Why Small Businesses Need Google+ and Why 1/4 of the Posts Should Be Personal

Check out this video with Chris Brogan explaining why Google+ is huge for small businesses.  If your asking, why should I care what Chris Brogan thinks or who is Chris Brogan then go to www.chrisbrogan.com.  TRUST ME you want to listen to him. Two things that pop out for me on this video is … [Read more...]

With Recent News From Google, Google+ Is Now A “Must Have.”

Google+ was on the “to do list” yesterday and with recent news it’s a “must have now” today! Total integration of social and search. Facebook’s social graph and its attempts to permeate Bing and Yahoo have been a work in progress and I believe they could get there but with social and … [Read more...]

Content Is King…And It Makes Your Prospects Sales READY!

This guy is maybe a little too excited about content marketing but what he is doing is exactly what you should let Main Street Marketing help you create for your business. Content can extend your reach by pulling in prospects through search engine optimization and then make your prospects more … [Read more...]

What You Need To Get Right On Your Website To Generate Leads

You need to develop online offers - Something of value.  Not a free consultation.  We are trying to get as many people in the sales funnel as possible.  We want a soft yes.  A free consultation (A.K.A. sales call) is a hard yes.  What can you offer that will educate your target market as to why … [Read more...]

Content Marketing = Trusted Relationships = Customers

In the following video C.C. Chapman, co-author of Content Rules. explains why content marketing is important for businesses and the role it plays in building trusted relationships.Content Marketing is a pilar of our Internet Presence Package at Main Street Marketing. Contact us today if you … [Read more...]

Important Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

Internet Marketing = Marketing!Especially for Small Businesses.Internet marketing works best when it's a compliment to Word of Mouth Marketing and regular ol' Networking. After the conversation/meeting, what is the next place your prospect will go before doing business with you? The … [Read more...]

The 5 Key Pieces of the Internet Marketing Puzzle

There are 5 Key Pieces to the Internet Marketing Puzzle Content - Content is King. Nothing works online without it. Websites, Email and Social Media marketing will have no effect without it. It’s the food that prospects and customers need to improve their businesses. It allows you to be a … [Read more...]

In Social Media..Your Employees Are Your Most Important Asset

Many companies focus all of their marketing energy on developing advocates outside of their company and forget to develop the social media presence of their employees. This is a big mistake for companies since their employees know as much about their products or services as anyone, and the strongest … [Read more...]

The Future of SEO is SOCIAL!

The Future of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is looking like it's going to be a hybrid of SEO and Search. Watch the video below and see why "Like" maybe the new "Link".  If you have been watching the news, Microsoft's Bing Search Engine and Facebook are teaming up for a new way to search that … [Read more...]

LinkedIn Tips For Better Lead Generation

Increase Your Visibility and Connectability One account only. Don’t confuse those looking for you. Make sure your profile is filled out completely. You never know what will prompt someone to make contact or what they will be using for search terms.Connect to everyone you “know.” A … [Read more...]