It’s not new. The fact is that for the past 10 years the world’s marketing influencers have been shouting from the roof tops about content marketing. King-pin himself, Seth Godin (author of Purple Cow) has said, "Content marketing is the only marketing left." Everyone agrees of course. Customer buying behaviours are transformed. Online search means…
DetailsI’ve just finished working on a new website for Upminster based building firm Inline Building Contractors. Partnering with the technically masterful Scott from Eseyo Web Design. Together we created a bold, modern, portfolio site, designed to showcase the firm’s professionalism, attention to detail and premier service. Aided too by stunning photography fromCarmel Jane Photography. I’m…
Details2016 is the year blogging went intergalactic. But I’m not talking about teenage girls’ blogging about lipstick; I’m talking about businesses. The reason is that Google search algorithms now recognise and reward businesses producing high-quality and relevant content way more than those firms who simply throw money at technical SEO. (Google and blogs sitting in…
DetailsI’m often asked "exactly what is it that you do?". My answer: I write. Here’s just a few examples of the projects I’ve been working on over the past few months – – Tugo – Copy writing of new website landing pages, as well as writing content for new marketing brochures. See more at tugo.co.uk…
DetailsI had a rather frustrating shopping expedition at the weekend. I won’t name names as that would be unkind…but I will use my experience as an example of how impactful seemingly inconsequential decisions can be on your small business’s brand. I popped out, in a bit of a rush, to buy a birthday present for…
DetailsI’ve lost count of the number of Essex based sole traders or independent small business owners I’ve spoken to who are in a marketing-induced panic. Actually, I should probably call it ‘lack of’ marketing-induced panic…because the root cause is their failure to act. And, the root cause of their failure to act is…the size of…
Details‘Get more customers’ is not a marketing strategy. ‘Get more customers; located in area A, who have hobbies B, have issues C, who also shop with retailer D, are willing to spend budget E, need help solving problem F, during this time period G,’ is. You need to make understanding who your customers are, and…
DetailsHow much should you spend on the marketing of your business? Rule of thumb is 10% of revenue…more if you want to make a huge impact, quickly. Really? I hear you say. Yes. Really! OK. Now I’ve got your attention. I’d like to talk about why having a marketing budget is so important, and share…
DetailsWhen you’re a sole trader or small business owner it’s not easy to dedicate hour on end to social media. And you know what, I’ll let you in on a secret. It’s not the be all and end all. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE MASTER OF FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, UTUBE, PINTEREST etc. to succeed. There…
DetailsRight? Well. It’s true, your trusty iPhone (other smartphones also exist…) has a pretty amazing camera. Add into the mix the filter and edit aps available and you can create some great homegrown images for use in the marketing of your business. But a word of caution. Whilst these images are often more than adequate…
DetailsLots of small business owners will have taken a bit of a break from work during the past few weeks, allowing time to make plans for the year ahead. There’s nothing quite like some distance from the day to day, and a glass of red wine, to allow for clearer thinking. Perhaps you are such…
DetailsTwas the night before Christmas, when all through the town Not a business owner was stirring, and much wine had been downed! For Christmas day brings a chance to relax, and re-set With the hubbub of the festive season finally at rest! When at Essex Business Forum there arose such a clatter, I sprang from…
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