A freelance content writer who is paid to write blogs and marketing content is going to be skilled at generating original content in short amounts of time that have excellent grammar, broad vocabulary, and proper calls to action for your website. But how do you know if you're getting the real deal? A true freelance writer will meet all your criteria and those described … [Read more...]
Time to Hire a Professional Blogger for Your Company Blog
Whether you're a solopreneur or the owner of a successful and growing business, you probably have a blog for your company (and if you don't, you need to start one). With your website, a company blog acts as your core branded destination on the internet to where all of your online (and offline) activities lead potential and existing customers. A company blog is a place … [Read more...]
5 Key Benefits of Internal Brand Building
Internal branding is the ongoing process of educating employees so they understand, support, live, advocate, and guard your brand promise. Internal brand building is an essential part of developing a successful business of any size. Whether you're a solopreneur, a startup founder, or leading a team at a Fortune 100 company, internal branding matters. Why? The answer is … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Integrate Your Content Marketing and Boost Results
Content marketing should be an integral part of your marketing strategy, but your results will be limited if you don't fully integrate your content marketing efforts and surround consumers with your branded experiences. This includes making it as easy as possible for people to find your content across your online branded destinations (i.e., your website, blog, Facebook Page, … [Read more...]
How To Plan Your Offer Funnel Like A Pro
The offer funnel is what you pull people through as they go through the buying cycle. It works like this: You give away a lot of content freely such as blog posts, social media updates, etc. This will lead people to sign up for a free or low-cost product, which requires the customer to opt-in by providing their email address. Once the potential customer signs up, then … [Read more...]
Build Experiences, Not Products
The term "experience" is being used a lot these days -- probably too much, to the point where it's lost some of its value. The concept of building brand experiences isn't a new one. After all, the way consumers experience a brand is a fundamental step of brand building. The reality is there is more to building brand experiences than investing in some experiential marketing … [Read more...]
4 Ways Brand Trust Gives Your Business a Competitive Advantage
What comes to mind when you think about your favorite brand? Typically, when a consumer really likes a brand, they trust the brand to deliver on its promise in every interaction and experience. Since they trust the brand to meet their expectations consistently, they choose it over other brands - even if it costs more or they have to travel farther to get it. What I just … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Build Your Personal Brand and Business with Public Speaking
Public speaking offers women in business a significant opportunity to gain publicity, increase your personal and business brand exposure, and drive sales. But how do you become a public speaker? First, you need to establish yourself as an expert and thought leader in your field, and there are some very specific steps that you can take to do it. Following are fives steps … [Read more...]
How LinkedIn Recommendations Can Help Your Career and Business
LinkedIn recommendations matter to your career and your business, and if you're searching for a job, they're absolutely essential. The reason LinkedIn recommendations are so important is simple. People trust opinions and recommendations from their friends, family, colleagues, and peers. Put yourself in the shoes of a hiring manager. Which would you believe -- a resume … [Read more...]
Telling Brand Stories that People Can Relate To
Brand stories are very effective in marketing and can help you build both brand loyalty and vocal brand advocates. But how do you turn your brand messages into something consumers can actually relate to? The answer is simple. You need to develop brand experiences and create brand stories that are meaningful to your target audience. Brand storytelling has become a vital … [Read more...]