Many marketers make the mistake of jumping into blogging, posting, and/or advertising on social media without considering who their target market is and what they want or need. Obviously, you must think about the customer and not about what you want to sell or what you like. When a potential customer lands on your website, […]
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When you think of an “evergreen”, you think of pine trees. They are called evergreens because they are green all year long. They don’t lose their leaves in the fall. I grew up in Upstate New York, and my mom loved them. What is Evergreen Content? Evergreen content is blog articles or videos that are
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Blog is short for “web log”. Many people have them. They can be personal, casual blogs, and then there are business blogs. A personal blog can be by anyone about what interests them: food, hobbies, politics, travel, religion, pets, etc. It’s a way to get your “voice” heard. For Business, however, a blog is… “A
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Unlike for-profit businesses that usually have one main target market, maybe two, nonprofits have at least 5 distinct ones. These 5 target market personas need to be clearly identified and embraced. Ideally, you need to get to know them — intimately. You also need to find them on social media networks, get their attention, and
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Just when you think you’ve figured out how Google and search engine optimization (SEO) work, Google goes and makes some changes. Besides that, now, you’ve got the AI search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity! The challenge for the small business owner is… “The future of organic search will be shaped by LLMs [Large Language
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You’ve got a sharp-looking website for your business, determined who your target market is, and came up with a fantastic offer to generate leads and grow your email list. Now, you need an effective landing page. What makes a landing page different from your other pages? Here’s what you need to know… The Anatomy of
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If I had a dime for each time someone said to me, “There’s not enough time in the day to run my business never mind doing social media!”, I’d be rich. Yes, Social Media is free to use, but it takes Sweat Equity. Here’s a how to manage your day effectively to be able to prioritize, actually get stuff done and not drive yourself insane!
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Marketing on Instagram is a MUST for any B2C (Business-to-Consumer) business. Whether you’re ecommerce, brick-and-mortar, or home-based business, Instagram offers you unique opportunities to promote your business organically, without paying, to a large audience. Instagram is a great social media network, especially for B2C businesses. Though I’ve seen some B2B companies on there, it’s mostly
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Branding in today’s digital age is way more than just having a nice logo, a catchy tagline, and a pretty website. I’ve been doing Internet marketing since 1995, and I’ve seen lots of “brands” come and go. Some do well, and some fail miserably. Whether you’re just starting or your business needs a new look,
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Email marketing is still one of the most effective methods of reaching current and potential customers. However, its effectiveness depends on several factors. Here are some metrics to watch for, as well as some strategies to incorporate. What is an Email Marketing Open Rate? You’re not going to sell anything if people won’t even open
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