Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to convince someone their beliefs are wrong? It’s even harder to convert them to your way of thinking. They tune you out when you talk about things that aren’t in line with what they think and believe. As soon as you talk about what they know to be […]
Last updated October 24, 2019 Before we talk about tripwire offers, there’s something we should all understand. Nothing in business is free. It costs money to get new customers (whether through ads, interactive content, blogging, or social media) and that eats into your profits. It’s easier and cheaper to sell to an existing customer. They’ve bought from you so know […]
Today’s business landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace and technology has made it possible to measure almost everything. This is a double-edged sword because there’s so much data. If you’re not careful, the information bias can creep in and lead to drawing the wrong conclusions about what’s really happening. You may kill campaigns that […]
I’ll be the first to admit. It sucks when you’re creating great content and great products but you’re unable to get readers to visit your blog. Many people think it’s a content problem so they focus on making more of the same. That’s not always the answer. It’s almost never the answer. It may work […]
There’s a well-trodden path for developing a viable startup. Come up with an idea, build an MVP, and do beta testing to catch bugs while making the startup better. It’s simple right? One thing I’ve learned is that simple is NOT the same as easy. After four months and tons of beta testing lessons, we’ve […]
You’re surfing Facebook and run across a quiz about sculpting your abs. You click through and it has a nice title and the description makes you want to dive right in – so you do. Something is off. The quiz questions seem irrelevant. You answer a few but feel like you’re being shortchanged so you […]
Ever wondered how some businesses effortlessly turn prospects into loyal customers while others struggle at it? The secret isn’t luck—it’s data. Picture throwing darts blindfolded. That’s what lead nurturing looks like without data-driven insights. Not only does this approach waste your resources, but it also means you are losing out on potential customers. But how […]
Almost no one buys from your website on the first visit. It takes multiple interactions. The onus is on you to create an opportunity for your visitors to come back and interact with your brand. How do you do that? Blog into oblivion? Spam social media? Create awesome videos? No, not exactly. If you said […]
I was talking to a friend of mine the other day about a business idea he had. It was a pretty solid idea with proven demand and he was in a good position to execute on it. He has a relevant audience, the financial resources, and could get a team together quickly. There were two […]
Ever been on a roller-coaster ride? It’s scary and exciting at the same time. So is email marketing. Did you think I was going to rant my roller-coaster story here? No. I’ll try sticking to the topic. Chances are, you’re a little bemused about the whole lead nurturing process via email marketing. In simple words, […]
YouTube, the video platform we love to hate because it’s difficult to download YouTube videos. This post will help you get around the problem and show you step-by-step how to download YouTube videos. The best part is that it only takes a few minutes. Is it legal to download YouTube videos? Downloading YouTube videos is […]
Internet scams are nearly as old as the internet itself, and many have roots in cons that existed long before the World Wide Web. Email is the delivery method of choice for many of these scams, which trick unsuspecting users into giving up valuable data and even money. Awareness is key to recognizing and avoiding […]
LinkedIn, as I’m sure you’re aware, is one of the largest social media platforms in the world. It’s unique in many ways but one of the most important is the fact that it’s a professional platform. People from all over the world create a type of digital resume with their work experience, contacts, and their […]
Voice of the Customer (VoC) and market research are often discussed as separate disciplines but in reality, they are two sides of the same coin. Both create a holistic view of how people see your brand from the inside out. How do you know if your brand is really being heard? What does this mean […]
