Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment
Targeted ads work! Today, people are connecting over the internet through social media. The platforms that they use to communicate with others are so accessible and easy to use that it has been changing the face of society. In a post-internet society, Facebook has become the most popular social platform. More than 2 billion active … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 11, 2020 · Leave a Comment
Social media is the most widespread way of communicating with your customers (after email). Setting up a Facebook business page is simple, but now, what do you do? It’s time to start getting customers to connect and engage. But with so many other companies doing the same thing, what does it take to promote your … 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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Business advertising is often imperative when you are a start-up, if you have tough competition and when you want to be seen to be innovative. So… could you be doing more? Starting up your business may have you buzzing with excitement and then feeling completely overwhelmed all at the same time. It is one of … Continue reading →
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Don’t be confused about small business advertising alternatives. There are so many articles out there advising on how to advertise your small business, check out these suggestions and see if they’ll be right for you. The majority of advertising advice seems to focus on direct, online advertising, such as pay-per-click (or PPC) advertising and search … 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Are you still using outdated SEO practices?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 September 12, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Visual marketing is reaching another level because the brain craves infographics. 70% of sensory receptors are in your eyes, while it takes 50% of the brain to process visuals. It is no wonder that the number of visualized data on the internet has risen by nearly 10,000% in ten years. Yep, you read that … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 20, 2017 · Leave a Comment
When it comes to marketing, there are so many different directions that you could decide to go in. Of course, the decisions that you make will always be based on your own individual marketing needs. Every business is different, so there would be no set blanket marketing strategy that can work for each. You have … Continue reading →
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So, you’ve started your own business and chances are that you’re considering setting up online. This isn’t surprising. Almost every business nowadays has some sort of online setup. It makes sense. More and more people are spending increasing amounts of time surfing the web, so it’s a great place for you to make a profit … Continue reading →
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Stellar marketing campaigns are those that provide you with the results you require. So what are the characteristics of successful ones? When you want a business to grow fast, you need to make sure that you are happy with whatever approach to marketing you are taking. The fact is that marketing can vary dramatically from … Continue reading →
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Walk outside of your room or office and take a walk down the street. Look at your surroundings. What will you see? Well, you’re first likely to notice the architecture. The design of the street layout. The people around you. Once these social and navigational thoughts are understood, it’s likely that you’ll notice marketing. Marketing … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on June 30, 2017 · 1 Comment
Dreams do come true in business. The concept of viral marketing is a highly effective one if a somewhat complex one to utilize. Before we go any further, let’s define exactly what viral marketing is and how it can benefit business to ensure your dreams do come true. Viral marketing is the rapid sharing of … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 25, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Do you feel that your business has, of late, got itself stuck in a rut? Or do you simply feel that your business is ready to take the next step in its existence? Then you need to be brave enough to take it to the next level. This may mean doing things you’ve never … Continue reading →
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Looking for ways to have fun in business? It can’t all be work, work, work, surely? The pressure to create an impressive marketing strategy does and always will exist. Unfortunately, it is the nature of being in business. But, the pressure should never slip into your work. As soon as it does, the entire workload … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 5, 2016 · 1 Comment
Selling online and running an online retail business shouldn’t be hard. But a combination of a lack of experience and sheer stubbornness can make it that way for the majority of entrepreneurs who start up in e-commerce. The main problem with selling online, as with so many retail businesses, is in managing the products. Often, … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 30, 2016 · 2 Comments
Marketing is essential for any business – as you must surely be aware if you’re on this blog! But a key aspect of memorable marketing is your branding. When you’re developing your brand, you need to think about at least three things. Your branding is about creating a personality and look for your business that … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 25, 2016 · 1 Comment
Are you looking for useful ways to increase website sign-ups? Successful websites have a lot of people signing up to their updates and newsletters. These are incredibly useful when it comes to converting users to customers. Here are the ways you can increase website sign-ups today! Don’t rely on pop-ups Many people make the mistake … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 11, 2016 · Leave a Comment
YouTube has well over 1 billion users now, and that number isn’t expected to diminish any time soon! Aside from the massive audience here, YouTube also has thousands more content creators to partner with, making it a holy grail for the modern digital marketer. Although there’s certainly a lot of potential for marketing success here, … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on September 13, 2016 · 1 Comment
Brand building is always a challenge especially when you’re a startup. And it’s even tougher if you have little money to spend on your marketing strategies! For many businesses, money is tight as banks aren’t so keen to lend cash to startups these days. So how can you start brand building on a budget? You … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on September 1, 2016 · 1 Comment
Look, I know social media is important. It’s perhaps the most important form of marketing in modern business. But it’s also highly saturated, and very competitive. So you would be wise not to keep all of your eggs in one basket. You might also be bored of having to use Facebook and Twitter all the … Continue reading →
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