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5 Startup Marketing Actions to Impress Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

When questioned, founders usually mention word-of-mouth, viral marketing, and a top quality product. Viral marketing costs real money these days, which usually means adding at least an extra zero to budget estimates. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Get exposure for your expertise.

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How To Size Your Marketing Budget For Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

When questioned, founders usually mention word-of-mouth, viral marketing, and a top quality product. Viral marketing costs real money these days, which usually means adding at least an extra zero to budget estimates. Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Get exposure for your expertise.

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10 Top Marketing Content Sources For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Search engines and people love blogs these days. You don’t need a real book as a base for electronic books, as people now prefer something akin to a “white paper” on steroids. Keep the atmosphere relaxed and fun, to increase traffic, and maybe even go viral. Join the conversation with Community Forums.

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7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed

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Search Engine Watch. Topics Stats & Tools Training & Education Jobs White Papers. Show your emotional side to increase virality. Milkman in an article entitled, "What Makes Online Content Viral?" WHITE PAPERS. ); //. ); //. ); //. Marketing News & Expert Advice. ClickZ Awards. ClickZ.asia.

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10 Content Marketing Examples for Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Search engines and people love blogs these days. You don’t need a real book as a base for electronic books, as people now prefer something akin to a “white paper” on steroids. Keep the atmosphere relaxed and fun, to increase traffic, and maybe even go viral. Join the conversation with Community Forums.

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10 Top Content Marketing Tips for Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Search engines and people love blogs these days. You don’t need a real book as a base for electronic books, as people now prefer something akin to a “white paper” on steroids. Keep the atmosphere relaxed and fun, to increase traffic, and maybe even go viral. Join the conversation with Community Forums.

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[Review] Content Rules

YoungUpstarts

Surprise and entertainment helps drive viral sharing while building your company’s personality. Create Wings and Roots Ground your content in your own point of view, but ensure that it is findable (tap Search Engine Optimisation or SEO to boost search rankings), accessible (mobile friendly), and shareable on social networks.

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