There are lots of ways to reach your potential customers – advertising, social media and networking, for example. One of the most effective ways to get your brand in front of the right people is direct marketing. This is about talking to people individually – it’s...
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How to manage curated content marketing on social media
We all know that your website, newsletters, email marketing and social media are valuable marketing channels. Managed well, they help you to keep in touch with your target audience, sharing good quality content that helps to raise your profile, educate your buyers and...
Developing an ecommerce strategy – from a virtual web assistant’s point of view
If you run an online business, you need an ecommerce marketing strategy. This will help you to set your goals, understand how best to reach your target audience and measure your progress. The more organised you are, the better your chances of success. And you can do...
Choosing the best B2B lead generation services software for your business
Generating qualified leads is a central part of your sales and marketing function. Without a good quality lead generation programme, your business could be wasting time and money chasing the wrong people at the wrong time. Effective lead generation involves knowing...
Marketing content strategies for small business
There are many useful online content marketing strategies available which are very effective at bringing traffic to your website, boosting your businesses brand and establishing your business as an authority in the marketplace. The best part is — these marketing...
12 Digital marketing misconceptions to dispel
There is a large amount of small business digital marketing advice available online. Unfortunately, some of the advice is misleading, or even completely incorrect! In fact, one of the key challenges of digital marketing is determining which tips are useful for your...
Building and maintaining websites: When should you consider SEO?
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a critical part of your website planning. It helps your website to be more visible to search engines, it helps visitors to navigate your site more easily and it gives you a competitive advantage. The question is: do you build SEO in...
A marketing content manager’s guide to creating the best profile picture
As any marketing or social media expert will tell you, the profile photo you choose for your accounts or for your website can make a significant difference to the way potential clients see you. One of the first things that a marketing content manager would recommend...
Digital marketing content development and management
‘Digital marketing’ seems like a bit of a buzzword and many smaller business owners aren’t quite sure what it covers. In fact, digital marketing is one of the best and most important ways to reach your customers. Done properly, this type of marketing content...
Blog your business to success – tips for small business owners
Building a business based solely on your blogging is a tall order for any entrepreneur, but many businesses use great blogs to gain followers, boost profile, demonstrate credibility and add real value – so could you blog your business to success? Want to start a blog?...










