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The 13 Sneakiest LinkedIn SEO Tips to Boost Your Profile’s Views
"Hi Richard, These are some great pieces of advice, but I'm not sure sneaky is the right word. They are great solutions for boosting the SEO of your LinkedIn profile and getting more views. Thanks to Glen Craig for sharing this post with the BizSugar community."Social Media Strategies for the Noobie Marketing Professional
"Thanks for the great introduction to marketing, Cat. And thanks to Renee for sharing this great post with the BizSugar community. I think this is a great introduction especially for new small business owners, many of whom must learn marketing from the ground up out of necessity. Very helpful!"How Good Web Design Can Make You Hate A Brand: PayPal
"Emily, In the case of applications like PayPal, design is definitely a huge part of branding. We're not just talking about the visual design of the site or the logo, of course, but about the degree to which user experience is affected by overall Website design. In this case, a better Website would mean a whole new business, so, yes, definitely, anyone who can come up with a better design resulting in an easier online payment option certainly has a ready-made niche."Helping Your Business Stand Out Takes Less Energy Than You Realize
"Brent, Thanks for the great post on energy efficiency for small businesses. It may seem like a small thing, but this approach will not only save money. It will also create a better environment for the future. Thanks, also to Ivan for sharing this post with the BizSugar community. "Agility: Small Business Lessons from Super Bowl XLVII Advertisers
"Hi Brandi, Great examples of agility in marketing here. With the tradition of expensive, elaborate commercials planned and produced well in advance of the game out of necessity, agility and the ability to react to the unexpected are not the first things to come to mind. These examples show how great marketing, even during the Super Bowl, is about more than just the size of your advertising budget."How Long Do You Wait To Solve Marketing Problems? | M4B Marketing
"Hi Susan, I think it's important to look at your marketing and sales historically. In other words, have you traditionally had low sales this time of year? If so, don't freak out. On the other hand, you should also be looking at your sales to see if there has been a steady drop off, no matter how small. If your sales are slowly going down, it is time to worry and something needs to change."10 Minutes Startup Guide to Low Budget Online Branding
"Hi Jugmendra, The main purpose of branding is to help you stand apart from the crowd. Think about how many other businesses there are, even in your small niche. Proper branding helps customers distinguish you or your business in that niche. And, if it is successful, it gets them to come back again and again. Thanks for sharing with the BizSugar community."Subscribe
Facebook Graph Search -- It's Not Just for Stalkers Anymore
"Hi Shannon, I laughed when I saw your title. Thanks for the free e-book and for sharing this post with the BizSugar community. I think many small business owners are wondering how Graph Search will affect them and this is a great step toward clearing up some of those questions."