Why aren’t you being referred more? Well, do you deserve to be? Know of others who are referred a lot, but don’t deserve to be? Here are their secrets: the four C’s of "referability." Read the whole article on Forbes. Vikram Rajan, Co-Founder Telephone: (888) 952-4630 Email: Vik@phoneBlogger.net Website: phoneBlogger.net
{Read length: 7 minutes} Why do we showcase testimonials on our websites and other marketing? We all know that testimonials edify our credibility and trust; nowadays, this is called “social proof.” Of course, some use testimonials to “humblebrag” (y’know, to humbly brag about yourself – in this case, through a third party). Citing testimonials helps [...]
{4:45 minutes to read} We typically call the monthly email we send out for our clients a newsletter, but most times it’s actually a custom digest email of their blog articles. That’s by design, and there’s a lot that goes into each newsletter. Now, while a newsletter is a good vehicle to share content, we [...]
{3:45 minutes to read} In Part 1, I brought up several questions to ask yourself and any party requesting to share your articles on their blog or website. Below are some other ways in which your article may be shared that can present additional pitfalls. […]
We are pleased to share this article by guest author, Andrea Cannavina. Those of you who know me, know I have been attending the “largest legal trade show” (aka LegalTech NY) held in New York City, for years. In fact, I just realized that 2017 marks my 10th year attending LTNY! Continue reading Vikram Rajan, [...]
{5:55 minutes to read} As I’ve mentioned before, if a visitor comes to your website who’s a potential client, and they don’t find the information they’re looking for, they’re likely going to go searching the Internet for somewhere else to find it. You can just assume that. Don’t send visitors away from your website! Asking [...]
{2:50 minutes to read} You’ve done a great job writing blog articles that others find informative and interesting—so much so that others want to include your content on their site. On the surface and in practice, most of the time, it’s a great idea, but sometimes it may not be. Ask yourself these questions: [...]
{1:49 minutes to read} “I didn’t know you did that” is one of the first ideas for prompting articles on BlogBrainstormer.com. Very often your clients may not realize all the services your practice offers. You may look at your bio when you redesign a website or start a LinkedIn account; otherwise, you may not actually [...]
{3:50 minutes to read} Article swapping is an excellent opportunity to leverage content others have published on their blogs/websites. Excellent example: Our client, Ada Hasloecher, a divorce mediator, referenced an article on spousal maintenance written by a colleague, Clare Piro, who is also a client. Clare’s well-written article—which cited Dan Burns—another mediator, and client—discussed using [...]
{4:05 minutes to read} It’s hard to keep up with all of the emails you get from clients and other VIPs. It’s also hard to keep up with the marketing outreach you have to do. It’s equally hard to find time to keep up with all the social media networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter [...]
{4:09 minutes to read} Twitter is best for anyone who wants to be seen on a stage. This includes the obvious people who are usually on stage, including performers, entertainers, and celebrities, but also government officials and politicians, authors, and subject matter experts. If you are looking for more speaking engagements and more opportunities to [...]
We are pleased to share this article by guest author, Rod Bristol. OKAY! You went to your annual conference and heard the highly paid, highly profane keynote speaker rail at you for 90 minutes about how you need to run Facebook ads! You got convicted! You then went through the process of creating the ad, [...]
{6:25 minutes to read} In the general context of business, we have to recognize the continuing movement toward more mobilization—starting from PalmPilots and laptops to now regularly conducting business on a smartphone. I’ve done other posts in the past discussing the need for your website to be mobile optimized—not just mobile friendly, but mobile optimized. [...]
We are pleased to share this article by guest author, Richard Friedman. We interviewed New York employment and business litigator Richard Friedman to learn how he is helping to keep his five-lawyer firm top of “mouse”, i.e., mind, with potential referral sources by sending a newsletter. Continue reading Vikram Rajan, [...]
{3:07 minutes to read} There really isn’t one perfect length for blog articles. But given people’s short attention spans these days, you should make sure that readers remain interested from beginning to end. If you’re using your blog as a marketing vehicle, keep your articles short and simple. […]
{2:15 minutes to read} If you don’t have ALL of the information and answers that your prospective clients are looking for on your website, that’s exactly what you are doing. To say “times have changed” in the online marketing world would be an understatement. Your website/blog can no longer be just teaser information or espouse [...]
{2:30 minutes to read} When we obtain a testimonial, we benefit in 4 ways: 1. When our clients say it in their own words, we’re able to fully understand the value that we’re providing. Sometimes testimonials on websites and brochures don’t sound “authentic” because they are not in the client’s actual words. 2. When clients [...]
{2:55 minutes to read} As professional marketers, our goal is not to close the sale but to open a relationship. This is the difference between a customer and a client. When a potential client, aka “a prospect,” walks through the door or calls on the phone, the sales process has begun. A sales “funnel” is [...]
{0:35 minutes to read} When you’re sifting through titles—whether in your inbox, on Facebook, on LinkedIn, or on other social media platforms—what catches your eye? What garners enough interest for you to click through and read? […]
{3:27 minutes to read} More than just being informative and showcasing your expertise, your blog should be an expression of who you are… as a professional, and as a person. Your blog can be a handy tool for referrals. The more distinguished your blog is, the more interesting it tends to be. When someone reads [...]
