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  1. mtjr825

    Do you recommend investing in an SEO software?

    MARKETING 
    I suggest you invest in producing relevant optimized content for your website. The search engines will appreciate and reward you for refreshing content that gets engagement from social media. Good luck
  2. mtjr825

    New from Detroit, MI

    Greetings from Michigan.. Welcome to the forum
  3. mtjr825

    What inexpensive/free tools can a start up use for their marketing?

    MARKETING 
    Gotta love Google. They cover everything online lol
  4. mtjr825

    What to say in marketing materials (ads, etc)

    MARKETING 
    I second Cashvertising. You really want to understand your customer, think like them, and provide BENEFITS of your offering for them. Features and advantages are necessary but BENEFITS sell. Good luck
  5. mtjr825

    12 Website Conversion Tips

    MARKETING 
    Great article. I hope the readers realize how much of a gem it is
  6. mtjr825

    What inexpensive/free tools can a start up use for their marketing?

    MARKETING 
    Depends on your business. Some strategies may not be necessary and Craigslist will do just fine. Social media sites are free and easy to use, however managing and building them may be a challenge. Hootsuite provides a good platform to at least manage all your accounts. You get 5 free accounts...
  7. mtjr825

    Are social channels worth it (for professional services)

    MARKETING 
    You aren't all the way wrong with your thinking. However, there are benefits to each platform. You just need to really think about the sites. Facebook is for friends (unless you use a Fan page and promote), Twitter is about following and sharing info and content, Linkedin is about connecting...
  8. mtjr825

    Value of e-mail lists

    MARKETING 
    I don't see why you couldn't use the same list, however it WILL NOT be effective and it's an easy way for people to opt out. If people agree to receive emails regarding one niche then how sure are you that they are interested in another product in a different niche. You should build an email...
  9. mtjr825

    Seo 2012

    MARKETING 
    Couldn't agree with you more. Add value to the game and you will be rewarded
  10. mtjr825

    Selling Without Selling--Case Study

    MARKETING 
    This is exactly what sells today. People don't always want to be sold but they want to buy. I'm not a big fan of the forum strategy to make sales but I LOVE it as a way to really add value and engage with real people. Kudos to anyone that can pull this off.
  11. mtjr825

    starting up with SEO, keywords and other seo help

    MARKETING 
    You have a good product. SEO has changed a lot. I think you should focus on beefing up your content vs SEO tactics to rank well. Even if you use keywords you only have 8 pages and search engines won't ran you high. Trying to squeeze keywords in 8 pages could make your content a hassle for...
  12. mtjr825

    5 Tips for Starting a Business

    I agree with that. If you haven't found a need in a market to fill a business can't be started
  13. mtjr825

    5 Tips for Starting a Business

    While reading articles I ran across these five tips from Richard Branson. I thought I'd share with the Fastlane family to reinforce the lessons we are learning. Branson shared these five tips: 1.) Listen more than you talk We have two ears and one mouth, using them in proportion is not a bad...
  14. mtjr825

    Hiring SEO specialist

    MARKETING 
    It's not so much about SEO anymore. Your website needs to refresh consistently with amazing content or updates to rank in google. You may want to think about looking more into content and social media marketing strategies to improve your brand awareness and search results. Both strategies are...
  15. mtjr825

    A Hustler's Guide To Buying And Selling Anything (Part 1)

    GOLD! SIDE HUSTLE 
    It may work for the text messages but the email scammers still lurk. Thanks for the advice earlier. I sold one of my devices today and my inquiries picked up tremendously today.
  16. mtjr825

    A Hustler's Guide To Buying And Selling Anything (Part 1)

    GOLD! SIDE HUSTLE 
    seems like ebay is better to flip? that was my 1st thought but the fees and paypal hold discouraged me. a lot of things to learn but i'm committed.
  17. mtjr825

    A Hustler's Guide To Buying And Selling Anything (Part 1)

    GOLD! SIDE HUSTLE 
    ok great point. thanks a lot for the assistance. i'll let you know how it works out
  18. mtjr825

    A Hustler's Guide To Buying And Selling Anything (Part 1)

    GOLD! SIDE HUSTLE 
    i price them above my lowest price because I anticipate low balling and negotiation. i could price at my lowest price but I don't want to get low balled from there. is that a good strategy? or is it best to post firm price and keep that
  19. mtjr825

    A Hustler's Guide To Buying And Selling Anything (Part 1)

    GOLD! SIDE HUSTLE 
    bot proof?
  20. mtjr825

    A Hustler's Guide To Buying And Selling Anything (Part 1)

    GOLD! SIDE HUSTLE 
    ok Mint Apple MacBook with Microsoft, Adobe Photoshop + extras loaded. Apple White Iphone 4 16 GB Jailbroken. *MINT* Verizon Apple Iphone 8 GB Jailbroken.
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