If the world of business were a simpler place, you wouldn’t need a target market or use target market examples as a reference point. You could create a product, appeal to a few general wants and needs and boom – you’d be successful. Business isn’t like that. The most successful companies in the world have […]
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 […]
It’s obvious why you need to build an affiliate marketing program — to make more money, of course. Just look at HP. The IT company managed to net 43% more revenue thanks to its content partners. However, if you don’t know how to build an effective affiliate marketing program, you’ll struggle to entice high-caliber affiliates […]
Brands use a plethora of digital marketing channels. For those that have the resources, tools like SEO, content, PPC, and email are common. For those that have a limited budget, one or two channels may suffice. Out of all the digital marketing channels available to brands, there is one particular channel they use more than […]
At first, it might look like your customers make random choices when buying. One day, they’re eager to buy. And the next, they don’t. But that’s not really how it works. Sure, everyone’s buying process is unique. However, there’s always a path they follow. A successful funnel can make your business regularly attract genuinely interested […]
As I recently noticed after hanging out on Reddit one evening, I’m not the only one concerned with how triggered messages are done these days. «Anyone else burned out as a consumer (if not as a marketer) by decades-old email-based lead gen tactics… as well as “conversational marketing” not seeming much better? Oh, the email […]
Imagine you’ve got a deadline to meet.It’s been 15 days out of the 30 you were initially given. You’re working slow and steady; after all, you’ve got two weeks left. The next morning, you’re talking to a few friends over an early lunch at your favorite restaurant. Everyone is sharing what’s going on in their lives […]
Last updated November 11, 2019 I have a confession. I suffer from a condition known as myopia. If anything is more than ten feet away from me I have trouble seeing it. It’s also known as nearsightedness. It’s the same way some people look at marketing.Their lead magnets are all about themTheir copy doesn’t address the visitors problemsThe ads […]
Music is one of the oldest pursuits in the world. Before there was written language, there was music. It’s no wonder that there are different types of music that appeal to diverse tastes. Jazz, classical, pop, hip-hop, rock, etc. are just a few types of music in the world. Apart from enchanting melodies, music videos […]
Starting a new brand with an idea you think will succeed is exciting. The truth can be a bit depressing. Oft-quoted statistics say that up to 90% of new businesses fail within their first decade and this number may be worse for first-time founders. Business failure is often preventable if you do your research beforehand […]
