit Vapors has responded!  You can now order and have delivered No Limit Vapors wide variety of Vape e-juice, e-liquid, vaping hardware, and other vapor products.  Vape delivered to your door, courtesy of No Limit Vapors, in Westminster, MD.  

No Limit Vapors carries the newest in vaping technology hardware including Horizon Arctic Sub Ohm Tank.  The Arctic Sub Ohm Tank by Horizon Tech is the first sub ohm tank on the market to feature a .2 ohm Bottom Turbine Dual Coil (BTDC)! Can handle up to 100 Watts! Made of all glass and stainless steel, the sturdy constructions and the large air holes deliver a superior vaping experience. Purchase it online today!

No Limit Vapors is also featuring Sense Tech Herakles Sub Ohm Tank. The new Herakles Sub Ohm Tank by Sense Tech is one of the latest high performance tanks on the market, and is designed specifically for high-wattage vaping! The recommended wattage range is 50W to 75W. The Herakles uses pre-build replaceable coil heads like most clearomizers, however it provides the vapor production and flavor usually only seen with rebuildable atomizers. Buy one for yourself and 5 for your friends in our online store now!

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PORK Belly Burger

- 50/50 mixture of pork belly and lean beef - you'll love the taste!

Served with fries

- $10.99.        

Try our new appetizer - Ravioli Napoleon

- One jumbo ravioli stuffed with  Ricotta cheese and spinach, garnished with slice of tomato, Parmesan cheese, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and fresh basil

- only $5.99.

Monday - Sykesville Online Community day

20% off entire check all day (not valid with any other discounts or offers)

Monday - FAMILY NIGHT.

ALL KIDS (10 and under) EAT FREE (with a purchase of an Entrée) ONE KID per PAYING ADULT

Philly or Chicken Cheesesteak with fries $7.99 ALL DAY

$9.99 Large Cheese Pizza (toppings extra)

Tuesday- Buy any Pasta at Regular Price and Get 2ND HALF PRICE

Cuban Sandwich- $8.99 All Day (Dine-in, Carry-out)

Restaurant Employees Appreciation Day

If you are an employee of any Local RESTAURANT you get 20 % off your entire check.(please bring paystub or restaurant shirt)

WEDNESDAY- Half Price Burgers ALL DAY (DINE IN AND CARRY – OUT ONLY)

WINE WEDNESDAY - buy 3 glasses for $9 or 5 glasses for $14 from selected wines.

THURSDAY-Traditional Italian Cold Cut $7.99 All Day (DINE IN, CARRY-OUT ONLY)

PIZZA OF THE WEEK: Roma - $5 off Lg or XLg

DESSERT OF THE WEEK- Creme Brulee

FEATURED BEER – Devil's Backbone

HALF PRICE WINE of the week- Borgot Pinot Noir

$5 DRINK OF THE WEEK-  Fresh Mint Mojito

SUNDAY- HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY

$5 APPETIZERS (bar menu only)

Large 16” Cheese Pizza (toppings extra) $9.99

Everyday Lunch Special

12" Sub with chips for only $6.50! Stop in or call for the Sandwich of the Day Mon-Fri until 4pm

This Mother's Day, May 10th...

Warm her heart with a keepsake jar of 31 pre-printed or personalize messages to remind her daily how much you love and appreciate her. Choose from our wide variety of unique and stylish jar themes, designs, and colors. Customize every detail of creation from all 31 messages to the type of envelope each handcrafted personalized or pre-written message is wrapped.

So, how will you show your mother your appreciation for all of these priceless and sacrificial actions? You could buy her the same old bouquet of flowers that wilt and die in days. You could give her a  gift basket full of things that will soon be used up or that she never really needed at all. You could buy her the highly impersonal gift card that basically says, "I forgot about Mother's day and got this at the last minute." You could give your mother any of these things that you've gifted her for as many years as you both can remember.

But what if you did something different this year that shatters the mold of years past? How about you give your mother something that she would never expect or not soon forget? This year on Mother's Day, get her something that she will remember forever.  Purchase a personalized Kind Notes jar that will remind her for 31 one consecutive days just how much she means to you.

Mother's Day is one of the most special days of the year, dedicated to the most important person on earth...The Mother.  This is the woman who agonized through hours of painful labor, taught you right from wrong, imparted her wisdom, loved and supported you unconditionally, and placed her own needs on hold to help you achieve your dreams. Sure, you could buy her the same old bouquet of flowers, gift baskets, or gift cards that you've given for as many years as you both can remember. How about you give your mother something that she would never expect or not soon forget? This year on Mother's day, get her something that she will remember forever.  Purchase a personalized Kind Notes jar that will remind her for 31 one consecutive days just how much she means to you.

Hairs 2 Ya family hair Salon and Beauty services in Eldersburg and Sykesville, MD are thrilled to have your business.  We at Hairs 2 ya family salon in Eldersburg and Sykesville, MDknow how much trust is involved with your hair care,hair cut and beauty and we want to help in any way we can.  Full service Hair salon is what we are, beauty services is what we do!

Not sure how much to tip your hairstylist? You're not alone. After all, The relationships you form in a salon can be the most intimate in your life. Who else but your hairdresser can examine your gray or damaged hair with such practical indifference? As for bikini waxing, she may not be your friend, but she is your ... bikini waxer. It doesn't get much closer than that. We asked Tahnee Seiler, student services coach at the Aveda Institute, and Elie Camoro, a top stylist at Frederic Fekkai, to tell us the right way to tip. They also share some customers' faux pas.

How much should you tip?

What customers do: In Aveda's informal poll, the lowest tip was 10 percent and the highest was 25 percent, but most women said they stick to 20. In and around big cities, the percentage was more generous, even though the services cost more. Women with super short hair, which they get cut and colored every four to six weeks, don't always give a huge tip because their annual beauty bill is so high to begin with. Stylists in some small-town beauty shops, however, report 15 percent as the norm. Those who work in mall or drop-in hair salons, and are less likely to have a loyal clientele, sometimes get tips of even less.

What salon staff wants you to do: Start from 20 percent to be fair. Young mothers up the ante if their preschoolers are in on the haircut. If you arrive late or have a toddler with you, you should increase your tip. Other reasons to tip more: if the salon squeezes you in at the last moment, your styling includes a shoulder massage, or your manicure includes a hand massage. The bottom line: If you like your hair stylist, tip at least 20 percent. It helps build relations with the salon and is especially helpful in procuring a last-minute appointment.

Says Camoro: "You want to get the best personal care, and build up a rapport. You don't want to fall into the other category at a big-scale salon, where every service is by appointment only. You want to be one of those clients who can call on a whim when you're flying out of town and ask if we can fit you in."

Should you tip the shampoo person?

What customers do: It's confusing. Many give a 20 percent tip and figure that the stylist will share it with the shampoo washer. Several women compared it to eating out at a fancy restaurant with both a wine steward and a waiter, where they give just one tip and assume the restaurant divides it.

What salon staff wants you to do: Forget the restaurant idea. Tip everyone separately. In big salons, give at least $3 to $5 to the shampooer. The more the shampooer does (such as apply toner or other special products), the more you should give. But in smaller towns, like Brewer, Maine, a $5 tip for a shampoo would seem excessive, since the price for a shampoo, conditioning, cut and blow-dry at Defining Design is $21, and stylist Roxie Boudreau does it all herself.

Do you tip the owner?

What customers do: The commonly held belief is that you shouldn't tip the salon owner if she or he does your hair. But more and more customers do.

What salon staff wants you to do: That rule really doesn't apply anymore. Go ahead, tip the owner.

What bugs stylists?

What customers do: In the age of cell phones, laptops and BlackBerrys, customers do too much in the stylist's chair. But they may not know how much it bothers the stylists.

What salon staff wants you to do: Be on time. Don't cancel within 24 hours of your appointment. Don't show up so sick that you are coughing throughout the haircut. And don't sit glued to your cell phones, laptops and BlackBerrys. Your body has to be in the right position for a good haircut. Sit up and face forward and no hunching over a keypad or magazine. What if you feel like just zoning out and not talking? No problem, stylists say. They understand that some people just want to chill and get pampered. And if you snooze during the hair-coloring process, so be it.

What about gifts?

What customers do: When they're attached to a stylist, customers give both money and gifts at the holidays. Presents can be handmade items, like a craft or cookies. Store-bought items are acceptable, too.

What salon staff wants you to do: Stylists appreciate the thanks and recognition during the holidays. Even a card works. "Write a note on it, and don't forget to put your name. We always read them," says Camoro.

Hairs 2 Ya family hair Salon and Beauty services in Eldersburg and Sykesville, MD are thrilled to have your business.  We at Hairs 2 ya family salon in Eldersburg and Sykesville, MDknow how much trust is involved with your hair care,hair cut and beauty and we want to help in any way we can.  Full service Hair salon is what we are, beauty services is what we do!