Those of you who know me know how much I promote blogging. I’ve been doing it for years, and I use blogging as a tool for lead generation. But having a blog has many other benefits as well. Driving more traffic to your website is arguably one of the most […]
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Social media marketing has become a necessity for brand survival in today’s day and age. But simply creating profiles on these platforms and hoping the rest will take care of itself is not an effective strategy. You need to be active on social media. While you may have already recognized […]
It’s no secret we’re living in a mobile world. As marketers, we need to recognize that our current and prospective customers are active on their mobile devices. That’s why you need to learn how to optimize your web design for mobile users. But some of you may have taken this […]
With so many new content marketing strategies out there today, it can be tempting to look past your email list. After all, how important can it be? To say the least, email marketing is crucial. It needs to remain part of your core marketing foundation. Research shows that 99% of […]
Establishing credibility is important for all businesses. There are only so many brand names today that speak for themselves. I’m referring to global giants such as Apple, Nike, and Walmart. In these instances, consumers know those companies are legitimate. But the rest of us need all the help we can […]
Social media marketing is no longer optional for small businesses in 2018. I see this problem all too often when I’m consulting small business owners. They have this mentality that social media won’t benefit their companies. “Our customers know who we are, and they know where to find us.” Does […]
The ecommerce industry is a highly competitive space. That’s because the popularity of online shopping is growing at a rapid rate. Last year, retail ecommerce sales surpassed 2.3 billion dollars across the globe. This number is expected to double within the next three years. It’s safe to say that consumers will […]
Ecommerce websites live and die by their conversions. For those of you who have a high volume of traffic to your website, that’s great news. But traffic alone doesn’t generate sales. Is your website traffic translating to conversions? There are certain metrics you can use to measure this. Look at […]
There’s a common misconception that businesses need to acquire new customers if they want to make more money. Getting new customers is obviously beneficial and can help your business grow. But that’s not the only way to boost your profits. Focusing on customer retention is a much more viable and […]
It’s no secret that businesses need to prioritize the customer experience. Ultimately, keeping your customers happy will help your business grow and prosper. In fact, 80% of consumers say they’re willing to spend more money to have a better customer service experience. As a business owner, you need to recognize this […]
Ideas are a dime a dozen. Everyone has them. Some ideas are great, and others could be improved. As an online marketer, I’ve heard countless business pitches from prospective entrepreneurs over the years. While I admire their creativity, just coming up with an idea alone is far from having a […]
As we pass the midway mark of 2018, it’s clear that mobile technology is prevalent in our world today. In the past, I’ve told you to keep an eye out for the top marketing trends of 2018. But now I want to take that one step further and narrow that […]
How important is a font? Surprisingly, fonts can be more valuable than you might believe. Visualize all the places where you see written words on a daily basis. You may not think twice about a font when you see one, but you can always spot a bad font. Choosing the […]
I write a ton of blog posts for my websites. Writing has become a major part of my life throughout the years. People recognize this and often ask me the same question: How do you come up with these new ideas? Truthfully, writer’s block happens to all of us. Just […]
The primary purpose of a nonprofit company is to help a certain cause. These organizations’ missions usually differ from those of traditional businesses. If you operate a nonprofit business, I commend you. It’s great to see entrepreneurs helping other people and providing aid to charitable organizations. But just because your […]
We all make mistakes. Sometimes these errors are minor, but other times they are grave. You need to learn how to avoid these mistakes. Launching your own business is no easy task. As someone who has helped multiple startups to get off the ground, I know this process firsthand. Things […]
Email marketing needs to be a priority for all businesses in 2018. It doesn’t matter what type of company you have or what industry you’re in. In fact, 89% of marketers named email as their primary method of lead generation. If you are putting more effort into your email marketing strategy, […]
As a business owner, you have to keep coming come up with creative ways to attract new customers. But as you know, this type of marketing can be expensive. It’s much more cost-effective to market to your existing customers than to find new ones. Acquiring a new customer is six to […]
Did you know that 65% of people are visual learners? Furthermore, 90% of information that gets transmitted to the human brain is visual. But if you thought that was crazy, consider this. We process images 60,000 times faster than we process text. Let that sink in for a moment. As you’re reading […]
Launching a mobile app is a great way to increase sales for your business. If you already have a live app available for download, you’re headed in the right direction. That’s because your customers are active on mobile devices. It’s more convenient for them to shop from their phones and […]
It’s no secret that our world is trending in a mobile direction. As a marketer, you need to recognize this concept and adapt accordingly. Your customers are using their mobile devices to consume, so that’s where you need to target them. For those of you out there who developed a […]
So you’ve got a great idea for a new business. You took the time to write a business plan for your startup. After long and grueling months of conducting market research, coming up with prototypes, and analyzing your competition, you’re finally ready to turn this plan into a profitable business. […]
Anyone can produce content. But content without a purpose is not effective. You need to consider the goals of your content marketing strategy. Ask yourself what you want your audience to do when they consume your content. Whatever that answer is, your content needs to be engaging if you want […]
Your new ecommerce site has finally launched. Congratulations! Now you have the ability to sell to a huge potential audience. Whether you have a completely new business or an existing brand that just launched an ecommerce site, getting your first few sales can be intimidating. Existing businesses that expanded to the […]
