The Intuitive Marketer

So you have this wonderful website for your business and yet something is not feeling right. It’s been up and running for over 6 months now and enquiries or even visitors seem on the light side and yet surely it’s your marketing and not the website….right?

The thing is, your website is your silent salesperson and if it is giving out the wrong message, or not giving clear and concise messages, then you site won’t be delivering or doing much for you. After all, if you employed a salesperson that was not delivering, would you not consider firing them or at least checking to see what is wrong?

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There are so many different ways for people to get in touch with you these days, and so many new great ideas coming out, but there are some that simply seem to have not taken off and in the case of TEL, personally, I just very surprised that not more people are using this simple but very effective online tool.

Tel or dot TEL is a domain name which you can purchase for around $10 (got mine from namescheap) and comes with its own hosting solution that allows you to quickly produce and create your very own online digital business card/business directory for your business.

To start with you can manage the content (which is created by completing form fields) very quickly and easily from any web browser or mobile application. This means if you change your details, website, phone or even your business, you can make these changes on the fly. Simply complete the required area on the site and click save and it’s all done – take a look at mine markhoward.tel

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You may not have considered Instagram for your business and many still see this as a young platform rather than one that should be taken seriously. As it is currently owned and connected with Facebook, this platform has seen a sharp rise in influencers and businesses using it to build brand and followers.

So, if you are new to the Instagram game, and would like some top ideas to get your going, here then are my Top Instagram hacks for your business

Read the blog at > https://businessmachine.co.za/top-5-instagram-hacks-for-business/

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How often I hear people say things like “blogging is a waste of time” or “blogging does not work for me” gives credence to the persons lack understanding of blogging.

Most see it as a way of making money and yes, there are some that do make a living from this. Putting that to one side, blogging can help you build your brand and become the influencer in your market place., but there is more to just writing a post than, well, writing one.

Here are my top 5 myths around blogging…

Read the full artcle here >> businessmachine.co.za/5-myths-around-blogging/

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This week I was advising a friend on this matter and they asked about building a site or getting their site changed over. The problem they are facing is that there are a number of options but was unsure which way to go:

Should he build on a template system such as Wix or Squarespace for example – answer NO. These sites are ok but he (and most likely like you) is not a designer or marketeer, As I pointed out you never get a second chance to make a first impression and sites such as these are causing SMEs more damage than good.

He also pointed out that there are people offering to build sites for as little as R500 or £25. Again as I said, do you really think you will get a good site that is built correctly, with images that have the appropriate copyrights to them within the site? The answer is of course NO!

So why it may seem like a great idea to save money by opting for the cheaper option, would you expect people to do the same with your business? What does a self-build site or cheaply built site say about you and your business ethics?

Read the full article here>>

https://businessmachine.co.za/why-you-should-avoid-self-build-and-cheap-web-designers/

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If you have Facebook for business then you need to follow 4 very easy to use practices to help grow your fan base and ensure business online success.

Check out the blog post of this podcast at https://businessmachine.co.za/top-4-best-business-facebook-ideas/

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With Covid19 running wild getting online is going to be paramount for EVERY business going forward. But what if funds are tight? Do you know if your business will actually do well online? How do you even get started?

In this episode, I will outline why you need to be online and the one top tip to get your started today which will cost you less than $10 a year.

I also cover smoke testing, what that is and how it can save you time, energy and a heap of funding on new projects

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Covid19 - Why putting your business online is too little, too late

A number of so-called online "Digital marketing experts" are cashing in on the Covid 19 epidemic. They claim that ANY business can get online now and cash in with new sales and customers via social media.The truth is very far from this and the only people cashing in as those offering these services.In this episode, I explain how to get online, why you should do it now, why you DONT need these companies and more importantly the reason to continue with your online marketing long after the Covid 19 virus has been eliminated.Act today - not tomorrow!

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From self-confessed Uber driver to City Gala Ambassador who works with high-end business people and Holywood celebrities, Lydie Livolsi is also an inventor and entrepreneur unlike any you would have met.

Her drive and passion around ALL her work and projects is key to her success in helping to drive multi-million dollar business into the USA from around the World.

In this interview not only does she give us a sneak preview into her business and how she ensures success in everything she does but she also shares why social media is important for EVERY business owner who is looking to succeed, grow and even survive in today's market.

If you listen to no other podcast, then you really do not want to miss this one. This lady has all the attributes that we need for business success and she shares them with us in this frank interview.

More details about Lydie can be found at:

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/investingandimmigration/Website: https://mydentalwig.com/products/standalone-eb5-visa-investment

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