Skip to contentBuilding trust quickly is a key component of effective marketing. Without trust, barriers become insurmountable and negotiations go nowhere. Of course, you can’t just come right out and say, “Trust us, we’re honest.” Not only does it sound tacky, it really doesn’t mean a thing to your potential client, because they don’t trust you yet. … Read more
Once you’ve established the value of curb appeal, it’s essential to have a plan for spotting deficiencies and fixing them. Create a checklist for evaluating properties on a regular basis, or at least as soon as tenants give notice. You want to be ready to work on any deficiencies to boost curb appeal quickly when … Read more
Ribbon eliminates checkout steps by tying the buyer’s social profiles in with the checkout step. It also allows merchant to sell in-line with Social Media feeds (no need to go to site, add cart, and checkout) Sell thru Facebook, Twiiter and more! We came across this jem today, which seems perfect for B2C sites. For … Read more
It’s hardly a secret that first impressions can make or break deals in a nanosecond. So when you have a property to rent (or sell, though we’re specifically addressing the benefits for rentals here) you’re going to have to address any curb appeal issues quickly for a speedy turnaround. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist … Read more
Feedblittz may give you a good migration option if you are looking for a good FeedBurner alternative Feedblitz is an All-In-One solution for email and social media automation. And if you have heard that Google is sub-setting Feedburner, then you may be looking to an alternative. Here is a list of features that may make … Read more
You’d have to be living under a rock, or some equally dark and distant place, to be completely unaware of the increasing influence of social media in today’s marketplace. More business deals and personal connections are being made at the click of a mouse than ever before. If you aren’t already a computer type though, … Read more
Usability Testing for Your Web Site Take opinions, lab-effects, and biases out of the equation when you are assessing your web site usability and it’s ability to convert visitors. Use GhostRec to record actual experiences for as low as $25 (one time). Web usability testing with GhostRec. Increase your website usability. Watch recordings of your … Read more
To truly set your site (and/or business) apart, then ask these questions to build your value proposition – thus increasing your ability to convert visitors. These are questions that zero in on the mission and higher purpose of a company. Think of them as “mission questions.”Most companies, of course, articulate their missions by way of … Read more
Networking is one of the most common marketing methods suggested to business newcomers. The concept is fairly simple; join business and community groups to spread the word about your business. It’s comparatively inexpensive and provides the social aspect that many solo-preneurs crave. Networking Gets Mixed Reviews in the Real World It sounds great in theory, … Read more
Realty Mogul is a marketplace for accredited investors to pool money online and buy shares of real property like single family homes, office buildings, apartment buildings and retail centers; it is crowd funding for real estate. For accredited investors, Realty Mogul gives them tools to browse investments, do due diligence, invest online and have 24/7 … Read more