Competition is not a bad thing, in fact, it’s great. Many of us thrive on it and may not even realize it. We love sports, music, talent, reality TV shows. Those are all competitions. So, why when it comes to starting a business or trying something new in marketing, are we afraid of competition? Why do we shy away from it?
Are referrals to your business a necessary part of your business plan? Is repeat business a key to your success?
Referral marketing is a personable method of promoting products or services to new customers through referrals, usually by word of mouth or social media. Many times these referrals are spontaneous but businesses can influence their customers to “pass it on”.
Sales funnels work much like a real funnel works. The top is bigger and can hold a lot of substance which filters down into a place where it is needed and used. In sales, something similar occurs. Consider your website or Facebook page has lots of visitors who come and look around.
Simply put, keywords are the words and phrases that people type into their browser search bar to find information on the Web. Keywords are how the search engines know what you’re all about and who they should send to your website. There really is a science (algorithm) behind what comes up when users search. Understanding keywords and how they impact search …
People often ask which social media platforms should I use and how often should I post. Honesty, it’s really up to your market. Where are they and how do you communicate your message to them? Social Media includes Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram as well as video content on YouTube, Vimeo or Tiktok. Have …
Competition is not a bad thing, it’s good. In fact, it’s great! Many of us thrive on it and may not even realize it. We love sports, music, reality TV shows. Those are all competitions. So, why when it comes to thinking about starting or building a business or trying something new in Internet marketing, are …
Most anyone can build a website and make it look nice. There are plenty of online website builders that function well. GoDaddy.com, Wix.com, SquareSpace.com just to name a few. In three easy steps, you can build a website with most any host available. Buy a domain, pick your hosting plan, and use the online web design tool. These tools provide easy drag and drop features for filling …
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When it comes to web design, there are plenty of DIYers. Many want to maintain control of their online presence. In place of competing with them, we want to help them be better. When your business succeeds, so do we. When you are creating a website (or hiring a web designer), there are many details to keep …
Direct marketing through e-mail is still a good option for marketing. Think about it. How many spam or junk emails do you receive each day? The truth is, it works, or they would stop. Here’s a fun fact: there are 3x more email accounts than Facebook accounts and 6x more than Twitter. Plus, most anything you do on the Internet requires an email account. Even Facebook and Twitter require an email account!
Everyone wants to be listed in the top 3 positions on a Google Search Page. With so much competition for the same spot, how do you improve your chances of being the winner?
Search Engine Optimization or SEO is the method or process of getting your website to the top position on a Google search page. This process helps make your website more user-friendly from the search engine‘s perspective.
Is SEO really needed today? Can’t I just optimize my site and leave it? Isn’t SEO just some kind of marketing tool to get me to spend money? Does it really matter?
These are all good questions. But the myth that search engine optimization is dead is just that – a myth!
It is the single most important element of a website after your product information and yet, the most overlooked.
The single most important element of a website and yet, the most overlooked. When designing a website, many people spend all their time working on the look and feel of their pages, without considering how search engines will look at the site. Just because a site looks nice and feels right, doesn’t mean it is built …
