Monday, May 30, 2011

10 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Build Brands Online

Everybody needs to get their name out there on the social web. For entrepreneurs, however, it’s an even more critical aspect of the job. A social presence gives you the credibility to attract clients, partners and investors by making yourself available and demonstrating your personality and experience.

Building your online brand in a meaningful way is no easy task, and there are many tools available to get you on the right path. Below, we’ve picked 10 tested methods and highlighted some of the best web tools to help your brand gain momentum in a crowded online marketplace. Read More: 10 Ways For Entrepreneurs To Build Brands Online

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Business Listing Management

"There is one fundamental element that connects your ability to tap local, mobile, and social advertising: your business listing. That's right, the simple name, address, and telephone number information that you've had forever is key to ensuring customers and prospects can find you and learn what differentiates you from your competitors.

Seems simple, but inconsistent and inaccurate business listing information is a real problem for the local search business. In fact, the problem is so large in social media websites, that one in three abandoned their local search because they cannot find accurate information during the local search process

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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

5 Ways to Optimize Images on a Website or Blog

Here are 5 things to keep in mind when working with images on your website and blog.

1. Pick an Appropriate Image

When selecting an image for a website page or blog post make sure that your image relates to the content, topic and theme. An image can help to visually relay a message and at the same time draw in your readers. The image doesn't necessarily have to relate to the content literally, it can serve as a creative interpretation, a way to generate curiosity. So next time you add an image, give it some extra thought.

2. Name the File Appropriately