by Doug Stewart on March 16, 2010
Today I was reading some of my favorite business blogs in between projects, when I stumbled upon Debbie Weil’s, Beginner’s Guide to Business Blogging. It’s an e-book and a quick read. I downloaded it because I’m always trying to find good info to pass on to small business owners. As I’m skimming through Debbie’s e-book I [...]
by Doug Stewart on March 5, 2010
The following is a presentation prepared for Ignite Tulsa #2. It talks about how small businesses are using social media effectively. For more details on what the businesses highlighted in the presentation are doing right see: Interview with Troy Vosseller: Example of a Small Business Using Twitter Right 47% Traffic Spike to Travel Agency Website [...]
by Doug Stewart on February 17, 2010
I built my first website back in 1998. Back then I worked for an IBM Business Partner selling printers. As a commissioned salesperson good, quality leads were extremely important to me. And the company’s website wasn’t bringing in any leads. No one could find the company website on the search engines until
by Doug Stewart on December 4, 2009
In order to dominate your space on the web, your internet marketing strategy should address each five steps of the sales process. SALES PROCESS STEP 1: Buyer Becomes Aware of a Need If you sell equipment, when an older machine starts breaking down and needs repairs are you there? Have you thought about creating an online replacement guide [...]
by Doug Stewart on November 6, 2009
Yesterday I interviewed Nicole Nascenzi, journalist and PR coordinator for Rogers State University. In the interview Nicole talks about how she doubled traffic to Rogers State’s website during the 2008 holiday season. If you’re a small business owner, stop what you’re doing now. Grab a pen and paper. Listen to the interview below and write down the ideas you can use now to increase your [...]
by Doug Stewart on November 5, 2009
If you aren’t a mathematician or an engineer, don’t worry. You’re able to master Google AdWords without maxing out your business credit cards using these 7 simple tips: TIP #1: Reduce the Number of Keywords Per Ad Campaign Many first time AdWords users try Google’s keyword tool and put a large string of keywords in an ad campaign. [...]
by Doug Stewart on October 22, 2009
Small business owner, Amy Sinclair of Ears of Experience, gives details on how she uses Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to grow her business. Here’s the video: If you’re a small business owner, go to the Ears of Experience Facebook page, click here. See what they’re doing. Then start promoting your business with Facebook, Twitter and [...]
by Doug Stewart on October 14, 2009
This Friday, “Where the Wild Things Are“ opens at a theater near you. Maurice Sendak’s 1963 children’s book inspired the movie. I wore this book out as a kid. As an adult I gave it to nieces and nephews. Hoping it would inspire a life-long love of books. The main character, Max, puts on his wolf costume. Then he howls and [...]
by Doug Stewart on September 23, 2009
On most weeks I pick 5 blog posts that help small businesses grow. Featured posts must meet either of these 2 criteria: Does this post help small business owners dominate their space on the web? Can this blog post help small business owners experience dramatic growth? I believe the 5 blog posts below meet either one [...]
by Doug Stewart on September 23, 2009
“She’s in the kitchen at the crack of dawn Bacon’s on, coffee’s strong Kids running wild, taking off their clothes If she’s a nervous wreck, well it never shows Takes one to football and one to dance Hits the Y for aerobics class Drops by the bank, stops at the store Has on a smile [...]
