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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Christian Theatre

Here is a brief animation of how Christian theatre was started and where it came from. Many of us have this idea that Christian theatre is a new phenomenon that just started about 20 years ago. However, there is historical evidence of Medieval theatre during the Dark Ages. Well, here is a brief history. For more info, please feel free to email me and check out the website. Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Describe the traffic over the past 6 months for each website.
 What is your assessment of these trends?


After doing research on the traffic specific to the top websites in my business market, most of the traffic seams to be visitors who visit the site quickly. In my research, I found that people are making visits to the sites to check out the shows that are running and to check ticket prices.


Based on the information you collected, how would you generally describe
your industry’s target audience?


My industries target market audience seems to be women and children. Women specifically due to the types of shows that are being produced.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

IMO Assignment 1

Briefly introduce your business concept and define how you make money; who pays who and for what?

My business is an environmentally sustainable theatre company based out of Birmingham, AL. We are a Christian based theatre company that is dedicated to producing realistic theatre with a Christian based message. We make money through our ticket sales, company rentals and our traveling theatre group (MOD Squad).

What are the final 5 keywords you selected? Briefly (1-2 sentences) describe why you feel each keyword/phrase is right for your business.

Theatre tickets

This phrase is important because one of our company’s main sources of income is our ticket sales. In addition, because our tickets sales are so affordable, it is important that out patrons are able to see our prices based on a general search.

Theatre Jobs

Due to the fact that we are a for profit company, our job openings are most important. When positions are available, it is important that we fill those positions with qualified individuals who will help our company grow.

Theatre Shows

Being a company that performance shows live, our company should be amongst any search results that deal with theatre. Be it movie theatres or live theatres.

Touring Theatre

Within the city of Birmingham, there is only one other company that has a steady income through its tours. With that being said, being only the second company in the city that offers jobs for both actors and technicians to tour is very important.

Theatre Plays

To be atop of the search results for plays in the state of Alabama is one of our top priorities. When customers and theatre guests think of plays that are being performed around the city, we want our company to be the first thought they have.

Who are the top-ranked websites for each of your final keywords?

o These are your keyword competitors: Based on your readings, how difficult to you feel it will be to out-perform these websites in order to rank number 1 for each of your keywords?

o Support your conclusion (1-2 sentences)

Top Competitors

· Alabama Theatre

· Birmingham Children’s Theatre

· Red Mountain Theatre

I do not believe that it will be difficult to rank number one among these competitors because I am targeting a different, specific demographic. Our demographic is specifically Christian theatre patrons. Although every patron who attends the performances of the listed competitors, none of their shows cater to the Christian demographic that is present in the state of Alabama.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Chapter 1

Ok,

So first, I have decided to tell you a little bit about myself in order to inform you of my knowledge in this particular area. I have been in a committed relationship for the past four years. I love my girl friend and I am sure that she loves me.

We meet during an internship at the Walt Disney Company about five years ago. When the internship was over, we decided to stay together. However, there was one challenge that we had to overcome. That's right distance.

She moved back to South Carolina and I moved back to Alabama. So, for the first three years were in a long distance relationship. So, that's just a little about me just so you know my opinion holds... a little credibility. So, without further a-du , let me tell you the purpose of this blog.

This blog is not intended to improve, separate or bring together any relationship. It's only purpose is to post my opinion because I believe I have learned a lot over the past five years and if my experience can help someone or a few people down the road, then by all means I am willing to do so. Please understand that my posts are my opinions. If you do not agree, that is well understood. If you wish to post that you do not agree please do so for the purpose of discussions, but by all means, make it tasteful and inviting.

Now, I am a God fearing man so please expect my comments to involve some type of Godly influence. No, not the bash you cross the head and tell you how wrong you are type Godly influence, nor the kind that makes you feel all bubbly on the inside. The kind that is honest and the kind we deal with on a day to day basis. Trying to make better decisions, understanding different perspectives, knowing that your partner does not need or want the same things as you and how to adjust. I do my best to be as honest as I can so I will do my best to be honest with you.

So, with that being said, the first post will come tonight and it is titles "close that door before you open this one." It will be posted by 12am. Thank you and I look forward to your comments.