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?...
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...
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...
Grown up Marketing – Right from the Start
In May 2013 I finally finished writing the book that I started in 2010. (I was distracted by writing another book!) This one is being edited ready for publication in September 2013 and over the next...
How Can an Ebook Promote Your Business?
A book is a powerful way of promoting your business. It's like a giant business card that shares your knowledge and experience with your potential clients. Writing a whole book can be a daunting task, so...
Do People Really Buy People?
'People buy people' is a phrase you've probably heard more times than you need to, but when you sell a service it really is important. I'd like to share a story with you, to show you...
Do You Plan Your Social Media?
I meet a lot of social media 'experts'. At least they tell me they are experts. When I ask how long they've been doing social media, the answer is usually about a year! In my book,...
