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Frustration: Artificial Intelligence is Terminating Google Business Reviews
Google AI deletes genuine “My Business” reviews by real customers. The frustration is incredible. Can the reviews be restored? Let’s find out…
Rant: Manipulative Website Email Popovers Look Like Backhanded Ransom Notes
Okay, so we’re all sick of full screen pop up dominators on websites begging for email subscribers. Right? Let’s rant…
Warning: Dubious Web Industry “Regulator” Selling Questionable Business Leads
Hold on to your lunch money. There’s a UK internet business lead generator outfit operating under false pretenses and making misleading claims…
17 Anally Retentive Twitter Tips for Hosting a Successful Tweet Chat
Are you a social media manager or small biz owner developing a Twitter community? In this instruction guide, I reveal my best tips for hosting an amazing tweet chat…
10 Website Trust Signals You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Does your small business website seem honest and trustworthy to customers? Use these psychological triggers to increase conversions and build a good reputation…
Podcast Beginner? Experiment with Soundcloud, Free
Podcasting is effective, passive and low cost marketing. Get started for free with SoundCloud and reach your audience in the audio format…
Social Networking On Your Day Off
Do you participate in social networking? Not Twitter or Facebook, but real social clubs and groups for indulging your hobbies, interests…
Boost Your Biz Using Local Web Directory Listings
In this 10 minute video I demo the value of free online business listing directories for the purpose of publishing your business information to be discovered by search engine users…
Twitter Tweet Chats: The Good, The Bad and The Spammy
Tweet chats are a great way to network on Twitter and build relationships with your peer group or potential clients. In this post I share tips and warnings…
Automatically Post Any RSS Feed to Twitter via Sniply and TwitterFeed
Here’s a novel way to use free social tools to add an extra dimension to your Twitter content curation. The system uses Sniply and Twitterfeed…
Is Offline Marketing Still Relevant in a Digital World?
While more of us continue to spend time on mobile devices or desktop computers, is it still worthwhile for businesses to invest in offline media?
DIY Excel Customer Management Database (EU Requirement)
Small Businesses are advised to keep sales/enquiry records in a spreadsheet as part of their customer management activities…
Leverage Seasonal Sales Trends
How the peaks and dips of seasonal sales trends offer a window of opportunity for pushing sales…
Web Designers: Create Community Websites to Promote Your Services
A good way to promote your local website design business is to create a website providing something of value or that solves a problem in the community…
Future Privacy Regulations: How Will These Affect Telemarketers?
Over the years the telemarketing industry has gotten away lightly in terms of regulations. This is changing as the EU rolls out greater data protection laws…
Beginner’s Tips for Email Marketing Strategies
Successful email marketing campaigns are based on preparation, clear messages, proper delivery, and analysis. Here are some tips to help you…
How to Beat Anti-Social Media Marketing
When you begin your social media marketing activity, look objectively at your business messages and think what exactly you are bringing to the table…
The Dreaded Marketing Plan:
Do You REALLY Need One?
Your marketing plan exists for identifying price points, markets, costs and competition. Here are some tips for coming up with a coherent plan of action…
5 Ways to Make Your Small Business Look Bigger
There are a few creative ways to use technology and resources to improve the perception of our operation. We can apply a more professional veneer…