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Pay Per Click advertising (PPC) involves bidding on relevant keywords  that people will likely use in a search engine search, and when your ad pops up as a result of that search, they'll click on your ad, delivering a warm lead right to your door. Read More
When practitioners of the Rubenfeld Synergy Method wanted a way to generate leads for their individual practitioners around the country, Samson Media created a lead-generating video landing page that included a professionally-produced video to attract and convert search engine traffic. Read More
OK, I found my first (but certainly not my last) Twitter ad, from none other than Starbucks.  Makes sense for this caffeinated crowd.  It came up when I searched the hash tagged phrase #nowplaying. Read More
No, this is not about that awkward moment at a networking event or social gathering when you can't remember someone's name. This is about that annoying moment Read More
A list of 10 ways to avoid being a jerk on Facebook. A glimpse into Facebook etiquette and tips including ways to maximize the platform and not be spammy. Read More
I love working from home! I feel so lucky that I can have a life that includes working in my pajamas! But working from home can be a blessing and a curse. It takes an incredible work ethic to make yourself do your work when other things try to grab your attention. Read More

Free, an expectation too far?

Avatar Posted by bloggertone under Products and Services
From http://bloggertone.com 5292 days ago
Made Hot by: dreamwithdeadline on April 15, 2010 3:48 pm
Free is an effective marketing and sales tool. In the on-line world, have consumers become too expectant for everything to be free? Read More

BRIEF: How One Wrong Word Can Ruin Your Message

Avatar Posted by globalcopywrite under Marketing
From http://www.globalcopywriting.com 5292 days ago
Made Hot by: jnelson on April 15, 2010 4:41 pm
Marketing content, by design, is meant to appeal to your prospects and clients. Attempting to impress with big words or complicated phrases can drive people away. Read this BRIEF post to learn why. Read More

Changes Come to Yelp :: Duct Tape Marketing

Avatar Posted by ducttape under Online Marketing
From http://www.ducttapemarketing.com 5292 days ago
Made Hot by: Jed on April 16, 2010 2:40 pm
Marketing podcast with Luther Lowe (Click to play or right click and “Save As” to download – Subscribe now via iTunes

The online review site Yelp has come under fire of late for practices that have been described by some small business owners as heavy handed in an effort to use the ratings and reviews process as a tool to sell advertising. Yelp responded recently by formalizing a host of chang Read More

How To Renegotiate Your Commitments

Avatar Posted by iannarino under Sales
From http://thesalesblog.com 5292 days ago
Made Hot by: billrice on April 19, 2010 3:24 pm
In sales (and in business) there are commitments that we cannot keep, despite our best intentions and our best efforts. Being a professional requires that we renegotiate these commitments, regardless of how small may seem. Follow these five steps to renegotiate your commitments. Read More
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