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8 Ways To Direct Local Traffic To Your Blog

No doubt one of the best ways to drive the spotlight to your business is through blogging. While Twitter is still king, blogging has a certain charm all its own. It’s a terrific way for your fans and followers to get to know you and you to get to know them. Thing is, what’s a blog without readers?

One of the biggest challenges of blogging is the challenge of directing traffic to the blog website. It’s easy to lose the motivation to blog when you know no one reads your blog other than yourself.

But if you’re blogging for business, it isn’t as easy as, “Okay I’m done with this. Maybe blogging isn’t really my thing.” You got a business to run. Instead of putting salt on the wound, why not use the time to consolidate if you’re doing it right? Here are 8 tips on how to drive local traffic to your blog.
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Filed Under: Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing Tagged With: blogging, local traffic, social media

Instant Strategies Anyone Can Use To Market Their Online Photography Services

Two weeks ago, I was looking for good photographer here in Calgary. I need a head shot picture for my blog.

So I Google “calgary photographers” and I was surprised how many freelance photographers we have in the city.

I guess a photography service is a great side job.

And then I saw this guy’s work and I was impressed. So I gave him a call to talk about his services.

From our discussion, I can feel how much he loves taking pictures but I can also feel that he struggles in getting consistent income from this talent and passion.

Photography is no doubt a profitable pursuit nowadays.

I know quite a few people—I’m sure you do too—who’s decided to buy their own Canon DSLR cameras, but no amount of high-end gadgetry can match the artistic and careful eye of a talented photographer like yourself.

No one would trust their wedding day in the hands of an amateur with an expensive camera. They’ll hire a professional. You want to venture out into this world, hopefully make a small profit doing something you love and know you’re good at. And you’re aware the online industry is the place to start, but how? Where does a solo service professional begin to make a name for himself online?

The thing you need to know about marketing your photography service business on the internet is you need to stick to a realistic plan with a realistic goal in mind. Start small. Keep a modest budget in hand. As your client-base grows and business starts to pick up, then you can invest on a broader set of online tools to increase traffic flow into your website.

Here’s what you need to get started on your online marketing campaign:
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Filed Under: Marketing in General, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Practical Social Media Marketing To Get Local Clients To Your Business Fast

It’s no secret…

…that social media is a very powerful tool that you can do to connect to your prospects, build your credibility and turn them into clients.

In this Podcast, I interviewed Social Media Consultant Maria Gudelis.

You’ll learn how she sold a $800, 000 worth of property in Hawaii without seeing the actual property.

Sounds incredible?

Should You Use Social Media Even If You’re Just Targeting Local Clients?

What I teach to my clients is don’t jump in on something because it’s the hottest thing.

I believe this is one of the major reasons why many service professionals suck in their online marketing. Lack of focus. Don’t be sidetracked with all these new technologies.

There are many ways for you to get more clients online. Social media is just one of it.

Social media is powerful but it’s just part or a recipe for you to get more clients online. Overall online marketing strategy is the key.

I found a great blog post about the harsh realities of social media. I think you should read it.

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