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WANT TO MAKE NOISE 7 or be heard? Effective strategies for marketing to today’s connected customers.
Identify the questions. 1 Ready to create content? Not so fast. Gather insights about the needs of your market with online listening tools: ‣ Google alerts ‣ Q&A sites ‣ Feeds ‣ Industry influencers ‣ Social media monitoring ‣ LinkedIn Groups ‣ Surveys & research
Publish answers. 2 Teach, don’t preach. You don’t push product. You pull. ‣ Keyword strategy ‣ Targeted content ‣ Frequent blogging ‣ Online channels ‣ Social media ‣ Free offers
Gather contacts. 3 Don’t ask for money. Ask for ID. Redefine what conversion means. ‣ Landing page ‣ One specific offer ‣ Request email ‣ Deliver instantly ‣ Qualify interest level
Nurture. 4
Nurture. 4 Continue to deliver help. Provide free advice and share your expertise. ‣ eNewsletters ‣ Webinars ‣ Podcasts & video ‣ Demonstrations ‣ Forums
Ask for something small. 5 Turn prospects to customers. Reduce or remove risk. ‣ Try/buy plans ‣ Subscriptions ‣ Pay per use ‣ Options ‣ Guarantees
Help customers buy. 6 Selling redefined. Focus on helping the customer buy smart. ‣ Offer tiered choices ‣ Packages ‣ A la carte menu ‣ Customer communities or forums
Help customers sell. 7 Increase sales and lower the cost of sales. Foster referral sales with word of mouse. ‣ Social media ‣ Testimonials ‣ Case studies ‣ Reviews ‣ Loyalty programs ‣ Rewards
I’M READY TO HELP YOU NOW1 One source for: ‣ Online marketing planning ‣ Content strategy ‣ Content creation ‣ Websites & blogs ‣ Lead capture & nurturing ‣ Customer advocacy
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FELDMAN CREA TIVE Get free eBooks now at FELDMAN CREA TIVE Contact Barry Get helpful online marketing pointers at “The Point,” Barry’s Blog We’ll discuss effective online marketing stra tegies to help your business reach and convert today’s connected customers. No charge. Hear podcasts and more at CONTENT MARKETING INSTITUTE View additional presentations on SLIDESHARE