In a world inundated with messaging and branding, we need to look beyond the numbers and tools and focus on how to connect with people. Columnist Claudine Bianchi explains. Claudine Bianchi on January 15, 2016 This morning, I opened my email and was once again bombarded with more than 300 messages. And yes, I’m using a … Continue reading Time To Exercise The Right Brain In Marketing
by Penney Fox January 14, 2016 Follow @foxinteractiveJanuary 14, 2016 The Question Everyone Asks This week, I’ve been preparing for a local small business event. I’ve been asked to sit on panel with other local social media people who do what I do. I get lumped into this group of social media marketing folks all … Continue reading Social Media Tips to Get More Done In Less Time
by Kenna Griffin January 6, 2016January 6, 2016 People typically give two responses when asked how they are doing. They either say they are “busy” or “tired.” Being busy, tired and stressed are our society’s status symbols. But do we really work as much and rest as little as we think? Laura Vanderkam says no. … Continue reading You Have More Time Than You Think
by BusinessVibes December 26, 2015 Follow @businessvibesDecember 26, 2015 Cash flow is the lifeblood of a freelance business. Getting paid on time is the most effective way to ensure that you have sufficient funds to continue working and maintain your current way of life. However, many freelancers fail to get paid by clients on a … Continue reading 10 Ways for Freelancers to Ensure They Get Paid on Time
by William Comcowich December 21, 2015 Follow @CyberAlertDecember 21, 2015 Most marketers view social media as a must-have strategy, because it produces results. A disadvantage is that it can quickly become an enormous time sink. Most marketers (64%) spend six hours or more on social media, but many spend much more. About 41% dedicate 11 … Continue reading 9 Tips to Save Time in Social Media Marketing
by Randy Milanovic December 20, 2015 Follow @kayak360December 20, 2015 Recently, we had the chance to work with a new client who had a large, user-driven website containing over 8 million different pages. The content was unique and focused, and as a result the client was attracting thousands of visits from searchers every month. In … Continue reading Are You Shortchanging Yourself One AdSense Click at a Time?
By Rohan Ayyar December 14th, 2015 Email is one of the oldest forms of digital marketing and continues to be arguably the most effective. With a bit of analysis and automation, you can time your emails to target audiences when they’re at their receptive best. The time of day and the day of the … Continue reading The Right Time To Send Emails At Every Step Of The Funnel: Timing Is Everything
by Hannah Lurie December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 For five years while in college, I worked nights and weekends at a local cafe. Not only was I a barista, but also a baker, janitor, team lead, sandwich artist, business adviser and customer service guru. The skills I gained from years of multi-tasking in a fast … Continue reading 5 Time Management Tips from an Ex-Barista
by Kim Speier December 8, 2015 Follow @krspeierDecember 8, 2015 Search has become increasingly focused on local SEO, especially with the reliance on mobile devices rising year-over-year. With this transition comes a new set of responsibilities for SEOs to stand out from the competition in search results. The most common misconception about local SEO is … Continue reading It’s Time to Start Thinking Local When it Comes to Your SEO Strategy
by Miguel Conner December 5, 2015 Follow @qsampleDecember 5, 2015 The 40-hour work week. The 8-hour work day. Ah yes… These two measurements are staples of the American workforce, entrenched memes in most industries and positions. One size fits like a first world glove. But do these schedules really make sense? Is that the best … Continue reading Time To Permanently Demolish The 40-Hour Work Week [Infographic]
