by Joel M | Aug 12, 2015 | Online marketing, QuickBits
Rather than just giving a discount, why not give it all away? Well, not the whole thing, just a sample. We’re used to the concept of giving away a sample in grocery stores (”Would you like to try our _______?”), but not so much in many other industries. A sample...
by Joel M | Aug 4, 2015 | Online marketing, QuickBits, SEO, Website improvement
Spaghetti On the Wall The saying “throw spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks” is almost cliche when it comes to marketing. But this article carries the metaphor through to give you a simple recipe to look at your marketing plan and get it to work for you....
by Joel M | Jul 28, 2015 | Online marketing, QuickBits
Yelp Help Review sites, such as Yelp, can wield a strong influence on your business – good and bad. Whether you agree with what the reviewers say isn’t the point; you need to do your best to reach out to the complainers and thank the fans. This article gives...
by Joel M | Jul 22, 2015 | Online marketing, QuickBits
Bacon and the Internet Lee Odden of TopRank Online Marketing (an excellent resource) spoke at a Social Media Breakfast (bacon and coffee, get it?) in Minneapolis St. Paul. Lee is a highly respected author and speaker and he shared 7 content marketing lessons. These...
by Joel M | Jul 15, 2015 | Online marketing, QuickBits
Pillars Are the Start If you don’t have a solid structure holding up your house, it falls down. The same happens with your marketing structure – without a good one your business might fall down. This article discusses the four pillars of marketing your business...
by Ron P | May 29, 2015 | Internet Basics, Online marketing
In any field of endeavor there are certain basic truths and activities that will always yield a result. Knowledge of the basic truths in an area help you achieve your desired end result. So what are the basics of a website? Here is what we encourage our clients to put...