When I say the word “branding,” what do you think of? If you’re the owner of a company, branding should hold a special place in your heart. Branding is how a customer sees your company, products, and services, the collective experience and impact your business has had on your audience. While reputation, design, advertising, clients, […]
It’s ironic that my industry – which is marketing – whose single purpose is to connect clients with customers is so filled with our own opaque jargon and buzzwords. And while many of these terms hide important concepts and methods, these are hard for those outside the industry to understand. This is true for businesses […]
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Shifting from Reputation Management to Reputation Marketing
Everyone wants their company to be successful. Success can take the form of sales, gross net income, online ratings, and reviews. One feature that can help increase the success of these characteristics would be your business’s brand reputation. Brands and business owners recognize this fact: every day, our reputations are bringing opportunities to our doors or […]
You know as a business you should have a social media presence, but it can often feel like a huge hurdle. Social media engagement requires planning, design, and constant posting and monitoring. However, that first post can be the biggest step of all, because it requires you to figure out how you will approach your […]
The purpose of authenticity in your branding is differentiation, and more importantly, disqualification. You specifically want to turn OFF the prospective clients right from the start that aren’t going to be a genuine and positive fit for your company. You won’t keep them anyway. The wrong clients won’t like working with you once they see […]
Let’s face it; negative reviews can be a real bummer.
So, how can I remove my business from Yelp?
How can I handle business reputation management online?
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The Power of Saying ‘Thank You’ in Business
Giving thanks shouldn’t be reserved for the holiday season. Find reasons to say ‘thank you’ for all of the little things in life, and in business, no matter what time of year it happens to be.
So you want to grow your business online, or gain a bigger presence online. Defining your niche market is one of the first things you need to do.