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Search Engine Ranking Can Make Or Break Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Their computers then merge your ads with search results when users search words imply an interest in your products. If you sell widgets, and a user is searching for widgets, your ad will appear on the first page. This is NOT the same as or better than Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

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8 Ways Blogging Can Supercharge Your Business Website

Startup Professionals Musings

Marketing is a critical element these days, and it can take many forms. It’s never too early to start marketing to define your brand. Market your ideas and expertise early for customer feedback. Good marketing is all about building excitement, suspense, and value in the mind of potential customers.

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Search Engine Marketing - No Panacea for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Probably every one of you who has a business and a website have been approached through email or personal contact, and asked to spend money on Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Search engine marketing is simply buying advertising for your business from Google or another search engine company.

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8 Ways That Blogging Will Kickstart Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

In this age of relationships, you, the entrepreneur, are a very important element of your new brand, and it’s never too early to start marketing the value of your expertise, insights and ideas. Develop an efficient and effective writing style. It's the first step to full use of social media marketing.

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Small Business Marketing | Get Customers versus Get Leads

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That is, of course, as long as what you are selling is the absolute best in your market.) On the card I usually write the date, where I met the person, how I met them and what value I can bring to the table. Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Remember, The most optimal pathway to success is consistency.

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10 Steps to a Memorable Website for Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Don’t forget basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so search engines improve your ranking. These are all minimal-cost survival marketing efforts. They will exit quickly.

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10 Keys to Making an Entrepreneur Website Credible

Startup Professionals Musings

Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Don’t forget basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so search engines improve your ranking. These are all minimal-cost survival marketing efforts. They will exit quickly.