Unless you have all the clients you could possibly want right now you've probably heard you should be online marketing. That's all well and good but how do you know if you're doing the right thing or if what you are doing is actually benefiting your business in some way? As I meet more and more business owners in and around the area I hear a lot of chatter about frustrations and confusion regarding what to measure and keep track of online. The most frequent statement I get is, "I'm doing all of this online marketing but I'm not seeing an increase in sales." Here's a tip - sales is not the end-all, be-all measure of whether or not your online marketing efforts are working
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Track the online metrics that matter and sales isn't one of them
Posted by akstout18 under Online MarketingFrom http://www.examiner.com 4993 days ago
Location-based marketing a must for local businesses
Posted by akstout18 under Online MarketingFrom http://www.examiner.com 4993 days ago
Up until this past week the only big game contenders in the Location Based Services arena were Foursquare and Gowalla. Then on Wednesday, Facebook introduced Facebook Places, a new feature giving Facebook users the option to let their friends know where they are via “check-ins” on their mobile web enabled devices. Let’s talk about what this means for businesses.
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Steaks, Fakes and Carpetbaggers: 4 Tips for Selecting a Social Media Consultant
Posted by promodiva under Social MediaFrom http://promodiva.com 4993 days ago
Lately we’re seeing an upsurge in the amount of social media consultants and service providers. You’ve probably run into a few of them online…heck, you may have even bumped into one while waiting in line at Starbuck’s. They love working remotely, and we all know that the demands of being a social media doyenne can result in serious a caffeine deficiency (a concept I can certainly identify with).
There are many wonderful, qualified service providers out there, and they are worth every penny that they are charging. So the question remains, how do you separate the genuine article from the so-called Read More
There are many wonderful, qualified service providers out there, and they are worth every penny that they are charging. So the question remains, how do you separate the genuine article from the so-called Read More
Does “Being Yourself” Count As A Sales Technique?
Posted by dabrock under SalesFrom http://partnersinexcellenceblog.com 4993 days ago
A few days ago, I started a discussion with “What Are The 3 Characteristics That Set Great Sales People Apart?” followed by “How Important Are ‘Techniques’ To Sales?” I hadn’t meant to turn this into a series (or saga), but the discussion has been very interesting. For me, it has been a bit of a journey of discovery. I’ve always had an aversion to what I call “techniques” — those 68 closing techniques, the persuasion technique and so forth.
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The Truth of Blogging Language
Posted by hishaman under Public RelationsFrom http://www.famousbloggers.net 4993 days ago
This article may interested non English writers who blog in English, it's a discussion about problems they have to face during their blogging and online business journey
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Is It Time For Facebook To Go Bye-Bye?
Posted by franpro under Social MediaFrom http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com 4993 days ago
The privacy concerns over at Facebook just keep mounting, and
I've just about had it. Mark Zuckerberg, and his filthy-rich team of Facebook executives, are putting all of us at risk, and they just don't seem to care. They're in some kind of sick race for the crown with Twitter,... Read More
I've just about had it. Mark Zuckerberg, and his filthy-rich team of Facebook executives, are putting all of us at risk, and they just don't seem to care. They're in some kind of sick race for the crown with Twitter,... Read More
Facebook Alternative Diaspora Launches September 15
Posted by nabadoninb under NewsFrom http://mashable.com 4993 days ago
Diaspora will release its code to the world on September 15, but promises that its creators are just getting started.
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ePub Book Conversion: Costs, Quality, Design
Posted by VisibleLogic under MarketingFrom http://www.visiblelogic.com 4993 days ago
High quality ePub book conversions will require the human touch of a skilled designer. It seems that the ePub file format is gaining as the leading vehicle for electronic distribution of books. After many years of multiple file types or inconvenient PDFs, ePub is quickly establishing itself as the premiere file format for publishing or converting traditional books to an electronic format that can be used on the iPad, Sony Reader, Kindle, and more
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Better Service Using Direct Digital Marketing
Posted by cb711 under MarketingFrom http://lunchpail.knotice.com 4994 days ago
Here are six quick tips to help you start thinking about ways you can incorporate the flexibility of direct digital marketing to better serve your customers through relevant communications, to help grow your business and cement more profitable relationships
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7 Steps to Local Internet Marketing Success
Posted by LeslieTP under Online MarketingFrom http://www.lesproctordirect.com 4994 days ago
Are you confused by all the Local Internet Marketing options? You are not alone... The typical small business owner does not have the time or expertise to effectively manage all the Local Internet Marketing investment options.
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