Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 20, 2021 · Leave a Comment
In your marketing strategy have you considered the effective marketing tools you actually need? And which will be the most effective? Well, you should. In a rush to gain rapid visibility, businesses are sometimes so focused on the results of marketing that numerous significant aspects, such as material design elements, are often ignored. However, this … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 22, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Do you have an online presence? In the modern digital world of today, if your business is not online, it’s not worth looking at. It’s a brutal fact, but most companies are now moving to an online presence because that’s where business is conducted! Given the changes to the way that business is working, branding … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on May 20, 2019 · 1 Comment
SEO strategies are on every business owner’s lips right now. SEO has been in style for years and it certainly isn’t going anywhere fast. You have spend a long time refining your business plan, whether you are checking that you’re selling your product for the right price or you’re carrying out market research. But have … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on May 4, 2019 · 1 Comment
When you are building any business, your online presence is really important. But given that you will likely want to market your business on a shoestring and maximise your returns, you definitely need to think carefully about how you approach your marketing strategy. But if you want to add one thing that will boost … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on September 25, 2018 · 1 Comment
Small business marketing is as varied as the people who own and manage a business. So how can small business marketing be distilled into a few important tips? This is how. Small business owners have to face a number of issues that entrepreneurs of more established companies simply don’t. The biggest is small business marketing … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Online marketing campaigns have risen to the top of our marketing consciousness. Myriad options provide opportunities but also confusion for the average small busines owner. So how can you cut through? Traditional forms of marketing, such as billboards, posters, and leaflets are all still alive and kicking. However online marketing campaigns are a serious and … Continue reading →
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Marketing ideas may be free but they certainly aren’t optional for your business, especially if you’re a brand new startup trying to build interest in your brand. So how can some small startups afford decent marketing? Marketing ideas are not something you can do without completely – they must be part of your long-term business … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on June 7, 2018 · 1 Comment
Is Your Website Living Up To Its Full Potential? A successful website is important for businesses. It’s the window to your business – your digital storefront. For many companies, such as eCommerce ventures, your site is essential for making a profit. Your website might look great, but there’s a lot more to a website than … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on April 16, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Are you still using outdated SEO practices? In today’s digital world, if you remain stagnant, you are only going to get left behind. You need to stay up to date with all of the latest marketing tactics and techniques so you can make sure your business remains visible online and stands out against the competition. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on January 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Business blogging is now a widely recognized method of promoting your brand.Why? And what will business blogging do for you? Business blogging helps with SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), keeps the content on your website fresh and provides useful information for your customers and potential customers. However, simply having a business blog isn’t enough to make … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Let’s be honest, wherever you go, you are bombarded with technology. Perhaps too much so, but there are clever ways technology can enhance your business. The opportunities on offer because of technology can make businesses run far more efficiently. And for the most part, businesses are taking advantage of whatever technological upgrades come their way. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Your marketing spend is a vital part of business to understand and get under control. If you are looking for ways to cut business costs, you may have identified your marketing campaign as one area where you seem to be overspending. In fact, a lot of businesses could achieve the same marketing results while cutting … Continue reading →
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Thousands of people create a new website every day. That’s a lot of websites that could potentially be competing with yours. So you need to be keeping your website fresh. Fresh content is buzzing around the internet every second of the day and without making an effort to keep up, your website will end … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 14, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Have you ever wanted your own digital business? Is your lack of skill holding you back? Need some help? A lot of people leave school without any business-savvy skills. Of course, most people have qualifications but these struggle to be translated in to an actual job. So, people in this situation are limited to … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Is there such a thing as your online marketing campaign working too well? That’s probably a difficult concept to swallow for many, especially those who simply aren’t getting enough traffic on their website! But the fact is that it is possible for things on the online marketing side of things to go a little too … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 14, 2017 · 1 Comment
Marketing is one area of business that’s always been evolving at a pretty rapid pace. In today’s constantly connected world, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to make sure they’re using effective, up-to-date marketing tactics. There are many firms that have enjoyed great results from traditional marketing. While digital marketing isn’t the only … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Snoop competitors is what you may need to do because the world of SEO and backlinks can be a tricky one to navigate. In fact, there are so many variables to consider that it can sometimes get a little overwhelming. But, as with many tricky things in life, there are short cuts. Probably the best … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 4, 2016 · 1 Comment
SEO. Search Engine Optimization. Many marketing professionals have tried to insinuate for years that SEO is going to die. However, we’ve learned by now that SEO is never going away. The only thing that happens to SEO is change. Here’s why SEO is never going away: Giving Value To Customers Over the years SEO has … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Offline Marketing? I know, it sounds crazy suggesting that you should be marketing offline in this day and age. But it makes a lot of sense. When you sell online, you do get the chance for a massive reach, but there’s no guarantee that anyone sees your business. Competition is so extreme online that … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 31, 2016 · 2 Comments
How healthy is your online marketing? When you’re trying to sell something, you need to promote it to the masses. These days, most people opt for online marketing. After all; it’s straightforward and cost-effective to even micro-entrepreneurs. The trouble is, some online marketing strategies just suck. Many of us spend a lot of money on … Continue reading →
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