Monday, November 9, 2009
Is Your Web Site's Content Working For or Against You?
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
What Are You Selling on Your Web Site?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Does Your Site Need a Content Cleaning Crew?
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Content is King!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Your Web Site -- One Chance To Make A First Impression
In today's business climate, odds are that your web site is the first place potential customers encounter your business. The impression they get from your site is the most influential factor in their decision to do business with you or not. Think about how you feel when you visit a web site.
A huge part of that first impression is based on the content of the web site. If the site is poorly-written, full of spelling and grammatical errors, or just rambles on without giving you the information you need, you probably move on to the next business displayed in your Google search. Your potential customers do the same thing.
How many of your potential customers have just hit the Back button after visiting your Twin Cities site? You'll never know. They won't tell you. They just won't contact you or come to your business.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Who Is Reading Your Web Site or Blog?
- Jargon and technical terminology
- An overly academic writing style
- Writing that's too simplistic
- Poor organization and flow
- Faulty grammar and spelling
- Overly wordy writing
Monday, September 7, 2009
Update Your Web Site or Blog Regularly
- Weekly or monthly internet specials -- Offer a special sale or discount to your web visitors, and give them a code number or word to use to get the special. Not only will this keep customers visiting your blog, but it will let you track the effectiveness of your online presence.
- Biographical sketches of your employees -- These snapshot bios of your employees, complete with an on-the-job photo, familiarize your customers with the people they meet when doing business with you. Customers like having a connection with the people they see at your business.
- Customer Service articles -- Here, you get a chance to provide useful information to your customers. This information can lead to sales if linked to seasonal needs or new offerings.
- Business-related News -- On your blog, post news stories that apply to your business and explain how you can help customers take advantage of this news. Again, information that leads customers to your business is a great way to keep your site or blog current and informative.
Friday, September 4, 2009
FAQ Pages Are A Must for Your Web Site
- Locations, with links to maps
- Hours of operation
- Owner's name
- Services offered
- Product lines available
- Brief business history
- Payment types accepted
- Other information about your business
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Should Your Blog Be about Your Business?
Monday, August 31, 2009
Should You Host Your Own Business Blog?
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Don't Settle for Second-Hand Web Content
Neatness, Spelling, & Grammar Really Do Count
Is Your Twin Cities Business Web Site Stale?
- Up-to-date, with regular updates as your business changes.
- Current with sales, specials, and new services.
- Full of lively, well-written content that informs your new and old customers.