SoCal Tech Calendar

JUNE 15, 2016

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 -- Sherman Oaks Digital Marketing Meetup. Introduction to the Online Marketing Group. In this meeting we will be laying the ground work for digital marketing, SEO (search engine optimization), Social Media, PPC (pay per click) campaigns, CRM systems, and more.

Sherman Oaks 100

Sherman Oaks Search Engine Optimization PPC Marketing 100

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2010

I was working with sponsors and partners, and finding that they were interested in identifying smaller markets where they could hone in on an audience, versus buying ads on something like iVillage with millions of eyeballs. Lolita Carrico: Social media had a lot to do with it, for sure. Also, we have lots of content.

Networking 230

Networking Social Media Startup Search Engine Optimization 230

Tech Coast Venture Network

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Here are few of the social networking benefits: Lead Generation. Higher Ranking with Search Engine Optimization. Keep in mind though that social networking needs to be an integrated part of your existing strategy. You need to engage in the conversation and be part of it. Targeted Messages and Advertising.

Social Network 100

Social Network Networking Search Engine Optimization Social Media 100

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

JULY 2, 2012

An underrated portion of every startup effort must be about communication and marketing. By habit, people market to customers like themselves, because they know what they like and need. Kelly McDonald, who runs a top ad agency, takes on this challenge in “ How to Market to People Not Like You.” Proactively deal with naysayers.

Marketing 98

Marketing Search Engine Optimization Customer Custom 98

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 22, 2011

An underrated portion of every startup effort must be about communication and marketing. By habit, people market to customers like themselves, because they know what they like and need. Kelly McDonald, who runs a top ad agency, takes on this challenge in “ How to Market to People Not Like You.” Proactively deal with naysayers.

Marketing 99

Marketing Search Engine Optimization Startup Customer 99

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2021

You don’t have enough control over your time, investors, the market, or your startup. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing. Instead of controlling the business, the business is controlling you.

Entrepreneur 174

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Satisfaction Social Media 174

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. If there really are no competitors, then there is likely no market opportunity, or you haven’t looked yet. Optimize your web history and presence. Get competitors to surface early. Marty Zwilling.

Search Engine Optimization 174

Search Engine Optimization Ideas Startup Customer 174

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

First you need to take consolation from the fact that you are not alone, and more importantly you need to implement an active growth and marketing plan to include the following initiatives: Ramp-up visibility and strategic alliances. Continually add new marketing and distribution partners. Real growth always requires real marketing.

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

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. If there really are no competitors, then there is likely no market opportunity, or you haven’t looked yet. Optimize your web history and presence. Get competitors to surface early. Marty Zwilling

Marketing 105

Marketing Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 9, 2020

First you need to take consolation from the fact that you are not alone, and more importantly you need to implement an active growth and marketing plan to include the following initiatives: Ramp-up visibility and strategic alliances. Continually add new marketing and distribution partners. Real growth always requires real marketing.

Search Engine Optimization 131

Search Engine Optimization Startup Social Media Metrics 131

TechCrunch LA

AUGUST 24, 2020

Amanda Milligan is the marketing director at Fractl , a prominent growth marketing agency that’s helped Fortune 500 companies and boutique businesses alike earn quality media coverage, backlinks, awareness and authority. Amanda Milligan. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

Content 218

Content SEO Tips Ideas 218

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. It's the first step to full use of social media marketing.

Blogging 110

Blogging Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media 110

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. Utilize Popular Social Media Platforms.

Commerce 58

Commerce Search Engine Optimization Sites Marketing 58

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

We caught up with Sam Rogoway , the firm's CEO--and the former founder of TripUp, which is now part of Kayak--to hear about how the firm is hoping to revolutionize the local business video market with its services, which just launched last month. We've also found that online video really helps with search engine optimization.

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

I was in charge of all product management and marketing for the first year-and-a-half, that was a great learning experience with a very talented team of folks. In addition, I do a few consulting projects on the side, in the areas of product strategy, search engine optimization, and intellectual property.

Product 150

Product Entrepreneur Social Media Google 150

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Take advantage of social media and free websites for marketing. Site marketing is easily extended through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and social media. Don’t sign up for outside search-engine optimization, public relations or other experts until your business is generating revenue.

Startup 108

Startup Search Engine Optimization Social Media Outsource Development 108

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 3, 2015

You don’t have enough control over your time, investors, the market, or your startup. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing. Instead of controlling the business, the business is controlling you.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Satisfaction Social Media 111

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

That is, of course, as long as what you are selling is the absolute best in your market.) Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Hands down, the absolute gold mine of how to be found when someone types words into the google search bar is “ The Art of SEO ” by Stephan Spencer , Eric Enge , Rand Fishkin and Jessie Stricchiola.

Customer 85

Customer Custom Marketing SEO 85

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2019

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. Market your ideas and expertise early for customer feedback. Good marketing is all about building excitement, suspense, and value in the mind of potential customers.

Blogging 85

Blogging Search Engine Optimization Writing SEO 85

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. If there really are no competitors, then there is likely no market opportunity, or you haven’t looked yet. Optimize your web history and presence. Get competitors to surface early. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 101

Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas Customer 101

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 5, 2017

In addition to legal and local requirements, you need a business name that is available as a website domain name, and a user name on key social media channels, including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. Expect to spend your limited budget on marketing. Word-of-mouth and minimal marketing does not drive a sustainable business.

Social Media 57

Social Media Search Engine Optimization Startup Customer 57

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

We’re all so caught up in social media marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) that we tend to forget one on one relationships are the most powerful of them all. From left to right: Mike Coffey (DeveloperTown), Manpreet Singh (Seva Call), Jonathon Perrelli (Fortify.vc), Frank Gruber (Tech Cocktail).

Startup 104

Startup Technical Review Search Engine Optimization Los Angeles 104

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 29, 2016

First you need to take consolation from the fact that you are not alone, and more importantly you need to implement an active growth and marketing plan to include the following initiatives: Ramp-up visibility and strategic alliances. Continually add new marketing and distribution partners. Real growth always requires real marketing.

Search Engine Optimization 57

Search Engine Optimization Startup Social Media Metrics 57

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2016

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.

Entrepreneur 55

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Artificial Inteligence Organization 55

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 13, 2016

The common reason given is that this prevents any competitor from stealing their idea and beating them to market. If there really are no competitors, then there is likely no market opportunity, or you haven’t looked yet. Optimize your web history and presence. Get competitors to surface early. Marty Zwilling.

Startup 60

Startup Search Engine Optimization Ideas Customer 60

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2016

You don’t have enough control over your time, investors, the market, or your startup. You have tried all the popular initiatives and quick-fix remedies, including social media, search engine optimization, and content marketing. Instead of controlling the business, the business is controlling you.

Search Engine Optimization 55

Search Engine Optimization Satisfaction Entrepreneur Social Media 55

Tech Zulu Event

JULY 7, 2015

Not only that, it has also improved how we communicate with others via our social media networks, e-mail addresses and voice chats. It has also improved the everyday services that we usually encounter—from banking, booking plane tickets, and even conducting business and the bigger picture of retail marketing.

Social Media 40

Social Media Search Engine Optimization Startup Media 40

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 12, 2015

Web Teams better come packed with people who have an arsenal of marketing and computing skills at their disposal. When it comes to marketing, they should have an understanding of search engine optimization (SEO). They must make sure cloud computing runs smoothly to personal devices.

Web 40

Web Cloud Computing Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development 40

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2020

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Use social media for early marketing. Social media is not rocket science. Tackling most of the support tasks yourself. The timing of cash flow is everything.

Search Engine Optimization 124

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 124

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Use social media for early marketing. Social media is not rocket science. Tackling most of the support tasks yourself. The timing of cash flow is everything.

Startup 108

Startup Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 108

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 5, 2014

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Use social media for early marketing. Social media is not rocket science. Tackling most of the support tasks yourself. The timing of cashflow is everything.

Entrepreneur 105

Entrepreneur Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media 105

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 14, 2023

Of course, their answer is that the second intends to get to market faster, but every engine has limits regardless the fuel applied. Use social media for early marketing. Social media is not rocket science. Tackling most of the support tasks yourself. The timing of cash flow is everything.

Search Engine Optimization 103

Search Engine Optimization Outsource Development Social Media Equity 103

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. Reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision. Don’t start from how you want to sell.

Startup 105

Startup Search Engine Optimization Summary SEO 105

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. Recent reports suggest that 90% of today’s shoppers skip marketing pitches, to research online before they buy, and over 50% check user reviews before making a decision.

Customer 96

Customer Custom Search Engine Optimization Summary 96