ShawnHessinger commented on the following stories on BizSugar
New Tool Creates Incentives for Your Site Visitors
"Hi Teepu, You may be right, in a perfect world. However, I think the issue here is not just that readers find and enjoy the content on your website, but that you can convert those readers or visitors into leads. For that, in a busy world, I think some customers need the extra push. "How To Use Social Media To Increase Sales
"Great infographic, Vladi! I think an important part of social media marketing few people think about is the need to decide what exactly you want to accomplish. Are you using social media to build content, drive sales, build brand recognition, or for something else? Each goal may require a different approach and some channels will be more effective for achieving some goals than others. "10 Tips for Making Your Startup A Success
"Thanks Heather, I think creating a successful startup is something on many entrepreneurs' minds these days, either to take advantage of emerging opportunities or to expand an existing business in a new direction. Thanks to Peter Hamilton and TechinBiz for sharing this post via Scoop.it!"Finance a Business Through Community Ownership
"Hey Becky McCray, Awesome post about community ownership on the Marco Terry blog. Thanks to Marco at Commercial Capital LLC for sharing this great look at a totally different way of financing a business. Very nice to read about these examples of equity vs. debt financing on the BizSugar community. I hope everyone on the community checks it out."3 Tips for Becoming a Master Networker
"Hey Matthew, Great post, but I'd make one additional point here. While many people come into this world with natural networking talents and outgoingness, if you look at this list and just don't see these qualities in yourself, don't be discouraged. Life is a great teacher and many of these skills can be learned. The most important tip of all from this respect is to "get out there." It's the fastest way to start acquiring the skills you need."Want to Build Community? Just Ask
"Hi Annie, Just saw your post in the BizSugar community and wanted to reach out and say hello. You're right. Community is one of the coolest parts of having a website. It's a pretty cool part of running a business too. Thanks for the great post, however short. I think the message is clear. Reach out and connect! "4 Tips to Keep Customers Coming Back
"Hi Antoine, Was happy to find your post shared on BizSugar. I think many entrepreneurs don't get the giving thing and how important it is in the customer relationship. This doesn't mean giving everything away for free, but it does mean looking for ways to always give a little extra value. Customers always remember this and it sets you apart, even from the guy who's charging a little less for a similar service."Subscribe
10 Ways to Optimize Your Blog Posts for Search Engines
"Hi Dhiraj, I think some people still don't think about sharing on social media as a way of optimizing your website, but, of course, it's a huge thing, and, if you don't do it, you'll live to regret it. By the way, saw your great profile on the BizSugar blog. Great story and great lesson for online entrepreneurs. I certainly hope everyone will take the opportunity to have a look at it themselves."