John Rust

John Rust

Hampden, Maine, United States
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Background in Marketing, Project Management and Operations. Excellent at planning…

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  • Custom WordPress Website with Online Lodging Availability and Reservation Booking System

    Just launched another major custom website redesign for a vacation timeshare resort.

    The design features a completely custom, phone-friendly, WordPress theme that includes live lodging availability and reservation booking - plus availability and purchase of timeshare resort.

    The customer needed an up to date rental reservation system that also incorporates timeshare sales and rental/swaps on behalf of owners.

    Plus great positions on Google.

    That’s what they…

    Just launched another major custom website redesign for a vacation timeshare resort.

    The design features a completely custom, phone-friendly, WordPress theme that includes live lodging availability and reservation booking - plus availability and purchase of timeshare resort.

    The customer needed an up to date rental reservation system that also incorporates timeshare sales and rental/swaps on behalf of owners.

    Plus great positions on Google.

    That’s what they got!

    Call if you need assistance with your website and gaining more customers through search optimization and marketing.

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  • Fully Optimized Custom WordPress Website Gains Google Position #1

    Just launched another major custom website redesign.

    This one features a completely custom phone-friendly WordPress theme based on Bootstrap 4 and Flexbox. The site utilizes those features extensively in its search engine optimization aspects.

    I’d love to share it with you, but site owners who put in large efforts (and expense) to rank Number one or two on Google do not want that kind of exposure.

    What they want is highly targeted visitor traffic arriving daily from…

    Just launched another major custom website redesign.

    This one features a completely custom phone-friendly WordPress theme based on Bootstrap 4 and Flexbox. The site utilizes those features extensively in its search engine optimization aspects.

    I’d love to share it with you, but site owners who put in large efforts (and expense) to rank Number one or two on Google do not want that kind of exposure.

    What they want is highly targeted visitor traffic arriving daily from Google. That’s what they get!

    Call if you need assistance with your website and gaining more customers through search optimization and marketing.

  • Bootstrap 4 Update

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    A "bootstrap" is either a loop at the back of your boot to help pull it on (a noun), or it means using one's own resources to start a business (a verb). In both situations a bootstrap helps you get things done.

    In the web world, "Bootstrap" is a system that helps get a website design up and running more quickly. And on all devices!

    We have been using Bootstrap for quite a while, Version 3 to be more specific.

    Now we are implementing new designs and converting old ones to…

    A "bootstrap" is either a loop at the back of your boot to help pull it on (a noun), or it means using one's own resources to start a business (a verb). In both situations a bootstrap helps you get things done.

    In the web world, "Bootstrap" is a system that helps get a website design up and running more quickly. And on all devices!

    We have been using Bootstrap for quite a while, Version 3 to be more specific.

    Now we are implementing new designs and converting old ones to Bootstrap Version 4.

    Bootstrap Version 4 incorporates one major feature that really helps with search engines and even better on visual appearance. That feature is "Flexbox."

    We uss Flexbox because of its incredible ability to give great appearance and fantastic search optimization.

    Now the two systems are combines into Bootstrap 4.

    You should be using it for any new website, and for old websites you have about one year to implement it before you will be overtaken.

    Call if you need assistance.

  • Maine Woods Tourism - Piscataquis Tourism Development Authority

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    Launched a responsive website to promote outdoor activities of interest to the county's residents and visitors. Featured content currently includes the Waterfalls of Piscataquis County and Fly Fishing Opportunities in Piscataquis County. Information, photos, maps and directions. This project is ongoing, and is sponsored by the Piscataquis County Economic Development Council.

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  • FlexBox

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    We have begun preparing site designs with the newest "FlexBox" design concepts. But don't panic yet, as FlexBox it is not supported well enough by the major web browsers to make a major investment in it.

    However, FlexBox will become a major web design factor within two years, and should be considered now in any new designs or site renovations.

    Why? Because the potential behind FlexBox web design is the ability to easily (ie, economically) create fully search engine optimized…

    We have begun preparing site designs with the newest "FlexBox" design concepts. But don't panic yet, as FlexBox it is not supported well enough by the major web browsers to make a major investment in it.

    However, FlexBox will become a major web design factor within two years, and should be considered now in any new designs or site renovations.

    Why? Because the potential behind FlexBox web design is the ability to easily (ie, economically) create fully search engine optimized websites that will also "Flex" in a "Responsive" way when viewed on a multitude of devices (desktop, laptop, tablet and smartphone).

    And that means more website visitors for those website owners who employ the concept.

  • Responsive WordPress Implementations

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    We are now implementing Responsive Designs for all new sites.

    Over 50% of most website traffic is now from mobile devices, split about 50-50 between smartphones and tablets, and tablets are outselling desktops.

    Responsive design allows a website's layout to automatically adjust itself for best viewing on various devices -- from desktop screens through tablets and down to smartphone sizes.

    We provide complete implementation and management of WordPress websites, including…

    We are now implementing Responsive Designs for all new sites.

    Over 50% of most website traffic is now from mobile devices, split about 50-50 between smartphones and tablets, and tablets are outselling desktops.

    Responsive design allows a website's layout to automatically adjust itself for best viewing on various devices -- from desktop screens through tablets and down to smartphone sizes.

    We provide complete implementation and management of WordPress websites, including site conversion, customization, SEO, security hardening, back ups and upgrades.

  • You've Been Hacked!

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    One day a loyal customer alerts you that Google has flagged your website with the dire warning "This Website May Be Hacked"​?

    Frightful! You look at your website, but everything looks normal. Most likely, you are the victim of a "Spam Hack"​ aka "SEO Hack."​

    In this very common situation the hacker doesn't want you or your customers to see anything unusual. They want you left in the dark so they have more time for their own desired customer, Google, to notice -- Which Google does…

    One day a loyal customer alerts you that Google has flagged your website with the dire warning "This Website May Be Hacked"​?

    Frightful! You look at your website, but everything looks normal. Most likely, you are the victim of a "Spam Hack"​ aka "SEO Hack."​

    In this very common situation the hacker doesn't want you or your customers to see anything unusual. They want you left in the dark so they have more time for their own desired customer, Google, to notice -- Which Google does repeatedly and at warp speed. All of a sudden, Google shows your website as having 300,000 pages, not the 30 pages you actually started with. All this happen very quickly.

    Sadly, the reality is that once you first set up your website, hundreds of attempts will be made each and every day by hackers looking for websites to break into. I was contacted recently by a business owner and upon my investigation I identified one single hacker having made 75,000 break-in attempts in less than 24 hours.

    You should be worried about that Google warning. There is a huge potential for lost revenue if Google keeps showing that warning. Customers will skip over your website and move on to the next listing -- which all too often is one of your close competitors.

    Time is of the utmost essence. I have seen some unfortunate business owners go for months without knowing what to do or "who to call."​

    So, "Who ya gonna call?"​

    Read more at http://www.johnrustconsulting.com/hacked-website-repair.html

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Organizations

  • Maine Woods Forever

    Director

    - Present

    Chairman, Teddy Roosevelt Maine Conservation Award, 2014 to present. The Maine Sporting Camp Heritage Foundation's mission is to preserve Maine's Sporting Camps and the natural resources they rely upon so Sporting Camps may continue providing their special outdoor heritage and non-exclusivity in serving the public's need for remote outdoor recreation experiences, while strengthening Maine's rural economy. Visit http://www.mainewoodsforever.org

  • Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA)

    Member

    - Present

    Visit http://www.owaa.org

  • Maine Sporting Camp Heritage Foundation

    President

    - Present

    President & Founder. The Maine Sporting Camp Heritage Foundation's mission is to preserve Maine's Sporting Camps and the natural resources they rely upon so Sporting Camps may continue providing their special outdoor heritage and non-exclusivity in serving the public's need for remote outdoor recreation experiences, while strengthening Maine's rural economy. Visit http://www.sportingcampfoundation.org

  • Moosehead Marketing, Inc. - Website Hosting and Online Marketing

    President

    - Present

    Featured services include: Website hosting; Email Marketing; E-Newsletter Production; Search Engine Marketing (SEM); Search Engine Optimization (SEO); Search Engine Copywriting; Online Advertising; Website Management. A service provided to clients of John Rust Consulting.

  • Snowmobile Trail Groomers Dot Com

    Owner

    - Present

    Marketing used snowmobile trail grooming equipment online and assist clubs in reselling used machines. First sale was a Tucker Snocat bought at auction and resold it in less than two months. Website also provides information on Maine snowmobile trail conditions, clubs, maps and related info.

  • Maine Professional Guides Association

    Life Member, Director, VP, Executive Director

    - Present

    Visit http://www.maineguides.org

  • Maine Prison Industries Advisory Council

    Consultant

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    Advising on marketing and operational improvements of Maine State Prison industries programs.

  • Maine Tourism Commission

    Commissioner

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    Commission oversees the activity of the Maine Office of Tourism. Co-chair, Product Development Committee.

  • Maine Guides Education Fund

    President

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    The Maine Guides Education Fund was founded by Registered Maine Guides concerned about the future of Maine's outdoor heritage and traditions, and the effect of diminishing public access to our natural resources resulting from recent trends in land and wildlife management policies. The Maine Guides Education Fund's mission is to educate and advocate regarding outdoor recreation, public access, land conservation, land use policy, fish and wildlife management, and the sustainable use of natural…

    The Maine Guides Education Fund was founded by Registered Maine Guides concerned about the future of Maine's outdoor heritage and traditions, and the effect of diminishing public access to our natural resources resulting from recent trends in land and wildlife management policies. The Maine Guides Education Fund's mission is to educate and advocate regarding outdoor recreation, public access, land conservation, land use policy, fish and wildlife management, and the sustainable use of natural resources, and to participate with Maine's industry, land owners, land managers, agricultural interests, State and Federal government, sporting and conservation groups to ensure the future of Maine's outdoor recreation heritage traditions including hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing and snowmobiling.

  • Maine Conservation/Recreation Forum

    Contributor

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    Appointed by Governor. The Maine Conservation/Recreation Forum was formed as an outcome of the Maine Task Force on the Managemant of Public Lands. The mission is to foster and maintain communications between very diverse interests in Maine's woodland areas. This includes the forest products industry, traditionally compatible recreational users such as hunters and fishermen, and the wilderness preservation groups like the Sierra Club.

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