Practically every newspaper in the United States is facing a crisis right now – paid print subscribers are bailing left and right, classified ad revenue is a thing of the past, and it’s proving harder than anyone thought possible to effectively make money from online advertising. The truth is that in a world where information…
Yesterday, while walking to the gym by my house I saw an interesting site. 2 small kids (maybe 8 years old) were sitting on the corner of my street with a lemonade stand. I found it amusing. I remember doing stuff like that when I was a kid. Actually, I sold poems that I wrote…
Your online “brand” is important because it differentiates you from all your competitors by defining your online presence. It is multifaceted as it allows your products or services stand out and be seen so consumers can identify and choose your product. Your “Brand” should convey the look, feeling, taste, sound and quality of what you…
If you have a local fitness, health or wellness business, be sure to get involved in community events. This is a great way to increase awareness, win customers, build strong bonds, create long-term loyalty, and build a better community all at the same time! There is no substitute for interacting with potential customers face-to-face. As…
Personal Branding is the art of attracting and keeping more opportunities by actively shaping public perception. You can control the way you’re perceived by the community you serve. Oprah, Tiger, Madonna – they realized early that talent alone would not take them to the top of their fields. So they created and promoted unique Personal…
The first thing I do with any local client is to look at their current citations. I will look to see if they’re matching what is listed in the Google My Business listing and seek to fix any inconsistencies in those listings. One of the most important things for ranking locally is consistency, so this…