Archive for May, 2010

Effective Use of Video Marketing

May 29, 2010

As you know, there are many ways to market your business online. Using a combination of marketing methods can be very effective. Video marketing should definitely be included in your strategy along with other methods that work well for you. Continue reading

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Posted in Internet Marketing, Search, Video Marketing, Web Content by 7 Comments »

How to Engage Influential People

May 27, 2010

Engaging influential people gives you the ability to increase traffic to your business and to reach many more people than you would otherwise. Finding them is easier than you might think; however, building relationships with them takes time and effort. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Practices, Online Reputation, Social Media, Social Networking, Starting a Business by 5 Comments »

Twitter: Legitimate Business Tool or Fluff?

May 25, 2010

Twitter is often misunderstood by people. Many people view Twitter as a fun and fast social media channel that lets people know your every move (literally). It is so much more than that. Continue reading

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Posted in Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking by 1 Comment »

Tips on Writing a Great Call to Action

May 22, 2010

You need to include a Call to Action on all of your business content. The whole point of the Call to Action is to entice people to take an interest in and visit your website. Continue reading

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Posted in Blogs, Web Content, Web Traffic Generation, Writing by 7 Comments »

How to Increase Your Website Traffic

May 20, 2010

Are you getting a great deal of traffic to your website? Is your Internet presence strong and are people excited by your offerings? If not, it is time to make some changes. Continue reading

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Posted in Blogs, Internet Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Web Traffic Generation by 6 Comments »

The Psychology Behind Social Media

May 18, 2010

Psychology plays an important role in social media’s success and it is influencing how business owners are using the various social media channels to market their products and services. Continue reading

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The Benefits of Social Media in the Current Economy

May 15, 2010

With the advent of the horrendous economy that is currently upon the United States, the business world has been leveraging social media for marketing in a tremendous way. Continue reading

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Making Time for Social Media

May 13, 2010

“Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.”—Benjamin Franklin. Benjamin Franklin’s concept of inviting everyone in to converse and build relationships also applies to social media. Continue reading

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How to Deal With Negative Feedback in Social Media

May 11, 2010

Social media makes it very easy for customers to communicate negative feedback. How you handle the feedback is most important. There are many ways to respond constructively and appropriately and still continue to build credibility and trust. Continue reading

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Social Networking Connections – to Accept or Not, That Is the Question

May 8, 2010

“Blessed is the influence of one true, loving soul over another.”—George Eliot. When it comes to accepting friends and connections for your business through social media, discrimination is critical. Continue reading

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Posted in Business Practices, Social Media, Social Networking by 20 Comments »