Chatting Up Conversions
The process of understanding a prospect’s needs and then communicating how you…
The process of understanding a prospect’s needs and then communicating how you…
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Hyperlinks have become ubiquitous online, for good reason. Smooth, streamlined text that…
Sales is an integral aspect of any organization: manufacturers, service providers, member-driven…
Ever since I started my career, I have been an advocate of…
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Ontario is in the midst of rolling out AODA, a set of…
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Marketing automation gives you the power to drive more leads, convert leads…
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I’ve spoken about blogging for qualified SEO before, and blogging is an…
Content Generation and Content Marketing are current buzzwords and part of a…
SEO is important for any business, but determining how to best improve…
To say that there is a lot to know about SEO is…
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You heard it first! Nomophobia! Now before you start wondering what that…
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Guerrilla marketing can be a surprisingly effective means of gaining awareness and…
In marketing your organization online, “content is king” is more truth than cliché.…
As a marketer, of course, I believe in video and integrating it…
Creating a meaningful website Natural photos and bold colours. Hero sliders and…
It’s old news that customers have changed how they shop and buy.…
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Economic forces in Canada and changing business conditions have left us all…
We live in a time when most consumers, for both B2C and…
This time of year brings much warmth with the colder temperatures…
When I first started working in Social Media, it was still an…
If you were to ask Google “how can I help my website…
The recent release of State of Inbound 2015 hi-lights a number of…
As 2015 rushes toward its close, it’s time to start planning for…
[Part 3 in a 3-part series on women in marketing] There’s a…
They say that a little bit of knowledge is dangerous. In the…
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Has this happened to you? Did it make your blood boil? Well,…
For seven years now, HubSpot has been polling business to get a…
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Marketers have long known advertising is no longer a one-way street. The…
[Part 2 of a 3-part series on women in marketing. You can…
As of late, the use (or misuse) of stock photography has been…
With consumers (B2C and B2B) using the Internet to research or validate…
[Part 1 of a 3-part series on women in marketing] Professional women…
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Taking care of your customers is how you stay in business. Customer…
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Selling has changed. Selling has changed because buying has changed. Specifically, the…
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The importance of monitoring your online properties is not understated. By monitoring,…
There is much hoopla in online marketing about the process of lead…
Any professional writer understands that the art of communicating effectively lies in…
When in need of a social media manager or community manager we…
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The Internet is an ever-evolving place. Since the beginning of the week,…
Is all content created equal? Our team has done a lot of…
Aka, why forcing content will never get you anywhere (at least long…
There are certain words related to social media that people tend to…
Lead generation is a popular phrase in modern sales and marketing, and…
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“Tone” is an abstract but critical concept for marketing. Just like perfect…
Organizations have come to realize that websites are not static, however…
Knowledge is power. This phrase speaks of knowledge as an opportunity to…
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There are many reasons to use automated marketing to improve the power…
A mobile-friendly website is more important for businesses now than ever. To…
With 25 years in the marketing business I’ve had the privilege to…
Conversion is an often-used sales and marketing term that can cover a…
A little while back, I had lunch with a couple of…
Content management systems such as WordPress are an asset for managing your blog.…
As your inbound marketing program fires on all cylinders an increased number…
It is important to be aware that every generation thinks differently. They…
“You can’t be everything to everyone.” This maxim has never been more…
Every business owner dreams of prosperity; and every business person understands that…
As the staff of any national association knows, it is important to…
Content generation can show the world that your company is an authority…
Every company dreams of “going viral.” The ability to create a single…
Content marketing is a technique for obtaining new business. Online is fertile…
One of the most common questions I get from SMB owners and…
Do you remember your first day of school, standing on your own…
Link building can be intimidating to undertake. It’s laborious, speculative, and many…
Most people can agree that social media is a large part of…
The foundation of Google’s success in providing relevant search results has been…
It can be tough to find the perfect person for a job. When…
You are all set! You have an online strategy that might include…
Canada’s Anti Spam Legislation (CASL) arrives on July 1, 2014. Described as…
Recently I made a presentation to the Ottawa Chapter of SEMPO (Search…
Most C-suite executives are familiar with the terms Online Presence/Brand, Search Engine…
The term Content Marketing is relatively new, but the concept has been…