Why do some websites “work” while others don’t, even after getting a page 1 listing on Google? It’s because few people take an editorial approach to web design. That’s right. Your website is not a placeholder for your logo and focusing on graphics and colors at the expense of language pretty much guarantees you a […]
Internet Business Success
10 Online Success Tips
I stumbled on this video the other day and just had to share it with you here. Whether you love Louis C.K. and think he’s one of the best comics around these days OR you find his humor too “colorful” for your tastes, there’s no denying the success he’s enjoying right now. So please take […]
Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks?
Not if you want to make any money, online or off. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, “if you have to EDUCATE your customer about what your service or product does and why they need it” you’ve already lost. Big time. Why is that? Today I happened to see a TV commercial […]
Three Tips for Effective Article Marketing
Recently someone asked this question on an article directory (hubpages.com): Is article marketing a dead form? The short answer is a definite NO. In fact, this ONE strategy accomplishes TWO goals for you at the same time… provided you follow a few techniques. Let’s take a closer look, shall we? Three essential article marketing tips […]
The Five Stages of Internet Marketing Program Grief
Or… the painful realities that most business owners don’t want to face about growing a business online. By way of full disclosure, this article is the result of actually DOING internet marketing for my own business online as well as working with clients since 2008. Most have contacted me after dealing with other companies and […]
How to Write an Effective Blog Post
When it comes to effective blog marketing, the number one rule of thumb for using a blogsite to market your business is to find ways to create new effective content in a time efficient manner. And if you’ve been doing this for a while (i.e. > 6 months) you already know what a challenge this […]