A new lesson in classical marketing
By Scott C. Margenau
I caught myself using this seemingly overworked phrase…again…in the midst of a sales presentation: “Just Google it.” I have heard this phrase on TV and radio and in conversations with friends…everywhere. And ... Views: 937
1. Marketing 101: Develop a powerful and compelling core message. “Say something, say it well, say it often.” Why should customers buy from you? Why should they even take a second glance? You need to build a powerful message that gets key points across without clutter … because ... Views: 644
How Can Your Website Build Credibility and Drive Sales?
Highly Effective Habit #1: Upfront Strategic Planning
Action without a plan is no better than a plan without action. We recommend you have both, of course. Your website plan should address important questions, including:
o What is ... Views: 638
Every company today has a website. But is your website compelling? Does it reach out to your potential customer base and convert traffic into sales?
Well, It Should . . .
On average, you have roughly seven seconds to get your message across before the end user abandons your website for one of ... Views: 563
Simply put, your “brand” or corporate image is the impression formed at every point of contact with your prospects and clients.
The dictionary definition of “branding” usually refers to the name and image of a product or service. However, in the business world we take ... Views: 572
Web 2.0 Technologies Help Forge Synergy Between Company and Customer
CHANTILLY, Va., Dec. XX – Web 2.0 – what the heck is it? No, it’s not the latest brainchild of Bill Gates or Steve Jobs that we waited breathlessly for. The term, Web 2.0, a clever reference to software ... Views: 557
One of the most important decisions that a small to medium-sized business has to make is how much money to spend on a marketing budget. Prospects often ask, “How much should I spend on marketing?” The answer is, “It varies by industry and business size.”
It is also based ... Views: 785
Every business, regardless of its size, needs a blog. I know what you’re thinking: “But I have a professional image to uphold. How can a blog possibly attract new customers and how can it provide them with the information they need?” The answer is simple: A blog can be one of ... Views: 728