Marketers always want to better target demographics and spend less money in the process. Facebook’s targeting features allow you to narrow your audience to only those who will be most interested in your product, based not only on demographics, but also by interests. This is different from Google AdWords, which is search-based and responds only to the use of keywords without knowing anything about the “clicker.” Continue reading “Interest-Based Advertising”
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No, We Can’t Get You Those Results Overnight
With millions of Web pages flooding the Internet, search engines must sift through the clutter and develop a ranking system that allows the strongest sites to be given optimal exposure by placing them at the top of search engine results. Since the majority of website traffic comes from these major search engines, it is imperative that your site has a high ranking. Continue reading “No, We Can’t Get You Those Results Overnight”
Advertise with 2011 U.S. Open Tennis on Verizon FiOS
Magnificent grounds, world-class entertainment, breakthrough innovations and electrifying action are among the major reasons why fans from all over the world come together in New York and turn the U.S. Open into the center of the sports and entertainment universe. Continue reading “Advertise with 2011 U.S. Open Tennis on Verizon FiOS”
Getting Started with Reputation Management
Negative publicity on the Internet can cost your business in both revenue and customers. While blogs and social media have transformed the way businesses communicate with the public, it’s also easier than ever for people to post negative, false or scandalous claims about businesses in a public media outlet. Continue reading “Getting Started with Reputation Management”
Making the Right Connections with LinkedIn
Every business strives to increase profitability and remain relevant and competitive in their industry. In order to stay competitive in today’s business world, you must use some form of social media. Social media marketing and advertising techniques can help increase your revenues, communicate with customers and remain a competitive force in your field. Continue reading “Making the Right Connections with LinkedIn”
Secrets to Twitter Marketing
Twitter has quickly become the most powerful microblogging tool on the Web and has gained a reputation for breaking news and providing information to millions of users worldwide. Businesses have discovered the immense exposure and resources that Twitter has to offer. Continue reading “Secrets to Twitter Marketing”
10 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Facebook
Facebook is the most popular and widely used social media outlet. Facebook users create profiles, interact with others, become fans of business pages and join in common interest groups. With more than 400 million members, Facebook is an excellent marketing and advertising tool, especially for B2C companies. Continue reading “10 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Facebook”
Getting Started with Social Media
Social media is a crucial marketing tool to help you make connections, rapidly build your business’ online platform and get your message out. Just about every business should be using social media in some capacity. Social media sites allow you to interact with clients, customers, competitors, critics, employees, prospects and referral sources. Continue reading “Getting Started with Social Media”
“If You Build It,” They Won’t Necessarily Come…1/3
Many of us remember the 1989 hit movie Field of Dreams wherein Kevin Costner plays an Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices to “build it and he will come,” builds a baseball diamond and the Chicago Black Sox come to play on the field. This is then followed by thousands of cars appearing out of nowhere to watch as the movie comes to a close. Too often, I have experienced almost the same mentality with clients who have recently started a new business. Continue reading ““If You Build It,” They Won’t Necessarily Come…1/3”
“If You Build It,” They Won’t Necessarily Come…2/3
Now that your website is up, you can now turn to putting together some marketing materials. Using your logo, set up and print business cards with your website, e-mail and other contact information on them. You’ll also need to set up letterhead, but more and more businesses are using Word documents and color laser printers to print letters as needed. Continue reading ““If You Build It,” They Won’t Necessarily Come…2/3”