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ARTArticle6 Hot Tips to Rock Your Social Media ResultsSocial media is a powerful way to build a following, turn prospects into leads, and drive sales.
One of the biggest complaints I hear is that business owners are investing lots of time in social media and not seeing the returns on those efforts.
If you aren’t getting the social media results you are looking for, perhaps it’s time to look at new tactics.
If you are ready to get more out of your social media marketing, here’s 6 techniques to try:ARTArticle6 Steps to Content Marketing Made EasyOne of the challenges of running a business online is that when people connect with you online, they are strangers.
Before they can even think about doing business with us, they need to know that we understand their problem, they can trust us, and if the solutions we offer will solve their problem.
That’s why content marketing is such a valuable technique for growing your business. It helps you boost website traffic, grow your mailing list, and increase sales.
But what exactly is it and how do you do it? Here are some simple steps to get started:
1. What is Your Intention?ARTArticle6 Steps To Nurturing A Profitable BusinessWhy are you in business?
If you just responded saying it is to help others or to make the world a better place or some other lofty vision, you are only partially correct.
The truth is, you are in business to make money.
Without money, you can’t be sustainable or make much of a difference and it’s really tough to be able to help others when you can hardly help yourself.
I see this kind of struggle every day when talking with entrepreneurs and new business owners where they have an amazing vision and strong desire to make a difference yet can’t make ends meet.ARTArticle6 Website Must-Have’s for Small BusinessesAre you a small business owner or entrepreneur and aren’t happy with your website’s performance?
This eTip is all about making the most of your website for your business. If you want to see more of a return from your website, then I’ve got 6 must-haves that are just for you!
So what are these 6 things you must have in order to have a high performing website? Keep watching!
6 Essentials For a High Performing Business Website
1. Consistent & Professional BrandingARTArticle7 Blogging Tips To Get You More Raving FansIn a previous article I wrote about the benefits of blogging and how it can greatly affect your long term business success. Judging by the comments it generated, it looks like my goal was achieved by inspiring entrepreneurs and business owners just like you to put some serious blogging effort into their online marketing efforts.
So now that I have you all fired up to start blogging, there’s a few things that you need to be aware of for those benefits to materialize and get you some raving fans who will happily comment on and share your posts to their followers.ARTArticle7 Crucial Elements to Building an Effective Personal BrandHow to Gain More Income, Influence and Impact Through Building a Personal Brand
It used to be that if you had a logo and a website you had a business brand. But today's consumers demand a lot more. Branding for them is about the experience of being with you, the owner of that business.
Today businesses have to look a lot deeper when it comes to creating a personal brand that is in harmony with their business brand.
When you have a strong personal brand, you become a mini-celebrity in your field. With that strong brand comes clout and credibility. People look up to you.ARTArticle7 Easy Steps to SEO Optimize Your BlogI’m sure you’ve heard by now that blogging is a proven form of content marketing that drives traffic to your website.
It’s true. Writing juicy articles that answer your prospects’ biggest questions and provides value is a smart way to attract your ideal target market.
But writing the article is only half the battle.
The key is to optimize your blog post so it’s easily found in the search engines. And relax, you don’t need to be a techie genius to do it.
Here’s a simple guide to SEO optimize your website blog posts:ARTArticle7 Easy Ways to Increase Online SalesHow to Improve Your Website’s Buying Process
From small businesses to huge corporations, increasing profits is the #1 goal.
As a business owner, it’s your main purpose and what you focus the bulk of your energy on. However, it can be a challenge—especially when you’re so close to your brand—to see what’s missing and to make the necessary changes.
Fortunately, there’s no shortage of ways you can improve your buying process and see results in the near future.
Whether you run a product- or service-based business, here are 7 ways to increase online sales:ARTArticle7 Effective Strategies on Marketing Your Business LocallyWhen I was studying for my business degree and before eVision Media was formed, I was in need of an outlet to be around other like-minded women. Years previous I was a member of the local Valley Women’s Network so revisited their luncheons.
Even though funds were very tight at the time, it was important for me to have some human interaction – even if only once a month.
Little did I know, going to these meetings ended up being the catalyst for eVision Media’s birth.ARTArticle7 Frustrating Things Your Visitors Hate About Your WebsiteWhy Your Business Can’t Ignore the Importance of Providing a Positive User Experience (UX)
Does your site provide the best user experience?
Bad website usability is not only bad for your users; it’s bad for your business too.
What exactly is website usability? It’s definitely one of those industry jargon terms that many entrepreneurs and business owners might not be familiar with. But should!
Website usability means: how easy is it to use your website?
If you’re unsure of what that is, then chances are you may need some help building a strategy for your website.ARTArticle7 Keys to Creating a High Conversion Website Home PageHave you ever said, "If only I knew what to put on my website home page, I'd do it!"?
Knowing the EXACT things to include to maximize sales and conversion on your website can be difficult sometimes.
You want to look good and get results online, but the truth is many home pages rank poorly in terms of conversion. No one wants that.
So keep reading and learn the exact items, words, and images to turn your website home page into a selling machine.
Critical Elements Every Website Homepage Must Have
1) OpenerrARTArticle7 Keys to Sticking to Your Goals and Achieving AnythingChange is hard. That's why there aren't thousands of self-help books telling people the secrets to change.
But why is change so difficult and what can you do to make it easier?
Here are seven tips to keep you inspired and moving forward towards your goals.
1. Create a New Belief
Before you see change in your outer world, you need to start with change in your inner world. Who do you need to be and what do you need to believe about yourself to make this goal happen?
Create an affirmation around the positive change you want to see. Here are some examples:ARTArticle7 Proven Learning Steps to Make an A Grade in MathIn this article, we explain the 7 essential steps it takes for students to make an A Grade in math, from going to class on time, asking relevant questions, mastering concepts one at a time, writing out example problems on the board, and more. There's no need to fall behind or make less than an A in math when the steps to success are right in front of you.ARTArticle7 Steps to Build an Audience for Your Podcast or Radio ShowYou may have heard that podcasting is the next big thing – the way to grow your business, a new mechanism to make money, and a different medium to connect with a whole new audience.
But if you’re anything like me, you’re wondering… “How am I going to build an audience for a podcast? I’m not looking to invest 100 hours in something that no one listens to.”
Podcasts can get a great return on the investment of your time and money if you follow a few simple, proven steps to marketing it effectively.ARTArticle7 Time-Saving Ways to Grow Your Business Through Content MarketingAt 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 ways to grow your audience while saving your time.ARTArticle7 Tips for Creating a Telesummit with the Top Speakers and Hoards of ListenersIf I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a hundred times… lady on phone
“Telesummits don’t work for me.”
“I’ve tried it. It didn’t grow my list. Products didn’t sell. Speakers were unhappy,” and on and on.
Here’s my response…
That’s because you didn’t do it right.
I don’t mean to be harsh, but telesummits do work, if you do them correctly.ARTArticle7 Tips to Protect Your Website from HackersWe have all heard in the headlines about major companies like Chase, Target, and Home Depot having data breaches with Ashley Madison being one of the latest high-profile victims.
The threat to small businesses on experiencing attacks by hackers is very real and not something to ignore. In fact, according to a 2013 survey by the National Small Business Association over 44% of small businesses have had their systems hacked.
The threat is real of having your website hacked. Be prepared and pro-active to minimalize risk
The Dangers of Not Protecting your SystemsARTArticle7 Top Tips to Build Trust Faster with ProspectsHave you ever dealt with an overhyped salesperson that made you feel like they were a car salesman? I know I have.
They make you feel like the biggest thing they care about is not helping you, but about making their sales commission.
Our biggest goal as business owners who have an online presence is knowing how to build trust fast with prospects.
How can you convey that you are a trusted solution to solve their problems? Keep reading for solutions that will help you build trust fast with prospects online.ARTArticle7 Ways To Step Into Your ExtraordinaryIt's the beginning of the year. Your slate is clean. This year can be anything you want it to be.
If you want to have more fun in your business (and in your life), meet the movers and shakers, and see greater profits, now is the time to do it. Discover what you need to change or add into your "system" today to get more leads and more paying customers in the months to come. If you don't want to see the same results as you've had in the past, make change a way of life and really step into your extraordinary self. The choice is up to you.ARTArticle8 Personal Branding Mistakes that are Hurting Your BusinessThere’s no denying consumers crave a deeper connection with the companies they do business with. And that’s why these days having a fancy website and logo isn't enough to define your brand.
Therefore, it's very important to thoughtfully create a personal brand that truly shares who you are and what you stand for.
If a brand isn't appealing to your audience or not genuine, it can repel customers. But the process of creating a brand can be intimidating for some.
So how do you avoid personal branding blunders when it comes to helping instead of harming your business?ARTArticle8 Secrets to Keeping Your Business Going While on VacationThe summer means it’s vacation time! Time to get away and enjoy sun and summer fun!
But when you are a business owner, the thought of leaving your business can be stressful. I know it took me several years before I allowed myself the opportunity to truly take time off for some badly needed respite.
When you are on holiday, you should be able to unwind… not sit and worry about lost productivity and things falling through the cracks.
So how can you ensure your business will run smoothly while you’re gone?ARTArticle8 Strategies On How To Use LinkedIn Like a Small Business ProDid you know that LinkedIn is one of the premier business networking sites? It provides amazing coverage of the professional market and one that you shouldn’t ignore, especially if you are a B2B business (a business where your clients are other businesses.)
Unlike Facebook or Twitter, LinkedIn is geared more for business owners who have the intention of connecting, supporting and sharing information with other business owners.
Below are some basic tips and strategies to get you started in the world of LinkedIn social media marketing.
Through LinkedIn, you have the ability to:ARTArticle8 Tips for Managing Interruptions at WorkLearning how to deal with interruptions at work can be quite a challenge. The average person spends over 2 hours of each day just dealing with interruptions. In fact, the statistics showing how frequently interruptions at work occur is staggering. So how can you better keep them under control? Here are some helpful tips to remember:
- First of all, accept that interruptions are a part of life. They are just going to occur. When they do, it is important to not let yourself feel thrown off track.ARTArticle8 Work Habits That Make Your Day Harder as an EntrepreneurBeing an entrepreneur is hard enough already. Add to that the hustle and bustle of the holidays and the end of the year for your small business, and you’ve got a recipe for stress.
Even worse, many of us unconsciously keep work habits that make everything more difficult. So make sure you’re not doing any of these 8 things that drag you down and make your days less efficient.ARTArticle9 Reasons Why B2B Businesses Love LinkedInWith over 350 million members, LinkedIn is the most powerful place to create and build a presence for your B2B (Business to Business) company.
What can you do on LinkedIn? Why use LinkedIn versus other social platforms like Facebook
Why Your Business Social Media Efforts Should Focus on LinkedIn
Top platform for B2B
B2B businesses and marketers love LinkedIn. Not only can you create an individual profile, but you can also create a Company page.ARTArticle9 Reasons Why Social Media Has Become An Epic Fail for Your BusinessStop wasting your time; here’s what you can do right now to turn things around
Wish you were getting better results with your social media?
Many entrepreneurs I talk to are frustrated they aren’t seeing anything come of their social media efforts. They’re ready to give up, thinking it’s all been a huge waste of time.
This is when I tell them social media marketing isn't as easy as creating and posting content. Indeed, there’s much more that goes into making social media marketing work effectively for a business.ARTArticle9 Surprising Reasons Why Your Website Isn't Mobile Friendly and What to Do About ItIn recent years we have seen an increase in the number of mobile users. What many businesses may not have anticipated though is that viewing the Internet on mobile devices is now becoming the norm.
We are becoming a society that is connected 24/7. That's requiring businesses to think about the special needs of users who are mobile.
Let me ask; is your website mobile ready?
Take a peek inside your Google Analytics and you may be surprised at the number of users viewing your website from mobile devices.ARTArticle9 Things You Must Be Clear On Before Hiring a Web DeveloperI previously wrote an article about understanding the different types of web developers there are. For some types, you will need to do ALL of the planning and strategizing so you can just hand over what you want done and they will do exactly what you tell them.
For others, like working with a professional web development agency, you don’t need to do all of that pre-work because they can help you with a lot of the strategy involved in building a proper website that will work best for your needs.
A professional Web Development Agency can help you with your website strategyARTArticleA “Call-to-Action” Definition and Why Website Owners Must Use ThemYou built your website to help your business so it’s important to connect every dot that qualifies it as a success.
One of the ways to do that is to guide your visitors from point A to point B when perusing your website. This can easily be done with a Call-to-Action.
Often referred to as a CTA, a Call-To-Action is easy to implement. In fact, it’s likely you’ve seen them many times on other sites without even realizing it.ARTArticleA Clean Cell Never Dies: 16-inch Worms in the Toilet! (w/photos)16-inch Worms in the Toilet! (w/photos)
4:00pm Monday, February 27, 2017:
As I write this, I'm about to start DAY 6 of what I anticipate will be a 7-10 day extended water fast. In other words, I haven't eaten any food, and I've been drinking water only for the past 5 days. I say "anticipate" because, as you'll hopefully read in Fast & Grow Young, your body, not your intentions should decide how long your fast endures.