Marketing on the Internet

Everything we thought we knew about advertising has been blown out of the water on the Web. The visitor-centric, interactive nature of the Internet has turned old-school advertising on its head, all to the benefit of small business.

The thing is, today’s internet marketing demands a much different kind of sales message. Marketers struggling with their old-fashioned approach to advertising find that their brochures, flyers, and ads don’t work well online. These posts will help you develop customer-centric marketing based on the way your audience uses today’s internet.

How to Get More Out of Google’s Focus on High Quality Sites

July 14, 2014 by

Search engine spiders crawl the text on your website. They can’t “see” your logo, colors, or graphics. So, the secret to higher organic (free) rankings has always been in your content. And in the past, getting the right content was basically a matter of the quantity of keywords and links.

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5 Common Web Content Blind Spots to Avoid

June 2, 2014 by

My email service AWeber created a nice infographic that will help you quickly inventory your Web content and discover some common weaknesses. Email, multi-media, legal copyright, content sources, and content quality all add up to a coherent, effective content marketing plan. (Also, get in touch if you’d like more info ...

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The Perfect Online Sales Sequence to Get the Grass Cut

May 26, 2014 by

Did you know you could get a push reel hand lawnmower that actually mows your grass easier than a power mower? I live in the city with a small yard. A few year ago I got tired of the noise, gasoline, and breakdowns that came with my rotary mower.

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New NKB Website Helps Brands Grow with Web Content

May 19, 2014 by

I’m pleased to announce my new website featuring content writing solutions and tips on how to grow your business with content marketing.

Here you can easily find the web writing services you’re looking for plus a wealth of free content marketing information. You’ll discover how to write online content, share ...

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Is It OK to Use Exclamation Points?!

April 8, 2014 by 1 comment

You are Director of Communications writing a post for your company or non-profit blog. Are you imagining your high school English teacher, a stickler for grammar, watching over your shoulder? She’s with me, too.

But to write content for the internet, you’re going to have break a few grammatical rules ...

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Olympic Hockey and Internet Marketing…Score!!!

February 20, 2014 by 2 comments

Loving the Olympics in Sochi, especially the hockey. If you’re not familiar with the sport or don’t watch it much on TV, the next few days will be a treat as the semi-finals get underway (don’t miss USA vs Canada Friday night, Feb 21!)

(USA vs Team Canada in the ...

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7 Critical Elements of a Visitor-Centric Homepage

April 25, 2013 by

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So say you’re considering this valuable free audit…let’s prime your marketing pumps and get you thinking ...

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Get Your Free Homepage Audit

April 3, 2013 by 1 comment

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When you search Google and click on a homepage, you decide instantly whether to stay or click away. It's so easy to search elsewhere if you don't like what you've found.

That's how it is with the Internet! Easy search has changed everything about the way we ...

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The Pioneer Spirit and the New Frontier of 21st Century Internet Marketing

December 5, 2012 by

The Web has blown traditional marketing out of the water. Internet marketing is cheaper, faster, and much, much more targeted than old-fashioned advertising. That's because with traditional advertising (TV, radio, print), your company pushes its message out into a largely disinterested audience. The hope is your pitch will stick with ...

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How to Get Testimonials that Sell Online

November 15, 2012 by 1 comment

As your website's brand story unfolds, your visitors get excited about your company. They start to see how you can solve their problems. But today's buyers are skeptical. How do you convince them that your product or service can do everything you say?

Your Customers are Your Best Proof You ...

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