How to research keywords for content marketing
Thinking of a topic for your next blog isn't always straightforward. Any writer specialising in content marketing knows that in order for a blog to be successful it has to stand a decent chance of competing for keywords. There's no point writing a brilliant article on a subject that has saturated the market. Then again, it's not worth targeting obscure long-tail keywords in your content marketing. A fine line has to be drawn between competitiveness and readability. In this article, we're going to share how to strategically evaluate your blog ideas and research keywords for content marketing that are successful every time.
How companies can get in on the rise of bots
Bots were once the thoughts of creative minds who wrote scripts for sci-fi movies yet today are more “real” than ever before. The term ‘bot’ is getting used more regularly theses days and bots are starting to get used in many different scenarios.
Where to get free stock images that will enhance your copy
Images are essential when it comes to producing effective marketing and advertising material. Research has suggested that coloured visuals increase a person’s willingness to read a piece of content by 80%, while 65% of people say they are able to retain information far better when the copy is accompanied by an appealing image.
3 Reasons why updating WordPress is so important
WordPress have quite a regular major update schedule (around four times a year with minor releases in-between). If your website is running fine and is doing what it needs to, you might think an update is not necessary.
6 Important things to remember before updating WordPress
WordPress is a great platform which has quickly become the international standard for websites and content management systems. Business owners and website designers, alike, are moving to the platform to easily manage their website. With the popularity comes an active community of developers and core contributors (the guys and gals that make WordPress happen).
How often should my business blog?
The main objective of having a blog on your website is getting more traffic, but the question our clients ask the most is: "If we want more traffic, how often should my business blog?"
Writing that first blog post for your business
So there you are with a brand new blog, all setup and ready to get your message out to the world. But what do you write? Where do you begin with writing that first blog post?
5 effective lead nurturing techniques
For business owners who really want to connect with customers, lead nurturing is a successful marketing process that can begin as soon as a potential buyer first makes contact. This technique can be used as part of an effective marketing strategy which will build trusting relationships between the business and buyers, using relevant and innovative communication methods to engage customers and entice potential sales. This article will look at five of the most effective lead nurturing techniques that can be used to increase sales and gain an advantage over competitors.
Does blogging consistently really matter?
If you have a company, a product, offer a service or you are just trying to create a digital presence for yourself, you best be blogging. If you are following best practices and avoiding blogging mistakes like the plague, you would see the awesome value that having a blog renders. In fact, blogging is one of the cornerstones of content marketing. Does blogging consistently really matter? Well, yes it does.
Pros and cons to drop shipping in South Africa
Shipping your products in South Africa presents possibly the toughest issue in your business. Getting your product to your customer needs to be quick and painless for you and your customer. A solution that is getting more and more popular around the world is drop shipping. So what is drop shipping? Drop shipping means products are shipped directly from your supplier to your customer, preferably with your branding, without you having to manage the logistic details. Let’s have a look at the pros and cons to drop shipping in South Africa.
A business owner’s guide to understanding inbound marketing lingo
Whether you've been in the industry for years or you're a fresh new startup, good inbound marketing is the key to getting more customers in 2016. However, before you get going with a marketing strategy, it's useful to have a quick terminology go-to to ensure that you and your marketing team are speaking the same language. So, what are the ins-and-outs of inbound marketing lingo? Here's a quick glossary of the key terms:
Why SEO won’t give you instant website results
When thinking about any promise made to you to gain instant website results, here's an analogy: imagine you are at the foot of a ladder and want to get to the top. There are a couple of ways to get there. One is by steadily climbing each rung, making sure you are established before putting your foot up to the next one. The second option, if you are fit and bold enough, is to jump from bottom to top. You've reached your destination (or goal) that much more quickly. However, you might feel slightly unsteady, and decide to step down a rung until you are comfortable. Sadly, all the rungs have been removed by someone who reckons you'd never need them, and so you crash back to the ground.
Do I Need a Blog for my Business?
The answer to the question 'do I need a blog for my business?' is, surely, yes. A blog allows you to attract new customers, inform clients about new products in your business and establish a platform to communicate to your target audience. If you don't have a blog, you should contemplate setting one up, as your competitors could soon start to run away with your market; a recent study by Hubspot suggested that companies who blog receive 97% more links to their site than those that don't, enabling them to appear higher in the search engine rankings and, therefore, attract more traffic.
How Often Should I Post On Social Media?
Constant email marketing, sms marketing, sales calls and now even social media has become a spammers paradise and we all hate spam! No one wants to be ‘that friend’ who constantly posts on social media and you definitely don’t want to be the business that does it either! So the question is… how often should I post on social media? This question is posed by individuals from a personal as well as a business standing, pretty frequently.
How to Choose a Payment Gateway in South Africa?
I can’t emphasise how important it is to chose a good payment gateway for your online store from day one. These days, it’s easier than ever before to sign up for a payment gateway which also means you need to make sure you’re not signing up with the wrong one. There are a lot of payment gateways, locally and internationally, out there so I’ll be helping you understand how to choose a payment gateway in South Africa.
Reasons why Social Media Isn’t Working for Your Business
We recently ran a piece on the most relevant social networks for your business in 2016. Now that you have a handle on what social media platforms you need to be on, you should start to understand social media best practices and articulate areas that may be hindering you social media strategy. You may have invested a sizeable amount of time and money into your social media roll-out but you are not seeing much of a ROI. Read on as we shed light on the reasons why social media isn't working for your business.
Most Relevant Social Networks For Your Business In 2016
Social media done the right way is going to strengthen your business' online presence, increase brand advocacy, improve your search ranking and connect you to your customers on a personal level. Too many brands waste valuable time and money by communicating on platforms that are not relevant in the South African market when social media has so many great opportunities. With half the year gone, let’s look at the most relevant social networks for your business in 2016.
How to Find out how Many Visitors are Going to your Website
One of the most important foundations of any marketing strategy is knowing exactly how much traffic your website is getting. The number of visitors going to your website allows you to see exactly how your lead generation efforts are working and allows you to make subsequent improvements. As a business owner, you may not know how to find out how many visitors are going to your website, so here are a few tips on finding out.
Should I Buy an Email Database?
We get asked this question all the time and even get asked if we provide databases of email addresses. The thought is that the bigger the list the better for sales. If you find yourself asking if I should buy an email database then this post is for you.
5 Tips to Growing your Email Database
There is no doubt that email is still a very effective method of communicating with your audience - especially if it is used in the correct way. However, you can only really tap into the power of email marketing when you have a large captive audience. Here are 5 tips to growing your email database.
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