There’s a lot that goes into SEO for SMB. Some of it you can see, the “on page” elements, and other you can’t see—that’s the “behind the scenes” part. While no one expects you to become an SEO expert, if you arm yourself with a little education you’ll be able to speak with your web developer, designer and writer much easier. In turn, they’ll be better able to serve you. It’s … [Read more...]
Why Having a Facebook Page Doesn’t Mean You’re Doing Social Media Marketing
I just got off the phone with a client. I’d written and edited website copy for him and he told me he wanted me to help him with his social media. We discussed using Facebook and Pinterest for his business. He had a lovely Facebook Page set up and now he’s buying Facebook ads. Sounds good, right? Here’s the problem. He hasn’t made a single post on his new Page. … [Read more...]
First, You Need an Audience
Without knowing who needs your product or service and what “keeps them up at night”, you're shooting in the dark. Marketers often create a "personal" or “ideal customer” and give her a name, age and occupation. This makes it easier to know what solutions you can offer. This is true whether you're a large company like Sysco right down or a Mary Kay consultant. Everyone’s … [Read more...]
Turn “Lost” Time Into Productive Time
Author and connector Scott Ginsburg wrote a blog post about business trends. In it, he explained how waiting is the new working. In other words, by rethinking your productive hours, you can work less and get more done. If you travel a lot you spend a lot of time waiting in lines, but there are other places too. You can wait in line at the grocery store or Starbucks or on … [Read more...]
The Problem with “Welcome”
Hopefully, you’re not one of the millions of small business owners using “welcome” on your home page. Why? Because while “welcome” is a pleasant enough greeting it doesn’t tell your visitors how you can help them. You need to spell out how you help. The Importance of Headlines Effective web pages have a benefit-focused headline. Think about it. How busy are … [Read more...]
