Are Your Blogs Effective?
We've championed the use of blogs for marketing for a long time. Now we need to look at whether blogs are actually working. As with all marketing tools, you must measure their effectiveness, adjust and re-measure...
Why Should I Use Blogs?
Did you know that uploading a weekly blog can increase your Google ranking? As Google loves fresh content we are seeing more blogs being uploaded to websites. However are blogs only being used for Google rankings?...
Is SlideShare Part of Your Content Marketing Schedule?
SlideShare started life as a place for people to upload PowerPoint presentations they were using at a conference or event. Over time it has evolved into a content marketing platform for any form of digital content,...
It’s What You Know, Who You Know and How You Help Them
For many years, I've built my business by giving away help and advice. Sometimes it has felt as if I've been too generous. Sometimes I've wondered if I've been giving away too much. And sometimes, it...
Video in Business
Did you know that YouTube is the 2nd most used search engine in the world? This would suggest that more and more people are using videos to answer their questions, give them knowledge or even just...
Because People Buy When They Trust You
When someone trusts you, they are more likely to buy from you. How do you build trust? By developing credibility. What is credibility and how do you go about building it? When you provide a service...
Should I Use LinkedIn As a Person or a Business?
Within the past few months we at Appletree have really noticed a much higher level of interaction on LinkedIn. This can include engaging with your contacts, talking in a discussion with potential clients or even website...
The Hotel Inspector Says ‘Keep it Simple’
Alex Polizzi, The Hotel Inspector, knows a thing or two about running successful hotels and about turning struggling establishments into ones that really thrive. While watching an episode on the TV recently, it occurred to me...
Facebook Page – Can it actually bring me Business?
Recently we have had a lot of people asking us about using Facebook pages. Some of the common questions are "Will they actually bring something to my business?" or "What do I post on Facebook to...
