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Tip of the Week

Promotion in new places: Emails Signatures

Oct 8, 2009

We send hundreds of emails a week, so why not start making your emails work to promote your business?

One of the easiest ways to do this is through using customized email signatures. Email signatures is a quick place to find contact information, so people look at them often. Adding a bit more information to your signature can increase your brand awareness and drive traffic to your website!

Check out some tips below on how to customize your emails to encourage traffic to your site and social media outlets, and promote your brand!

Enjoy!
Becky

Photos are Worth 1000 Words

Sep 25, 2009

You've heard us talk about the importance of good content in your marketing materials, but what you may not know is that great content includes great photography. Having professional photography gives that rich, personal touch to print and online materials that will help your business stand out. Check out some tips below about how professional photography can help your brand.

Tweet to the Point!

Aug 31, 2009

There has been some interesting talk recently about the usefulness of messages on Twitter.

With 12 million users and counting, there are many tweeters out there who post random or silly information for the sheer fun of using social media, but as a business using Twitter as part if a marketing plan, posting valuable content is key.

Check out the tips below to learn how to make your tweets count!

Enjoy!
Becky

E-Newsletter Content

Aug 21, 2009

E-newsletters are a great way to stay connected to your target audience and promote your business, but what happens if you can't think of something to write about?

Read on for techniques and helpful hints on how to always have useful content ready for your next e-newsletter!

Enjoy!
Becky

Strengthen Your Brand!

Aug 14, 2009

Your logo, colors, fonts, photography and graphics all contribute to your brand image. To ensure that your visual identity is successful at making a positive impression, these elements need to be cohesive and align with your company's customer experience and goals.

Below you'll find a useful technique to determine if your brand materials fit together.

Enjoy!
Becky

Promote Your Website!

Aug 10, 2009

You know that your company's website is a vital marketing and promotional tool, but it's important to remember that for it to deliver results, people need to know about it.

Below are some quick and easy ways to promote your website and encourage people to visit!

Enjoy!
Becky

SEO Friendly Content!

Jul 31, 2009

There is no quick trick to search engine optimization, but there are ways to produce content that is SEO friendly.

Below are some tips for writing strong content that will increase your site's SEO.

Enjoy!

Becky

Facebook Privacy

Jul 29, 2009

We all know the importance of actively using social media outlets, but it is also vital to be in control of your content on those outlets.

Recently, Facebook has allowed third party advertisers access to user photos for their advertising purposes. This means that your photo could potentially end up in an unknown ad on Facebook. Don't fret though! You can avoid this by doing a quick settings adjustment.

 

Becky

Stay on top of your Google Analytics!

Jul 21, 2009

Google Analytics is an important tool for keeping track of your website statistics and making improvements. What you may not know is that one of the simplest ways to stay on top of your analytics is by customizing your dashboard and setting up email reports.

Below is a how-to guide for customizing your analytics dashboard and scheduling email reports based on that dashboard.

Enjoy!
Becky

Use Social Media to Promote Your Video

Jun 24, 2009

Sometimes it just takes someone to remind you to promote your videos online with social media! I have come across many sites that have videos, but when you click on them, you either have to download a file, they are not compatible on a Mac, and/or have to look around the site for the rest of them. The solution is easy- YouTube!

Enjoy!
Becky

3 Ways of Measuring Results Online

May 29, 2009
Are you wondering how to measure results online? Google Analytics is a powerful tool, but most people don't know where to start! Read on to find out 3 key measurements to watch.
Enjoy!
Becky

Awesome tool to keep on the pulse of Social Media

May 22, 2009

There are lots of cool new tools out now for managing your social media. One issue that I have been having is being able to keep up with all of the different updates going on with each of the 3 sites that I follow: LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Read on to see why I love this new browser add-on!

 

Enjoy!
Becky

Be Twitterific!

May 8, 2009

More and more businesses are using Twitter to raise awareness about their company and communicate with current clients and fans. This week's tip will help give you ideas and tips for tweeting!

Enjoy!
Becky

Tip of the week: Be Mobile-Web Friendly!

May 2, 2009

More and more people are using their smart phones to view websites. Mobile web browsers have become so sophisticated that we no longer need to worry about how they appear on phones, but focus on making them user-friendly. One of the most popular things customers are searching for is your phone number! Read on to make sure your website is mobile-friendly.

Enjoy!
Becky