by lesley | Mar 27, 2017 | Websites
I write lots of web content and work with clients and web designers on making websites user-friendly. That may seem obvious, but sadly the surveys reveal that, offered the option of a glitzy, pretty website and one that has fantastic usability for the website visitor,...
by lesley | Mar 13, 2017 | Social media
Most switched on businesses today use social media – for a variety of reasons. The question is does it work? That depends on what your expectations are of your social media activity. If you think that you’ll find your next big client in the next week, you’re going...
by lesley | Mar 6, 2017 | Blogging
When I mention blogging many people groan; “I don’t have time,” they tell me. Some of these people send a monthly newsletter out, most of them post material on social media – in my book that’s reinventing the wheel! I’m lazy and they do say that if you want to find...
by lesley | Feb 20, 2017 | Writing a book
I’m not talking an epic novel here – but, if you’re an expert in something, you’ve almost certainly got a book in your head. The challenge is turning it into a powerful marketing tool. I’ve written a lot about writing, publishing and marketing business books, but...
by lesley | Feb 13, 2017 | Blogging, Marketing
Most business people will recoil at the idea of being offered a bribe. Of course, you hear about corrupt business practices, but the majority of business people are ethical and honest. So why would I suggest that you offer a bribe to potential customers? It’s all...