Category: Google My Business

A well-planned social listening strategy allows you to keep tabs on millions of conversations across the social web. It also helps you cut through the noise to find the most relevant insights for your brand. It’s like having an unlimited number of detailed focus groups operating all at once, all around the world. And conveniently,…

It’s one thing to have good website copy — it’s something entirely different to ensure your site has great copy (and design) and also ranks well on Google. As someone who writes website copy for a living, I work closely with search engine optimization (SEO) consultants to ensure that the copy speaks directly to the…

YouTube is the place to be for both brands and aspiring content creators for two reasons: A huge potential audience and one of the most rewarding content monetization programs of any social platform. If you want to take advantage of these opportunities, you need our list of top YouTube tips. After all, YouTube is the…

The first time I was assigned to write a budget proposal, I stared anxiously at a blank spreadsheet, wondering where to begin. What was a budget proposal supposed to include? Was there a specific structure to follow? How could I ensure it met all the necessary criteria? My early attempts at writing a proposal taught…

Confession: I’m squatting on probably 10 different blogs and even more URLs. What can I say? This marketer gets a bit idea-happy — but how much does it cost to start a blog that I can afford this quirky habit? Lucky for people like me, starting a blog costs next to nothing, which is surprising…

Whenever I think about brand awareness, I think of companies like Apple, Nike, and Trader Joe’s. Have you ever heard people refer to themselves as “Apple people,” “Nike people,” or “Trader Joe’s” people? That’s what brand awareness does. It embeds itself into consumer lifestyles and purchase habits so that they don’t have to think twice…

Imagine the leaders that inspire you. Each is likely unique, with a different style they use to meet goals, motivate, and animate their teams. There are many different styles of leadership, and each can have a different impact on a company. In my experience, leadership styles can evolve over time, and I would argue that…

I believe that reading sample business plans is essential when writing your own. As you explore business plan examples from real companies and brands, it’s easier for you to learn how to write a good one. So what does a good business plan look like? And how do you write one that’s both viable and…