Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Marketing Strategy Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Marketing Strategy". If you have expertise in Marketing Strategy and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
SelfGrowth.com Recommended Articles:
I am a coach. Should I put my prices on my website?If life is running you, if you see glimpses of living a life of something more than you need to read this..What does the future coach look like?- The Importance Of Domains - Does Having A .com On Your Website Matter? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2012 from William SimmonsWith the new influx of Top Level domains surging onto the Internet and on to the market for you to buy and name your site after is it as important to go for the .com suffix as it used to be or are there other options available that are more suitable, that will get your site more easily ranked ...
Views: 1821(1 vote) - Great Business Marketing Tip: Don't Let The Tires Crash Your Jumbo Jet - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Daniel St-JeanI want you to visualize a big 747 plane—big jumbo jet with whatever colors and emblems you want. As big and complex as a 747 is, the success of its operation relies in great part on a few small things. Things like tires for example—at least small in relation to the size and cost ...
Views: 1820 - 6 key elements to include in your new client welcome package - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Fabienne FredricksonYour welcome package sets your clients up for working with you in a number of important ways. If done correctly, it does the following: - Establishes boundaries - Sets up expectations - Provides rules - Explains the best way to work with you - Answers frequently asked ...
Views: 1818(1 vote) - Moral Legitimacy is Shifting away from Marketing. - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Paul AshbyConsumers see advertising and marketing as unbelievable and certainly undignified. Having worked around the world over many years you cannot help wondering if society is changing in ways that are more than economic. It would appear that advertising and marketing is losing its legitimacy ...
Views: 1818 - Why Isn't Anyone Buying My Products? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Dale KingIf you have an ecommerce website and you're having a difficult time making sales, there are three basic reasons for this: 1. Your Landing Page Is Not Relevant to Your Targeted Keywords. Unfortunately, this is a mistake that many marketers make. They create a landing page that has absolutely ...
Views: 1817 - Marketing Strategies: The Biggest Mistake Entrepreneurs Make And How You Can Avoid It - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Maya BaileyTHE BIG MISTAKE: “The economy is so slow and I don't even know where my next sale is coming from.” How often have you heard someone say that when business is down and the economy is questionable? It seems logical, doesn't it, to tighten your purse strings? “Wait! Are you suggesting that ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Marketing Tools for Realtors That Can Triple Your Closings and Client Referrals - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Josh SandersWhen you hear the term "referral letter marketing", as a Realtor, what instantly comes to mind? I'll bet you $100 you're guessing that I'm talking about testimonials and recommendations from former clients. That can also be an outstanding marketing idea for Realtors. Although, what I'm ...
Views: 1812(8 votes) - Which Should You Use: Business Plan, Proposal or Marketing Strategy? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Charlene RashkowIf you are a business owner who is ready to lift your ideas to the next level yet you’re not sure whether you need a business plan, proposal or marketing strategy, there is a way to determine which you need and which should come first. While some believe that a business plan is the most ...
Views: 1812(3 votes) - 5 Steps To Get Free Targeted Traffic - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Ion AndreiArticle marketing is one of the most powerful tools to promote business, products or services. Website promotion can not be made more efficient with other methods. The exposure which you can get with this marketing strategy is huge because some of these article syndication sites have a ...
Views: 1811(4 votes) - 5 Tips for Hitting the Bullseye wth Defining Your Target Market - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Liz UramFor many business women pinpointing a target market can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. In reality it’s right there in plain sight. Smack in the middle of “everyone”. Your target market is, of course, the bullseye. It is the smallest point but has the biggest payoff. Sure, you ...
Views: 1808 - Weave a “Freemium” Business Model Element Into Your Consumer Product Marketing Strategy - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Weave a “Freemium” Business Model Element Into Your Consumer Product Marketing Strategy A 21st century term applied to a decades old Marketing Concept, Freemium has become one of the most popular vehicles for Consumer Product entrepreneurs, Software designers and Marketers ...
Views: 1808(1 vote) - Role of a Category Captain: Retail Management - by Submitted on May 30, 2012 from Tanvi WadhwaBefore understanding the role of a category captain, it is important to understand the mean of category. The simplest definition of a category would be “a group of mutually substitutable items.” For example, I can choose between Close-up or Colgate toothpaste to do the same job. Both products ...
Views: 1807 - 7 Affiliate Marketing Myths And Facts - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Jeremy GislasonAffiliate Marketing: 7 Myths and Facts Affiliate marketing has the reputation of being a gold mine of financial wealth with little or no work involved to attain these tremendous riches. While you can earn a substantial income as an affiliate marketer, there is work involved particularly now ...
Views: 1805 - How To Create A Buzz Around A New Product - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2012 from Chris JenkinsonIf you’re launching an exciting new product you want it to hit the market with a bang, not a whimper. This being the case, the idea is to build up as much pre-publicity as possible so it’s hotly anticipated before it’s even available for sale. Whatever your product is, the principles for ...
Views: 1805 - How to Get a Bus Full of Ideal Clients! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkMost likely, if you are a service-based business owner, you have a desire to help anyone and everyone who comes across your path. You know the power of the services or products you provide and how life changing they can be for anyone who is willing to give it a try. The thing is, as much as ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Inverters have made our Life Easier - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Sandeep AgarwalIn India power shortage is a very common problem. In the interior region the problem is more frequent and it interrupts the work of the people. In our busy schedule we want to finish our work within the mentioned time but power shortage obstructs our work. By the passage of time new technology ...
Views: 1804 - Black Belt Recruiting Review: 25 Monthly MLM Enrollments? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Merv StevensYou’re reading this review because you are interested in Mike Dillard’s Black Belt Recruiting product. If you read this article completely, you should be able to determine whether or not this MLM training course is right for you. Mike Dillard developed the Black Belt Recruiting product in an ...
Views: 1803 - How Can Outsourcing To Telemarketers Be Good For You? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Belinda SummersAs far as doing business is concerned, the biggest problem that they could ever face was the need to be good in making profits. Now this is where the trouble comes in. How can they make a profit in a market that is full of competitors? This would call for additional support for entrepreneurs ...
Views: 1802 - Roll up Banner Stands – The Effective and Convenient Advertising Solution - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Simon WilliamsTo make your advertisement effective and convenient use roll up banner stands. There are several factors that make the roll up banner stands really popular. The most important factors include cost effectiveness, quality and well written content to increase the visibility of your company and ...
Views: 1802(2 votes) - Tips for Effective Appointment Setting – The Appointment Setting Close - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Adam FridmanLearning when and how to close the appointment setting can be challenging as handling your prospect’s objections. Here are some tips on knowing when and how to close the Inside Sales task. Be sensitive to your prospect’s responses When your prospect begins to ask questions, it is a ...
Views: 1802 - Factor Needed to be Taken into Consideration Before Purchasing a Beauty Salon - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2012 from Claude BernardWhen opting to buy a beauty salon or start one from scratch, there are several major factors that need to be taken into consideration that include planning your finances for the business. You can either invest the full amount yourself or you can apply for a loan or you can opt for a reliable ...
Views: 1800 - When is a Good Time To Start Your PR Campaign? How About NOW? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Marsha Friedman"What may be done at any time will be done at no time." -- Scottish Proverb Okay, don't ask what the Jewish grandmother from New York is doing with a Scottish proverb. My chief strategist found it for me, and it fit the tone of my message today. In my time counseling clients, I have found ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Do You Have More Time Than Money? Frugal Marketing Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Darlene SiddonsYou would have to be living under a rock if you hadn’t noticed the present economic shift in energy. With that said, many of us are looking at developing our own businesses, and that usually guides us to the internet. Internet Marketing can get very expensive and for a newbie it is a trial and ...
Views: 1797 - The Offline vs. Online Copywriter Question - What’s the Difference? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Tom McSherryBeing an online copywriter is becoming a much more lucrative profession as more and more Internet business ventures pop up all over the web. Everyone has something they want to sell online, it would seem - and copywriters are the people with the skills to make things sell. But is there ...
Views: 1797 - What Makes You Special? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe are all unique, we are all special, but do we act that way when we are talking about our business? What are you doing to differentiate yourself from the other people in your expertise or field? How do you stand out from the other coaches, speakers, practitioners, healers, counselors, and ...
Views: 1796(5 votes) - On Being a Marketer - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from James ArmstrongFollowing is part two of an interview with Cheryl Benton, owner of 747 Marketing. Their website says, "We've built a consulting business that helps our clients gain unfair competitive advantages by outwitting the other guys." Visit Cheryl Benton’s website simply by Googling 747 Marketing. ...
Views: 1795 - Your Customers Know When Yes Is Really No - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Sue PainterAs a small business coach and entrepreneur, I love to read customer service answers to questions that a business’s customers actually ask. Here’s one that came to my inbox this morning: Question: Do you take orders over the phone? Answer: We can take orders over the phone, but we go ...
Views: 1795(3 votes) - Make an Impression with Oudoor Billboards Ad - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Alia SalimEveryone has gone past outdoor advertising billboards. The memorable slogans and imagery make an impression that is unquestionable. When you one particular business comes to mind, you are more prone to retain information of a business you saw on a billboard more than a lot of other means of ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - Marketing In-Home Care Services - The Secrets To Senior Service Success - Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Valerie VanBoovenMarketing in-home care services can be an expensive adventure unless you know some of the secrets that make marketing a small business successful. Having consulted with in-home care services and elder care service providers for many years, I show providers that there are some key strategies keep ...
Views: 1794 - Visual Aids are More Than Just a Pretty Face - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Brad HessWhat are visual aids? Visual aids are usually uses in presentation. It includes charts, slides, pictures etc. But in some situations there are no details about the visual aids because the whole thing is described through the visual aids. Nowadays, they are also using in blogs and article. By ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - Everything You Need to Know to Host a Teleconference - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Serena CarcasoleIf you want a way to interact with people all over the world without leaving your office, hosting a teleconference is a superb solution. Teleseminar classes are an exciting way to bring people together in a learning environment without having to spend the big bucks on airfare, hotel, or a ...
Views: 1787(3 votes) - 3 Criteria For Effective Niche Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from TJ PhilpottNiche marketing and the success you have with it depends upon 3 variables and it all focuses on your market selection! For starters your ability to earn an income working online will be a test of your patience and resilience! But even more than that as any successful entrepreneur will tell you, ...
Views: 1785 - Grow Your Business - Low-Cost Marketing Techniques For Business Growth - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Hal WarfieldLet’s face it – sales are good and you are pleased at your progress. So what else should you be doing to grow your business? You initially built your successful small business on your own abilities. You grew it further by adding a sales person or two. Now you’re at a ...
Views: 1785 - How Do I Use Search Engines To Increase Site Traffic? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Ion AndreiHow do I use search engines to increase site traffic? I am hearing this question very frequently. In fact, is absolutely normal, considering that we are talking about free traffic. Ranking high in Google's search results has a phenomenal impact on the success of your business. Well, you have two ...
Views: 1785(6 votes) - How Do I Use Search Engines To Increase Site Traffic? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Ion AndreiHow do I use search engines to increase site traffic? I am hearing this question very frequently. In fact, is absolutely normal, considering that we are talking about free traffic. Ranking high in Google's search results has a phenomenal impact on the success of your business. Well, you have two ...
Views: 1785(6 votes) - How to Make Your Business Grow - Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersA Virtual Administrative Assistant is also known as a Virtual Assistant, since they mostly do the same job. There is an increasing rate of companies and the likes, that are employing more virtual administrative assistants to help them with the workloads, lessen their pressure and most ...
Views: 1783 - 3 Advantages of an Infrequent Blog Posting Schedule - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog posting is critical to the development of any site and is a huge part of the blog building process. It is a common assumption that the more frequently you post new blog entries the more the traffic you will attract. Although this assumption is absolutely true what we are discussing here is ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Key Performance Indicators And The Balanced Scorecard Concept - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Ioventures IncA good measurement system always has key performance indicators or KPIs. And it follows that these KPIs are the main features of performance evaluation systems. This demonstrates how balanced scorecard systems and strategy maps rely on key performance indicators. And these indicators are often ...
Views: 1781 - Sales Without Borders: What Salespeople Can Learn From Borders Books' Demise - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Matt Vassar"Not one single investor, in the whole wide world, thought Borders had a real economic future," tweets George Mason University economist Tyler Cowen. It truly is remarkable that Borders mismanaged itself so badly that it not only went deeply in the red, but also got to the point where things ...
Views: 1780(1 vote) - Persuasive Sales and Negotiation Techniques: The Perfect Ingredients - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from stephanie stephanieWhen you baked a cake or cooked something, what do you think that makes it taste good? The greatest success of a chef is when somebody likes their special cuisine. A chef makes it sure that the ingredients they are using is the right one and when they starts to cook it, they follows the right ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - The New Distribution Strategies Your Product Will Need to Succeed - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Geoff FickeAmazing changes in the retail marketplace over the last 15 years has created new, different obstacles to successfully launch a new product. Marketing romantics muse glowingly about the old days when there were supposedly multiple placement opportunities in every level of retail. True, there ...
Views: 1777(2 votes) - Three Main Stages Of Commercial Printing - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Kaye MarksDo you ever wonder what goes on in every printed material that gets to your hands? It could be a colored flyer, a brochure, or a catalog. Whatever it is, it has gone through a machine called a commercial printer, also known as the offset printer. While the offset printer can be one-color or ...
Views: 1777 - 6 Steps to More Clients and More Profits! - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Adam Urbanski and the Attract Clients Like Crazy System®Whether you are a professional in a solo-practice or own a small business, chances are you feel overwhelmed when it comes to marketing. While you may be an expert in your field, consistently attracting new clients probably isn't one of your strengths. Here is just a short list of "marketing ...
Views: 1776 - Appointment Setting - Call Guide Methodology - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2011 from Adam FridmanAppointment setting campaign’s single most critical objective is to schedule a fully dedicated and committed time to speak with an interested prospect. Based on our extensive experience and deep industry knowledge, many marketing business development strategies simply miss the target. These ...
Views: 1776 - Aztec Technology That Still Sweetens Our Taste-Buds and Outlasted the Conquistador’s - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Any reflective student of history is often amazed at the products and processes invented and discovered in the ancient world that we take for granted today. Paint, gunpowder, weaponry, cement, the arch, beer, silk, papyrus, champagne, and so many others remain at the center of ...
Views: 1775 - Tips For Getting Customers, Sales and Sales Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2009 from SUSAN FOXScenario A: You’re a man in a room predominantly full of women at a convention. You sell websites and website hosting. As a man, how will you talk with women in a professional, ethical, meaningful way to successfully sell your products and services? Scenario B: You’re a woman in ...
Views: 1775 - The Importance of Upselling Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Diane ConklinThe concept of upselling is certainly not a new idea. The goal of upselling is to increase your profit. A great example of this is carried out by the cruise lines, specifically Carnival Cruise Lines. During a recent booking experience, a repeat customer mentioned how much they loved having ...
Views: 1773 - 3 Ways to Ensure Lousy Social Media Results - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2013 from Robert KillenSocial Media is largely misunderstood, particularly as it relates to business. There are three basic misunderstandings that lead to poor or non-existent social media results: 1. Bullhorn Marketing – A business approaches social media in the same way they have always approached traditional ...
Views: 1772 - How To Create Your Compelling Signature Talk Title - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2012 from Fabienne FredricksonOne of the ways to play a much bigger game in marketing your business and really leverage what you’re doing right now is speaking. Speaking is one of the best ways to leverage yourself in your marketing because instead of talking one-to-one, you’re now talking one-to-many. Instead of marketing ...
Views: 1771 - 7 Time-Saving Ways to Grow Your Business Through Content Marketing - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Tracey OsborneAt this time of year, especially, marketing your business is easily the first thing to go when you have a full day with lots of tasks that just can’t wait. But it is possible to efficiently market your business to the right people without it taking all of your time. So here are the 7 best ...
Views: 1766 - Real Estate Marketing and Lead Generation Plan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Josh SandersWhat do you think of when someone says "referral marketing letters", in terms of marketing tips? Wish to bet $50 that you think I'm talking about getting letters of recommendation from your former clients? That's a great plan for marketing as well. However, I'm talking about getting a lasting ...
Views: 1766(2 votes)