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This SCREENSHOT of google search results for the search term "MCSE Boot Camp Veterans" was captured on Monday, September 22, 2008. The business referenced in 5 of the top ten hits is CompTEC Computer Career Center www.comptec.com www.comptec.com . CompTEC first engaged me to optimize their website a few years ago. The keywords we optimized for then were computer career school (16), computer career center(1), computer career training(1). The school redeveloped its website and for some time did not pay attention to optimization. Nevertheless, the site maintained high ranking on Google (the number after each term above is the ranking as of this date).

Recently, the school engaged me again to optimize their site for their MCSE Boot Camp program which is sub marketed to veterans. We achieved the results shown in the screen shot above in just 6 weeks with only 30% of our optimization strategy in place.

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Computer School Makes News

MCSE Boot Camp Certification Center Announces Major Website Updates
10-3-2008
CompTEC Computer Career Center, an MCSE Boot Camp School, welcomes returning Veterans with low cost career transition assistance. Soldiers who worked in an IT related MOS and those with an interest in developing a career in Information Technology can take advantage of a CompTEC grant that pays all tuition costs not covered by their MGIB benefits.
(The Montgomery GI Bill act for veterans, provides educational benefits for veterans. MGIB chapter 30 31 35 1607 for Army, Navy Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, reserves, military, active duty and enlisted.)
On November 11th CompTEC will host an HONOR Our VETERANS open house. With Flags flying and fun foods CompTEC will have Staff, Instructors and graduates on hand to answer questions and show off the State of the Art Training Facility, located just a few blocks from the Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Veterans with an interest in obtaining valuable Microsoft and Cisco Career certifications in network engineering, programming or database will want to stop by and learn how CompTEC can help them get started on great civilian careers, and/or gain valuable skills to further their military careers.
Veterans in Vocational Rehabilitation programs will be pleased that the facility was designed to accommodate handicapped individuals and the school is prepared to make any additional accommodations to make their learning experience a great one.
Steve Hatch, a veteran himself, attends Veterans Administration Conferences every year to learn how he can better help veterans in need of career training. “It is very gratifying to help soldiers transition their careers and I am pleased to be able to recognize and honor them once again with our own Veterans Day event this year,” Mr. Hatch says.
Jim Vanderwoude, a Viet Nam era Veteran and former Prison of War has been involved with CompTEC for several years, first as a student, then as an Instructor whose Certifications include MCSE, MCITP, CCNA, CEH, CISSP, has this to say about CompTEC’s commitment to veterans, “This is not just a November 11th once a year show. CompTEC is committed to helping Veterans with their careers 365 days a year.”
The MCSE Boot Camp program is a favorite of Veterans from around the world, who are able to fly in and stay 11 days to participate in an intensive high concentration high impact learning. Tuition, accommodations, snacks, some meals, all materials and necessary supplies are covered by the MGIB and the CompTEC MGIB Veterans Grant.
CompTEC computer school is proud to serve US Veterans and is pleased to take this opportunity to recognize their service and sacrifice for our country. Veterans can attend MCSE Boot Camps and training programs for Microsoft Certifications, Cisco Certifications and E Council certifications like CEH Certified Ethical Hacker, to improve their computer careers.
Please RSVP for the November 11th event to help us in planning and preparations, by calling CompTEC at 561-840-8080 or 888-491-9992. Email RSVPs to Janet@comptec.com with RSVP Veterans Day in the subject line.
ATTENTION: All veteran oriented websites are invited to participate in our link exchange program. You can learn more about CompTEC by visiting their website at http://www.comptec.com .

8-30-2008
CompTEC MCSE Boot Camp and Computer Career certification center has updated their website to better serve MGIB eligible Veterans who are looking to become certified in MCSE, CCNA, CCNP boot camp certification programs. The new design makes more information easier to access. Schedules, program information and enrollment assistance are all one click away once you get to the home page.

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) August 30, 2008 -- MCSE Boot Camp Certification Center announces major website updates.

CompTEC Computer Career and Boot Camp Certification training center has certified hundreds of US military veterans and civilians in MCSA, MCSE, MCSE+Security, CCNA, CCNP and other valuable career boosting Information Technology certifications. The cutting edge boot camp certification training center is located in tropical West Palm Beach, Florida, 5 minutes from Palm Beach International Airport. The updated website improves candidates' ability to get the information they want more quickly and will allow candidates searching for MCSE boot camps and other training to discover CompTEC's programs on search engines more easily. (see www.comptec.com )

The exciting, challenging, effective MCSE Boot Camp is one of our longest running and most successful programs.

Boot Camp style certification training strips away all distractions and delivers high concentration high impact learning. High impact learning is a result of unique, engaging classroom interaction that gets you involved at the very beginning and keeps you involved until you are certified. It is time tested and proven many times over. Our professional instructors are experts in their field. You will find them personable, approachable and helpful above and beyond the call of duty.

Invariably, graduates comment, "I never thought I could learn so much, so fast."

The MCSE Boot Camp Certification program is particularly attractive to MGIB eligible veterans. Military veterans have been flying in, staying from 7 - 21 days, and leaving with certifications that demonstrate they are professionals, knowledgeable in their fields.

Using their MGIB education benefits and other available funding, veterans can complete thousands of dollars worth of training while spending only a few dollars of their own. The program is such a great deal it has been written up in virtually every major military magazine. ARMY TIMES, NAVY TIMES, MILITARY TIMES, MILITARY LTD, and many others. Veterans from around the world have taken advantage of this fast track boot camp certification training to improve their military careers, or their post military careers. Steve Hatch, owner and operator of CompTEC, and a veteran himself, notes that despite helping MGIB MCSE boot camp candidates become certified for several years many soldiers still have not heard of the program.

"Updating our website will help even more veterans become aware of the program," Mr. Hatch said.

Economies may stumble and falter, but information technology will always grow. More networks, more programs, more applications are created everyday. It will require a trained and experienced workforce to keep up with the non stop growth of technology. Information Technology Certification programs like CompTEC MCSE Boot Camp certification will continue to help fill that ever growing need. [end press release]