Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 2, 2012

As an entrepreneur, you should assume none of your customers is like you, yet I find that most entrepreneurs assume just the opposite. Customers don’t have your technical base, the passion, and interest in your solution. An underrated portion of every startup effort must be about communication and marketing.

Marketing 98

Marketing Search Engine Optimization Custom Customer 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2011

As an entrepreneur, you should assume none of your customers is like you, yet I find that most entrepreneurs assume just the opposite. Customers don’t have your technical base, the passion, and interest in your solution. An underrated portion of every startup effort must be about communication and marketing.

Marketing 99

Marketing Search Engine Optimization Startup Custom 99

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2020

The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. Entrepreneurs talk to customers and competitors talk to each other about the new trends and technologies they see. Evaluate customer response prior to development. Demonstrate a minimum viable product (MVP).

Search Engine Optimization 174

Search Engine Optimization Ideas Startup Custom 174

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2011

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. But the reality is that sellers are no longer in charge of the customer buying process. The best way to do this is with real customer interviews. Don’t start from how you want to sell.

Customer 96

Customer Custom Search Engine Optimization Summary 96

Berkonomics

APRIL 28, 2022

You can do the same for the various social media and streaming sites at Mention.com or by subscribing to a tool like Tweetdeck.com. You will be able to control (to a degree) the placement of your name in the rankings with a little work one step beyond search engine optimization. Proactively link outward from your site.

Social Media 156

Social Media Media Search Engine Optimization Tool 156

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. Entrepreneurs talk to customers and competitors talk to each other about the new trends and technologies they see. Evaluate customer response prior to development. Demonstrate a minimum viable product (MVP).

Marketing 105

Marketing Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Some make big mistakes, such as Webvan expanding too fast with a huge infrastructure, and Pets.com , trying to grow the business with a negative margin, under the mistaken assumption that winning customers is more important than making a profit. Continually add new marketing and distribution partners.

Startup 134

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Metrics 134

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2021

Most entrepreneurs dream of achieving the exponential expansion of a Google or Amazon, but few investor pitches I see outline any strategy beyond simple marketing to make this happen. Conventional marketing may be adequate for linear growth, but it probably won’t take your startup to the exponential growth of a large-scale movement.

Search Engine Optimization 158

Search Engine Optimization Artificial Inteligence Organization Social Media 158

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2021

You don’t have enough control over your time, investors, the market, or your startup. You continually get frustrated with your team members, customers, vendors, and partners. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing.

Entrepreneur 174

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Satisfaction Social Media 174

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

By Christian Arno, Managing Director Is your business tapping into foreign markets? If you haven't broken out of your domestic market, you are missing out on a big business opportunity. The internet can provide a whole host of innovative strategies for businesses of any size to break into foreign markets. domain name (e.g.

Marketing 89

Marketing Social Media Search Engine Optimization Web 89

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2020

Some make big mistakes, such as Webvan expanding too fast with a huge infrastructure, and Pets.com , trying to grow the business with a negative margin, under the mistaken assumption that winning customers is more important than making a profit. Continually add new marketing and distribution partners.

Search Engine Optimization 131

Search Engine Optimization Startup Social Media Metrics 131

Berkonomics

JANUARY 7, 2016

You can do the same for the various social media and streaming sites at Mention.com or by subscribing to a tool like Tweetdeck.com. You will be able to control (to a degree) the placement of your name in the rankings with a little work one step beyond search engine optimization.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Search Engine Optimization Tool 120

Eric Greenspan

JANUARY 15, 2014

I now make a living knowing WordPress, CSS, HTML and of course search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing. Marketing maniac. Creator of mind blowing customer experiences. This is wonderful, but I can’t say its helped me in my career much. To the moon, Eric David Greenspan. Ferocious entrepreneur.

HTML 139

HTML Search Engine Optimization Santa Barbara Education 139

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Probably every one of you who has a business and a website have been approached through email or personal contact, and asked to spend money on Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Search engine marketing is simply buying advertising for your business from Google or another search engine company.

SEM 90

SEM Marketing Startup Search Engine Optimization 90

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. But the reality is that sellers are no longer in charge of the customer buying process. The best way to do this is with real customer interviews. Don’t start from how you want to sell.

Startup 105

Startup Search Engine Optimization Summary Custom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2021

Their computers then merge your ads with search results when users search words imply an interest in your products. If you sell widgets, and a user is searching for widgets, your ad will appear on the first page. This is NOT the same as or better than Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Cost per action (CPA).

PPC 154

PPC SEO Paid Search Search Engine Optimization 154

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Wondering how, as a small business, you can reach customers in the YouTube age? Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. What is Near Networks? Sam Rogoway: Yes, it has.

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Smart potential customers only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites. No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. These are all minimal-cost survival marketing efforts.

Web 117

Web Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising 117

Tech Zulu Event

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Further, as the competition amongst web stores continues to increase, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to grab one’s parts of their desired market. Thankfully, we’ve compiled detailed guide in order to help you generate more awareness for your website in the global market. Work On Your SEO. Clean and clear code.

Commerce 58

Commerce Search Engine Optimization Sites Marketing 58

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2015

In this age of relationships, you, the entrepreneur, are a very important element of your new brand, and it’s never too early to start marketing the value of your expertise, insights and ideas. Blogging will improve your site search engine ranking. Start building your customer community early. Start today.

Blogging 110

Blogging Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media 110

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Entrepreneurs always work hard to create an innovative product or service, but often count on standard seller marketing for sales. But the reality is that sellers are no longer in charge of the customer buying process. The best way to do this is with real customer interviews. Don’t start from how you want to sell.

Tips 93

Tips Search Engine Optimization Summary Startup 93

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 9, 2013

Agile assumes and plans for iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve as more is known and markets change. Then you assess feedback, adjust your offering, and iterate until you get it right (have some very satisfied customers). Here are the advantages I see with this approach: Faster time to market.

Startup 105

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Network Custom 105

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Here are a few examples: Marketing specialists. As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation. We are becoming a society of entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur 106

Entrepreneur Services Search Engine Optimization Startup 106

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Don’t forget basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so search engines improve your ranking.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Agile assumes and plans for iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve as more is known and markets change. Then you assess feedback, adjust your offering, and iterate until you get it right (have some very satisfied customers). Here are the advantages I see with this approach: Faster time to market.

Startup 101

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Network Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2011

Of course they pretend that they are trying to avoid alerting competitors prior to launch, but too often it becomes an excuse to move slowly in a world that’s all about getting to market fast. I believe stealth makes sense for large companies who can be sued for “pre-announcing” a new product to stall the market or kill a competitor.

Startup 101

Startup Search Engine Optimization Course Media 101

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Of course they pretend that they are trying to avoid alerting competitors prior to launch, but too often it becomes an excuse to move slowly in a world that’s all about getting to market fast. I believe stealth makes sense for large companies who can be sued for “pre-announcing” a new product to stall the market or kill a competitor.

Entrepreneur 101

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Startup News 101

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2014

The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. Entrepreneurs talk to customers and competitors talk to each other about the new trends and technologies they see. Evaluate customer response prior to development. Demonstrate a minimum viable product (MVP).

Startup 101

Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas Custom 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 12, 2012

Agile assumes and plans for iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve as more is known and markets change. Then you assess feedback, adjust your offering, and iterate until you get it right (have some very satisfied customers). Here are the advantages I see with this approach: Faster time to market.

Entrepreneur 92

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Startup Social Network 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an un-trustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Don’t forget basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so search engines improve your ranking.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Most entrepreneurs dream of achieving the exponential expansion of a Google or Amazon, but few investor pitches I see outline any strategy beyond simple marketing to make this happen. Conventional marketing may be adequate for linear growth, but it probably won’t take your startup to the exponential growth of a large-scale movement.

Ideas 105

Ideas Search Engine Optimization Startup Artificial Inteligence 105

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2012

Do basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Marketing (SEM) yourself. Sales and marketing costs. Print your own collateral and marketing materials until the business is rolling. Skip the IT consultants and build an entry website yourself to save $50K. Wages and benefits.

Startup 102

Startup Search Engine Optimization SEM Social Network 102

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

No name, picture, address, or business history only convinces customers that you are hiding, located in an untrustable country, or don’t have a clue. Follow-up for customer satisfaction. Don’t forget basic Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so search engines improve your ranking. People buy from people.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2015

You don’t have enough control over your time, investors, the market, or your startup. You continually get frustrated with your team members, customers, vendors, and partners. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Satisfaction Social Media 111

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

A few years ago, before the Internet was pervasive, before everyone carried a smartphone and before do-it-yourself software tools were available for free, it was difficult to reach a critical mass of new customers without spending a million dollars on a website, custom software and television advertising.

Startup 108

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Outsource Development 108

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2019

Equally important, if someone does find your site, your content must stand out above all similar sites, to keep visitors engaged, close a sale, and get customers to return. Marketing is a critical element these days, and it can take many forms. It’s never too early to start marketing to define your brand.

Blogging 85

Blogging Search Engine Optimization Writing SEO 85

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

Here are a few examples: Marketing specialists. As your business starts up, you need marketing programs, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), a modern “pull” strategy based on social networks, and lead generation. We are becoming a society of entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur 89

Entrepreneur Services Product Search Engine Optimization 89