Emilia TotzevaSeptember 11, 2015 I do not have a web development background. I studied marketing in college, and all of my past jobs and internships revolved around marketing. So, in an attempt to branch out and develop some new skills, I volunteered to work on a website redesign for a client. It wasn’t easy. It … Continue reading 5 Lessons I Learned from Building My First Website
Apeksha HariharJuly 16, 2015 Cupid struck when brands and bloggers decided to mingle in early 2012. While the meet cute was just the right thing to drive meaningful conversations online – executing extraordinary work within this form of marketing can be highly stimulating. Blogger outreach programs have by far been my favorite style of social … Continue reading Brands & Bloggers = Love at First e-Sight
Brad JeffersonJuly 11, 2015 Product videos may be the difference between disengaged customers and more ecommerce conversions. But, when it comes to implementing your own video strategy, where do you begin? Before you press record, check out these three steps to make your first product video a success. Step 1: Planning First things first, you’ll … Continue reading From Storyboard To Export: How To Create Your First Product Video
Kathryn GrahamJuly 10, 2015 There are an overwhelming number of factors to consider when setting up a small business; from annual strategies to daily communications; it can be difficult to know where to start. As there is so much to consider, it is more important than that you decide which tasks should be prioritised and … Continue reading 22 Fatal Mistakes Small Businesses Make When First Starting Out Online
Ray ManleyJuly 10, 2015 If you’re new to freelancing, the first thing you’ll notice is that clients have this very annoying habit: they want to see examples of your work. This means that prior to establishing an account at any of the online freelance sites, you need to have some kind of portfolio. I’m a … Continue reading Freelance Success: The First Step You Must Take
Pinterest promises more such connections with websites and apps in the coming months. Martin Beck on July 8, 2015 Pinterest switched on its developer platform today, introducing Polyvore and IFTTT as the first third-party services to be integrated with its network. The move comes two months after Pinterest announced that it was opening API access … Continue reading Pinterest Launches First Third-Party Integrations With Polyvore & IFTTT
As millennials overtake Baby Boomers as the biggest demographic of consumers, marketers need to think more than ever about mobile first, explains columnist Aaron Strout. Aaron Strout on July 2, 2015 There is a fairly new catchphrase going around the marketing sphere as it relates to a brand’s customer journey. The term is “mobile first,” … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be Mobile First? And Why Should Marketers Care?
Kristina CisneroJune 23, 2015 Your friends have set you up on a blind date and you’ve never been on one before. You’ve gone on to Google to search up tips on how to succeed on a blind date, you’ve watched videos on how to be good at dating, and you’ve read countless Thought Catalog blog … Continue reading Why Your Website Sucks at Blind Dates: First Impressions
Vicky OliverJune 11, 2015 First impressions used to be made in person, but times have changed. Until recently, if you were in the job market, a headhunter or colleague might refer you for a specific position, then it would be up to you to dazzle a prospect with your intelligence, charm, and suitability — in … Continue reading How To Make A Fabulous First Impression Online
Susan GilbertJune 9, 2015 Create A Website Landing Page That Stands Out From The Rest What is the first thing visitors see when they come to your website? Hopefully it is a clear message that they understand and can act upon. If it’s not, and you are wondering why you aren’t gaining new subscribers, then … Continue reading Why Your Website Landing Page Is The First Impression
