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What is inbound marketing? How is it different?

What is inbound marketing? How is it different?

Inbound marketing connects with people who are already searching Inbound marketing is the opposite of outbound or interruptive marketing. It’s designed to reach people who are already looking for what you offer. And where do most people search for information, products or services these days? Online. Let’s back up... read more
Website evaluation needs more than an SEO audit

Website evaluation needs more than an SEO audit

Is it time for a website update? Probably! Many organizations are re-evaluating their websites now on the heels of explosive growth in online technologies; the proven success of inbound marketing methods; and rapidly changing buyer habits. Whether business to business (B2B) or consumers, nearly everyone starts their search for... read more
Today success starts with your online brand

Today success starts with your online brand

The web is now the center of your marketing and your online brand When I started in the marketing and design business more than 30 years ago, we worked with typewriters, drawing boards, rubber cement, X-acto knives and rapidograph pens. Our long and complicated process involved sending out for... read more
Two essential B2B marketing strategies

Two essential B2B marketing strategies

In this post from Marketing Profs by Russell Glass, a number of essential B2B marketing strategies were outlined. These strategies show the change in the buying process driven by digital channels. Buyers today need more information before making a buying decision. Business to business buyers today are under increased pressure to... read more
Better marketing = bigger sales, part 1

Better marketing = bigger sales, part 1

Business owners are frustrated In presentations I have done on “Better Marketing = Bigger Sales,” I find small and medium business owners, whether business to business (b-to-b), consumer services, retail or professional services are all flummoxed by today’s rapidly changing marketing channels.They’re frustrated and confused. They want to know... read more
Inbound marketing connects online: 13

Inbound marketing connects online: 13

Brand Responsibly Manifesto: 13 What is all this talk about inbound marketing? Is inbound marketing the same as content marketing? And why is it so much more effective than traditional or “outbound” marketing? When your audiences are looking for what you offer, where are they looking? Most people start... read more
Linkedin tips for the new profile format

Linkedin tips for the new profile format

Ian Brodie’s good advice for Linkedin I recently discovered Ian Brodie, a professional services consultant for firms like mine. After attending a webinar and receiving his emails, I have to admit I really like his style. Pithy, packed with good advice, and so easy to read. We all receive... read more