Newsletter nurturing

Newsletter nurturing

Your newsletter is a powerful tool.  It’s a direct route to more business, if you use it well. Let’s be honest, nobody wants another newsletter, so people won’t just ask to be on your list (with a few very rare exceptions).  You need to offer an ethical bribe to...
Uncharted territory …

Uncharted territory …

With a lovely new shiny year to explore, most people see the months ahead as uncharted territory.  Most of us measure the year by the calendar – you hear phrases like “I hope this year is going to be better than the last one,” or “Last year was amazing – now we just...
What is your website’s prime purpose?

What is your website’s prime purpose?

Isn’t that obvious?  It’s to present your business to the digital viewer, of course. People talk about ‘brochure’ sites, in other words, websites that display your wares.  But a good website is much more than that. It needs to Engage potential clients quickly Have...
When did you last ask for a testimonial?

When did you last ask for a testimonial?

Testimonials are powerful and most of your customers and clients would be happy to provide one – but they need to be asked or it just doesn’t cross their minds. Testimonials are third party validation.  They’re great marketing tools – providing they have the right...
Does the headline grab your attention?

Does the headline grab your attention?

When you pick up a newspaper or magazine (or visit that publication online), you choose which articles you want to read by the headlines.  Some of the more nefarious publications use misleading headlines just to try and get your eyes on their article. You’ve probably...