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4 Ways to Make Money Blogging on Your Website

Dec 22

Advertising

Startups-American dollars grow from the ground
If you’re thinking of starting a content driven website/blog (or already have one), you’re probably wondering if Google Adsense (or other such ad networks) can be a reliable revenue... MORE
  • Asher Fergusson
  • Estimated reading time: 8 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1As traffic grows, shift from Adsense to direct ads. 2Affiliate programs earn you sales commission. 3A phenomenal site can thrive on membership revenue.
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This Year’s Online Marketing Trends advertising Marketing What's new Yoav Vilner From the Editor's Desk
Nov 16

Advertising

Creativity concept/Color paint cans
What's new

This Year’s Online Marketing Trends
If you’re operating as if it’s still 2012, chances are your marketing strategy is outdated. In the past few years, digital marketing has undergone substantial changes, rendering former tactics obsolete. Here’s a list of... MORE
  • From the Editor's Desk
  • Estimated reading time: 3 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1Reach consumers in visual ways. 2Create content people actually want. 3Mobile advertising is where you get the most ROI.
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Humanize Your Commercial Client advertising Marketing Perfection can limit your effectiveness Jeffrey Hedquist
Oct 23

Advertising

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Perfection can limit your effectiveness

Humanize Your Commercial Client
A little help for your approach to advertising. People buy from people, not from institutions. Advertisers often forget this, and are more concerned about their perfect “image” than about... MORE
  • Jeffrey Hedquist
  • Estimated reading time: 1 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1People buy from people, not from institutions. 2Let the audience in on your client’s little faults. 3A little self-effacing humor can go a long way.
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Mastering Multi-Platform Marketing advertising Marketing Make the most of all the screens From the Editor's Desk
Sep 21

Advertising

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Make the most of all the screens

Mastering Multi-Platform Marketing
According to a recent article in The Guardian by Amanda Phillips “People no longer consume media in a linear, predictable way, yet advertising and marketing professionals still tend to... MORE
  • From the Editor's Desk
  • Estimated reading time: 2 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1In the evening, many people watch TV and use a device simultaneously. 2Facial coding can help marketers monitor reactions. 3Ask questions at key times to see if you're connecting.
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Trying to Get Noticed Online Without Ads? advertising Marketing SEO and PPC should work together Ben Fischer From the Editor's Desk
Feb 26

Advertising

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SEO and PPC should work together

Trying to Get Noticed Online Without Ads?
There are many conflicting beliefs about the role of organic search vs. pay-per-click. The following article shows how both SEO and PPC are essential to an overall marketing strategy in this... GO TO ARTICLE
  • From the Editor's Desk

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1Some people click on ads, while others ignore them. 2Organic marketing can't replace ads. 3An omni-channel approach is best.
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3 Ways for Restaurants to Improve Sales Using Google Advertising advertising Marketing Get found easily Kim Giroux From the Editor's Desk
Feb 23

Advertising

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Get found easily

3 Ways for Restaurants to Improve Sales Using Google Advertising
Paid advertising should be a part of every restaurant’s digital marketing strategy. When combined with website design, search engine optimization, and social media, restaurants can influence consumers and drive... MORE
  • Kim Giroux
  • Estimated reading time: 5 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1Use street address and click-to-call extensions. 2Target locals with mobile-only campaigns. 3Paid ads should be part of your strategy.
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What Turns Off Website Visitors: Small Businesses Beware advertising Marketing Things visitors dislike From the Editor's Desk
Jan 23

Advertising

Social media, communication
Things visitors dislike

What Turns Off Website Visitors: Small Businesses Beware
Rieva Lesonsky, CEO of GrowBiz Media, summarizes a survey by Web.com which polled consumers on their opinions of business websites. Below are some of the consumers’  biggest complaints, listed in her article “7 Mistakes Your Business... MORE
  • From the Editor's Desk
  • Estimated reading time: 2 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1Poorly maintained design and content. 2Lack of connection with a real person. 3Slow and clunky operations.
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Advertising Is an Investment, Not an Expense advertising Marketing Get the most for your money Burke Franklin From the Editor's Desk
Jan 19

Advertising

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Get the most for your money

Advertising Is an Investment, Not an Expense
Advertising is expensive as hell. Here are a few thoughts you can use to make your investment go a little further. This is my favorite subject because so much... MORE
  • Burke Franklin
  • Estimated reading time: 8 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1Meticulously track the performance of your ads. 2Test things out before going all in. 3Make contacting you the call-to-action of the ad.
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Why SMS Technology is Such a Powerful Marketing Tool advertising Marketing An instant way to connect 24/7 Drew Hendricks From the Editor's Desk
Jan 14

Advertising

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An instant way to connect 24/7

Why SMS Technology is Such a Powerful Marketing Tool
Many businesses are using SMS technology to market their products and services to pools of potential customers who rely on their mobile phones to send and receive information. SMS... MORE
  • Drew Hendricks
  • Estimated reading time: 3 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1Sending mobile messages is efficient and yet personal. 2Utilizing texts a great way to promote a local event. 3Texts are short and sweet, quick to write, and read.
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7 Digital Advertising Trends You Need to Know Now! advertising Marketing What's going on Staff Writer From the Editor's Desk
Jan 08

Advertising

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What's going on

7 Digital Advertising Trends You Need to Know Now!
Digital has taken the world by storm, upending the world of traditional advertising and requiring 21st marketers to become savvy about a broad range of digital advertising options that... MORE
  • Staff Writer
  • Estimated reading time: 5 min read

  • Hummy's
    Highlights

    1Digital makes ads more trackable than ever before. 2Investing in digital experiences correlates to revenue. 359% of study participants say it's of highest priority.
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