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The most affordable - and effective - approach to Internet marketing is with inbound tactics. But without a solid strategy your results will be less than stellar.

There is a temptation for small business owners and marketers to simply rely on "word-of-mouth" and referrals through social media channels. For too many, this is what constitutes their "affordable" Internet marketing approach. The problem is that, first off, not that many people are probably going to talk about your business.

Topics: inbound marketing strategy, content marketing, infographic, affordable internet marketing, sample marketing plan, promotion

There's many ways to write a business blog and creating a "great" one can be a challenge. But that's what you need for an effective inbound marketing strategy.

[This is an updated and modified version of an earlier post] 

Topics: CTA, Business Blogging, content creation, blog headline, business blog, best seo practices

Human beings are visual creatures and visual content attracts attention. And attention drives website traffic. Which is why infographics are a great choice.

Just saying that visual content is powerful is simply stating the obvious. Pointing out that infographics, in particular, stand out among other various forms of content requires facts.

Topics: website traffic, Web content, infographics, Content Marketing Strategy, graphics, visual content

Today it is generally understood that SEO is a requirement for any business with an online presence. But most businesses also need an affordable SEO service.

Today it is apparent that SEO is far more complex and organic than it was at any time previously. Failure to keep up with the evolving state of SEO can cause a business to literally "fall of the radar" of organic search. And this means that keeping up with the changes can require a full-time SEO specialist.

Topics: content marketing, inbound marketing agency, affordable internet marketing, SEO services, affordable SEO, affordable local seo

Many marketers using inbound marketing still feel there is no place for Pay-per-Click (PPC) in their strategy. But could that be a bit short-sighted?

 

Topics: Google Search, online marketing strategy, inbound marketing, pay-per-click, search enging marketing, PPC

Affordable Internet marketing, or digital marketing, is achievable. But it takes time, patience and hard work! And there are fundamental principles that must be applied.

Keeping marketing affordable isn't only for the small "mom & pop" businesses. Multi-million dollar enterprises usually strive to keep their own marketing and advertising costs as low as possible. Partly to increase ROI, and partly to preserve available cash.

Topics: inbound marketing tips, affordable internet marketing tips, inbound marketing, affordable internet marketing, marketing budget

LinkedIn has become an essential element for businesses and professionals. And, in addition to great profiles, businesses need a great LinkedIn Company Page.

 

Topics: social media strategy, inbound social media marketing, Best LinkedIn Tips, LinkedIn Company Page, linkedin for business

Almost everyone involved in promoting a business today knows that search engine optimization is no longer optional. But can you have affordable SEO?

As a business owner functioning as your own marketer, or a sales and marketing manager trying to work with a limited budget, having affordable SEO services is a must. But it can be a sketchy endeavor to find a truly affordable local SEO company that is both high quality and reliable, as well as ‘affordable’.

Topics: affordable internet marketing, SEO company, SEO services, affordable SEO, best seo practices, affordable local seo

Social media has almost eclipsed the Internet landscape with it's obvious popularity. This is good news for businesses utilizing an inbound marketing strategy.

As providers of inbound marketing services, we want to promote any tactic that can enhance and improve the efficacy of an inbound marketing strategy. The term “inbound marketing” was popularized by our friends at HubSpot and describes a statistically supported method of creating and sharing content that helps drive website traffic and create fans for your business.

Topics: inbound social media marketing, social media optimization, inbound marketing, social media marketing, distribution channels

Video continues to dominate the content marketing realm with marketers and business owners. And, because the numbers continue to climb, video is becoming the king of visual content.

There is a place for professionally produced videos that are part of a multi-channel marketing campaign. And then there is your own business. The budget just isn't there for a $10,000 video, nor do you have a the resources for launching and managing a complex campaign.

Topics: website traffic, Video Marketing, inbound marketing, video, content creation, visual content