by Doug Stewart on December 4, 2011
Yesterday, while I was researching keywords for a client, I found “Top 12 (client’s keywords)” in a web page title on Google. I stopped. I had to click on the link. I was hooked. How many times have you searched for the best something-or-other on a search engine? What Happens When Your Prospect is Ready [...]
by Doug Stewart on May 31, 2011
A friend of mine put together this great list of Twitter tips. I recommend you bookmark this page. Add it to your favorites. Then put Cheryl’s advice to work for you. Here’s a tip Cheryl missed. Follow Cheryl, http://twitter.com/#!/partyaficionado. Watch what she does. You’ll be glad you did. Links to Resources: TweetDeck - Client or Application Hootsuite - Client or [...]
by Doug Stewart on January 7, 2010
On The Bloggers’ Bulletin I recently wrote about using Facebook and your blog to promote your small business. Here is what someone asked after the post: QUESTION: “I’ve had the blog link to my Facebook page for awhile, but I never thought of starting a Facebook Biz page for my blog. If my blog is already linking to my [...]
by Doug Stewart on December 4, 2009
In order to dominate your space on the web, your internet marketing strategy should address each five steps of the sales process. SALES PROCESS STEP 1: Buyer Becomes Aware of a Need If you sell equipment, when an older machine starts breaking down and needs repairs are you there? Have you thought about creating an online replacement guide [...]
by Doug Stewart on November 20, 2009
Interview with Joe Cardinale, owner of HeavyHaulerTrailers.com. Joe tells you how he dominates the search engines in his market. Listen to the interview here: To download the interview to your computer, click here > Links & Resources Mentioned in Interview: Joe Cardinale’s main website: Heavy Hauler Trailers Hiniker snow plows mini website: http://hhiniker.com/ Shopping Cart Software: Fast Cat [...]
by Doug Stewart on November 6, 2009
Yesterday I interviewed Nicole Nascenzi, journalist and PR coordinator for Rogers State University. In the interview Nicole talks about how she doubled traffic to Rogers State’s website during the 2008 holiday season. If you’re a small business owner, stop what you’re doing now. Grab a pen and paper. Listen to the interview below and write down the ideas you can use now to increase your [...]
by Doug Stewart on November 5, 2009
If you aren’t a mathematician or an engineer, don’t worry. You’re able to master Google AdWords without maxing out your business credit cards using these 7 simple tips: TIP #1: Reduce the Number of Keywords Per Ad Campaign Many first time AdWords users try Google’s keyword tool and put a large string of keywords in an ad campaign. [...]
by Doug Stewart on October 22, 2009
Small business owner, Amy Sinclair of Ears of Experience, gives details on how she uses Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to grow her business. Here’s the video: If you’re a small business owner, go to the Ears of Experience Facebook page, click here. See what they’re doing. Then start promoting your business with Facebook, Twitter and [...]
by Doug Stewart on October 14, 2009
This Friday, “Where the Wild Things Are“ opens at a theater near you. Maurice Sendak’s 1963 children’s book inspired the movie. I wore this book out as a kid. As an adult I gave it to nieces and nephews. Hoping it would inspire a life-long love of books. The main character, Max, puts on his wolf costume. Then he howls and [...]
by Doug Stewart on September 23, 2009
On most weeks I pick 5 blog posts that help small businesses grow. Featured posts must meet either of these 2 criteria: Does this post help small business owners dominate their space on the web? Can this blog post help small business owners experience dramatic growth? I believe the 5 blog posts below meet either one [...]
