Those of you who have been reading my blogs for a while know I’m a huge advocate of using visual elements to enhance my blog posts. In addition to being visually appealing, images can actually improve the performance of your articles. That’s because blogs with pictures receive 94% more views than posts […]
Category Archives: Marketing Trends
Everyone has a story. What’s yours? I’m not referring to your life story, although there are times when that can be intriguing as well. Instead, I’m talking about how you started your business. What was your motivation? Sure, everyone gets into business to make money, but there has to be […]
Contrary to popular belief, email marketing is not dead. Sure, there are newer content marketing strategies out there today that may seem more appealing. But if you want your business to thrive, you’ve got to have a core foundation for your strategy. Stick to the basics. If you’ve recently launched a […]
Establishing a strong social media presence is crucial for brand survival in this day and age. No matter what type of business you have, you need to focus on your Facebook advertising strategy. Don’t get me wrong. Other social platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, are all important […]
If your business sells tangible products, you need to have a strong online presence. But with so much competition in the ecommerce space, it can be tough for you to establish your ground. Not only are you competing with local and regional brands, but you also have to deal with […]
Social media is constantly evolving. It’s no longer just a place for your family and friends to share old and embarrassing photos of you every Thursday. As a marketer, you need to learn how to properly leverage these platforms to your advantage. Being active on social media is huge, and […]
Social media is constantly evolving. It’s no longer just a place for your family and friends to share old and embarrassing photos of you every Thursday. As a marketer, you need to learn how to properly leverage these platforms to your advantage. Being active on social media is huge, and […]
If your business sells tangible products, you need to have a strong online presence. But with so much competition in the ecommerce space, it can be tough for you to establish your ground. Not only are you competing with local and regional brands, but you also have to deal with […]
Establishing a strong social media presence is crucial for brand survival in this day and age. No matter what type of business you have, you need to focus on your Facebook advertising strategy. Don’t get me wrong. Other social platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube, are all important […]
Contrary to popular belief, email marketing is not dead. Sure, there are newer content marketing strategies out there today that may seem more appealing. But if you want your business to thrive, you’ve got to have a core foundation for your strategy. Stick to the basics. If you’ve recently launched a […]
Writing your first ebook is exciting. But once it’s finally written, you’ve got to find a way to get it in the hands of your audience. After all that hard work, long nights, and endless research, it would be a shame if your book went unread. Those of you who […]
When was the last time you updated your website? If you have to stop and think for a minute to answer that question, you may have a problem. Your website needs to be monitored and updated on a regular basis. However, you don’t want to make changes without any rhyme […]
It’s time for you to adapt to the latest marketing trends. Your company can no longer afford to ignore mobile users. Your website must be optimized for mobile devices. Why? Well, for starters, 80% of the top websites according to the Alexa rankings were optimized for mobile users. Plus, 80% of […]
Social media marketing needs to be a priority for every business across all industries. Get with the times and understand the latest trends. Your customers are active on social media platforms, so you need to establish a presence as well. Some of you may have mastered this already. You’ve been […]
A picture is worth a thousand words. This is an ageless English adage I’m sure you’ve heard countless times throughout your life. It’s a simple concept. In short, it means that it’s easier to show someone something than to tell them about it. But are you applying this strategy to […]
Blogging is one of my favorite marketing tools. There are many benefits to blogging—that’s why all my websites have blogs. But honestly, I enjoy it as well. Writing blog posts keeps your finger on the pulse and helps you stay connected with your audience. I’m not saying you have to […]
Successful marketers know how to go the extra mile when promoting their brands, products, and services. You need to understand what role psychology plays in the buying process. For example, different color schemes can impact sales on your website. Those of you who want to take your marketing strategy to the […]
How do you convince a person to do something? When you’re having a face-to-face conversation with someone, you know how to persuade them. But you don’t have the same luxury of conversation when you’re dealing with visitors to your website. Fortunately, you can utilize online persuasive tactics to close sales […]
Social media marketing has become one of the most effective ways for businesses to have success in the digital era. In fact, 95% of adults between the ages of 18 and 34 follow brands on social media. Facebook leads the way in this category. According to Statista, Facebook has 2.2 billion […]
The ecommerce industry has become a very competitive space over the last several years. In fact, more than half of Internet users across the globe made a purchase online in the last year. Younger generations with a strong purchasing power lead the way in this trend. In fact, 67% of Millennials […]
Blogging is one of my favorite ways to drive traffic to websites and engage with audiences. But those of you who have been staying up-to-date on the newest marketing trends know video content has been on the rise. In fact, experts predict that by 2019, 80% of the global Internet traffic will […]
Your content is great. You’ve been applying new strategies and learning how to master the art of storytelling to make your content more engaging. But now what? This is useless if you’re unable to distribute it to your audience. I see this problem all the time when I’m consulting businesses. They […]
People love watching videos. That’s why 87% of marketers use video content to engage with their audiences on the Internet. More than half of marketing experts across the globe say they get the highest ROI from their video promotions. When it comes to social media, videos generate 1,200% more shares than both […]
Content marketing is an absolute necessity for brand survival in 2018. You’re on the right track if you are currently creating and distributing content. But for those of you not seeing results from these marketing campaigns, it can be frustrating. If you’re putting so much time and effort into this, […]
