crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 1, 2013

We’ll look at relevant metrics to help you assess whether a specific marketing channel could work for you, and also highlight additional resources to help you get a better understanding of that channel. Online marketing relies on strategies that leverage the Internet and mobile devices. Online Marketing. Display Ads.

Small Business 107

Small Business Marketing Affiliate PPC 107

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 7, 2008

I dont see any reason why having the team offshore is any more of a liability in this area than, say, having to do this work while selling through a channel (and hence, not having direct access to customers). I do have faith that, whatever situation you find yourself in, you can always find ways to increase the speed of iteration.

Customer Development 131

Customer Development Engineer San Francisco Developer 131

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 17, 2011

A website is the hub of a small business’s marketing efforts through other channels (print, SEO, SEM, email, direct, mobile, etc.). Don’t skimp on design – consumers prefer and trust better looking websites. Whenever possible, follow best practices when designing your site.

Small Business 93

Small Business SEM SEO Social Network 93

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2013

Import your list, modify one of their templates (or create your own design), input your content, and away it goes, delivered to your customer’s virtual doorstep through the internet tubes. An added advantage of using email campaigns to say thanks is the data you’ll receive in return.

Small Business 85

Small Business Startup Campaign SEM 85

crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 17, 2011

A website is the hub of a small business’s marketing efforts through other channels (print, SEO, SEM, email, direct, mobile, etc.). Don’t skimp on design – consumers prefer and trust better looking websites. Whenever possible, follow best practices when designing your site.

Small Business 84

Small Business SEM SEO Social Network 84

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 11, 2011

Last night I had the great privilege to interview Bill Gross , one of the Internet’s true pioneers. He took out an ad in the Yellow Pages (it was the early 80′s, pre Internet), which cost him $1,000 / month for a half-page ad. If it worked in the Yellow Pages, why not on the Internet? The Wedding Channel.

Product 350

Product Tuvalu Dilution Incubator 350

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

So webinars have certainly been around for, you know, ages, internet ages, I guess, you know, 15, 20 years peop marketers have been using them, certainly live, but recently eight, 10 years ago, it seems like this platform of going and signing up and sort of watching a live , but it's recorded. John Jantsch (03:09): Yeah. You're right.

Technical Review 82

Technical Review Demand Cofounder Video 82

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 7, 2008

The App Store is a channel for customer acquisition. As the channel gets more and more crowded, just launching an app in the store is getting worse and worse as a strategy for each new entrant. On the web, we have many of these channels: SEM, SEO, world of mouth, PR and viral. Take a look and let me know what you think.

San Francisco 68

San Francisco Lean Retention SEM 68

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 4, 2016

I know, monster list posts are so last year, but I wanted to put together a resource that could be a bit of a guide as you navigate all of the various platforms, networks, and channels available today. Marin Software – Optimize your Search, Social & Display ads across channels and devices. Email Design Best Practices.

Lead Generation 28

Lead Generation Social Media Public Relations Channel 28

Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 13, 2009

Again, its critical to focus your marketing launch on those publications, venues, and channels that your potential partners are paying attention to. Here was our experience at IMVU, which I have seen replicated at many other consumer internet startups. Start with a five-dollar-a-day SEM campaign. Dont scale. Its just impossible.

San Francisco 168

San Francisco PR Lean Early Stage 168

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

There are other models, in other distribution channels. If you sell an online service that solves a defined problem, you can compete in SEO or SEM. On Facebook, viral distribution has proved decisive. Those companies who have learned to build apps that optimize the viral loop dominate in every category where they compete.

Distribution 74

Distribution San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment 74

Up and Running

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Although these elements may evolve over time as design and your own style changes, but make a point to pick pieces that are harmonious with each other and stick with them for a while. There is no doubt that internet marketing can be a huge driver for sales for small businesses. Figure out where your brand should live online .

Curation 96

Curation Social Media SEM Audience 96

Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. These business services channel partners range from marketing agencies to payroll providers to accounting firms and have started to understand the power of SaaS when many of the ISVs and SIs do not. Cracking The Code.

Software Review 48

Software Review North America Europe Metrics 48

VC Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2011

Alon: BlazeMeter is the first testing cloud with a sole focus on load testing, designed to simplify performance and load testing for developers and QA testers. We aim to sell through direct internet sales. Our marketing efforts are focused on content marketing and SEM.

Cloud 106

Cloud North America EC2 106

marketingland.com

JULY 11, 2012

Recognizing the industry needed a scalable design strategy that acknowledged the growing stable of web-enabled devices, Ethan Marcotte coined the term “responsive web design.”. Marcotte’s recent book, also titled Responsive Web Design , defined the idea as having three key pieces: Flexible, grid-based layouts. Media queries.

Email 49

Email Mobile SEO Search 49