In this age of Internet transparency, consumers have more options than ever before. Today's consumer does more research and, as such, is more well-informed than ever before making a buying decision. What this means is that it's increasingly difficult for your business to make an impression. In a sea of choices, what is it that makes your company stand out? Sure, you may have a good product or service, but how is a passing consumer to distinguish what you offer from the hundreds of other products and services that may appear to be just as good?
I think Slideshare is one of the best online marketing tools out there. Check out this "Get to the Point" article on Four ways to use Slideshare to extend your online marketing reach...good stuff!
Social networking is a great method that you can use to bring in new subscribers and build a responsive mailing list. It is fast becoming a standard in the way that individuals and businesses communicate with each other. It is literally changing the way we
connect and interact with like-minded people.
Social media got a lot of attention at this year's annual conference of the Association of National Advertisers. LOTS of interest but still need "schooling on the do's and don'ts of social media."
3) Twitter – The Potential Viral Spread of Tweets Cannot Be Ignored
I went to a great networking lunch today and the featured speaker talked about the importance of blogging. Cindie Reinhold shared her experience and success building bridal blog (http://www.bridesandweddings.com/).
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Grow your business using social media http://is.gd/a6idH # Great info on how to use Facebook for business! 6 Tips to Use Facebook for Your Business | Twitter Freak http://ow.ly/1i9hD # Looking forward to my talk on social media at the "Design Days" seminar going on tomorrow at the Washington Design Center! # …
A solid social media strategy is no longer a “nice to have” but a “need to have” in an overcrowded and com-petitive marketplace. When we develop an online marketing plan for our clients, we begin with a solid and integrated strategy and end with a way to measure the value of the campaign. It’s important…
Google, Yahoo, Bing still control the majority of search traffic with Bing seeing some gains - http://ow.ly/16jV4 # Marketing Tips for Using Google Buzz http://ow.ly/160YH # Social media: Listen less and sell more - iMediaConnection.com http://ow.ly/15Dnh # Socialmedia http://ow.ly/156og # Powered by Twitter Tools
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