Sherry Bonelli, from www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com spoke at Kirkwood's Beyond Rubies event on March 6th: Digital Marketing for Your Business or Personal Brand.
If you want information on digital marketing, SEO, social media, mobile websites, etc. take a look at the presentation.
How to Get Found Locally on Google Page 1June Bachman
Nearly 100% of internet users have search for local business! Join Wendy and June of bWyse to learn important tactics for creating and optimizing your local search profiles to result in first page search engines ranking. Register to attend our FREE workshop and learn competitive ways to land your website on the first page of the search engine result!
At the end of our edutainment workshop you will:
-Be ready to claim your local and places listings
-Be able to validate your local and places listings
-Know how to COMPLETELY fill out your profiles
-Be ready to optimize your local and places listings
-And much, much more!
Rank Higher on Search Results! Over 45% of all searches are local searches - and those listed in the #1 position receive between 35% - 50% of the search traffic.
An overview of social media marketing, with a specific focus on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Key points include the importance of treating each channel differently, creating a social media policy, and measuring what matters.
Integrated Marketing: Why a Website Isn't Enough Webspec Design
In the complex new word of digital marketing, having a website isn’t enough – you need clients to get there. Learn a few tips to give your customers as they seek to fully take advantage of their shiny new website.
Real, No B.S. Social Media Marketing StrategiesManny Sarmiento
What is Social Media? Is Facebook really a good tool to grow my business? Is Pinterest better than Instagram? How come no one "Likes" me on Facebook?
There's a lot of misinformation about Social Media on the web. So how do you really manage a great Social Media Marketing Strategy!?
It's simple, understand that Social Media has two levels, Level-1 and Level-2 tools. You post on Level-1s and share on Level-2s.
This simple distinction and many other practical Social Media strategies are covered in the Social Media Marketing Mastery seminar.
This Social Media Training presentation will change your life!
Social Media Business Practice and ImplementationManny Sarmiento
Implement the concepts learned in previous modules to successfully manage Social Media campaigns, create a social media marketing plan and effectively run a social media marketing business.
https://www.udemy.com/simple-seo/?couponCode=SLIDESHARE - Sign Up for Udemy.com
The "Simple SEO" 2016 course is meant for Entrepreneurs, Marketing Managers, Business Owners, CEOs who want to understand how SEO really works in layman's terms and want to get real results on a Google Search.
If you are expecting for me to promise you number one on Google, that's not going to happen! Because no one can fulfill that promise. And if they promise you guaranteed #1 on Google they are probably lying to you!
Download our "Simple SEO Checklist". You will use it to follow along with the sections on website structure. Be ready to take lost of notes! This is a REAL course with REAL concepts that work! No B.S. and no nonsense!
This Simple SEO 2016 Course will simply and demistify your SEO knowledge so be ready to relax, take lots of notes and relax... Your business will benefit, and so will your bottom line!
You will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:
What Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site How to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you.
How to find the keyword that people are actually searching for How to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings.
How to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings.
Sign up for "Simple Social Media" Course at:
https://www.udemy.com/simple-seo/?couponCode=SLIDESHARE
How to Get Found Locally on Google Page 1June Bachman
Nearly 100% of internet users have search for local business! Join Wendy and June of bWyse to learn important tactics for creating and optimizing your local search profiles to result in first page search engines ranking. Register to attend our FREE workshop and learn competitive ways to land your website on the first page of the search engine result!
At the end of our edutainment workshop you will:
-Be ready to claim your local and places listings
-Be able to validate your local and places listings
-Know how to COMPLETELY fill out your profiles
-Be ready to optimize your local and places listings
-And much, much more!
Rank Higher on Search Results! Over 45% of all searches are local searches - and those listed in the #1 position receive between 35% - 50% of the search traffic.
An overview of social media marketing, with a specific focus on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. Key points include the importance of treating each channel differently, creating a social media policy, and measuring what matters.
Integrated Marketing: Why a Website Isn't Enough Webspec Design
In the complex new word of digital marketing, having a website isn’t enough – you need clients to get there. Learn a few tips to give your customers as they seek to fully take advantage of their shiny new website.
Real, No B.S. Social Media Marketing StrategiesManny Sarmiento
What is Social Media? Is Facebook really a good tool to grow my business? Is Pinterest better than Instagram? How come no one "Likes" me on Facebook?
There's a lot of misinformation about Social Media on the web. So how do you really manage a great Social Media Marketing Strategy!?
It's simple, understand that Social Media has two levels, Level-1 and Level-2 tools. You post on Level-1s and share on Level-2s.
This simple distinction and many other practical Social Media strategies are covered in the Social Media Marketing Mastery seminar.
This Social Media Training presentation will change your life!
Social Media Business Practice and ImplementationManny Sarmiento
Implement the concepts learned in previous modules to successfully manage Social Media campaigns, create a social media marketing plan and effectively run a social media marketing business.
https://www.udemy.com/simple-seo/?couponCode=SLIDESHARE - Sign Up for Udemy.com
The "Simple SEO" 2016 course is meant for Entrepreneurs, Marketing Managers, Business Owners, CEOs who want to understand how SEO really works in layman's terms and want to get real results on a Google Search.
If you are expecting for me to promise you number one on Google, that's not going to happen! Because no one can fulfill that promise. And if they promise you guaranteed #1 on Google they are probably lying to you!
Download our "Simple SEO Checklist". You will use it to follow along with the sections on website structure. Be ready to take lost of notes! This is a REAL course with REAL concepts that work! No B.S. and no nonsense!
This Simple SEO 2016 Course will simply and demistify your SEO knowledge so be ready to relax, take lots of notes and relax... Your business will benefit, and so will your bottom line!
You will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:
What Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site How to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you.
How to find the keyword that people are actually searching for How to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings.
How to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings.
Sign up for "Simple Social Media" Course at:
https://www.udemy.com/simple-seo/?couponCode=SLIDESHARE
Decoding Digital Week 2: Design & ImplementationSymphony3
In week two we discussed how businesses can go about designing and implementing a website. We look at a website brief, choosing and CMS and website design.
Growing your business with LinkedIn examines the benefits of social media for expanding your network. The document looks at ways LinkedIn can reach out to competitor and complementary businesses, for maximising your businesses audience. It also identifies the features and benefits of utilising LinkedIn for recruitment, marketing, networking, and sales prospecting. The audience reach is highlighted via membership numbers. LinkedIn Groups demonstrates the capacity for establishing mini networking business. Social Media Dashboards highlights the ability to schedule activity across sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, and Instagram. The helpful of LinkedIn is demonstrated by its ability to assist entrepreneurs, Start-Ups, SME's and Larger Organisations.
SEO Search Engine Optimization Internet MarketingManny Sarmiento
DIY-SEO – Do It Yourself Web Site Optimization Strategies
During this session participants will learn how to optimize their sites on the web, how to use meta tags, keywords, description, title, <h1>, <h2>, content, alt-tags in the construction of web sites. Learn the basics of web site hosting, importance of marketing your URL and how to properly set up your web site. Learn the use of keyword research and image optimization, content. How to, or not, work with a web designer. Website versus blogs, and Social Media optimization, and other important SEO topics.
Web site hosting defined – Servers, text files, prices, hosting options
Examining What Google Really Wants
Domain names and URL
Examine your web site to determine if it’s optimized for search engines
Keyword Research
The things that must be on your web site for SEO results
o Meta Tags, Keywords, Description, Title, <h1>, <h2>, Content, Alt-Tags
Text Content vs. Flash or Images
Using Google Webmaster Tools
Working with web designers and developers
Options for self-designs and control of your web site
The value and importance of valuable content and keywords
The least HTML you must know
Dos and don’ts of SEO optimization
Web sites versus blogs
The importance of quality backlinks
Sitemaps and Privacy Policy
Other Important Topics for Proper SEO
Ibbaka Pricing for Innovation (Presented for New Media BC)Karen Chiang
Pricing is one of the most powerful levers to influence monetization. An overview of values, segmentation and pricing methods used to capture increased revenues, market share or profitiability
Linkedin for business - how businesses can use LinkedInSymphony3
An overview of how LinkedIn can be used for business. Delivered to managers, owners and employees at Manufacturing companies through the South East Business Network based in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
How can you strategise to strengthen your firm's brand, deliver best-in-class service to your customers, hire the best recruiters and optimise your sourcing and placing of candidates? View this presentation to find out.
While people think that getting an e-commerce website is instant, they do not understand is that there is a lot that goes into making it perfect and accessible to customers. All the hard work is taken care of by the developers and coders who are the experts at the e-commerce development company in Bangalore while ensuring that a perfect e-commerce website is ready in no time.
BizzyWeb Presents: Online Marketing Basics for 2014Dave Meyer
BizzyWeb presents Online Marketing 2014, an overview of everything you need to know about marketing on the Web and Social Media. We cover Web and SEO basics, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest and tips for online security and how to set a fantastic strategy that works for you! When you're done you'll know how to Generate Buzz Without Getting Stung.
Having a strong personal brand is a great benefit in sales and marketing. This presentation outlines some actionable ways to develop your personal brand.
Decoding Digital Week 2: Design & ImplementationSymphony3
In week two we discussed how businesses can go about designing and implementing a website. We look at a website brief, choosing and CMS and website design.
Growing your business with LinkedIn examines the benefits of social media for expanding your network. The document looks at ways LinkedIn can reach out to competitor and complementary businesses, for maximising your businesses audience. It also identifies the features and benefits of utilising LinkedIn for recruitment, marketing, networking, and sales prospecting. The audience reach is highlighted via membership numbers. LinkedIn Groups demonstrates the capacity for establishing mini networking business. Social Media Dashboards highlights the ability to schedule activity across sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, and Instagram. The helpful of LinkedIn is demonstrated by its ability to assist entrepreneurs, Start-Ups, SME's and Larger Organisations.
SEO Search Engine Optimization Internet MarketingManny Sarmiento
DIY-SEO – Do It Yourself Web Site Optimization Strategies
During this session participants will learn how to optimize their sites on the web, how to use meta tags, keywords, description, title, <h1>, <h2>, content, alt-tags in the construction of web sites. Learn the basics of web site hosting, importance of marketing your URL and how to properly set up your web site. Learn the use of keyword research and image optimization, content. How to, or not, work with a web designer. Website versus blogs, and Social Media optimization, and other important SEO topics.
Web site hosting defined – Servers, text files, prices, hosting options
Examining What Google Really Wants
Domain names and URL
Examine your web site to determine if it’s optimized for search engines
Keyword Research
The things that must be on your web site for SEO results
o Meta Tags, Keywords, Description, Title, <h1>, <h2>, Content, Alt-Tags
Text Content vs. Flash or Images
Using Google Webmaster Tools
Working with web designers and developers
Options for self-designs and control of your web site
The value and importance of valuable content and keywords
The least HTML you must know
Dos and don’ts of SEO optimization
Web sites versus blogs
The importance of quality backlinks
Sitemaps and Privacy Policy
Other Important Topics for Proper SEO
Ibbaka Pricing for Innovation (Presented for New Media BC)Karen Chiang
Pricing is one of the most powerful levers to influence monetization. An overview of values, segmentation and pricing methods used to capture increased revenues, market share or profitiability
Linkedin for business - how businesses can use LinkedInSymphony3
An overview of how LinkedIn can be used for business. Delivered to managers, owners and employees at Manufacturing companies through the South East Business Network based in Dandenong, Victoria, Australia
How can you strategise to strengthen your firm's brand, deliver best-in-class service to your customers, hire the best recruiters and optimise your sourcing and placing of candidates? View this presentation to find out.
While people think that getting an e-commerce website is instant, they do not understand is that there is a lot that goes into making it perfect and accessible to customers. All the hard work is taken care of by the developers and coders who are the experts at the e-commerce development company in Bangalore while ensuring that a perfect e-commerce website is ready in no time.
BizzyWeb Presents: Online Marketing Basics for 2014Dave Meyer
BizzyWeb presents Online Marketing 2014, an overview of everything you need to know about marketing on the Web and Social Media. We cover Web and SEO basics, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest and tips for online security and how to set a fantastic strategy that works for you! When you're done you'll know how to Generate Buzz Without Getting Stung.
Having a strong personal brand is a great benefit in sales and marketing. This presentation outlines some actionable ways to develop your personal brand.
Content Marketing: Moving From the 'Why?' to the 'How?'Michael Brenner
The internet, social technologies and mobile accessibility have increased the amount of information has created a battle for customer attention. To succeed, brands must become like publishers, create content destinations (or hubs) to become a primary source of information for their customers.
In this presentation, I explain why you need to create a content hub, what metrics will help you sell it in and also how to create one in a few simple steps.
Brands used to be only for businesses. And we, the employees, were expected to uphold and support the principles of the brand. Some of us in marketing were even lucky enough to help our businesses build their brands.
But as trust has eroded away from corporations and government institutions, we are seeing the ushering in of a new era: the employee-brand.
10 Digital Marketing Trends covering different tools to help digital marketers in 2015. Presented by Dave Chaffey at the Smart Insights Digital Impact conference.
How to Become a Thought Leader in Your NicheLeslie Samuel
Are bloggers thought leaders? Here are some tips on how you can become one. Provide great value, put awesome content out there on a regular basis, and help others.
Digital marketing can be overwhelming. What is SEO? How can I use social media? Do I need a mobile website? Find out answers to theses digital marketing questions -- and more!
A look at the various online advertising options available to businesses regardless of budget. Broken up into three sections, we cover everything from Facebook business pages and online local listings to PPC campaigns and direct buy advertising. This presentation was originally delivered at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA on March 25, 2014 as part of Salem State's Enterprise Center business workshop series. Originally presented by Tom Stirling, Brian Hanna and Chris Paganelli, employees of Stirling Technologies, a Wincester, MA based web consulting and web design firm.
ETSOS & Conscious Solutions Digital Marketing CPD workshop, aimed at helping law firms increase their revenue through Digital Marketing and Social Media.
How to Generate Revenue from Inbound MarketingRyan Hanley
Inbound marketing holds the key to small business growth in today's business landscape. In this presentation we discuss inbound marketing, content marketing and social media marketing concepts and strategies that can, if implemented with belief and dedication, drive exponential growth for small businesses, despite their Big Box competitors.
One of the biggest challenges with company websites is converting visitors to sales. This session will explain how participants can utilize a four-step process to digital marketing success, rise above the noise of their competitors and supercharge sales. This session will help the participants understand the value and strategy of crafting user experiences that enhance their message and engage their visitors.
Digital Marketing for Manufacturing on a Shoestring BudgetPhillip Parisis
Digital marketing expert Phillip Parisis will explain why manufacturing businesses needs digital and offer quick fire ways to ensure that you get results online. From creating a digital marketing strategy for increasing your presence online through maximising returns on your website, social media and automation processes.
Local SEO presentation at Pubcon Austin 2018. In this presentation we examine the current status of Local Search and the Local Search as well as take a peak at what the future might hold.
The slides from the, what can I call it, lecture? Yeah. It was at a college, I'm going with lecture. The slides from my LECTURE at City of Bath College in November 2014
How to Win the Online Marketing Game - For Ignitors 2014Coryon Redd
What does it take to make it online? You need to have a feasible business not to mention a strong work ethic. You also need a persuasive website that gets the right kind of traffic from the right sources.
Discover how to get your website to the top of Google and use content to bring people in. Topic covered include: SEO, web design, social media marketing, content marketing and business strategy.
The Digital Era of Recruiting: Websites & Social MediaNicole Buergers
Presented at the Michigan Manufacturer Association's Talent Summit on September 10, 2015. Nicole Buergers & Tim Doyle of TopSpot Internet Marketing explain how to use online recruitment strategies to recruit your next generation of workers.
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Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
A.I. (artificial intelligence) platforms are popping up all the time, and many of them can and should be used to help grow your brand, increase your sales and decrease your marketing costs.In this presentation:We will review some of the best AI platforms that are available for you to use.We will interact with some of the platforms in real-time, so attendees can see how they work.We will also look at some current brands that are using AI to help them create marketing messages, saving them time and money in the process. Lastly, we will discuss the pros and cons of using AI in marketing & branding and have a lively conversation that includes comments from the audience.
Key Takeaways:
Attendees will learn about LLM platforms, like ChatGPT, and how they work, with preset examples and real time interactions with the platform. Attendees will learn about other AI platforms that are creating graphic design elements at the push of a button...pre-set examples and real-time interactions.Attendees will discuss the pros & cons of AI in marketing + branding and share their perspectives with one another. Attendees will learn about the cost savings and the time savings associated with using AI, should they choose to.
Top 3 Ways to Align Sales and Marketing Teams for Rapid GrowthDemandbase
In this session, Demandbase’s Stephanie Quinn, Sr. Director of Integrated and Digital Marketing, Devin Rosenberg, Director of Sales, and Kevin Rooney, Senior Director of Sales Development will share how sales and marketing shapes their day-to-day and what key areas are needed for true alignment.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
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https://nidmindia.com/
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.\
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- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
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Tools to create, manage and publish 3D and AR in Digital Commerce.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
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The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
Digital Marketing Trends - Experts Insights on How
Digital Marketing for Your Business or Personal Brand
1. Digital Marketing for Your
Business or Personal Brand
Sherry Bonelli, Digital Marketing Professional
early bird digital marketing
2. Digital Marketing for Your Business
or Personal Brand
• A little bit about me….
• What is digital marketing?
• What is your story?
• It all starts with your website
• Getting found in search
• Find your social side
• Build your authority
• Q&A
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
3. Who Am I?
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
• 15 years’ technology publishing
experience
• Digital marketer since 1998
• Owned Ecommerce Website from
1998-2008 – Pregnancy & Baby
Products
• Had ups…
• ….Had downs
• Serial Entrepreneur –
Ideas…Ideas…Ideas
• Single Mom of 3 kiddos, 2 dogs,
2 cats and 3 frogsSherry Bonelli, Serial Entrepreneur
4. What Is Digital Marketing and Why
Should You Care?
Digital marketing is marketing that uses electronic devices to engage with stakeholders.
Digital marketing applies technologies or platforms such as websites, e-mail, apps (classic
and mobile), Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and social networks.
Digital Marketing can be through Internet channels like Social Media, E-mails ads, Banner
ads, etc. Many organizations use a combination of traditional and digital marketing
channels; however, digital marketing is becoming more popular with marketers as it allows
them to track their Return on Investment (ROI) more accurately compared to other
traditional marketing channels.
According to the Digital Marketing Institute, Digital Marketing is the
use of digital channels to promote or market products and services to
consumers and businesses.
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
5. What’s YOUR Story? Build Authority and
Others Will Follow….
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
Businessman
Rock Star!
6. What Makes YOU and YOUR Business Interesting?
• What are good at? Why are you exceptional?
• What’s your story? Is it compelling?
• How is your business different from your
competitors?
• What makes you special?
• Do you have a niche that you excel at?
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
Find Your Uniqueness and Exploit It By Consistently Promoting Your Message Online
8. It Starts With
Your Website!
• It's cheap. It's easy to do. And it can take less
than 20 minutes to set up. Yet more than
half of all small businesses still don't
have a website.
• Every small business needs a website.
Period. Nonnegotiable. Customers expect
one.
• Small businesses that don't have one say
they don't have the time, think it will cost too
much or don't want the rush of orders that
comes with being online. But entrepreneurs
that have jumped to the digital side say
their websites have boosted sales, cut
down on time-consuming phone calls and
brought more people into their stores.
Small business owners who
want to start a website have lots
of options that make it easier
than in the past:
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
• Hire a web designer
• Wix.com
• WordPress
• SquareSpace.com
• Weebly.com
9. Google, Bing and Yahoo! Will Give You A
“Mini” Website for FREE!
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
10. Already Have a Website? Make Sure It’s
Mobile Friendly….
Most small and medium-sized businesses do not have a mobile-optimized website.
Only 6% of SMBs have a mobile site Source: Hibu
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
• Half of the entire population of the US is
checking their smartphones up to 150 times a
day. (ExactTarget 2014 Mobile Behavior Support)
• Consumers choose search as their No. 1 in-store
resource for helping them make purchase decisions.
(ThriveAnalytics, April 2014)
• 78% of local-mobile searches result in offline
purchases in a business. (comScore, Neustar Localeze, 15 miles, Local
Search Study, April 2014)
12. Start with Online Directories
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
First Get Your Business Listed on Online Business Directories
13. Content Counts…
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
Search Engines Are Looking for Content
• New content on your website
• Ebooks, White Papers, Articles
• Blog posts
• Contribute to LinkedIn Groups
• Write posts on LinkedIn
• Social Media “Signals” – Contribute to the conversation
• Get in on discussions on industry websites
• Scoop.It
• And More!
14. Gettin’ Social
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
Not Every Social Media Channel Is Right for Your Business
Pick the Social Media Channels that are right for your
business and make them ROCK!
Optimize Your Profile
…
15. Facebook
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
• Complete your profile
• Good photos/images
(Anyone like Pie?)
• Engaging content
• Not all “Likes” are the
same
• Watch out for trolls
• Follow others and get
followers, too
16. LinkedIn
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
LinkedIn = Business and
Personal Opportunities
• It all starts with a
SOLID profile
• Make sure your bio is
the best
• Need to connect your
business account to
your personal account
18. Twitter
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
• Be a thought leader
• Follow others
• Promote other’s
material/products
• Give credit to others
• Connect with and listen to
your customers and
prospects
19. Build Authority: Your Reputation Counts
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
Build a 5 Star Reputation
Our friend Google Shows
Reviews in Search
Engine Results. You gotta
stand out…
20. You Can’t Bury Your Head in
the Sand Any More!
www.earlybirddigitalmarketing.com | 319-409-3287 | @sherrybonelli
Resistance [to
Digital Marketing]
is Futile!