Archive for August, 2011

The World of Inbound Marketing

August 30, 2011

Inbound Marketing is a term that you have heard many times over the last few years. Basically, Inbound Marketing is the opposite of traditional marketing. Instead of going after your prospective clients, you get them to come to you. Continue reading

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Posted in Blogs, Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Social Media by 7 Comments »

How to Promote Your Content Online

August 27, 2011

Writing compelling and beautifully expressed content is critical to the success of your business. However, that is only half of your success formula. The other half is sharing the content with as many high-quality connections as possible. Continue reading

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Posted in Article Marketing, Blogs, Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing by 21 Comments »

Managing Your Online Reputation Effectively

August 25, 2011

Your business is a tremendous source of pride for you. You have products and/or services that are valuable.You are making an extremely valuable contribution to the marketplace. Something happens. How do you make sure that your good name isn’t ruined? Continue reading

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Posted in Online Reputation, Reputation Management by 4 Comments »

Why You Should Be on Twitter

August 23, 2011

It is time for a refresher course on Twitter. There are many social media strategies behind Twitter’s use for business and why it is effective and valuable for your business. Revisiting Twitter basics is a good idea. Continue reading

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Posted in Online Communication, Social Media, Social Networking by 16 Comments »

Using Transparency to Increase Business

August 20, 2011

Now that social media has been around for a while and so many people are using it for business, it is quite apparent that it has a tremendous amount of power if used in an appropriate manner. Transparency is key. Continue reading

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Posted in Customer Service, Online Communication, Online Reputation, Reputation Management by 9 Comments »

Your Perception of Social Media Marketing

August 18, 2011

The use of social media and social networking tools is widespread and very popular across the universe. Of course, it is one thing to use social media to communicate and interact and it is quite another to strategize with it. Continue reading

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Posted in Social Media, Social Media Marketing by 11 Comments »

How to Engage Your Facebook Audience

August 16, 2011

You have become more heavily involved with Facebook for your business. Your approach is consistent and methodical. You share content with your Facebook fans three times a week, every week, on a regular basis. Now they need to be engaged. Continue reading

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Posted in Online Communication, Social Media, Social Networking by 6 Comments »

What to Ask During a Website Assessment

August 13, 2011

Many people have a website. Fewer understand if their website is actually effective. Having it assessed to answer that question is an excellent idea. It is important to be prepared for the assessment with intuitive and effective questions Continue reading

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Posted in Branding, Online Communication, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design, Web Presence by 7 Comments »

Monitoring Your Social Media Mentions

August 11, 2011

In business, if you want to achieve success through social media, it is not enough to simply be connected to the various (and most popular) social media channels. People need to notice you and speak about you to others. Continue reading

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Posted in Online Reputation, Reputation Management, Social Media, Social Media Monitoring by 8 Comments »

Creating Sticky Branding for Your Business

August 9, 2011

In this world of quick messages and short, satisfying spurts of content, the immediate impression is the often the one that endures. If your branding is memorable, people will remember it forever. That is what sticky branding is. Branding that endures. Continue reading

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Posted in Branding, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing by 1 Comment »