Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2014

It’s popular these days for startup founders to operate in stealth mode, meaning no details about the idea or progress are shared with anyone until the big reveal and rollout. The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. Demonstrate a minimum viable product (MVP).

Startup 101

Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas Customer 101

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The idea behind the strategies quite simple; optimize one’s e-commerce website for search engines such that when a web surfer is using a search engine to buy a product that you offer, your website shows up. Increase Your On-Site SEO. Clean and clear code. Incorporating a Site Map.

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Commerce Search Engine Optimization Sites Marketing 58

InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 2, 2009

As noted in Pour and Stir Part I , the key to the successful execution of this strategy is managing the following equation: The cost to acquire a customer < lifetime value of a customer. Decreasing Your Customer Acquisition Costs. This is equivalent to being handed a free customer for every ten customers you acquire.

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Customer Custom Advertising SEM 164

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2016

It’s still popular these days for startup founders to operate in stealth mode, meaning no details about the idea or progress are shared with anyone until the big reveal and rollout. The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. Meet investors before asking for money.

Startup 60

Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas Customer 60

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

This idea was first articulated by Paul Graham in an old essay, called “ Startups in 13 Sentences ” in which he talked about “making a few people really happy rather than making a lot of people semi-happy.” Then you assess feedback, adjust your offering, and iterate until you get it right (have some very satisfied customers).

Startup 101

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Network Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

A few years ago, before the Internet was pervasive, before everyone carried a smartphone and before do-it-yourself software tools were available for free, it was difficult to reach a critical mass of new customers without spending a million dollars on a website, custom software and television advertising.

Startup 108

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Outsource Development 108

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2013

This idea was first articulated by Paul Graham in an old essay, called “ Startups in 13 Sentences ” in which he talked about “making a few people really happy rather than making a lot of people semi-happy.” Then you assess feedback, adjust your offering, and iterate until you get it right (have some very satisfied customers).

Startup 105

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Network Customer 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2012

This idea was well articulated by Paul Graham in an old essay, called “ Startups in 13 Sentences ” in which he talked about “making a few people really happy rather than making a lot of people semi-happy.” Then you assess feedback, adjust your offering, and iterate until you get it right (have some very satisfied customers).

Entrepreneur 92

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Startup Social Network 92

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2012

No matter how good you are, your initial idea is likely to be at least partially wrong. No competitors” may mean no market (give up now), or customers are happy with alternatives (keep their car rather than ride the new fast train). Time is your biggest enemy, and customer feedback is your biggest ally. You need time to pivot.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Startup News 101

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2016

Attacking an issue that affects many potential customers allows you to focus on providing solutions, and lets your community do the selling. Get your community involved in both the idea and the delivery. Don’t forget the basics of search engine optimization, social media engagement, video marketing, and courting influential bloggers.

Entrepreneur 55

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Artificial Inteligence Organization 55

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Now you can get a product built in China almost overnight with minimal up-front cost, with delayed payment based on first-customer order commitments. See specific guidance on “ How to Give Your Startup Idea The Sniff Test.” Wages and benefits.

Startup 102

Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM Social Network 102

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2011

No matter how good you are, your initial idea is likely to be at least partially wrong. No competitors” may mean no market (give up now), or customers are happy with alternatives (keep their car rather than ride the new fast train). Time is your biggest enemy, and customer feedback is your biggest ally.

Startup 101

Startup Search Engine Optimization Course Media 101

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Yet most startups I know experience the same shock of disappointment when they first open up their website to offer their “million dollar idea” product, and nobody comes. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Wondering how, as a small business, you can reach customers in the YouTube age? Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service.

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Now you can get a product built in China almost overnight with minimal up-front cost, with delayed payment based on first-customer order commitments. See specific guidance on “ Six Idea Validation Tests to Pass Before Startup.”

Entrepreneur 94

Entrepreneur Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM 94

Tech Zulu Event

MAY 15, 2015

You’ll keep in touch with your customers quickly and easily. The customers will continue returning to your business due to the personal connections you make with them. Make a list of important ideas and items for your business. It’s a good idea to keep in touch with your people. Less Meetings.

SEO 40

SEO Search Engine Optimization Tips Software Review 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2010

No matter how good you are, your initial idea is likely to be at least partially wrong. No competitors” may mean no market (give up now), or customers are happy with alternatives (keep their car rather than ride the new fast train). Time is your biggest enemy, and customer feedback is your biggest ally.

Startup 91

Startup Search Engine Optimization Course Media 91

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

This idea was well articulated by Paul Graham in an old essay, called “ Startups in 13 Sentences ” in which he talked about “making a few people really happy rather than making a lot of people semi-happy.” Then you assess feedback, adjust your offering, and iterate until you get it right (have some very satisfied customers).

Startup 48

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Network Customer 48

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

The idea of selling overseas is attractive to many small and medium-sized businesses. This will allow more effective search engine optimization within foreign markets. Social media is beneficial to many sales and marketing functions, including market research, competitor analysis, CRM and customer service.

Marketing 89

Marketing Social Media Search Engine Optimization Web 89

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Now you can get a product built in China almost overnight with minimal up-front cost, with delayed payment based on first-customer order commitments. See specific guidance on “ How to Give Your Startup Idea a Reality Check.” Wages and benefits.

Startup 50

Startup High Tech Search Engine Optimization SEM 50

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 7, 2015

Online retailing has also allowed every person like you to establish a career at the comfort of your home—from freelancing to selling clothes to baking cupcakes for online customers. If you dread the 8-5 working hours, your friends will always pop up the idea of giving you career tips at home which you can easily start.

Social Media 40

Social Media Search Engine Optimization Startup Media 40

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

That's where I learned I enjoyed interacting with customers and working with development teams to build and launch products. In addition, I do a few consulting projects on the side, in the areas of product strategy, search engine optimization, and intellectual property. I'll be interested to see what it turns into.

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Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Was there anything in particular that really drove it home for you guys to implement the idea? I’ve been working in the online advertising business for about 13 years handling everything from affiliate programs and banner ad campaigns, to search engine optimization and Google Adwords. was also an influence.

Startup 80

Startup Design Advertising Search Engine Optimization 80

SoCal Delicious

JANUARY 15, 2010

API call could handle shortening the URL for you, I prefer to create one before I post and add it as a custom field. Scroll down to the bottom of your post to a section called “custom fields.&# While a great idea, wouldn’t it be better to have them floating so they’re in your line of sight when commenting?

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