Featured Report: How to Write Blog Posts That Generate Leads

QiuckSprout

How to Write Blog Posts That Generate Leads

Sept,10,2014

by: NEIL PATEL

Do you know why I started blogging back in 2006? It was to generate leads for my consulting company. And boy, did it work well.

It worked so well that for every three blog posts I wrote, I generated one new customer that paid $5,000 a month for one year. In essence, I was generating $20,000 for every blog post I wrote.

You’re probably wondering how I did this, right? Back in 2006, I wasn’t a great blogger; I didn’t have much of a personal brand; and very few people read my blog. Yet, I was able to generate leads from my blog.   Read More

Inc.com

4 Tips for Content Marketing Success
Sept,08,2014
by: JEANNE ACHILLE
Content marketing is generating big buzz this year. It’s no surprise, because taking a systematic campaign approach to content marketing can really boost your online presence by positioning you as an authority and enhancing your search engine rankings.Be sure to define the goals of your content marketing initiatives. Campaigns should be useful and engaging and connect your brand with its target audiences by telling a story. Campaign components can vary and include anything from material that can only be accessed after a user shares contact information to social media events like Twitter chats. You can maximize impact by thinking about these four key areas. Read More

iMedia Connection

The 10 commandments for social media failure
Sept,10,2014
by: Tania Yuki
Recently, I was asked to give a talk to a room full of marketers about how to succeed in social media. It was a flattering proposal, but the truth is the success formula varies so drastically by vertical and by brand that it's hard to distill meaningfully into a few easy steps for a big crowd. So when I was asked to outline how to succeed, my response was that I couldn't. What I could do, on the other hand, was explain precisely how to fail. Social media failure can largely be attributed to a set of simple strategies, or what I call the ten commandments of #FAIL, which are sure to give you a ripping head start on the downward spiral to social media lemon-dom. Read More

Social Media Examiner

5 Tips for Running Successful Social Media Campaigns

Sept,10,2014

by: Jim Belosic

Do you use social media campaigns to engage with your customers? Do you need tips on how to create more effective campaigns? Whether you want to build better campaigns or are ready to try your first one, there are certain pitfalls you should avoid.In this article I’ll share five tips for building and running successful social media campaigns. Read More

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars

Learn More About Karatbars!
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Featured Report: Five ways to help your small business become a social media standout

Stumbleupon

Top 10 Web Design Skills You WILL Need

Sept,08,2014

by: Ben Hunt

Here are my top 10 web design skills that you WILL need to master to become an effective web designer. If you’re serious about mastering web design and marketing, check out the Pro Web Design Alliance. See how Jordan benefited from the course forum and Google hangout sessions to make his and his clients’ sites better. Look at Jordan’s site and the testimonials from his clients here.  The personal interaction with Ben and fellow students while  working on live sites makes the learn by doing course philosophy start generating money for you while you are still in the course.  Read More

Wall Street Journal

How Investors Can Kill a Business Without Losing Money Themselves

Sept,03,2014

by: REBEKAH CAMPBELL

This is the story of a trap into which I’ve fallen twice at Posse. Investors often set the trap unknowingly – no harm is intended – while they are figuring out whether they would like to invest. Both times this happened I felt heartbroken and exhausted, with my business in turmoil. We were lucky to survive. It all starts so well. You meet venture capitalists and deliver a knockout pitch. They love it, you exchange business cards and they set out the next steps. First, you have to meet a few other people from the firm. They are busy so it can take a few weeks to secure the appointments, but they are genuinely interested and they ensure that you are seen as quickly as possible. You meet again for lunch, then dinner, then drinks. You become friends. Read More

Miami Herald: Business Monday

Five ways to help your small business become a social media standout
Sept,07,2014
by: TASHA CUNNINGHAM
The Internet is a crowded space populated by millions of search results, hashtags, status updates, online reviews, blogs, bookmarks and the like. For a small business seeking to stand out from the crowd, it can sometimes be an uphill battle to get the consumer’s attention in an online landscape teeming with, well, just about everything. Here are ways your business can become a social media standout!  Read More

Social Media Examiner

How to Set Up Facebook Business Manager

Sept,08,2014
by:Rocco Alberto Baldassarre
Do you want a more streamlined way to organize account managers within Facebook? Are you using Facebook Business Manager? You’ll find Facebook’s newest tool useful. set up Facebook Business Manager so you can have more control over how your employees access Pages and ads. Read More 

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KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars

Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!Karatbars AdvantagesKaratbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

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A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard!No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here

Featured Report: 5 Major Reasons People Still Use Email [Infographic]

Wall Street Journal

Social Media Spending is on the Rise But Impact Is Hard to Measure

Sept,03,2014

by: NATHALIE TADENA

According to new research from Duke University, spending on social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter currently represents 9% of marketing budgets and is expected to increase to more than 13% over the next 12 months. And in the next five years, that percentage is projected to rise to more than 21%. The study, which is based on responses from 351 top marketing executives, found that spending on digital marketing broadly is expected to jump 11% in the next year while traditional advertising budgets are expected to contract 3.6%.  Read More

 Socially Stacked

5 Major Reasons People Still Use Email [Infographic]

Sept,04,2014

by: Chelsea Hejny

We’re always stressing the importance of collecting data, primarily email addresses. That’s because email marketing is powerful. Powerful for information spreading and powerful for driving sales. Since email was born just over two decades ago, it has worked its way into millions of people’s daily routines. In fact, almost half of Internet users in the United States spend an hour or more reading their email every day, according to a recent report by myMail, a free mobile application that allows individuals to monitor all of their email addresses through a single inbox. With the rest of their study’s findings, myMail created an infographic styled in the form of an open letter to Email.  Read More

Social Media Examiner

How to Become a Twitter Influencer: Science and Practice

Sept,04,2014

by: Neil Patel

Do you want to be a sought-after resource in your niche? Do you need tips on how to become a Twitter influencer? To be a leader on Twitter, it’s important to understand the dynamics of Twitter conversations and the role of influencers.In this article I’ll show you the two most important types of Twitter influencers and how you can become one. Read More

Mobile Marketing Watch

Developing Your Mobile Marketing Moxie

Sept,03,2014

by: J. Barton

It’s the year for mobile if there ever was one.

The Mobile Marketing Association has made it known that 2014 will be a bang-up year for brands and agencies that move mobile into their marketing strategies.

Here’s why they should: Globally, mobile ad spend surged 105 percent in 2013, and is predicted to climb another 75 percent this year, reaching $31.5 billion.

But — says marketing analyst Jon Nolz — “The biggest drawback has been marketers getting the education needed for a successful mobile marketing and advertising campaign. It’s a totally new media channel that requires simplification, engagement, and quick response.” Read More

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars

Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!Karatbars AdvantagesKaratbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

Highest quality 999.9 gold currency bullion - Peace of mind knowing you own the very best gold! Refer others if you like who purchase gold and earn commissions - Create your future by helping others succeed and earn free gold! Commissions paid weekly to your personal Karatbars Mastercard  - No waiting for monthly checks in the mail, it's automatic each week! You decide how much gold you want and when you want it -You're in control, no minimum requirement, no autoship! Choose free gold storage at High Security and Bonded Prosegur or have it shipped directly to you - Rest easy knowing your gold is safe and secure until you want it shipped  directly to you!

A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard!No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here

Featured Report: 7 Essential Habits of Successful Business Owners

Small Biz Club

5 Ways to Know You're Running an Obsolete System

Sept,02,2014

by: Scott Resnick

Unified communications systems blend networks, systems, and business applications, which improves how employees collaborate and communicate in virtually every aspect of a company. From synching meeting notes to closing a big deal, the benefits of UC systems are extensive. Furthermore, they are critical for success in the modern world of business. However, in order to maximize these benefits, you must have an updated, streamlined system that is running smoothly. The following details some of the most prominent indications that you're running an obsolete system and how to fix them: Read More

Small Business Newz

7 Essential Habits of Successful Business Owners

Sept,02,2014

by: John Jantsch

I’ve owned my business for over twenty-five years and I’d like to think I’ve learned a thing or two about what it takes to survive and, perhaps even, thrive as a business owner. Oh, I have lots left to learn and even struggle with doing some of things I have learned, even though I know better, but I’ve also acquired a few traits and developed a few habits that I believe serve me well. Some of these habits don’t come naturally to many folks, but one thing I will give us business owners, we’re an adaptable lot. Sure, maybe we can be stubborn and even slow to change, but change we will in the name of the beast we serve. Below are seven habits I’ve seen show up in most of the successful business owners I know.  Read More

Advertising Age

Brands: Consumers Don't Want to Be Your BFF in Social (They Want Help)

Aug,29,2014
by: Matt Rosenberg
Did you hear the one about the marketer wanting to be more human and friendly with its customers and using robots to do it? Well, it's not a joke. Welcome to "chatvertising," an attempt to update the chat bot idea from the old ELIZA (a natural language processing program) and Smarter Child days. Remember the hype? You could have a conversation with a computer program. Smarter Child was well named because talking to it, with its scripted responses to a short list of understood keywords, was both as fun (for the novelty) and frustrating (for the communication) as talking to an infant.  Read More

Harvard Business Review

5 Tips for Off-the-Cuff Speaking

Aug,29,2014

by: John Coleman

If it’s true that many people fear public speaking more than death, it’s equally true that businesspeople are condemned to a thousand small deaths in client pitches, in boardrooms, and on stage. And that death can turn slow and torturous when you are asked to speak unexpectedly with little or no time to prepare. One of the key demands of business is the ability to speak extemporaneously. Whether giving an unexpected “elevator pitch” to a potential investor or being asked at the last minute to offer remarks to a sales team over dinner, the demands for a business person to speak with limited preparation are diverse, endless, and — to many — terrifying. Read More 

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars

Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!Karatbars AdvantagesKaratbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

Highest quality 999.9 gold currency bullion - Peace of mind knowing you own the very best gold! Refer others if you like who purchase gold and earn commissions - Create your future by helping others succeed and earn free gold! Commissions paid weekly to your personal Karatbars Mastercard  - No waiting for monthly checks in the mail, it's automatic each week! You decide how much gold you want and when you want it -You're in control, no minimum requirement, no autoship! Choose free gold storage at High Security and Bonded Prosegur or have it shipped directly to you - Rest easy knowing your gold is safe and secure until you want it shipped  directly to you!

A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard!No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here

Featured Report: The New Rules of Selling [SlideShare]

Duct Tape Marketing

Why Dark Posts Are the Best Facebook Advertising Approach Right Now
Aug,26,2014
by:  JOHN JANTSCH
Let me preface this post by highlighting the words in the title “right now.”  As with all things in this fast changing digital world, a killer tactic today may soon be worth very little when, for example, the network you’re using it on decides to change the rules or it simply becomes diluted due to the fact that everyone is doing it now.

For today one of the most effective advertising plays on Facebook is something being called ”dark posts.” The term, while sounding a tad evil, actually applies to the tactic of using news feed style ads that do not actually get published to the newsfeed of your page. Read More

Business News Daily

Square Announces Free Sales Analytics Tool for Small Businesses

Aug,27,2014

by: Brittney Helmrich]

One of the perks of using an enterprise point of sale service is the ability to track customer and sales data so you can see what works for your business (and more importantly, what doesn't). But what about small businesses that rely on mobile technology to process payments? If you're a Square user, there may be a tracking tool for you, too.

Square has added a new tool to their products: Square Analytics. The portable credit-card-processing provider announced the new sales solution last week on its website. The addition of Square Analytics turns the tiny credit card reader into a more robust (but still portable) point of sale service option for small business owners.   Read More

Hubspot

The New Rules of Selling [SlideShare]

Aug,27,2014

by:  Corey Eridon

"If you run a small company, then you're in sales. If you're a doctor or lawyer or accountant, you're in sales." That's how David Meerman Scott's new SlideShare, "The New Rules of Selling,"begins. The presentation's content is drawn from Scott's latest book, The New Rules of Sales and Service, and this quote in particular resonates with me. It harkens back to a lunch I had with our own VP of Sales, Mark Roberge, in which he told me that he thought every career could benefit from at least some experience in Sales. Like Scott says -- everybody, in some way or another, is in Sales.

In Scott's new book (and in this SlideShare), you can learn how Sales is evolving, redefining its own space, and shaping the world of Services along with it. If you're familiar with the inbound marketing story and the shift to a digital, consumer-driven world, I suspect much of this will resonate with you, too.  Read More

Mobile Marketing Watch

Hungry for Digital Media? No Doubt You’re Dining on Mobile Apps

Aug,28,2014

by: Michael Essany

Digital media consumption now constitutes a genuine multi-course meal, not just a snack. That’s the takeaway from a newly released comScore study, which also shows that Facebook is getting its just desserts. The comScore research shows that the majority of digital media consumption now takes place in mobile apps.  “That means mobile apps, including the number 1 most popular app Facebook, eat up more of our time than desktop usage or mobile web surfing, accounting for 52 percent of the time spent using digital media,” according to a story on the study posted at TechCrunch. “Combined with mobile web, mobile usage as a whole accounts for 60 percent of time spent, while desktop-based digital media consumption makes up the remaining 40 percent.”   Read More 

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!

Karatbars Advantages
Karatbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

Highest quality 999.9 gold currency bullion - Peace of mind knowing you own the very best gold! Refer others if you like who purchase gold and earn commissions - Create your future by helping others succeed and earn free gold! Commissions paid weekly to your personal Karatbars Mastercard  - No waiting for monthly checks in the mail, it's automatic each week!

You decide how much gold you want and when you want it -You're in control, no minimum requirement, no autoship! Choose free gold storage at High Security and Bonded Prosegur or have it shipped directly to you - Rest easy knowing your gold is safe and secure until you want it shipped  directly to you!

A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard!
No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here

Featured Report: The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Using Twitter for Business

WIX Blog

The 5 Biggest Misconceptions About Using Twitter for Business

Aug,27,2014

by: Staff

Despite the fact that with more than 270 million active users, Twitter is consistently retaining its position as a leading social network; and despite the fact that more and more media scandals, news coverage, celebrity confessions and public debates take place on the platform, many small businesses still prefer to stay out of the Twitter game and invest their time and energy on other social channels.

To some extent, this is the result of widespread beliefs about Twitter that are common amongst newbies and non-savvy internet users. Twitter, unlike Facebook, has a more particular appeal that attracts a specific type of web user. Not everyone gets it, but a lot do. In fact, many people are such die-hard addicts of tweeting that it is mistaken to simply give up on Twitter without even trying.  Read More

Socially Stacked

How to Tell if Your Facebook Efforts are Paying Off Off

Aug,27,2014

by: Chelsea Hejny

Measuring the total return on investment of a business’ Facebook efforts is tricky, if not nearly impossible. There are lots of variables to consider, many of which businesses can’t really track.

Here’s an example of what I mean: It’s around lunchtime and a guy sees a Facebook post featuring a mouth-watering photo from Joe’s Pizza Parlor. He then suggests to his deskmate that they grab a slice of pizza at Joe’s. They end up spending $20 on slices and wings.

Even if Joe’s Pizza Parlor’s Facebook post didn’t get any engagement, it effectively earned the business $20. The point is, unless Joe himself asks every customer who places an order what inspired them to do so (which I wouldn’t recommend!) there’s really no way of tracking the restaurant’s exact return on its Facebook efforts. This is because once a user’s social media experiences turn into word of mouth, it becomes extremely difficult for the brand to track. Read More

VentureBeat

Pinterest rolls out analytics to reel brands in

Aug,26,2014

by:Ruth Reader

A couple of months ago, Pinterest said it would slowly start rolling out an fresh take on its analytics tool. It looks like that’s now happening. The updated tool gives more detailed analytics than its previous version, like what pins are getting re-pinned and how individual pins and boards are performing. Pinterest Analytics is just for Pinterest users with a business account — a feature the company rolled out a little more than a year and a half ago. Read More

Social Media Today

10 Ways to Deliver the Social Proof You Need to Win Business

Aug,23,2014
by: Barry Feldman

The happiest place on earth is a zoo. Actually, it’s a theme park. Disneyland, right? It has mice and ducks and all kinds of animals running around, but they’re uncaged. I call it a zoo because it’s crowded. The crowds don’t keep you away though, do they? In fact, they have the opposite effect.  Same goes for a restaurant. You peer into an empty one and quickly conclude the food must suck. The one next door has a waiting list and gads of people out front anxiously waiting to be summoned by their little buzzer. Must be the tastier of the two.

Psychologists, sociologists and new media marketingologists call this powerful dynamic “social proof.” Most of us less scientific sheeps don't call it anything. We simply choose to follow the crowd.    Read More

KaratBars International

Welcome to Karatbars Learn More About Karatbars!
Karatbars is an amazing opportunity that makes buying gold affordable AND offers an exciting way to earn a substantial income by sharing this program with others!

Karatbars Advantages
Karatbars International was founded in 2009, now in their 5th year, open in 120 countries and growing - The timing is perfect! Karatbars gold is assayed by the LBMA (London Bullion Market Association) - Certified for purity and weight!

Highest quality 999.9 gold currency bullion - Peace of mind knowing you own the very best gold! Refer others if you like who purchase gold and earn commissions - Create your future by helping others succeed and earn free gold! Commissions paid weekly to your personal Karatbars Mastercard  - No waiting for monthly checks in the mail, it's automatic each week!

You decide how much gold you want and when you want it -You're in control, no minimum requirement, no autoship! Choose free gold storage at High Security and Bonded Prosegur or have it shipped directly to you - Rest easy knowing your gold is safe and secure until you want it shipped  directly to you!

A variety of collector Karatbars cards available, including a Vatican approved card with Pope John Paul II - Karatbars make great gifts! Company will buy your gold back from you and sell it at market value, and put your funds on your Karatbars Mastercard!
No Enrollment Fee - Unlike so many other companies, with Karatbars there is no cost to become a member! Building wealth with gold!  You decide… To truly understand what you now have access to. visit our website Start Here