All Entries in the "Stephanie Chandler’s Blog" Category
What to Do if You Don’t Have Time for Blogging, Social Media, or Marketing Your Business Online
Whenever I speak to an audience about the importance of blogging and using social media to promote a business, the one question that I’m always asked is: “But what if I don’t have time for doing all of these things?” The fact is that it does take time to write blog posts and share on [...]
3-Day Online Conference for Computer Consultants
I rarely share press releases here, but I know this online conference is going to be FANTASTIC! My friend Karl Palachuk is hosting and I’ll also be one of the featured speakers. If you’re a consultant in the computer industry, this is a must-attend event. Here’s the scoop: Sacramento, CA, February 15, 2012 – Best-selling [...]
Small Business Sabotage: How Peer Relationships Can Make or Break Your Success
One of my favorite sports is tennis, and the dynamics of the game change dramatically depending on your opponent. When you play with someone who isn’t as good as you are the game is easy. You don’t have to work very hard and you’re rarely challenged. But when you play with someone who is better [...]
How to Increase Website Traffic and Why Links Matter
The following information on website traffic and the importance of links is an excerpt from the book: Own Your Niche: Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority in Your Field and Promote Your Service-Based Business. * * * Links within your website and pointing to your website from other sites can have an important impact [...]
100 Ways to Grow an Audience for Your Business
I’m a big believer in not just selling to clients one at a time, but building an audience of prospects and customers who are eager to buy your products and services. Though it takes time to build, having an audience leads to long-term business rewards. It’s also much more efficient than going after just one [...]
Simple Steps to Convert Site Visitors into Buyers
The following information on how to convert site visitors into buyers is an excerpt from the book: Own Your Niche: Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority in Your Field and Promote Your Service-Based Business. * * * Once you have your website up and running and a shopping cart system in place, the next [...]
How to Build Your Following Like a Rock Band
I recently watched an interview with Will.i.am, the creative genius and songwriter from the Black Eyed Peas. After putting on spectacular concerts, Will.i.am shows up at a local club and spins music for hours. It’s a surprise to club-goers, and a remarkable way to build a fan base. Dazzling an extra 300+ people after each [...]
How to Research a Niche Market
The following information on how to research a niche market is an excerpt from the book: Own Your Niche: Hype-Free Internet Marketing Tactics to Establish Authority in Your Field and Promote Your Service-Based Business. * * * Before you settle on a niche, it’s important to investigate the demand within that niche, the opportunities and [...]
New Coaching Program in the Works: Will You Take a Quick Survey for Me?
I’m currently developing plans for a group coaching program. Since I no longer offer consulting services, I thought this would be a fun way to work with people each month. I can promise you that it will NOT be over-hyped, over-promised, or over-priced! In order to move forward, I need your help! Would you please [...]
Where to Find Clip Art and Images – And How to Use Them Without Violating Copyright Laws
Whether you want to add images to your blog posts or use them in your marketing materials and projects, you should know that there are copyright laws and rules that apply for images, just like there are protections for written words. Though we can all use Google to locate photos, it doesn’t give us the [...]
