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How to Use Social Media To Drive Sales

ConversionXL

According to a report by Nielsen on social media Americans spend three times more time on social media than reading their e-mail. eCommerce sales during the last Black Friday topped $1 billion for the first time in history. On average, during Black Friday 2012, social traffic converted 77% higher than normal.

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Identifying Pain in the First Step in a Sales Process – Here’s How

Both Sides of the Table

In my first enterprise software company we developed a methodology for sales that we called PUCCKA. Having a methodology instead of just going on random sales visits helped force a bit of rigor and honesty amongst team members about how well or not we thought we were doing. The best sales meetings are discussions. Click here.

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7 Customer Service Trends To Watch And Leverage In 2012

YoungUpstarts

Social media, mobile technologies and altering demographics present businesses of every size with tremendous opportunities. In 2012, smart, forward-looking companies will be viewing customer service in new ways. Here are 7 Customer Service Trends to watch and leverage in 2012: 1. Engaging the Whole Family. Being Social.

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Turn Small Business Saturday Traffic Into Future Sales: Five Ways The Right CRM Can Help

YoungUpstarts

The holidays are just around the corner and for many small or midsized businesses (SMBs) that means the potential for big sales. These numbers are astounding—and what would be even better is if you could turn Small Business Saturday traffic into consistent sales all year. by John Oechsle, President and CEO of Swiftpage. Not an island.

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Twitter Link Roundup #151 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! How To Write Seductive Sales Copy Like Apple | KISSmetrics Bog – [link]. How To Write Seductive Sales Copy Like Apple | KISSmetrics Bog – [link].

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7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed

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Media Planning Media Buying Publishing Display Advertising Video Mobile. Social Media Community Management Social Commerce Social Integration Social Media Smarts. 7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed [Research]. Heidi Cohen | December 24, 2012. Think beyond Facebook for social media.

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Twitter Link Roundup #115 – Small Business, Social Media, Design, Copywriting, Marketing And More

crowdSPRING Blog

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! My advice to startups pitching the media – [link]. Marc Andreessen: Predictions for 2012 (and beyond) – [link]. Web Design Trends in 2012 – [link].