More sales ideas in the weekly roundup - Small Biz Survival

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More sales ideas in the weekly roundup Posted: 25 Jun 2011 03:58 AM PDT Matt About Business Weekly Link Roundup Each week, I collect the 10 best posts that I've read and share them with you here. These posts focus on either choosing, or using, small business solutions online (or both!).  Enjoy! Matt Mansfield If you need a website, consider getting a free consult with Matt: Think Outside the Browser Introducing: The Periodic Table Of SEO Ranking Factors Link: http://searchengineland.com/introducing-the-periodic-table-of-seo-ranking-factors-77181 My Take: A fun infographic on the not-always-fun topic of search engine optimization (SEO) Retailers: How To Sell Online In 60 Seconds Link: http://bloggertone.com/marketing/2011/05/31/retailers-how-to-sell-online-in-60-seconds/ My Take: An interesting look inside the mind of your customer as they make a buying decision online over 60 seconds. Getting Ready for the Cloud: 5 Tips for SMBs Looking for Cloud-Based Services Link: http://www.getapp.com/blog/ready-cloud-tips-smbs-cloud-based-services/ My Take: A good high-level primer. In my humble opinion, #2 is the most important. This is a Time for Leaders to Lead not React Link: http://www.briansolis.com/2011/06/this-is-a-time-for-leaders-to-lead-not-react/ My Take: An introspective, and detailed, look at how you can intentionally begin using the power of social media. Free Your Content, and the Rest Will Follow Link: http://engage.tmgcustommedia.com/2011/06/free-your-content/ My Take: Great tips for offering free content so potential customers can sample your greatness. An Expensive Lesson In Domain Names Link: http://bloggertone.com/technology/2011/04/21/an-expensive-lesson-in-domain-names/ My Take: A cautionary tale regarding domain names (how often can you say that - hee hee). Grow Your Email List, and Your Sales, In-Store Link: http://www.pbsmartessentials.com/2011/06/grow-your-email-list-and-your-sales-in-store/ My Take: How an offline approach can really boost your e-mailing list and help you gain, and retain, customers. A Dozen Ways to Improve Your Social CRM Link: http://www.enterpriseappstoday.com/social-media/social-crm-tips-1.html My Take: I selected this article to list here and then realized that I am quoted within! Cool, eh? Social CRM experts reveal tips for how businesses can best use social media to improve customer relationships. The 12 Most Inspiring Blogs for New Entrepreneurs Link: http://12most.com/2011/06/03/12-inspiring-blogs-entrepreneurs/ My Take: Need a boost? Check out these blogs for some daily pick-me-up! 8 Ways to Successfully Sell Using Social Media Link: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/8-ways-to-successfully-sell-using-social-media/ My Take: Yep, you read that right! Some good tips in this post. New here? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Subscribe.

Right this way for the Brag Basket Posted: 24 Jun 2011 09:25 AM PDT One of our traditions at Small Biz Survival is the Brag Basket. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one June 24-26, 2011. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing. It's here so you can introduce yourself, share some good news, or congratulate a friend. Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community. How does it work? You write a comment on this post, email me, tweet me, or comment on Facebook. You tell something great about your week, or you give applause to someone who did good stuff this week. Or you celebrate something wonderful that you tried that failed. This is not an ad. (I delete the ads.) It's a conversation with friends. So jump in. And remember to cheer for each other. New here? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Subscribe.

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