Traffic. Everyone wants more of it. There is never enough to go around it seems. One marketer says to use Facebook. The other says to use Pinterest. The other says to use Google AdWords. Another one says to use Instagram. So many options, so little time. I always ask my clients what’s the purpose for their wanting more traffic. Their answer is usually something like … [Read more...]
How I Got 10,000 Views To My Website And Built My Internet Business
When I was a teacher, it was hard for me to see a student fail. Not because it reflected on me as a teacher (it didn't) but because to see a child with so much potential waste it by not turning in homework or not showing up to class was heartbreaking. I had one student two years in a row because of this problem. He was extremely smart. When I found out he would be repeating … [Read more...]
Got A Low Traffic Site? Here’s How to Get A Ton Of Subscribers Fast
When I was little, my dad used to take me fishing at least once per month. We lived near a nice sized lake that made fishing an easy hobby to have. I’ll never forget the first time I looked into this white barrel filled with swirly things. Ewww, I used to think to myself. Those things stink. And they’re all squishy. While I never said a word to my dad, he could tell by … [Read more...]
Social Media Made Worthwhile
Here's a scenario you can relate to: Just before settling in to edit this post the other night, I skimmed eight different articles on social media (how-to, why-to, when-to, where-to, who-to...), clicked "Read Later" five times, "Pin It" once; posted on Facebook and Twitter, updated my Paper.li, shared a link on Google +, tweaked one of my online profiles and commented on one … [Read more...]
Brand journalism 101: Tell a Better Story
If you want your company to succeed at brand journalism (aka corporate media gone social), you better know how to tell a good story. Otherwise, be prepared to take a lot of heat from its critics who would be elated to escort "brand journalism" out of 2013 STAT. Brands, of course, love it, because it enables them to bypass the media and take their message directly to the … [Read more...]
7 Tips for your E-commerce Store
When we're going into e-commerce, we often forget the basics for what makes a good e-tailing experience work for our customers. Here are seven tips to remember when building and designing your online store: 1) Tell the customer about you. If you have a history, a mission/vision/values statement, or more about the proprietor, make sure to highlight this information. People … [Read more...]
“How to get people to BUY from you!”
Last week I got so many emails from our mailing list and on Facebook asking for clarity on how to get people to buy from them. Well it’s not brain surgery but it does require a certain level of listening and giving that can change your financial future FAST! Let me to address some of your possible … [Read more...]
Stop The Overwhelm! Creating Order In Your Business
I just received an email letting me know that I can download over a $1,000,000 as a gift if I put my name into a poll to see if I was to be chosen. Really? There is already such an overwhelming amount of information consuming our sacred time and vying for our attention, that the amount of overwhelm is consuming us. The first time I recognized this online was a book launch … [Read more...]
Starbucks, Blogging, and Making a Difference
Have you ever tried blogging at Starbucks? I love it. There is so much juicy content that you find to write about. Across from me right now is the perfect ideal of the corporate woman. Flawless hair, dressed like a man, and sitting perfectly stiff. She’s completely organized and the person we need to be running our corporate business models. Over in the corner is the … [Read more...]
Four Ways to Serve Your Clients Better andHave That Cash Windfall You’re Looking For!
To become an expert in your field, you are going to have to do some research. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on coaches, trainings, and university classes, all to discover that my biggest problem was getting real with ME! Here’s what I mean. There is a way to serve your clients better and to have that cash windfall that you are looking for. One of the biggest assets … [Read more...]