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Email Marketing

The best way to avoid being called a spammer, is to quit saying "Buy From Me" - instead you should Ask "What problem can I solve for you?"

Boost E-mail Open Rates 50%

A study from e-mail services provider Silverpop showed that in business-to business marketing, e-mail open rates are 20% when the subject line does not mention the brand, company, or product. B2B e-mail open rates climb to 32% when the brand…

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Getting Past Voice Mail When Cold Calling

You’re cold calling, but you get a voice mail message instead of reaching the prospect. What to do? Self-promotion consultant Ilise Benun (www.theartofselfpromotion.com) recommends the following: 1. Leave a message with the question to which you’re trying to get the…

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Espresso Marketing

You have heard the expression “for the cost of a daily espresso…” – well, here is another one. Regardless if you have an offline and online store front, an effective way to keep in front of your customers is the…

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Understanding Web Statistics

Understanding what your visitors do on your site is crucial information. If your visitors proceed to purchase a product but then a large majority leaves the site when they get to a specific page in the order process, you need…

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Podcasting: Making a Video Podcast

Although Apple had nothing to do with the podcasting technology, the iPod and podcasting quickly became linked. With the advent of the iPod Video, podcasting entered a whole new level. Now, more than the usual audio broadcasts, aspiring film makers…

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