Creating content online has never been easier. Blogging platforms such WordPress and HubSpot have made it possible for anyone with an idea and a little bit of computer knowledge can become a content publisher. Now that you have a clear understanding of your business’ keywords and optimized your website for search engines, your next step […]
If you are a regular reader of my writing, chances are you understand the importance of internet marketing or what I refer to as digital marketing. So I may be preaching to the choir here. You understand traditional marketing methods (e.g., print and tradeshows) – while still valuable in some scenarios – are becoming increasingly […]
A key to success in business — and in marketing — is to know what to focus on. Focus, or more appropriately, the lack of it, is probably the BIGGEST challenge my clients face. According to Harvard Business Review, this problem isn’t unique. And, I must admit, it’s a challenge for me too. With the marketing field […]
It goes without saying that you really need to know who your ideal customer is. And you really, really need to understand their needs, their goals and their problems. After all, without your customers, your business wouldn’t exist, right? They are the people we create products and services for. And, if they don’t purchase those […]
In this video, Don Stanley talks about the first step to kick-starting your inbound marketing efforts – creating an inbound marketing team. Creating an inbound marketing team sounds like a deceptively simple first step. But don’t be fooled. On a deeper level, creating a team demonstrates a COMMITMENT to the vision of inbound marketing. It […]
A few quick notes from the video above: What’s the difference between inbound and outbound marketing? Inbound marketing focuses on attracting prospects by providing information when they are seeking it, primarily via web/Internet marketing methods. Inbound marketing provides free, valuable content to build trust and relationships with prospective clients. What’s considered Inbound Marketing? CMS Websites Blogging […]
We get it – inbound marketing can sound too good to be true. That’s why we want to share the story of Block Imaging International with you. Block Imaging might not be the kind of company you’d expect to be social media savvy; they refurbish and sell used medical imaging equipment, like MRIs and X-ray […]
In our last articles, I discussed how content and inbound marketing are the foundational tools for successful marketing today. Whether or not we like it, the facts are clear. The vast majority of people are using search tools to find information and educate themselves before they ever reach out to a sales person. If you […]
In my previous post I shared ideas as to why typical marketing strategies, often called “outbound” marketing strategies simple don’t work well any more. As business, marketing and non-profit professionals, what are we supposed to do? The answer is quite clear adopt a an Inbound and Content Marketing mindset. And then take action. WHAT ARE […]
As I mentioned in my last post, thanks to the advent of social media tools, mobile devices and widely available high speed internet access, we are moving away from mass marketing to the way of the old marketplaces. Sure, we might not be geographically in the same physical space like with vendors or sellers like in […]
