Top 10 Social SEO Posts of 2009
You don’t have to look far to find social media roundup posts this time of year. But what about the most effective one-two marketing punch for building community AND delivering conversions and ROI? Social Media and Search Engine Optimization – or “Social SEO” as we like to call it. Out of the 300 or so posts [...]
Categories: Online Marketing Tags: 2009, adam singer, Bing, Brian Solis, Charlene Li, Chris Brogan, michelle bowles, Read, Rohit Bhargava, ROI, Scott Monty, SEO, SEO Tips, Social, Social media, social SEO, social web, top 10
Consulting the Soothsayer of Sales
As a fan of Asterix the comic* book as a child, I grew up with much of my fascination with ancient history coming from exploring some of the wonderful comic adaptations of historical events and characters. It was particularly so with a specific Asterix comic adventure where the indomitable Gauls were up against the fearmongering [...]
Categories: Sales Blogger Tags: forecast, France, Gauls, How Were Your March Sales?, indomitable gauls, Julius Caesar, O Soothsayer
A Time to Sow, and a Time to Reap
We’re all familiar with the old proverb, “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” What we usually overlook, though, is the first part of that verse: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked.” No, this isn’t a theology lesson; it’s a universal law. Plant orange seeds, you get oranges. Plant apple seeds, you [...]
Categories: Sales Blogger Tags: God, How Were Your March Sales?, plant apple seeds, process
C.S. Lewis on Complacency
"We are far too easily pleased." C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) Irish writer and scholar
Categories: All about sales Tags: C.S., C.S. Lewis, Comfort, Complacency, Ennui, Lewis, Mediocrity, Quotes, risk failure
Knowing Stock Index Secret Trading System
False myths about trade: There are many misconceptions associated with securities trading. Erroneously, the majority of traders still same basic trends. Traders are always looking for cheap stocks, and always hope for a sudden rise. This is absolutely senseless. Share prices cannot turn around in seconds. On the other hand, if you ask any successful [...] Related posts:
Categories: Investment Blog Tags: chart successes, cheap stocks, commission, Investment, preconceived notions, price, research surf, stock, successful entrepreneur, trade, trading
Art of SEO: Best Search Engine Optimization Book in 2009
Our recent reader poll of 14 books either focused on, or with significant content dedicated to, Search Engine Optimization has concluded with 174 votes. And the winner by one vote and 27% of the total votes is…. Art of SEO (Theory in Practice) by Eric Enge, Stephan Spencer, Rand Fishkin and Jessie C. Stricchiola. . Published by [...]
Categories: Online Marketing Tags: Art, art of seo, Book Reviews, C. Stricchiola, Eric Enge, Jennifer Grappone, jessie stricchiola, Kristopher B. Jones, nbsp, Rand Fishkin, Reader Polls, search engine optimization, SEO, seo-book, Stephan Spencer, Wiley
Guru12: The Top 12 Gurus of Professional Services
OK – there’s a huge risk here that I’m going to put quite a few noses out of joint – including a number of people I know personally. But I’m going to give it a go anyway. The following is my personal list of the most influential writers, advisors and consultants to the professions – particularly [...]
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Categories: Ian Brodie Tags: alan weiss, andrew sobel, bruce marcus, charlie green, david maister, ford harding, guru12, Harding, john doerr, Marketing, michael mclaughlin, mike schultz, News, Professional Services Resources, richard chaplin, Rob Galford, robert middleton, Suzanne, suzanne lowe
You Want Me To Sell How Much?!?!
Sales quotas are a source of contention in most companies. Having worked with sales people since 1995 I have seldom encountered a rep who said, “Gee, that’s all I need to sell this year?” Let’s face it, in many cases the selling organization has a completely different objective than the sales reps it employs. However, [...]
Categories: Sales Blogger Tags: Commission Plans & Targets, path of least resistance, year
Podcast: Five communication tips for 2010
No bold predictions for the new year, just practical advice. To hear this 13-minute podcast and to read the show notes, please hop over to the Trafcom News Podcast blog. And let me know what you think!
Categories: Trafcom News Tags: bold predictions, Marketing, podcast, Social media, Trafcom News podcasts, twitter
Gap of Silence
When you and your team are talking with your prospects and customers, be sure to drop a small gap of silence in between what they say... and your response. It's one sure way to make better connections with everyone.
Categories: All about sales Tags: Advice, Coaching, Development, Focus, Listening, Mark Twain, personal discussions, Questions, team