Personal Branding – Invest in Yourself

Social vs Influence

Social doesn’t convert, at least not like blogs is what a new report says. In the latest findings of Technorati’s 2013 Digital Influence Report, it discusses how “consumers are turning to blogs when looking to make a purchase.” It should come as no surprise that blogs outrank social when it comes to influence, they’re often a viable [...]

Internet Marketing Roots

Many companies measure the success of online advertising or social media simply by the increase in web traffic versus their usual traffic volume. Defining your goals is the ideal place to start for online advertising, search marketing, online branding, or social media. Some of the goals you might pursue for these are; Search Engine Rankings – [...]

Snake Oil and the Kool Aid

There’s an interesting article at BusinessWeek that talks about the self-proclaimed experts of Social Media. I’ve felt similar sentiments on occassion, and while I believe that social media is an important part to online branding, I’ve noticed that a lot of people have jumped on board the social media band wagon. And most of them seem to [...]

Digital Branding – The Marketing Shift

Marketers often forget the value of online branding. It’s a relatively new concept that’s proving to be challenging for some. Much like branding in general, its about the intangibles, but not entirely. Digital branding is about building equity through the online marketing channels available, and your online visibility. These can be broken down into a [...]

Strategy vs Quick Wins

There’s something to be said for quick wins, but without strategy for the long term, it comes at a price. Developing an online business around instant results is the short sighted approach of many entrepreneurs that lack vision or marketing insight to building a brand. While it’s an understandable path for many, it can be [...]

Who Am I Dealing With?

This is a question asked subconsciously by most customers before they’ll commit. There’s a lot to be said about what others say about you. The consensus can can determine your fate. Let’s assume your site looks fine. But that isn’t always what it takes to convert alone. You’re online brand is only as likable as perception dictates, and influencing [...]