Category: Marketing Tips


WTF Starbucks? Starbucks New Marketing Plan With New 32 oz. Trenta

Since I am a marketing genius and you probably are not, I thought I would break down the new marketing plan behind the new 32 oz. coffee size from Starbucks called the Trenta in a simple, easy to understand way.

The Trenta holds 32 ounces of delicious addictive Starbucks coffee.

The human stomach holds 32 ounces of stuff that will eventually be flushed down a toilet, thus making room for an additional 32 oz [...]

Is Email Marketing Dead?

That’s not a statement, I’m posing a question to you. I have never been very interested in email marketing. I know there are a lot of internet marketers who swear by email marketing and attribute their success to it. They like to build lists. But are those days gone?

From a personal point of view, I would say yes to this as it would apply to most people and small business. To the expert marketers, [...]

Create Video Ads For Your Hyperlocal/Community Website

Out of the 3 people who read this blog, at least one of you may know that I run a few hyperlocal blogs in the community where I live. I’ve been doing this for 2 years now and overall it’s been a great experience. I’ve learned a lot and the learning process never seems to end.

One of the hardest things to do is to monetize a hyperlocal blog. It’s totally possible, and there [...]

Local SEO Optimization & Marketing Tips

I want to continue today talking about Local SEO and a few local marketing tips that can help you gain rankings in your local area and make a good first impression to possible clients for your business. Everything that I will describe can be done for free and it only takes a little time and effort on your part. You will get out of it what you put into it.

Do not be afraid. [...]

Local Search Engine Marketing Failure | How To Better Control The Message

Local Businesses do not seem to grasp the power of the internet and local search that is right at their fingertips. There is a trend here in my town and most likely yours. With just a few simple steps, small businesses could own their local search terms in the search engines and do a better job of controlling their message. Most business owners seem to be too busy running their business instead of marketing their [...]