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7 Marketing and Relationship Tips From My 25th Class Reunion

by Donna Payne on July 14, 2009

in Because you should, Marketing

I hadn’t been to a class reunion yet – so this was a big deal for me.  Many of my classmates were on facebook so I was feeling really warm and fuzzy before I got there.
This is what I wrote in my secret squirrel notepad:

People remember quirky things about you. Whether personal or business, [...]

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Do You Know What Your Customers Want? How do you know?

by Donna Payne on May 31, 2009

in Following up with prospects, Marketing, Relationships, research

Seriously?
Have you asked them?  Or, do you just assume what your clients/customers want?   That can be a terrible mistake… one that COULD put you right out of business before you even get started.
Perish that thought.(!)
This October will the 5 year anniversary of The Web Coach.  And only YESTERDAY I conducted my first official Survey with [...]

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Three Reasons You Need to Be on FriendFeed *Now*

by Donna Payne on May 29, 2009

in Articles, Getting Traffic to Your Website, Marketing, Relationships, social media

Lately, I’ve had many conversations about SEO n’such with people who are looking for the quick fix to get high Google rankings.  These kinds of people HIGHLY annoy me, because I have always preached content and article writing is really the only organic way.
So as I preach from my SEO pulpit, I know now that [...]

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Social Marketing For Mary Kay, Longaberger, and Other Direct Marketing Sales Groups

by Donna Payne on May 26, 2009

in Following up with prospects, Marketing, social media

Dear Donna,
Q: I saw your post about the Mary Kay lady bringing you some goodies. Do you think there is any way I can convince my wife, who is a Mary Kay Senior Sales Director, that she could expand her business using Facebook?
A: Tell her that not many “home party” ladies are socially savvy… and [...]

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*REVISED* QuickStart Web Workbook v9.0 Social Media Edition is HERE!

by Donna Payne on April 21, 2009

in Marketing, Web design, social media

Social Secret Squirrel Stuff!
I’m ALMOST DONE with the revised -and as always free- “QuickStart Web Workbook” version 9.0 Social Media edition. Come and sink your teeth into page 18, the section on “HOW to find the right people to friend and follow in social media.”
Download and take a bite here.

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Get Clients NOW! Economy upswing class for Facebook users 4/21

by Donna Payne on April 11, 2009

in Getting Traffic to Your Website, Marketing

I’m going to do something that I’ve preached to never, ever, do in an effort to support you. I’m slashing the price of Get Clients NOW to a mere $50.
Yes… GCN 6-week teleclass for $50! Regularly $279. This price is so affordable, there’s no reason not to move forward.
How does your client roster look today? [...]

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Web Coach Tip: Top 7 Crucial Elements of a Successful Website in 2009

by Donna Payne on March 24, 2009

in Articles, Building Your Brand, Following up with prospects, Marketing, Web design, copy writing

Wonder what it takes to stay ahead and keep your website top in 2009? Read this article and implement the 7 must have elements for success and you’ll be way ahead of your competition.

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Web Coach Tip: Emergency Plan For Your Biz

by Donna Payne on March 7, 2009

in Articles, Marketing

Here’s a great idea from the folks at 37 Signals. For users of Basecamp or Backpack check out this smart tip:
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