“To thine own self be true” advised Polonius in Act I, Scene III of Hamlet. The author, one William Shakespeare, intended this daily tip to convey a simple but important message – understand yourself and face the facts, no matter how unsettling. Once you’re clued in, the stage is set for proper action and necessary adjustments. The Bard’s wisdom fits …
Marketing OC: Marketing Strategies to Supercharge a Startup
Digital or brick n’ mortar, startups must strike like lightning. Ready to pounce with fangs and claws is fierce competition. Marketing strength, therefore, is essential for the newcomer. While the potential strength-boosters are varied, the following three strategies have proven themselves uncommonly effective. Build Advance Awareness Open your doors, market your goods. A typical sequence for many a startup – …
B2B SEO Marketing: Better Keyword Connections in Three Winning Moves
In the realm of SEO, keywords make or break campaigns. Therefore, brand marketers must choose wisely when selecting this all-important verbiage. Knowing what maximizes reach is essential. The first focal point is a brand’s field of prospects. Knowing who is conducting online searches, and what makes them tick is paramount. Frequently, brand marketers choose and implement keywords based on assumptions. …
A Persona For Every Product
Before a brand unleashes any marketing campaign, a customer persona must be defined. And so, the knowledge quest begins, driving all known resources forth to learn what makes their customers tick. This highly-regarded process, of course, goes by the name “market research”. Its ideal result is a vivid picture of a customer’s wants and needs. Marketers correctly assume that knowing …