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 […]
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 […]
They say knowledge is power. Do you have the right information about your customers – the right knowledge? Do you know what they want from you and whether your products and services are truly meeting their needs? If you have any doubt whatsoever or can’t really answer that question then it’s time to explore different […]
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 […]
