I was recently asked to participate in a panel discussion about marketing trends and challenges for technology consulting firms. I thought the questions and answers were worth sharing.
I am continually surprised by business owners who haven’t stayed current with marketing trends, techniques, or technology … yet expect to pay pennies to hire a team of people who have invested in continual learning in the craft. (I know – I shouldn’t be surprised, but I am).
Which of these phrases best describes marketing in your tech company?
If you know your website needs work, you’re in the right place to learn how to make improvements on a low budget. Following is a 3-step process to improve your website. (Rome wasn’t built in a day, and a better website won’t be, either – but this will give you a place to start.)
If you’re anything like our clients when you hear the word ‘video,’ you have a voice in your head that also says, “Demo videos!!!” I’ve written about when to use different types of videos before, and I mentioned that demo videos are only a small part of the ‘convert’ phase in the inbound methodology.
But today we’re going to talk about making your average, run-of-the-mill demo video ...
It’s no secret that the internet is all about attention-grabbing content, and what better way to grab someone’s attention than with visuals. For many businesses, this means finding someone to do graphic design for them. Some businesses hire an agency for help, others could hire a freelancer or a full-time designer, and some will try to have someone already in-house do their design work. Before choosing a route, it’s important to understand what it actually means to be a graphic designer.
Here are 5 common myths about being a graphic ...
Matt Starnes, the host of Leading Results’s Marketing Monster Mashup podcast, sat down for an educational and insightful conversation with Betsy Boone, founder and president of #KennedyStrong.
For the past five months, I’ve gone to bed almost every Sunday with a great fear. This fear hasn’t been death or snakes or realizing I have a health issue; every Sunday I fear facing my coworker Courtney on Monday.
Think about someone who’s positively influenced you. This person could be a boss, coworker, family member, friend, or even a celebrity. Now think about five actions or characteristics of that person. What did you come up with? It’s possible you wrote that they’re patient, a good teacher, communicate well, set expectations, or that they’re simply a competent person with a logical mind.
Running your business is hard. There are never enough resources to do everything you want to do. Technology never seems to deliver on its promises and is harder to work with than expected. Time seems to accelerate, never pausing for you to catch up on your to-do list.
