These days most leads for businesses emanate from a single source: good content. Ironically, that’s why we’ve created so much content on good writing for small businesses. Here’s some topics to get you started in your quest for becoming the ultimate author. Why Words Matter? Long gone are the days of print when we relied …
Email marketing is one of the tried-and-true marketing channels. Unlike social media or search results where algorithms controls who sees your content, emails presumably are all delivered to your subscriber’s inbox and you’re more in control of the outcome. It’s also more personal and thus an effective way to reach your audience…
Looking to take your photography game up a notch? There are a number of free tools out there to edit pictures, but nothing as robust and reputable as Photoshop. From basic color tweaks to more advanced features like touching up or manipulating, Photoshop is great if you’re a blogger or photographer who has a business that relies heavily on stunning, original imagery. Learn more about the popular photo software and how it can elevate your photo editing skills…
Instagram is a popular social media platform for businesses revolving around lifestyle, fashion, food and personalities. It’s purely visual content that you share, so it’s quick and easy. You can also share videos, live stream and upload to Instagram TV (ITGV). But getting Instagram to work for your business and convert casual browsers into actual …
Canva allows you to create graphics, edit photos, design logos and more, via a free app (no software download required). Is it too good to be true? In our review we’ll walk you through the features of the Canva app, Canva templates, Canva logo maker and talk about how to use Canva as well as a few cons…
If you are among those who are still unsure of the financial benefits that Facebook and other social media platforms can bring, then let us provide you with a deeper understanding of the power of social media for business…
SEO is the holy grail, at least in the publishing industry. So many publishers, content marketers, and bloggers focus on writing killer content and optimizing it like crazy to garner organic search rankings and traffic. But don’t forget an important part of engaging your audience, gaining traffic and growing your internet presence is by leverage social media channels as well. It’s a sure bet your competitors are focusing on social media — and the last thing you want is to be left in the dust and missing out on reaching customers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and many other popular channels where your audience may be trying to find you and communicate with you…
Sandeep Kashyap, CEO and Founder of ProofHub, thinks communication is the most important pillar to leadership and career success. So he built ProofHub, a project management tool, to fill this gap for groups, organizations and teams. Learn more about the person behind ProofHub, as he shares his advice on project management and starting a business in our latest People Who Rock the Web interview…
As the owner of design for H&R Block’s online DIY tax preparation, DIY software, and their integration with MyBlock, the retail experience, and hrblock.com, Shane Wilson leads a team of experience and visual designers, and content crafters. Their goal is nothing less than creating the industry’s best customer experience. We got the chance to chat with Shane about his experience at one of the leading tax companies and our number one pick for best tax software. Read on to hear what they have in store for the upcoming tax season and how they’re helping business owners everywhere with their tax prep…
Let’s face it. Phones get stolen, computers crash, coffee spills on our iPads. Life (and accidents) happen. So when it does, it’s critical to be prepared. Because we rely so heavily on technology nowadays, it’s that much more important to have a contingency plan. It’s devastating enough to lose your precious devices but it’s that much more frustrating to lose what is on them too. So here are some data loss prevention tips to help prevent it from happening to you…