Internet Marketing Help for Business Owners
 
Pauline Monot - Director of Content, Online Media Today
By Pauline Monot – Content Manager, Online Media Today

 As I outlined in my last blog post “An Introduction on the Use of Hashtags on Twitter”, hashtags are becoming more and more popular on Twitter.  Indeed, they prove to be powerful tools to keep abreast of what is being said in particular communities and also to extend your reach on Twitter.  Any business owner, even those with limited online visibility, can leverage hashtags to improve communications with followers and even help to promote their brand.  

 
 
Michael Gier - Publisher, Online Media Today
By Michael Gier - Publisher, Online Media Today

One thing I love to do with any business I own is keep an eye on what my competition is doing. 

I do this because I want to know what they are offering or changes they are making or new programs they are implementing that could take business away from me.

 
 
Jim Gibson - Publisher, Online Media Today
By Jim Gibson - Publisher, Online Media Today

Imagine for a moment you are able to connect with millions of people – your customers, partners, employees and even the media.  What if you were able to instantly tell your new audience something about your company, product or service they didn’t know?  Or, what if you could listen to what people think about your business or more importantly, your advertising?  Would that interest you?  I bet the answer is a resounding yes! 

Does this sound too good to be true?  Actually, it is true and it is a real possibility for those who have adopted blogs as a way to communicate with audiences around the world.

 
 
Pauline Monot - Staff Contributor, Online Media Today
By Pauline Monot – Online Media Today, Staff Writer

If you are a Twitter user, there’s little doubt that you’ve noticed hashtags (the "#" sign in front of users Tweets).   But do you know what they mean, what they are used for and also how powerful can hashtags be?

What is a hashtag?

 
 
Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today
By Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today

If you’ve been reading a lot of online marketing blogs, you’ve no doubt heard many espouse the benefits of generating lots of content to help bolster your SEO efforts.  The phrase “Content is King!” is being discussed as the cornerstone of any online marketing effort but the reality is content, in and of itself, will not guarantee success in your internet marketing endeavors.  Rather, marketers should place more emphasis in the context and value of your content to ensure your message resonates with established audiences across the web.

 
 
Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today
By Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today

For most bloggers, especially those new to the blogosphere, coming up with ideas to write about on a regular basis can be a big challenge.  We’ve all faced it at one time or another: The equivalent to traditional writers block, trying to figure out what to say stymies many and unfortunately leads to a lot of us to completely abandoning our beloved blogs. 

 
 
Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today
By Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today

We here at Online Media Today are constantly searching for unique ways to use the internet, more specifically, social media to build relationships with our readers as well as those who want to gather in more intimate settings to learn, share and network with folks who love everything about online marketing.

Enter Meetup.com.

 
 
Online Media Today Guest Blogger
Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk
By Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk

Many business people are suddenly starting to show some interest in the phenomenon that is social media, much to the thrill of their marketing personnel. But there is still a lot of confusion about this new medium, and objections abound. This article highlights a few of the most common ones.

 
 
OMT Guest Blogger
Paul Rosenfeld - CEO & Founder, Fanminder.com
By Paul Rosenfeld

Marketing to consumers’ cellphones has long been viewed as something of a holy grail by businesses – prized but always beyond reach.  Recently however, new mobile technologies have gone mainstream, making the elusive goal of an always-on connection with customers firmly within reach of even the smallest business.

Mobile Marketing Bar Chart
 
 
Online Marketing Resource List
Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today
By Jim Gibson - Publishing Partner, Online Media Today

Are you a business owner looking for great new ways to market your business online?  Online Media Today has compiled a list of excellent resources that are sure to give your business that much needed push in the right direction.