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Raphael Locsin says, “If you’re reading this, then you’ve already realized that launching a website isn’t akin to opening the doors of a prime shop front on Fifth Avenue.Instead, it’s closer to waking up on a deserted island in a vast ocean. Not a living soul knows where you are and no one is coming to rescue you.The solution? Start... [Read more]

Daniel Burstein says, “What do you include in your social media marketing budget? Most marketers focus on elements like software and tools, paid advertising, social media management, and content creation.But let me introduce a radical idea – the physical customer experience is a worthwhile investment as part of your social media marketing budget.Sounds... [Read more]

Brandon Olson says, “You’ve poured your heart into creating the perfect incentive to attract subscribers andbuild your email list. Now the only thing between you and greatness is your sign up form.While there are several key components that go into creating an effective sign up form, one of the most critical is that little button that screams,... [Read more]

Joe Gustafson says, “With the Rio Olympics underway, more than 30 million Americans are glued to their TV screens, watching dreams, angst and sports sagas unfold. Besides eating away at our workday productivity (you know it’s true), the Olympics — and Olympians’ dedication, grueling practice, can-do spirit and grit — have additional... [Read more]

Jayson DeMers says, “Most of us have grown so accustomed to social media being a part of our lives that it seems strange to think about it as a “new” phenomenon — but it is. In less than 10 years, a handful of niche sites catering to small populations have turned into dozens of apps and platforms that connect the majority of the world’s... [Read more]

Jessica Liu says, “Social marketing often feels like running a race against an unlikely competitor: your own customers. In the social media world, consumer behaviors and technical functionality evolve so quickly that the minute you feel good about your social presence and perhaps have even pulled neck-and-neck with your customers’ social media... [Read more]

Ellen Bartolino says, “Since 2006, inbound marketing has been helping businesses create more meaningful online experiences. In short: The inbound methodology focuses on pulling people toward your company and product rather than expecting them to come to you.And in today’s highly-digital and ad-blocked world, your advertising strategy should... [Read more]

Sonia Simone says, “In an age where we’re faced with too many choices, testimonials help us trust enough to make a decision to buy. Are you using this powerful tool in your business?Testimonials work because you’re not tooting your own horn — others are doing it for you.In this episode, Pamela Wilson sits in for Sonia once again and reveals... [Read more]

Rieva Lesonsky says, “What’s the most effective way for retailers to both acquire and retain customers? According to a recent survey of retail businesses by WBR Digital for Emarsys, it’s email — by far. More than eight in 10 businesses surveyed (81 percent) say they depend on email for customer acquisition, while 80 percent rely on it for... [Read more]

Khalid Saleh says, “Millennials are a pretty big deal. They are the largest generation since the Baby Boom. By 2018, millennials will account for $3.39 trillion in spending annually. By 2025, it’s estimated that three out of four people in any workplace will be millennials.As a business, you’d of course want a slice of this massive market.But... [Read more]

Amie Marse says, “E-commerce sites and online retailers often struggle to implement effective content marketing strategies.Unlike websites that can rely on blogs and site content to increase traffic, E-commerce sites use product descriptions and imagery.Search engine optimization rules are the same for E-commerce sites, but site managers may... [Read more]

Marc Wayshack says, “For most salespeople, lead generation is a mixture of good intentions and disorganized execution. In fact, the vast majority of salespeople make the same lead generation mistakes again and again. Overwhelmed by the idea of prospecting, many salespeople procrastinate lead generation altogether, putting it off as soon as they... [Read more]