Using LinkedIn for business might seem obvious, but actually doing it well can be a challenge. By now you have probably noticed that it seems just about everyone is on LinkedIn. In fact, the most recent statistics from LinkedIn indicate that there are over 332 million users (as of 11/6/14).
Topics: Networking, SEO, Social Media, LinkedIn, Business
Having a LinkedIn company page is no longer an option for businesses serious about their customers. You need to have one if you don't already. But having one is not enough - optimizing the potential of your LinkedIn page is critical for making your page work for you effectively.
Topics: Networking, Optimization, LinkedIn, company page, LinkedIn Company Page
Business blogs can be the cornerstone of a powerful marketing strategy. The content you publish regularly for your preferred audience can establish your position as an expert or your company as a leader in your industry.
Topics: business blogs, content marketing, inbound marketing, SEO, Social Media, digital marketing
According to data from Tony Haile of Chartbeat,you have 15 seconds to capture the attention of your website visitors. And what's worse, his data indicates that on average 55% of people who click onto a site spent fewer than 15 seconds actively on a page. If they happened upon an article page, a blog page perhaps, then the percentage was a bit better, over 65% of visitors stayed longer.
Topics: website traffic, website, internet, infographic, homepage
Content marketing is a central facet of a well-planned inbound marketing strategy. Quality content, consistently fresh content, is absolutely critical to making that strategy work.
Topics: content marketing, thought leadership, website traffic, information, conversion, Search Engine Optimization, Goal setting, Content Marketing Strategy
Topics: inbound marketing agency, survey, join this project
What is a call-to-action (CTA) exactly? It is typically a virtual button or link that is placed on a website to take prospective customers to either a form to be filled out or a landing page. Once they have completed this action, the prospect becomes a lead.
Topics: landing page, CTA, call-to-action, inbound marketing strategy, content marketing
By now you have probably recognized the value of having prospective customers and clients find your business by searching on the Internet. And you likely have a good understanding that Search Engine Optimization (SEO), quality content, and the use of Social Media all play a part in making that happen.
Topics: website traffic, BroadVision Marketing, inbound marketing, SEO, Social Media
A business blog might seem to be a no-brainer for most marketers and business owners. But beyond the fact that every company seems to have one, is there any real value in going to the time and expense of maintaining a blog? Are there any benefits that can translate into profitability on the marketing dollars spent for a blog?
Topics: call-to-action, Social Media, lead generation, business blog, traffic