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Is Vine Right for Your Social Strategy?

Is Vine Right for Your Social Strategy?

January 31st, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to social media, social media strategyJanuary 31st, 2013
  1. What is it?   Vine allows you to take a 6-second video and post it via an Instagram’esque interface. A published video also loops, giving it an animated .gif feel. Though you only have 6 seconds, you can start/stop...

Twitter released Vine, a new video sharing mobile app, on January 24th. However, Vine has already seen its share of problems, such as inappropriate content, even as marketers gravitate towards the new service. Before you jump on Vine, here are a few things to take in to account about the platform.

Increase Google Catalogs Conversions on Tablets

January 30th, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to Google, Google GuidelineJanuary 30th, 2013
  It isn't a good idea for a publisher to simply upload the company’s print catalog to Google Catalogs-- screen real estate is inevitably wasted due to the different dimensions of the screen. A catalog spread that will...

If you use Google Catalogues as a way to display your products, be advised: Tablet users interact with Google Catalogues in a far different way than desktop users. Adoption of even a few design changes when transitioning a print catalog to a digital catalog will make a substantial difference in consumer’s experience and, thus, engagement.

Great Welcome Emails Nurture Your Customer Relationships

Great Welcome Emails Nurture Your Customer Relationships

January 28th, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to Email MarketingJanuary 28th, 2013
    Be Recognizable: The "from" line should be your company name or the person your subscribers specifically opted-in to get emails from. Provide a Reminder: New subscribers may not remember signing up, so remind them...

The first email you send after a customer signs up is crucial for cultivating interest. It's critical to establish an ongoing relationship with customers and prospects, especially when you're just starting out. Here are seven must-follow tips for creating a great welcome email:

Can I automate my marketing?

January 28th, 2013 - Posted by Mitch Holt to digital marketing, marketing automationJanuary 28th, 2013
I recently read notes from two exhausted marketers, spread so thin they didn’t have the resources to complete basic marketing tasks. Issue 1:“...We spend all this time collecting data...

Viral Video: The Catch-22 of Content Marketing

January 25th, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to content marketing, Content StrategyJanuary 25th, 2013
  Lessons from Gangnam: dream big and then film it. Image from Gangnam Style music video.   When I think of really powerful viral videos, I sometimes feel as though I've passed through the looking glass into a...
Yelp is key to local success.

Rank High On Yelp for Local Success

January 24th, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to Local SearchJanuary 24th, 2013
  These five factors contribute significantly to Yelp's internal search results:   Profile completion: Like many of the engines we've covered in this alternative search series, Yelp values businesses that have filled...

Yelp is one of the most widely used and respected online search and review services among consumers, and many businesses can't afford to ignore it. Successful businesses need to understand how to make the most of the ranking system, especially if their company is regularly reviewed on the site.

Are you alienating your clients?

These Tactics Will Sink Your Business

January 23rd, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to undefinedJanuary 23rd, 2013
Spamming people Sending too many messages to your customers, especially sales-pitches, can be very harmful for your reputation. Nothing's keeping your customers listening to you but what you say; make your marketing...

On the internet, a bad reputation is nearly impossible to correct. What goes on the net stays on the net-- and apart from deliberately alienating people, these are the five most likely things your business may be doing to ruin your online reputation.

Integrate Your Marketing for Success in 2013

January 22nd, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to blog marketing, internet marketingJanuary 22nd, 2013
Taking an integrated marketing and communications approach means integrating your offline channels with your online channels to add depth and measurability to your programs. Here's your integrated strategy for success...

An integrated marketing approach will be the cornerstone of success for your company in 2013. Using a mix of offline and online activities is a great way to generate leads and retain happy customers. To sell more products and services, your company should consistently connect with and speak to your customers and stakeholders on a regular basis.

Opt-In lists can maximize your email marketing efforts.

Target High-Quality Leads with Email Marketing

January 21st, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to Email MarketingJanuary 21st, 2013
Here are some of the things opt-in email marketing can do: build your subscriber database,  spawn website traffic,  garner interest in your brand,  generate new sales. People on opt-in email marketing lists have...

A common misconception when it comes to email marketing is that it is strictly used to market only to your existing customer base. However, a significant yet overlooked segment of email marketing involves marketing to third-party opt-in email lists.

Content Marketing Builds Customer Loyalty, Drives Sales

January 18th, 2013 - Posted by Leigh Carver to content marketing, Content StrategyJanuary 18th, 2013
Who Uses Content Marketing? 86 percent of business-to-consumer (B2C) marketers are using content marketing. 90 percent of the B2C marketers reporting they use the mega-social networking site use Facebook for business. ...

Grow your customer base and increase customer loyalty with content marketing-- the process of building a relationship with readers by giving your business’s website and blog fresh, relevant content tailored to your industry niche. That new content makes readers come back to your site for information, building trust among the site’s visitors. Once trust is established, it’s easier for your company to convert the site visitors into actual customers.

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