3 Ways You Can Improve Your Marketing Content

As I sit here, I'm struggling to come up with an idea on what to write about. Writers block sits in and countless hours go by where I'm just looking through articles to come up with new ideas. Then it hit me, why not write about not knowing what to write about.

I'm sure many bloggers have an issue with this especially if they are trying to come up with new content on a daily bases. Luckily for me, I only post a blog once a week so this allows me more time to provide quality marketing content.

Live From YouTube

As I'm sure you have noticed, I am quite the enthusiast for social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. What's not to like? They both offer a way for you to communicate with your target audience on whatever you well please, can be highly influential, easily accessed, and if used properly, are very effective.  A little over 55% of the traffic that my blog receives is from new visitors and from those visits I receive a bounce rating of 53%. Huh? In plain English, I am getting new visitors to view my blog but as soon as they are there, they split.

New FB Timeline Rolls Out March 30, 2012

As many of you know, Facebook is making some changes to the way we view our FB pages. Starting March 30, 2012 the new timeline will be implemented and yes that goes for business pages as well. If you are using Facebook to reach your customer, I suggest you start learning the ins and outs of the new platform before the launch. 

Marketing Mix, No More!

I would like to start off by saying thank you to everyone who has supported me thus far. I really appreciate all the comments, likes, and shares that you have submitted. Having said that the time has come to pick a new name for my blog. Over the past few weeks I have gotten some insight and suggestions as to what my new blog name should be. Although I liked quite a bit of the suggestions, I can only select a few to use in a poll that I will be conducting through Survey Monkey. As mentioned in the Help Rename My Blog Article, I will be giving a $25 Gift Card to the person who's suggested blog name is chosen as a token of my appreciation for their support and creative effort. 

Top 10 Reasons to Use Social Media

According to research published by analyst firm Access Markets International Partners, 70% of small and medium businesses actively use social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and now Pinterest. It's no secret that using social media to promote your business or yourself has advantages. Whether you are a new start up company or a person just trying to stay on track with what is going on in the world, social media can elevate you to success.

I've compiled a list of the top 10 reasons why you or your business should be looking for ways to incorporate social media into your marketing strategy.

No Budget, No Problem!

Juan Garza, Marketing Consultant

If you're like many other business owners, you may be wondering how you can promote your business with little or no advertising budget.  After meeting with a potential client (shout out to Aime's Party Place), it was clear to me that many business owners have a head full of ideas but have trouble translating those ideas into a successful marketing strategy. I think everyone has experienced something like this whether it be writer's block or a brain fart, sometimes you just need a way to put your ideas to action.   

  

The part owner of Aime's Party Place and an old friend of mine, reached out to me after reading my blog. Aime's is an elegant reception/banquet hall located on the north side of Laredo and they offer catering services for events covering birthdays, wedding, quince's, and much more.