Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 2, 2022

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. 3 out of 4 people like getting exclusive offers that they can redeem via Facebook or other sites. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done.

Custom 122

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 122

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2023

Make sure the name and trademarks you want are available, as well as web site address, social media tags, and any other intellectual property. Network extensively for partners, investors, and suppliers. But if you do it right, the joys and satisfaction, as well as financial returns, of your success can’t be beat.

Social Media 98

Social Media Metrics Media Tool 98

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2020

That means starting your search through contract services sites, rather than conventional career hiring sites. Leveraging the global network will improve your odds of a highly skilled match, and bring diversity, as well as more innovative ideas and thinking to your team. Higher worker engagement and satisfaction.

Competition 168

Competition Startup Demand Training 168

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Search Engine Optimization 88

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 88

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 1, 2019

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. 3 out of 4 people like getting exclusive offers that they can redeem via Facebook or other sites. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done.

Custom 85

Custom Customer Social Media Technical Review 85

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Professional user-friendly site design.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Professional user-friendly site design.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2019

With the cost of starting an online business today at an all-time low, I can’t imagine why everyone doesn’t have a web site and an LLC to mitigate liability and minimize taxes. New tools make it easy create your own web site, and manage accounting. Start networking for potential partners or people who can help.

Startup 73

Startup Tool Study Web 73

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Follow-up for customer satisfaction.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Today there are many more ways to make contact, including email, social media, and web site queries, yet a common complaint I still hear is that no one ever responds. Business connections and networking are still the source of major new clients, new job opportunities, and most promotions. Businesses grow based on customers served.

Custom 90

Custom Customer Social Media Satisfaction 90

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2015

Many soon find that what you do in a personal context doesn’t necessarily translate to your business, and measuring business value is quite different from measuring personal satisfaction. Top social networks are Facebook (1.2 Your plan should include a well-designed web site, events, press releases, and search engine marketing (SEM).

Social Media 108

Social Media Media Startup Tips 108

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2014

Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. 77% of people like getting exclusive offers that they can redeem via Facebook or other sites. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data.

Entrepreneur 100

Entrepreneur Social Media Technical Review Startup 100

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What validates credibility and makes your site memorable in the minds of consumers, and how much does it cost? Put yourself on the site. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Include links to other sites showing your positives. People buy from people.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2017

Survey results show that more than 80% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. 3 out of 4 people like getting exclusive offers that they can redeem via Facebook or other sites. When uncertain of what to do next, social proof kicks in to see what others are doing, or have done.

Technical Review 55

Technical Review Technology Social Media Social Network 55

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 22, 2013

Survey results show that 81% of consumers now receive advice through social networking sites prior to a product purchase. 77% of people like getting exclusive offers that they can redeem via Facebook or other sites. The result is that 62% of online shoppers are brand loyal due to other online satisfaction data.

Custom 100

Custom Customer Startup Social Media 100

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It became a theme in my keynote at Caltech on the future of social networking. Leverage a feedback platform like Get Satisfaction or UserVoice. “The Meebo MiniBar sits on the bottom of your browser and is the social layer connecting people on sites including TV Guide and TMZ. We then spoke about startups. For Meebo 1.3%

Startup 286

Startup Venture Capital Web Ideas 286

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2010

Satisfaction vs. Stress. Perhaps your intern might be given the freedom to design and implement an entire strategy for your company (social networking, for example). Check out his site, and contact him directly at mark@youtern.com. Startups are typically project oriented, and the intern is expected (and expects!)

Competition 96

Competition Startup Technical Review IBM 96

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 2, 2011

You get the personal satisfaction of making something out of almost nothing. If you spend $50K on a website selling party supplies but you soon realize it's the sales of catering supplies you offer that have taken off, you will want to have a site that promotes your newfound focus. You get to call the shots. and to tell their friends.

Startup 92

Startup Capital Blogging Ideas 92

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. Ask a question and get an answer - that is, after all, what all Q&A sites offer. If network B has 20 users than it’s value is 400 (20*20).

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Startup Product Technology 175