Evaluating the competitive landscape is an important step in developing a successful business. Having a grasp of who your competitors are and how they do business allows you to learn from their successes and failures. In turn, you can find ways to make your business stand-apart and attract more customers.
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Category Archives: Marketing
Educating Customers With Newsletters
A newsletter is a worthwhile marketing approach that establishes you as an authority in your field. It’s one more way for you to stand apart, and step ahead, of your competitors. Meanwhile, your customers are learning something new with every newsletter, which they’ll appreciate and reward with return bus
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Choosing a Successful Name
The domain name is a unique name that identifies your website. It can be the same as your company or a variation of it. Make your name as memorable and relevant as possible to the product or service you are offering. A clever, one-of-a-kind name may also help you stand apart from competitors. And, think about
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Understanding the Basics of Public Relations
A well-planned, well-managed, targeted public relations program can help your business grow. But, you need to start by gaining an understanding of what PR is all about. Taking the time to understand that PR is about planned communications and building solid relationships with your publics, de-mystifies the p
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Understanding the Basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
SEO is often the first step online retailers take to get noticed among a growing stream of competitors. Why? Landing at the top of a search list can increase traffic exponentially. Plus, initial investment is virtually non-existent and a few strategic enhancements can pay off big time. Still, you should consi
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Understanding the Basics of Marketing to Current Customers
Your current customers are like gold to your business. Once you have an established customer database, you definitely want to spend the greater portion of your marketing budget trying to retain their business. Be careful not to harass your customers with frequent sales messages; they’ll quickly tune you out
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Understanding the Basics of Online Advertising
No business can afford to waste money on ineffective advertising. Research all your options, and target your ads to a specific audience whenever possible. Keep a close eye on measurable methods like pay-per-click advertising and modify your approach as often as necessary. And don’t forget that effective adv
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Understanding the Basics of Marketing and Branding
Your marketing efforts have a direct impact on how people perceive the quality and value of your offerings. Every time your company communicates with customers, vendors and other business partners, you are employing the principals of marketing. Marketing encompasses everything from your graphics and content
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Understanding the Basics of Traditional Advertising
Ultimately, traditional advertising can be expensive, but it can be highly effective with the right planning. Consider your objectives, your audience and your competitive landscape before rushing into any media buy. If you’ve never launched a traditional ad campaign before, you may want to enlist the servic
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Succeeding with Pay-Per-Click Advertising
Pay-per-click is the easiest and most immediate way to increase traffic to your site. It should not be your sole approach to online advertising, however. PPC should be employed as an essential and continuous part of any SEO plan. Be sure to review, “Understanding the Basics Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
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