Archive for the ‘Marketing and Advertising’ Category

So You Are Thinking About Email Marketing.

Posted on March 26, 2007

So are you using Email marketing? If you are I am sure you have seen some changes in your metrics if you are tracking them… If you are not, and considering it, you might want to keep reading. There is an increasing issue with “Opt in” email. The issue is that your Opt in users are not opening your emails anymore. It’s not your fault if you are providing valuable content. The problem is increased spam. Spam is killing your valuable marketing efforts. As a small business person, your time is valuable, and I know you want to maximize any tool you can to help make you more money. Read the rest of this entry »

Microsites for brand(s), Microsites for Your Business

Posted on November 12, 2006

Okay – today we talk about something I have only a little knowledge in. We’re going to discuss Microsites. No, they’re not some bug that you kill with a fly swatter. They’re mini web sites that help you to market your business, product, or service more effectively. They are smaller more targeted web properties built within other Web Sites so that you can encourage your buyers to take action on that particular item. They are becoming increasingly popular, and will continue to grow in the next 12 months as a static medium. Keep in mind my assumption here is that you already have a Web Site where you are marketing your brand and solutions.

So, a recent article I read that of the companies who are large, over 500 million dollars annually, (who are only 30 percent of the companies out there) said they plan on implementing Microsites in the next 12 months. Read the rest of this entry »