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10 Advertising Words to Avoid in 2009 - http://www.entrepreneur.com

Posted by wontonu under Advertising
From http://www.entrepreneur.com 5656 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 2, 2009 11:02 am

The economy, unemployment, companies folding, people losing their homes--2008 has left consumers wary of businesses. And that lack of consumer confidence requires straightforward, honest advertising messages to regain marketplace security. In 2009, perhaps more than ever, the words you use in your copywriting can determine whether you make a sale Read More

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7 Ways to Promote your Site with a Bit of Money

Posted by rupalik under Online Marketing
From http://www.dailyblogtips.com 5658 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 2, 2009 8:04 am

Below you will find 7 ways to promote your website or blog with a bit of money. You can use them to generate raw traffic, improve your search engine rankings, gain visibility on your niche and so on. Read More

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A Christmas Present for SEOs: 10 Tips to Pick the Low Hanging Fruit

Posted by himangim under Online Marketing
From http://www.seomoz.org 5657 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 2, 2009 8:04 am

Here are ten SEO tips that take relatively little energy but often produce great returns. Read More

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2009 Will Be the Year of Content Marketing...are you prepared?

Posted by mona19 under Marketing
From http://www.coachezines.com 5656 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 2, 2009 2:26 am

"If 2008 was the year social media went mainstream, 2009 should be the year of content marketing, the corporation as media company, the brand as publisher and broadcaster," says Junta 42 publisher Joe Pulizzi. It's true that much of what you read these days about online marketing is about using Twitter, Facebook and social sites effectively. Read More

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10 Tips for Effective Guest Posting

Posted by mona19 under Marketing
From http://traffikd.com 5657 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 2, 2009 2:23 am

During my first few months of blogging one of the most effective methods of promotion was writing guest posts for other blogs. I put a lot of effort into getting exposure and links be writing for a number of different blogs and slowly building my own audience. While I never had any huge spikes in subscriber growth from writing a guest post, I w Read More

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Thought Leadership Best Practices

Posted by zoyd23 under Marketing
From http://www.mclellancreative.com 5657 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 30, 2008 11:36 pm

Thought leader is a term used to describe a company that is recognized among peers and competitors for its innovative insights. Thought leadership is an increasingly vital driver of business success. This paper describes best practices for launching and maintaining a successful thought leadership program. Read More

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What Businesses Can Do Right Now To Increase Sales in 2009

Posted by digitalsmash under Marketing
From http://terraandersen.com 5657 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 30, 2008 11:29 pm

Whether you're marking online or offline, here are 8 wonderful tips to ensure your business is off to a great start in 2009! Read More

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cmypitch.com included in 24 Most Underrated Websites of 2008

Posted by cmypitch under Success Stories
From http://mashable.com 5659 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 30, 2008 6:44 pm

Mashable have produced a list of the most underrated websites of 2008. Check out the list here and see the ones to watch for 2009. Read More

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Are we sharing solutions or soundbites?

Posted by mona19 under Marketing
From http://altitudebranding.com 5658 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 30, 2008 5:46 pm

Something's been gnawing at me lately, and it's taken some pondering to figure out exactly what it is. But I think I'm frustrated that we're not doing a better job of carrying social media into the places it really matters: the businesses that don't understand, don't believe, or both. Read More

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