The following is a post from Daniel Scocco, author of Daily Blogging Tips.
I was browsing through my RSS reader today and came across an interesting post from Brian Clark, titled Since When Are Blogs Not Social Media?. Here is a quote from it:
I’ve noticed a strange trend lately.
For some reason, people seem to be equating social media with social networking.
At the same time, they seem to be treating blogging as something other than social media.
Last night I attended the Vancouver Entrepreneur's Meetup at the Network Hub in downtown Vancouver. I met Tyler Wright the guest speaker. He asked me how to integrate his blog and his website together. Right now his blog is here: http://megawattpr.wordpress.com and his website is here: www.megawattpr.com
Here's the advice I gave him. Maybe you will find it helpful, too.
Experts say that prospects need to have contact with you 7 times before they will feel comfortable buying from you. Here are 7 ways to nurture a budding business relationship.
1. Business cards often form a person's first impression. When you attend networking events and meet tons of people, your business card is something tangible your prospects can take home with them and refer to and remember you. Be sure to have your business card professionally designed with your branding and contact information including phone number, email address and website address.
Seascape Web Design is now on Twitter! You can follow us at SeascapeWeb. Keep up to date with the latest happenings at our web design and marketing company including new projects, additions to our portfolio and information on effective marketing strategies.
To view our postings on Twitter, go to http://www.twitter.com/seascapeweb
Here's a great FREE webinar coming up this month. Presented by bizlaunch.ca
Date: April 23rd, 2009
Time: 11 am PST
Topic: How to Grow your Business Online
Tonight I will be attending the High Output Business Networking group in Langley. We meet at Newlands Golf Course in the upstairs Lounge called Winner's Sports Bar. Meeting starts at 5:45 pm and the address is 21025 48th Avenue, Langley, BC.
Here are 7 Internet Marketing Tips that I will be sharing at tonight's meeting.
1. Stand out from your competition with custom graphic design. Is it time for a redesign or website makeover?
On January 15th, SeascapeWebDesign.com launched a new improved website design. The new website design features a wide 3 column layout with room for important links to the various sections of the website. We have redesigned our logo for a more colourful look and added a new slogan. Creating websites that work... so you don't have to. :-) In the main navigation menu, we added a button for the blog and a new articles section. Soon we will have an online Newsletter archive so you can catch up on our past newsletters at your convenience.
In December, I encouraged you to update your business marketing plan. What new strategies will you be putting into action this month? Here are a few of my goals for January 2009.
For example:
1. Attend 4 new Networking Events this month
2. Write action plan for January and review on the 31st to see how many goals I have accomplished.
3. Write and send out Newsletter to my database of contacts.
What new strategies will you be implementing this month? Please write to me and I will post them here.
Happy Marketing!
Talk up your business. Wherever you go, talk about your business. And talk about your website. Tell engaging stories about how you helped your clients by building their business.
Go to online chat forums in your industry and post comments explaining tips and tricks of your trade or industry. Many people have gained valuable leads this way.
Soon it will be time to update your marketing plan or make a new marketing plan for 2009. Shama Hyder of ClickToClient.com has a free online resource to help you plan your marketing activities for the new year.
Visit this link to download your free Online Marketing Guide today!
http://clicktoclient.com/articles/OnlineMarketingPlan.pdf
