Archive for May, 2010
Secret Tip #5: Writing Articles To Entice Customers
We know that the most important element to any online marketing campaign is new, engaging, relevant content, but what many blogs lack is exactly that. Poor English, useless information and spammy use of keywords are the fastest way to get your content ignored. As an ex-journalist, my communication skills have come in very handy when [...]
How Social Media Can Destroy Your Business
I talk a lot about how taking advantage of online trends is a really good thing for business… Sure, creating buzz around you, your product, your brand is a brilliant thing – but ever wondered what could happen if you never considered Social Media at all? If you want it straight – your integrity is [...]
Why Blogs Are The Reason You’re Popular Online
A question I get asked a fair bit: What Do I Blog About? From a Human Perspective: Humans generally like to read interesting things, especially if it is free advice they can implement in reality. So its no surprise that if you’re a wealth of information online, you’re quickly going to become a force to [...]
Facebook The #1 Most Visited Site On Earth
When Google say’s one of their imminent competitors is a threat – you can take it to the bank. Facebook, the king of social, is growing beyond all expectations, even Google’s, and completely dominating web traffic. Google’s recent AdPlanner report, analysed the top 1000 sites not powered by the Adsense engine (meaning Google.com and YouTube, [...]
If I was a celebrity or some personality
If you’re well known in the community, having a web presence won’t necessarily take you to Hollywood directly (unless you’re already there), however indirectly, engaging solidly online ensures your fanbase is well informed and satisfied, and creates a platform to ensure your supporters will always have your back. So how do you use the Social [...]
If I was a service business on the hunt for new clients
Service business have really come into their own these last few years. Unlike product-based businesses, service businesses rely on the skills of their team/workforce to achieve a desired outcome for a client. Strongman Digital is one of those service-based businesses. So how does Strongman gain new prospects/leads, and exponentially gain traction in the marketplace to [...]
Market Your Business With No Budget At All
Sure, Adwords yields great immediate results, but wouldn’t it be better if you set something up now, that could look after your business promotion for the future? Lets look at something you have over your consumer – knowledge. Knowledge is the only barrier between the ‘expert’ and the ‘punter’. So how could you get closer [...]
Google Announces First Quarter 2010 Results
Google reported revenues of $6.77 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, an increase of 23% compared to the first quarter of 2009. What does that mean? $515 Million a week or $73 million per day – every day including Sunday!! So where does this river of money come from? Search mainly, yes, those [...]
It’s war! Battle Of The Giants Begins
It’s a collision course: things are heating up in the Social/Referral Media world… We suddenly see three pillars jostling for power. The struggle between Apple and Adobe seems to have everyone in the world choosing sides, Google’s dominance is being threatened by Facebook’s search partnership with Bing (Microsoft). Currently as we see it: Google/Adobe: Google [...]
Secret Tip #4: Linked In to Replace Your Phonebook?
This is my fourth “Secret” tip that most online marketers usually keep to themselves. I’ve already spoken about Twitter and the Lead Generation secret: http://www.strongmandigital.com.au/2010/05/06/secret-tip-2-twitter-the-lead-generator/. My last blog spoke about Lead Retention secrets of Facebook: http://www.strongmandigital.com.au/2010/05/11/secret-tip-3-facebook-for-recurring-customers/ This time around, I’m going to talk about the Linked In secret… How Linked In empowers your business networking [...]
