Online Marketing
Marketing your website or blog should include combinations of:
Blogging
Customer referrals
Networking
Newletters
Email
Images, photography
Paid advertisements
SEO - Search Engine Optimization
Social media
Video
Word of mouth
Online marketing or advertising on the internet key tips:
Website / Facebook business page should be your hub
Professional domain email (not @gmail, @aol, @msn, etc)
Cross Channel / Traditional Marketing (email, newsletter, mobile, print, direct mail)
Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Instragram, Pinterest, Google+)
Content Marketing - blogging with timely, applicable, and regular updates
Does your business optimize this powerful tool set?
How does social media improve your online visibility?
It is considered your off-site search engine optimization tool.
How can social media strengthen your brand?
How do you use internet marketing to find opportunities?
Social media, can it improve your online visibility?
How can social media strength your sales?
What are social media metrics?
Did you know that user generated content has significant value with consumers?
How do you organize your marketing schedule?
Do you have a complete presence online with fresh content?
Website
Google+ page
Facebook
Do you ask for reviews?
Systematically collect reviews of your product or service. "Over 70% of consumers say having a review of a local business is very important to them in making a decision," he says. "But 90% of small businesses don't even ask for a review. If you go to a small-business website there are very few reviews. That's huge, and it builds credibility for your brand.
Do you invest in marketing to your existing customers?
Keep the repeat customer. It is much easier to keep a loyal customer versus finding a new one.
SCORE Workshops
Getting Your Small Business Noticed on the Web - Part 1: Building a Strong Online Presence
Pay for Traffic or Get it Free? The Difference Between SEM and SEO
Tools
Marketing Grader - enter website URL to get a report on
Overall
Blogging
Social Media
SEO
Lead Generation
Mobile
Mention - helps marketers track what other people are saying about your and your competition by simply entering your name or your competitors.
Raven - SEO, social media, content marketing and PPC to manage your online marketing
Articles
1 - Have a strategic business plan
2 - Have a strong website
3 - Have a strong and growing visibility on search
4 - Be social
5 - Consistently produce original written content
6 - Get listed or mentioned on other relevant websites / influencers
7 - Produce and distribute original photos and videos
8 - Advertise intelligently
9 - Utilize analytics
10 - Be adaptable attitude
Yellow Pages / ypSearch Wants to Be Your One-Stop Shop for Search Ads
12 Online Marketing Blogs Every Small Business Owner Needs to Read
Small business boot camp - identify & categorize online business competitors (with video)
75% Of Small & Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs) Say Internet Marketing Is Effective
Also See
Social Media Marketing (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Google+)