Nine out of 10 marketing professionals say that email is important to their business — so why do so many settle for an email service provider they don’t like? Columnist Chip Scully explores the issue. Chip Scully on March 13, 2017 “Hate” is a harsh word. And yet I’ve heard it used by several … Continue reading Why you shouldn’t have to hate your ESP
Ben Mulholland — March 10, 2017 — March 10, 2017 Your current team can’t handle any extra work. You’ve exhausted your process automation opportunities. You’ve got no choice but to bring in a fresh face. You could hire a specialist, but they can be expensive and limited in the work you can hand off. You … Continue reading How to Hire a Virtual Assistant and Ditch the Work You Hate
Katy French — December 23, 2016 — December 23, 2016 A powerful script is the foundation of a great video. (See our guide to writing a video script if you’re a total noob.) But when you’re writing a motion graphic script, it’s about more than simple dialogue. A good motion graphic combines audio and visuals … Continue reading 4 Tips to Write a Motion Graphic Script Designers Won’t Hate
by Rick Nischalke July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 Are you in a position or profession that requires you to attend networking events? Some of us look at these events as an opportunity, while many of us see it as a “necessary evil” to accomplish a goal. In either case, here are some ideas about how … Continue reading Networking Events – Do You Have a Love or Hate Relationship?
Are you putting more money into your office than your website? Don’t be an idiot. Columnist Stoney deGeyter explains why your web presence is more important than your office or store. Stoney deGeyter on June 8, 2016 Please don’t be insulted by the title of this post, but I had to get your attention. … Continue reading Why idiots like you love their office but hate their website
by Maria Peagler January 26, 2016 Follow @sm_onlineclassJanuary 26, 2016 Ever wish your blog posts could write themselves? Do you hate to blog? (No worries — I have LOTS of clients who feel the same way.) This tutorial is going to change your life. Literally. In this epic article, you’ll learn how to put your … Continue reading TUTORIAL: The One-Click Blog Post (for People Who Hate to Blog)
by Larry Kim December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 AdWords just unleashed an easier way for the small business to machete its way through the jungle of code typically required to track paid search performance, and it’s called “smart goals.” This is kinda big news for the less-sophisticated advertiser. But, as expected, there’s no shortage of … Continue reading You Might Hate It, But AdWords’ Smart Goals Are Pretty Cool for Certain Advertisers
What really irks visitors about your website and what you can do to stop driving them away. “Should I stay or should I go?” It’s a decision that most visitors subconsciously make when landing on your website. The window to capture their interest is short-lived and impacted by various factors. What exactly can you do … Continue reading 6 Reasons Visitors Hate Your Website
Rachel Clapp MillerOctober 23, 2015 We’ve been in several conversations recently where the term social selling has been the focus. It’s not surprising that sales organizations are feverishly trying to equip their reps with the tools to communicate value and differentiation digitally. It’s a direct result of how we’re communicating. Research shows that leveraging social … Continue reading Why We Hate The Term Social Selling
Liz MurphyOctober 22, 2015 I consider myself to be a generally upbeat person, and I’d like to think my positive attitude is reflected in the blog posts I write. But it is currently a little before 7 p.m. on a Thursday night here at Quintain headquarters, and I’m floating in the hellacious purgatory that exists between my last task of … Continue reading Content Creation: 3 Reasons I Hate Your Business Blog
