How to Get Testimonials and Reviews from Clients and Customers
When 84% of web visitors trust online reviews as much as a personal recommendation, focus on proof-based marketing.
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7 Great Free Templates for Business Planning, Marketing Strategy and Productivity
Grab killer tools to make assessment, organization and analytics easier Yes, FREE. I know. I know. We all get excited when we get stuff for free. Well, I’m sharing templates with you that I’ve...
Do You Ask for Referrals?
You might be embarrassed to ask a client for a recommendation, but if you frame the message and timing right, the results of this word-of-mouth, warm lead referral are well worth a little effort.
Tips to Get Book Reviews
Authors, find folks out there who are interested in your niche and eager to review your book. Get great tips.
3 Steps to Improved Relationships
With a little practice, this assessment, agreement and reassessment routine takes grief out of head-butting caused by poor assumptions, probably saving time and money. A WIN-WIN for all parties.
Unusual Desert Places, Your Legacy, Curated Marketing Tips, Desktop Texting & Smoked Salmon for Dinner
Here’s my latest collection of business and marketing ideas, free tools, interesting places and delicious recipes I want to share with you.
Traveling? Tell a Story in a Custom Google Map
Enjoy adding a no-cost picture to help tell 1,000 words, engaging your audience with a visualization of your trip and experiences.
📰 The Astonishing Revelation Behind a Graphic Design Staple
💎 Moral(s) of this story: Things are not always what they seem. Don’t take anything for granted. Often, a little research turns up a true gem.
How to Approach a New Connection
Whether you are on LinkedIn or any other site or social media platform, your approach to a new connection determines your success.
Find an Easy, Free Photo Editing App
💟 I love Adobe Photoshop Express, a free photo editing tool, that helps me not only improve my shots, but crop them into shapes for most any social media. My favorite features? 📷 Sharpen...
Authors: Working Additional Income Streams on Amazon?
Authors: While you can’t sell your own books on Amazon, take advantage of other opportunities to leverage your following on Amazon.
Who Will Grant Your Last Wishes?
Marketers have zillions of accounts, subscriptions and income streams on top of the normal set of financial accounts, physical assets and legal agreements to address with legacy planning.