Internet Marketing

You only have 30 seconds ….

From the moment they land on your web site you have literally 30 seconds.

Most of them do not even last that long before they click the back button!

That’s right … if you have been scratching your head wondering why the new website you just paid $5,000 for is not working to generate you leads its because the average visitor to any site stays less than 30 seconds.

If your web site fails to engage them, capture their attention and make them want to find out more then they are gone.

You have a 30 second window of opportunity.

And what is it that will get their attention and engage their interests? Great question and the answer will transform the results you get from your website marketing.

The first thing you need is an engaging headline. It needs to be the first thing they see. It needs to be obvious and intriguing … literally drawing them in. They must read this headline and feel drawn into the next stage of your website.

The websites of most coaches, consultants and other service based businesses fail to achieve this. Your eye is easily distracted with lots of images, links that take you away from the main message and typically a weak headline.

The first thing to work on is creating a persuasive engaging (almost hypnotic) headline. When you do you will gain the attention of more of the visitors to your website.

If I were you I would seriously take another look at your website marketing strategy (only if it is not working for you now). The right strategy will double or triple your business.

Read my story that transformed my website marketing into a $1,000,000 in business.

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When it comes to marketing for small business many small business owners have got it wrong.

They are confusing marketing tactics with marketing strategy. Let me explain …

Marketing tactics are things that small business owners do to generate more business. They tend to be isolated attempts at acquiring clients.

Confusing marketing tactics with an inteligent marketing strategy can result in a lacklustre approach to attracting new clients, and growing your business.

Designing a new business card is a marketing tactic.

Taking out an ad in the local paper, or in a trade magazine is a marketing tactic.

Putting up a web site because you have heard it is a great way to market yourself is another marketing tactic.

Printing up a thousand glossy flyers promoting your services again is another marketing tactic.

Now there is nothing wrong with all of these marketing tactics as such. In fact they are all important to any successful business. However, if there is no well thought out marketing strategy behind each of these tactics then you will fail to fully leverage your marketing efforts.

When business gets tight, the majority of small business owners will reach first for yet another marketing tactic to bring in new business. The challenge is that they may get busy again from these tactics and so they stop marketing as they fulfill their service for the new clients.

In effect they are marketing haphazardly and with little plan or strategy behind their efforts. Sound familiar?

Its great to launch a new web site for your business (tactic) but what will you do with visitors when they find your site (strategy)?

Your marketing strategy ties all of your marketing tactics together into a synergistic system that drives your business success.

A well thought out marketing strategy can transform your business. Before you spend time and money with yet another marketing tactic stop, take time out of your business and focus on your marketing strategy.

If you need help with your marketing strategy then Profit Minute can help.

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