It seems to be human nature that we don’t want to think about what could go wrong. Particularly in sales, we are continually optimistic, we want to be positive, particularly with our customers. So why would we ever want to talk about what could go wrong? Particularly when we are in the middle of the […]
Sales and Marketing
The Power of Personas
Previously, we noted that content marketing is hardly a new methodology. Its origins trace back to the late 1800s, but it certainly has evolved as technology and access have made it possible for just about anyone to claim and prove authority and expertise. But it takes well-researched personas to create successful content. In looking at […]
9 Ways to Use Pull Marketing When Push Doesn’t Work
More and more customers these days are doing their own marketing research, scanning internet reviews and feedback from friends, rather than trusting messages that you push out through advertising. This is called inbound marketing, where customers are pulled to you, rather than feeling accosted at every turn by your brand messages via email, newspapers and […]
Google Ads Budget: How Much Should You Spend?
How to Manage Google Ads Budget for Small Businesses Starting a business can be a bit tricky. At this particular stage, you are not quite sure of where to begin and what ways to generate traffic. A simple way to find customers for your startup is by using Google Ads. This is a powerful tool […]
How to Identify & Optimize Paid Search Fluctuations
Problem 1: How do I efficiently monitor campaign performance, and identify what caused changes over time? One of the most common ways to keep a pulse on campaign performance is through regular reports. Unfortunately, reporting is a challenge that every digital marketer faces. With the ability to track data at every step of a user’s […]
Are You the Salesperson Creating Value for Your Customer?
I was talking to a team of sales people about engaging their customers with insight and getting them to think about their businesses in different ways. They happened to sell supply chain management software. The software, like most other supply chain software solutions enabled their customers to better understand and manage inventory, orders, quality, scheduling […]
7 Ways to Influencer Marketing Success
The digital marketing field has been so impactful in the business industry that it has essentially become a necessary tool for success. This also stems from the fact that digital marketing itself has grown into smaller areas and marketing strategies. Of these smaller strategies, influencer marketing is arguably the most effective method. Without a doubt, […]
Trends in Content Marketing
Content marketing is not new. It has its origins back in the late 1800s, but for most of us, it became apparent during the infomercial era. There have always been trends in content marketing. If you’re 40+, you might remember the Tony Robbins infomercials. They were thirty minutes of TV programming that was a blend […]
How to Track Sales Calls and Increase Conversions
Whether you have an established business or a growing one, sales calls are an essential part of your success. According to a Bright Local survey, 60 percent of customers still prefer to call businesses as part of their online search. However, to translate calls from prospects to sales, you’ll need to track them. Unfortunately, many […]
6 Elements of Customer Psychology Drive Buy Decisions
Many entrepreneurs think that adapting to the new technologies, like smart phones and Internet commerce, are the key to attracting new customers. In fact, businesses need to adapt even more completely to the changes in the buying and social behavior of consumers. High-technology product startups, without customers, don’t make a business. Today’s customer buying dynamics […]
