It's all in the list...I've been marketing for about a hundred years. OK, it's about fifteen but feels like a hundred! I know you've heard it all before, but the truth is the larger your mailing list, the better you're going to do. Technology has changed alot over the years, but this rule always applies.Now you have to of course send out relevant information that people are interested in, but building the list is of vital importance. Read more »
Marketing, Google and Mr. Splashy Pants-Yada Newsletter Dec 16, 2009
FACEBOOK WARNINGLast night I got an instant message from an old friend. It was a fairly simple message. "Hey, I just found this old video of you. Check it out and it had a link." I clicked on the link becuase she is a trusted source and was surprised to find out that it directed me to a virus site.I was lucky. This site had already been reported and I got the warning screen and I didn't suffer any harm. She was hacked. Read more »
Marketing Social Media and the California Cows-Yada Newsletter Dec 3, 2009
Standing out in the crowd...Well, I know I do. I have pink hair. Might seem a bit odd for a middle aged woman to have pink hair, but I do. It's an interesting thing to stand out. It also happens to of vital importance. Think about it--are you more likely to remember a pink haired lady who happens to be smart or just a smart lady?Which brings me to another point. Being better or being smart doesn't always win the game. Being noticed does, but it has to be relevant. If you're in a crowded market, you need something to stand out but make it relevant. In the case of what I do, I back it up with relevant information. Read more »
What is the font size on A4 newsletters?
I have to make an A4 newsletter for a project and I was wondering if anyone knew the average font size of A4 newsletters? Thanks That’s a really funny question. There is no real standard for newsletters – you should just fire up your software, write the newsletter, and then think about font size and [...] Read more »
Is this wrong/illegal? I work for one company and signed up for newsletters from a competitor.?
I wanted to see what kind of promotions they were sending to their customers. Is there anything illegal about doing that? I want to tell my boss, but I don’t want him to get mad at me over it. if it is for research purposes you should tell your boss that you have been working [...] Read more »
Facebook, if you don’t start listening to me, I’m breaking up with you!
I've had a love affair with Facebook for almost two years now. My husband doesn't much mind because it keeps me busy and I've been able to generate new friendships and rekindle old friendships. I'm sad to say, though that the love affair is getting close to over. Why? Read more »
Are there any free newsletters that will help me start an online business?
I want an informative newsletter that will help me start my own home business. No spam or unrelated content. Just good information on what business to start and what to sell to make a good online home based business There are many good newsletters on the web for starting a home business. You have to [...] Read more »
How do I create a website that has newsletters?
I want people to be able to subscribe to newsletters that I create/ I also want them to have their own accounts, and be able to blog. How in the world can I create something like this? Can you please point me in the right direction? Design your site. The look, the feel, etc. Script [...] Read more »
Do you know any good names for employee newsletters for an accounting group?
Bottomline. Read more »
Where are good sources/websites to get content for employee newsletters?
These newsletters come with employees checks once a month and we like to put safety articles and fun stuff. Are there any sites that are good sources for this material? These people have puzzles, cartoons and articles; http://www.newsletterfillers.com/fillerarticles.aspx Read more »
Laura Betterly: More on Social Networks
Hi Everyone, I apologize for not getting this to you earlier this week, but I suspect the tools I want to tell you about will give you something to do over the weekend if you’re like me. First off, I think you know my view on social networks. I love them. I’ve found www.linkedin.com and [...] Read more »
What is the best computer program for creating newsletters for a business?
I was assigned to start doing a 7 page newsletter for work. They usually get it professionally done, but it is too expensive and we can no longer afford it. I need a program that is easy to use, but looks extremely neat and professional when printed. I have Microsoft Publisher but it does not [...] Read more »
How often should our company send out newsletters?
My boss believes we should send our newsletters out every week. I and another co worker believe that we should send them out every two weeks. We think, that if you send out too many then the reader will simply delete them and never look at them. But if you send them every two weeks [...] Read more »
What kinds of newsletters do your kids get in the mail?
My daughter wants to start getting mail. she likes checking the mail box. she loves to get mail though barely anything comes her way. Is there anything i could subscribe to for free to be mailed to my house that is kid friendly. Anything that might come say once a week or so. by the [...] Read more »
Some unkown person has my email address and signs me up for newsletters. How can I find out who is doing this?
This person keeps signing me up for a very specific topic with email newsletters and websites and is there anyway to find out which IP address this is coming from when they sign me up on these websites? It may not be a person it may be different websites you go to you leave behind [...] Read more »