- Blogging Boo-BoosSmall Business
By now, it's pretty clear to most people what works in the blogosphere—and what doesn't. Not everyone, however, has caught on. Accordingly, Frank Days used a post at Tangyslice to ...
- A Rose by Any Other NameSearch Engine Marketing
...will go unnoticed by Google.
That's what some search pundits are saying these days: To achieve smooth-and-easy SEO, you need to spell out who you are, plain and simple, for ...
- It's an iWorld After AllMobile Marketing
Time to start thinking "i" again—this time for the iPad. Like it or not, it's a mobile device, and 120,000 were preordered in the first 24 hours of its release ...
- It's Different, but the SameLead Generation
The social-media revolution has undoubtedly altered the way you generate leads. On a given morning, for instance, you might write a compelling blog post, tweet about it, summarize the contents ...
- C'mon and Do the Social Slide!Social Media
OK, let's admit it. We've all sat through slide presentations monopolized by the tyranny of one conviction-ridden idea. They make us kind of crazy, right? And doesn't a more social ...
- Ask the Magic QuestionB2B Marketing
Is there a sure-fire way to generate interest from each and every B2B lead you contact? There sure is, says Neil Baron, writing at the Fast Company blog: Just ask ...
- Frankly, You're a DisappointmentEmail Marketing
As a longtime reader of GQ magazine, Dylan Boyd subscribed to The Hound—the magazine's recently launched email newsletter—with high expectations. "So as I opened the email and took a gander," ...
- Foolin' AroundSmall Business
If you use Google on a regular basis, you've seen playful manipulations of the search engine's multicolored logo. The temporary tweaks often appear during holidays—harvest tones and a cartoon turkey ...
- Are We There Yet?Search Engine Marketing
"We are often asked how long it will take before an optimized website will start showing up in the search-engine results," writes Lauren Hobson at Five Sparrows, "but of course ...
- Stepping out (of Your Comfort Zone)High-Tech Mktg & Sales
It's hard enough to keep up with new technology, so when it comes to selling IT, you might find yourself stuck using familiar tactics, even when business challenges signal otherwise. ...
- Calling All Ugly DucklingsSocial Media
Earlier this year, eBay invited six French fashion bloggers to engage in a crafty campaign called Wardrobe Commando.
The objective: The bloggers were to select one reader each for a full-on ...
- You Hemingway, YouB2B Marketing
In a post at the Modern B2B Marketing blog, Maria Pergolino offers sage advice for, well, writing a post at a B2B marketing blog.
"A challenge many B2B organizations face is ...
- Guaranteed to Make You SmileMarketing in a Downturn
"Recently," writes Mark Riffey at the Business is Personal blog, "you've seen a number of major car companies offer to buy your car back if you lose your job—and that's ...
- When the Customer Is WrongCustomer Insight
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema of Austin, Texas, encourages its patrons to enjoy dinner and a movie—at the same time. "The theater is laid out like a traditional movie theater," explains ...
- It's All in How You Present YourselfEmail Marketing
"The basic method of gaining a subscriber is simply asking someone to sign up for your mailing list," writes David Godot in a Pro article at MarketingProfs. "If a customer ...
- Be an Action HeroMarketing Analytics
At one of our favorite sites—Which Test Won?—Anne Holland presents results from actual A/B tests. And a recent post profiles a test run by Campaign Monitor in which the company ...
- DIY PR Small Business
If you can't afford to pay for a big-time publicist, or aren't seeing the results you'd like from your own very expensive publicity "expert," blogger Nettie Hartsock recommends seven smart ...
- Pageviews Down, Viewers Up!Search Engine Marketing
"A client called me, concerned because their analytics data showed a drop in pageviews," writes Ian Lurie at Conversation Marketing. "[They] were dropping steeply, even as their rankings and traffic ...
- IM as Team SportMobile Marketing
The Blackeyed Peas' will.i.am recently raised eyebrows during a concert in Florida when he freestyled, in real-time, anything users sent to his BlackBerry.
You're thinking, "Whoa, that's a lot of people ...
- You Can't Phone It InLead Generation
"A lot of marketers say they are 'nurturing' their prospects when in reality all they are doing is sending out nice brochures or marketing copy focused on product releases or ...
- Frankly, It's All in Your HeadSocial Media
OK. Time to clear your mind and consider some findings from Tremor, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble that focuses on word-of-mouth (WOM). Tremor is populated by cognitive scientists whose ...
- Why Must You Be So Difficult?B2B Marketing
The Brooks Group, where Tony Smith serves as national accounts manager, recently analyzed more than 12,000 sales interactions and concluded: "Selling is like being blindfolded, everything is pitch-black, and you ...
- Here's a Reality Check for YouEmail Marketing
"I receive email for very different reasons than others in my life," writes Kara Trivunovic at the Email Experience Council blog. "I subscribe to just about any email I can, ...
- Do You Flickr?Small Business
Most small businesses haven't figured out how to promote themselves on Flickr—and that means you can get an edge on the competition. And in a recent post at the Influential ...
- Around Here, Everybody's a PlayerSearch Engine Marketing
It's no secret that link-building can help boost your bottom line and make your SEO efforts a whole lot easier.
So, here's a thought: To help improve your site's organic visibility, ...