Monthly Archives: November 2012

Engaging Social Media Fans by Listening

Guess what, there’s a right way and a wrong way to use social media.  The wrong way is to blow your entire marketing budget on brand promotion only.  Social media is about so much more than tooting your own horn.  … Continue reading

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The SJC Beat

You need someone who can listen to your story, understand your market and create the communications strategy you need to succeed. When you partner with SJC Copywriting Solutions, you gain so much more than content; you also gain the ability … Continue reading

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Trends in Content Marketing

Content marketing is continuously occupying a more important role in professional marketing strategies. For three years now, the Content Marketing Institute (CMI) has partnered with MarketingProfs to present key trends in content marketing. The 2013 B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks, Budgets … Continue reading

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How to Post an Effective Guest Blog

Being creative about getting your message out is one thing, but knowing the best sources in which to attach your brand could be invaluable. One way to do so is to guest blog on other websites. In order to do … Continue reading

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From the Wall Street Journal to “ABC News”: Family Investment Center Puts St. Joseph on the Map with Unique Style

If you perform a Google search for Dan Danford or the Family Investment Center, you’re likely to find first-page articles from sources like the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and “ABC News.” What’s the secret?  For one, the … Continue reading

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Link Building for Lead Creation: Fight Your Way Through Web Spam

Why is link building like the upcoming election? The more links you have to authority, high-quality sources in your content, the more likely your chances of being the selected as the top “candidate” on Google or other search engines that … Continue reading

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Share the Journey

Newsflash: people genuinely are interested in the background of your company. Consumers truly want to know your roots. Where did you begin? How did you make it? Who helped you along the way? We are interested in knowing the story. … Continue reading

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Website Appeal Getting Stale? Why You Should Update Your Website

Most people view maintenance on their cars like routine oil changes and tire rotations as a necessity, so why is it when it comes to the longevity of website appeal we tend to think the site will take care of … Continue reading

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What Can We Learn from Print Ads about Content Marketing to Build Customer Trust?

Here’s an old school moment in the content marketing arena:  Whatever happened to print ads, and why did businesses buy them? Print ads used to be the hallmark element of ad campaigns, especially for services offered to other businesses. As … Continue reading

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Monday Morning Coffee with the Applied Entrepreneurship Class and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

One of the most exciting endeavors when an economic recovery is underway is the granting of opportunities for business success. While students throughout the world seek an education to better position themselves for achieving their career goals, the opportunities afforded … Continue reading

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