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Encourage Reader Interaction On Your Blog Reap Numerous Benefits
"Hi Emma, Replying is a great way to encourage more engagement, and replying something more than "thanks for the comment" is best. After all, if conversation is what you are trying to encourage, it's a good idea to say something in your reply that in itself will inspire more conversation. Ask a question. Take a position. Build upon the point made in the comment and you can take things to the next level. A strong conversation bringing out new ideas not discussed in your original post may be inspiration for a follow-up, so watch for these opportunities. Thanks, Sherryl, for sharing this post with the BizSugar community!"Wealth Creation for Small Business Owners
"Jenny, Thanks for the review and for sharing it with the BizSugar community. I do think small business owners need to seriously look at their businesses as investments. This can be particularly challenging to solopreneurs, self-employed people, or freelancers. How can you create wealth for your small business when your constant input is needed to make your company function? Certainly, all entrepreneurs pour their hearts and souls into their businesses, but, in the end, how do you gain the benefits in both the short-term and long-term that make building a business worthwhile? "It’s in The Bag: The Future of Shopping
"Great wrap up of where retail marketing is headed. So often, this kind analysis begins and ends with the conclusion that all retail is headed for the Web. This may be true, but it misses the nuances of what is happening right now with brick and mortar businesses, something still very important for small business leaders and entrepreneurs to understand too. hanks for sharing this with the BizSugar community!"Want to Make Some Easy Money? Accept Checkout by Amazon (Tips & Review)
"Thanks so much for the tip. While I'm sure many people know about Amazon's affiliate options, I'm not sure how many know about the Checkout by Amazon feature. Super important consideration for anyone doing e-commerce and your video is also a great help. "Mobile Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
"Hi Chrissie, Thanks for the great guest post and, Jim, thanks for sharing it with the BizSugar community. With the incredible growth of mobile, this should be a no-brainer. If you don't think about this stuff you could be giving away a lot of potential customers."Boost Your Brand with LinkedIn Company Pages
"I'm with you, Lori! People who ignore LinkedIn do so at their own risk. Obviously, the kind of business is a huge consideration too. For example, I'd argue that B2B marketing is much more effective on LinkedIn and the groups can be an awesome way of networking. There is no comparison between LinkedIn and most other social sites, not because LinkedIn is inherently better, but because it reaches a completely different community."10 Must Haves for Your 2013 Online Marketing To Do List
"Hi Allison, These are all great ideas but, of course, some of them are things business owners should already be doing on a regular basis. I find the possibilities of Instagram particularly intriguing. Have you had chance to use this particular service much?"Zig Ziglar: 36 Quotes For Business Owners
"Hi Matthew, Zig was an inspiration to many and with good reason. Thanks for being one of the many wonderful BizSugar members who have taken the time to compile some chunks of his wisdom and share them with the rest of us. It’s a great way to pay homage to a great thought leader who will certainly be missed."Subscribe
Improving Unique Visitors, Pageviews on Your Business Site (Video)
"Hi Allie, What a great explanation of pageviews and unique visitors. Sure, some Web savvy business people already know about this stuff, but it's also a great introduction for those who are just getting their feet wet. I enjoyed finding this post and your video in the BizSugar community and think it will be a real help to other entrepreneurs here, too. "