Running your own business is tough. You get busy juggling different tasks and wearing different hats. However, if you let the marketing ball drop, you will see business drop. And you don’t want that. If you’re like me, a “solopreneur” — working by yourself — or you have a small staff. In any rate, when […]
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April 1995 marked 30 years that I’ve worked in digital marketing. I’ve seen it all! Well-meaning small business owners especially attempt to do their own marketing and fail miserably. Moreover, their failures and mistakes were 100% preventable had they asked an expert for help. Did they want to save money? Did they think they could
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This is a classic post, but it’s still VERY relevant! I once did a consult for an auto repair shop in the Phoenix Valley. He had poor SEO and needed to boost the business to his local, brick-and-mortar shop. He had some social media profiles setup, but had no idea what to do with them.
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A blank page is a terrifying thing. You know you need to blog to help promote your business. You know that blogging 3 times a week — or at least once a week helps drive potential customers to your website. Yet, you can’t seem to sit down and write. You stare at the blank screen
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LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool for both jobseekers and businesses, but there are rules to follow. There are things that you just don’t do. LinkedIn is the Facebook for professionals and it’s nothing like Facebook.
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How is your business different from the other guy, down the street who does what you do? Or the other business that comes up in Google search for your same keywords and phrases? What’s Your USP? Before you can start marketing your business, you need to identify what your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is. What
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Every business that is going to market itself on social media needs a cohesive, strategic plan. Marketing on social media without a plan is like driving a Ferrari in first gear! There are certain steps you need to take to have an effective social media strategy. If you jump in without a strategic plan, you’ll
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No! Well, it depends. I know a lot of social media marketing service providers are going to disagree with me, but here’s my philosophy on outsourcing… Hiring an outsider to manage your company’s social media marketing is like hiring a salesperson and sending them to talk to your potential customers without training them! In my
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Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. We all know the definition of insanity. Then why are you doing social media marketing without checking your analytics and insights? During the first week of each month, you should review the previous month’s analytics on your website, as well as, the insights
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Strategically planning your online marketing is a crucial, first step for any business that needs to reach new potential customers! This outline will help you plan your online marketing — whether you’re a brand-new startup or an established business that needs to revamp its online marketing efforts. Online Marketing Essentials Today’s digital marketing is daunting.
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