How to Build a Better Brand With Human-Centered Design
Creating a brand in saturated markets is an increasingly difficult task. While adtech is making it easier to target potential customers, producing unique, human-centered content that differentiates the brand remains a challenge for most companies. I deal with this on a daily basis, and constantly work to improve my own brand through updating my website, […]
5 Alternative Ways to Advertise Your Business Online
Content is king, we all know that. With the rise of organic link building, content is playing a more important role than ever for increasing brand awareness, boosting search ranking and improving conversion rates. Yet still content is so under-utilised by businesses handling their own online marketing activities in-house. The power of content however shouldn’t be underestimated. 9 out of 10 […]
10 Small Business Trends to Watch Out for in 2018
With 2018 upon us, it’s time to revamp and rethink your strategies for your small business. Align your goals with what’s trending to ensure you meet, or even possibly exceed, your expectations. From hiring to technological advances, here are 10 small business trends you should keep in mind when setting your 2018 goals. Marketing & […]
How Time Traps Almost Caused My Online Business to Fail
Way back in 1999, when I first decided to launch Marketing Words, it was just me… all alone. There was no Marketing Words team at that point. Like practically every other home-based entrepreneur, if I didn’t do a particular task it didn’t get done. For the first few years, I continued to bang my head […]
Tips for Creating Content That Influences Purchasing Decisions
If I’m certain of one thing, it’s that content is a game-changer. It does so many things at once – and effortlessly, if you get it right. It lets search engines find and rank you, which leads to people discovering you. It builds trust with those people. It underlines your authority in your field. Most […]
Low-Cost Marketing Tips
Marketing can be an expensive game to play. Getting a correctly designed message seen by the correct people, in the correct place, at the correct time can rack up quite a bill. According to a figure recorded in 2013, the average SME spends £23,810 ($30,227 US) on their respective marketing campaigns, while achieving less than […]
Creating an Engaging Digital Experience (10 Steps!)
In order to be effective, websites need to be multifunctional in design. They need to be built like a house: protecting against the elements, providing a comfortable living space with ample storage, meeting basic needs, etc. Your website should be designed to improve user acquisition, lift engagement and help you retain customers. It’s science and […]
Tips For Implementing a Corporate Knowledge Base
Savvy organizations understand the importance of having a knowledge base that is more than just a static repository. They want a place where people connect and collaborate with each other and contribute the information they need to get work done that can be accessed at any time and from any device. However, translating your vision […]
The Right Pace to Grow your Business
“Within a couple of weeks after Chobani got into ShopRite, we started getting orders for 5,000 cases. The first time we received one, I kept double-checking to make sure it didn’t say 500. It quickly became clear that our biggest challenge wasn’t going to be selling enough yogurt—it was going to be making enough yogurt.” […]
Secrets for Generating More Qualified Leads
In today’s increasingly competitive world of digital marketing, it’s not enough to know about concepts like search engine optimization, social media marketing and other marketing buzzwords. It’s important to learn how to incorporate the concept of a sales funnel, particularly qualified leads, into your digital marketing strategy. Your organization’s definition may vary, but marketing qualified […]
