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SEO Seminar Hits A Home Run

Wow! Thank You!

Once again, 100% of the attendees to our Marketing for Small Business Series completed a survey, and once again, 100% rated the class EXCELLENT!

100% said they would recommend the class to a colleague or friend and 100% rated the interaction as excellent too.

So many great participants in our Series

So many great participants in our Series

Check out the responses to the question; what was good about the seminar?

• Well prepared
• The presentation
• I’m a visual learner so the slide show worked great!
• Very precise info
• Effective, easy to implement ideas
• Information Provided
• In depth education on SEO and key tips to increase rankings

Special Thanks to Jeremiah Mohr and John Horrell of Siteboxpro for guest speaking.  You guys did a fantastic job and they have agreed to guest teach for the upcoming Fall Seminars too!  Check out Siteboxpro by clicking here.

Yesterday’s meeting marked the final of the four Summer Seminar Series. Each of the four classes “sold out” and each were rated “excellent” by the attendees. We have been asked to offer the classes again; and we listened!

Lively interaction was a highlight of the series.  Here's our Ro Royall talking about social media

Lively interaction was a highlight of the series. Here’s our Ro Royall talking about social media

Classes will resume in the fall, the first on Blogging will commence September 30th. We’ll keep you apprised of dates and times for all four classes in the coming week.

Participants asked us to offer further education classes as well. We will construct additional, more in depth classes using the theme of “How To:” (How to Tweet, How to write a blog, etc.) and anticipate execution of the curriculum in the 4th quarter of this year. Again, we’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime, thank you, to all of the wonderful participants and amazing companies for participating in our inaugural Summer Seminar Series and Happy Marketing!

 

BEB Social Media Class Gets A Big Thumbs UP

Social Media Comments GraphicWe are (so) excited about the comments received from our (awesome) participants attending our Small Business, Summer Seminar Series.

Today’s session, the 2nd of 4, was an overview of social media. We researched profiles of the users of several platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. We reviewed unique applications such as hashtags, likes, and shares. And of course we covered ways to measure via Followers, impressions and reaches.

Our students were lively, engaged and represented so many different industries and services! Thanks to everyone for making today such a fantastic exchange!

We’ve created the graphic above to share some the comments received from surveys submitted from today’s class!  We look forward to seeing you (including the 90% that are continuing on) at next week’s class on “Two Mails”. Direct Mail and e-mail. Thank you again for your participation and contribution.  The balance of our Summer Seminar Series has SOLD OUT!

lets get social

Blogging Seminar a Smashing Success

BEB had a great kick off to our 4-part Summer Seminar Series yesterday! Our first class on Blogging sold out!

SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT - BLOGGING

*Quotes taken directly from participant survey of class

71% of our participants completed a survey and 100% rated the class Excellent. Thank you! The class was received so well that we reached capacity for our Summer Seminar on Social Media!

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If you’re interested in attending our next blogging class, it’s on Wednesday, October 29th.  Click here for details and registration.

 

 

 

Informative and Measurable Marketing Tools – Email Blast Results

90-days ago, BEB-Business Extension Bureau was asked to manage a local industry trade association’s e-mail and social media marketing.  We’re excited to see the progress made in just a few months!

EMAIL BLAST 2014-07 PIGC

 

Open rates have increased by 6.1%.  Bounce rates have decreased by 1% (2% under the industry average) and Opt-Outs dropped by 0.1%.  This chart shows the industry average rates (blue), the trade association’s first quarter activity (red) and activity since we were asked to manage the program (green).  Tracking results enables us to make any necessary adjustments and keeps focus on the end goals of marketing.  If you’re not using e-mail marketing in your current suite of marketing, you’re missing out on a powerful, inexpensive and very informative tool.

Check out our “How To:  E-mail” classes in August and September.

Websites for Small Business

TEMPLATE WEBSITE PC 1 - SIDE 2In order to compete in today’s market, you must have an online presence.  If your established business does not have a website, you’re missing out on new business and clients.   Your customers look to the net as a point of reference about your business.  Even when someone gives you a referral, people go to the web to find out more.

We can help you set up a beautiful, functional and AFFORDABLE website.  Check out  our video about our template websites click here or on the YouTube TV below.  Don’t let another day go by without your online presence driving new business to your company.  Call us today!