Posts Tagged ‘Online Strategy’
3 Simple Steps to Maintaining a Successful Company Blog
Chances are pretty high that if you run your own company, it probably has its own blog that more often than not serves as a reflection of the business itself. A company blog shows readers what sort of business you’re running and gives them an inside look at just how you run things. As such, the company blog develops a voice all on its own that’s often pretty conversational as well as informational, so it’s important that your customers are finding the answers to the questions that they have and keep coming back for more with your blog.
Read More The Marketing Plan: Essential Elements
Have you thought about your marketing plan? To compete in a crowded marketplace, you have to go in with a plan that you’ve thought about and put together carefully and intentionally. No matter what stage your business is at, you should have a plan for your marketing efforts.
Read More Email Security
There are an alarming number of ways that email can be intercepted or hacked. When you are transmitting personally identifiable information, such as social security numbers, bank accounts, credit card information, and more, you must take important precautions.
Read More Surviving the Imminent Millennial Takeover
We are close to a major generational shift. While Baby Boomers have dominated spending for decades, Millennials will soon be taking the top spot. This shift is not just interesting in terms of demographics, however; it will require businesses to change the way they market, sell, and serve their customers.
Read More Social Media Myths
Social media can put your business in front of a lot of new people thanks to viral content—but it doesn’t happen automatically. With all the voices trying to be heard, it takes a smart plan to make it work. Many small businesses miss out on opportunities to go viral by buying into social media myths.
Read More Principles of Social Marketing
Today’s age of social media has created dramatic shifts in marketing strategies. If you get it right, social media can make it easier for small businesses to take advantage of their flexibility, local connections, and nimble nature.
Read More Improving Your Website One Piece at a Time
A presence on the web is increasingly important, as more and more consumers look for information on businesses online before visiting in person. Improving your website can be a daunting task, so break it down into manageable items that you can accomplish one at a time.
Read More How to Handle a Negative “Troll” on Your Blog
Given enough time, almost every blog will attract trolls, whose only purpose in life seems to be picking fights with anyone and everyone. How do you handle this, especially when a troll threatens the image of your business? Here is what you should do.
Read More Email Tips for Small Business
What’s the most effective way to use email marketing for your business? As more and more business deals go through email at one stage or another, your communication must contribute to the relationship. Here are 3 tips to close a deal over email.
Read More Online Strategy Basics
It’s not enough just to have a website. Your website needs to generate leads and sales for your business. Doing that requires a strategic approach to the web, and there are some basic principles and guidelines you can follow to a successful online strategy.
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