Internet Marketing Archives
YouTube Red: What Is It and Do You Need It?
As any of the current crop of “YouTube Stars” could tell you, there is money to be made from online videos. Thanks to hundreds of thousands of subscribers thirsting for entertaining, original content, these new-media entrepreneurs have made it big. Getting the Most Out of Your Streaming Content Traditionally, creating engaging content was half the […]
Everything You Know About Marketing Has Changed Part 2
Marketing used to be simple. You’d craft advertisements for print, billboards or television hoping that customers would respond. You could be a bullhorn and just shout out your information. Now, however, with the dawning of social media and the web, many consumers expect a two-way conversation; consumers are asking questions and expect a response from […]
Improve Your Website Traffic Using Google Analytics
Do you understand your website traffic? Have a website? Do you know how much traffic it gets? If you said YES, … Awesome! But have you mastered it? More on that point coming soon in Master Your Google Analytics. If you said NO, then why not? Your website is the face of your business in today’s digitally advanced world. If […]
Everything You Know About Marketing Has Changed Part 1
There was a time when marketing consisted of having a good product, shoveling out consistent advertising to get in front of people via print, news, and billboards, and then letting leads call in. Nowadays if you do that – you run the risk of not selling anything at all; learning the new rules of the […]
How to Track Conversions with Google Analytics
If you’re selling a product or service online, or using your website for lead generation, then you’ll want to track conversions. What are conversions? Simply put, it’s when a visitor (new or returning) comes to your website and is “converted” to a lead prospect or a customer. For example, someone signing up for your email […]
Calls to Action That Get Action
Calls to action, (CTA’s) are critical to online marketing success. In simple terms, the call to action is a link, button or even phrase that urges potential customers to take some type of action. For instance, if you send an e-mail newsletter to potential clients, you might add a link that says “Start a free […]
Using Social Media to Market Your Business
Wanting to use Social Media strategically in marketing your business? Trying to determine what social networks to use? Learn how using social media to market your business can generate new leads and sales. In this April 28 morning workshop at the Elkhart Chamber sponsored by SCORE, I will discuss how Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+ and Instagram can […]
How to Set Up a Facebook Page for Business
There are over 1 billion active users on Facebook. Around half (500 million!) of those users log in daily, and of those users that are in the U.S. they are spending nearly 40 minutes per day on Facebook, making it absolutely invaluable to your business marketing when used correctly. In this post, we’ll cover the […]
How to Use Video in Your Business
Video is an exciting and dynamic tool available to your business. It’s a cost-effective way to promote your business and the methods to create video have brought it to mainstream business use now, and not just those with large video production budgets. With video used online, a business can increase customer engagement and boost search […]
The 4 Things You Need to Know About Twitter
Over the years, Twitter has become a powerful tool for businesses to engage with customers. The right approach can help grow your audience and business customer base. Here is a list of the things you need to know to make the most of this platform. 1. Twitter has become mainstream Twitter is one of the […]