Small business marketing is a passion of mine! It is super fun especially when you start to see results. When a customer says "I saw you on top of Google and went to your website, then I did a search on YouTube and you came up 1st there, then I called a sign on the side of the road, that was you too, I figured i had no choice where I was going to buy... Who does your small business marketing? and you say, I do... It makes you feel good..
Having your website up on the first page of Google and other search engines is really quite easy. It just takes some time to sit down and get started. If you devote a few hours one weekend you can get a great start. You will find that the key to your small business marketing efforts will be found in marketing your website and improving on your offer on your website...
A friend of mine that owns a home painting business used these these simple tactics to get his new website listed on the 1st page of Google in 2 days. He landed a $3500 job as a result. This is definitely not rocket science its more like brain surgery, just kidding its really simple and easy...these are small business marketing ideas that work...
If you are looking for small business marketing ideas, in specific geographical locations, then Google Local is quick and easy way to start. This is the listing on the top of google when you search for a local listing like (Hot Tubs Minneapolis) there is a map on the left with businesses on the right. Google Local is a great website marketing strategy because, its easy, free and fast.
There are a few tricks I have figured out over the years with Google Local , like how to show up for more than just one city. This is the best place to start for online small business marketing for local results.
PPC (Pay Per Click) is another service that is offered by Google and great for small business marketing. The "Pay" part shouldn't scare you because you have complete control. You pay $5 to start and choose the areas you want your add to show up. You can choose 10 miles around your location, or a metro area, or state or country..
Google PPC allows you to write many ads and that rotate and Google tracks the views vs the clicks this is known as the click through rate. Then you know what ads are working and which are not. Then you delete the bad ones and keep trying to improve. You also set a budget anywhere from $5 per day and up or set a monthly budget lets say $300... Pay Per Click has been a huge part of my online small business marketing...
Since January of 2005 I have spent $51K advertising with Google and I have definitely had the best ROI from my website marketing efforts. As far as small business marketing goes the internet is here to stay. In fact Google is one of my favorite companies because I have spent this money and have never even talked to anyone who works for Google. I do get a Christmas card from them each year. There are way too many tips and tricks to Google PPC to go into here. Just take the time and add this to your small business marketing arsenal. - 15246
Having your website up on the first page of Google and other search engines is really quite easy. It just takes some time to sit down and get started. If you devote a few hours one weekend you can get a great start. You will find that the key to your small business marketing efforts will be found in marketing your website and improving on your offer on your website...
A friend of mine that owns a home painting business used these these simple tactics to get his new website listed on the 1st page of Google in 2 days. He landed a $3500 job as a result. This is definitely not rocket science its more like brain surgery, just kidding its really simple and easy...these are small business marketing ideas that work...
If you are looking for small business marketing ideas, in specific geographical locations, then Google Local is quick and easy way to start. This is the listing on the top of google when you search for a local listing like (Hot Tubs Minneapolis) there is a map on the left with businesses on the right. Google Local is a great website marketing strategy because, its easy, free and fast.
There are a few tricks I have figured out over the years with Google Local , like how to show up for more than just one city. This is the best place to start for online small business marketing for local results.
PPC (Pay Per Click) is another service that is offered by Google and great for small business marketing. The "Pay" part shouldn't scare you because you have complete control. You pay $5 to start and choose the areas you want your add to show up. You can choose 10 miles around your location, or a metro area, or state or country..
Google PPC allows you to write many ads and that rotate and Google tracks the views vs the clicks this is known as the click through rate. Then you know what ads are working and which are not. Then you delete the bad ones and keep trying to improve. You also set a budget anywhere from $5 per day and up or set a monthly budget lets say $300... Pay Per Click has been a huge part of my online small business marketing...
Since January of 2005 I have spent $51K advertising with Google and I have definitely had the best ROI from my website marketing efforts. As far as small business marketing goes the internet is here to stay. In fact Google is one of my favorite companies because I have spent this money and have never even talked to anyone who works for Google. I do get a Christmas card from them each year. There are way too many tips and tricks to Google PPC to go into here. Just take the time and add this to your small business marketing arsenal. - 15246
About the Author:
Joe White is a business owner and business internet marketing expert. Visit his website that offers 18 easy to follow business internet marketing videos. He also offers a free 5 day e-course that is full of ideas to market your business online or Visit http://googlesecretsforsmallbusiness.com/
