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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th January 2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 80
Posted By donpurdum
Why Isn't My Content Connecting & Converting?

Are you doing all the right things?

Does your website look nice? Do you create content on a regular basis? Do you have SEO?...

Even if your traffic is high you may be struggling in the areas of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th January 2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By donpurdum
Re: How Triggers Create Viral Content

It's a great illustration and use of a trigger, and I concur.

The point I wanted to stress is that triggers can, and should, also go beyond give/get causation. What about the emotional...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th January 2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By donpurdum
Re: How Triggers Create Viral Content

Love Buzzsumo, it's a fantastic tool.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By donpurdum
How Triggers Create Viral Content

Why do people share content and what makes great viral content?

Triggers...

A trigger is something that "triggers" a thought, emotion or a reminder.

For example, if I say peanut butter......
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th February 2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,083
Posted By donpurdum
Re: When to Give up?

I can really understand what you're going through. After a lot of effort and lack of results it can suck the passion out of you.

Just a thought... but why not turn the site into one that's more...
Forum: Search Engine Optimization 10th February 2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 713
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Can someone tell me what are the best SEO strategies 2016

The world is changing so quickly and there are so many things out of your control.

However, I'll share a few tips that won't steer you wrong:

#1 - Learn what business you are 'really' in.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th February 2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 613
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Where to Begin in this Vast World of Information

First, I want to commend you heavily!!!!! What a great endeavor you are considering.

I was just sharing in another thread that there is another way to think about this...

Instead of just...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th February 2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 356
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Where to start?

I agree a lot with what Mike said.

One way to think about this is to ask yourself; "What problems am I passionate about solving?"

If you think in those terms you will be able to discover...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Marketing help

I would highly recommend you figure out your message before you worry about traffic. Too many businesses are chasing the wrong priorities are paying the price for it.

In a recent survey by IBM,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th February 2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,066
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Why is my Niche Site failing? I would love to have your insights about it

Absolutely! It's a normal mistake that many make... they get the cart before the horse.

You really have to figure out the details first that then get hyper specific when you create your content.
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th February 2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,307
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Favorite Free Traffic Methods?

The specific your content, the better the traffic. With that said, I get great results from blog commenting, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th February 2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,109
Posted By donpurdum
Re: The Fallacy of the "Done-For-You"

I just recently read a great blog article about the fallacy of passive income. Not that it isn't real but how people who build it spend time creating amazing businesses full of value.

Too many are...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th February 2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,699
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Website getting around 1000 unique visitors a day but little revenue

That tells me that your message is completely off. As you realize, you clearly don't have a traffic problem.

Branding and messaging are changing and the old mass marketing mindset of just create a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th February 2016, 03:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By donpurdum
Re: What else I can do to boost my traffic?

In my opinion, you have to change the way you're thinking about digital marketing if you want different results.

The web is no longer a mass marketing conglomerate of opportunity. It's now about...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th February 2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,066
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Why is my Niche Site failing? I would love to have your insights about it

When I went to your site I have no idea if your site is for recipe's, weight loss, or for those who have specifically experienced gastric bypass surgery?

Because there is not a central, coherent...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th February 2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 792
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Whats the point of doing webinars??

I can only share my personal experience in hosting webinars: they are my #1 way of generating an audience who is able, willing and ready to buy.

My conversion rates are significantly higher on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th February 2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,502
Posted By donpurdum
Re: What are the qualities that make a great Internet marketer?

The qualities I think make for great internet marketing are:

1. A solid understanding of what business they are "really" in - meaning they can talk the prospects language instead of their own.
...
Forum: Offline Marketing 10th November 2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,119
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Pre-empt before benefits?

Yes, marketing is a form of pre-selling. In fact, I will take it another step and say that if you do your marketing right, sales will be fairly easy. That doesn't mean you will close every deal. A...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th November 2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 561
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Help. What is the best way to market to a prospect in a certain specific point in time?

While Adwords and ppc camaigns on social media are good for short-term hits, why not consider how high quality, context driven blog articles can help you on the organic, long-term side?

It's...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th November 2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,217
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Most internet marketers biggest setback? Doing it all alone, or not having the skills? Your call

Hi Michael,

In my opinion there are not enough people taking the time to learn all they can about becoming smart and saavy business men and women.

IM is still a business and it requires an...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2014, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 544
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Where to find a mentor?

I work with web designers, web developers, graphic designers and social media startups in both a coaching and consulting role. If you would like to learn more, I encourage you to visit my profile and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 870
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Need Help to increase my business.

All of the suggestions mentioned here are excellent ones, but they miss a step that is critical to the success in attracting prospects and customers.

Everyone buys for one specific reason; and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,536
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Commenting for Traffic

I think blog commentint require first that you consider your target audience, what blogs do they read and comment on and then develop strategies, measurable goals and then the tasks to get it done.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th October 2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By donpurdum
Re: I Can't Define My Target Audience... HELP!

Hi Marty

Many businesses find this to be a challenge and you're not the first one. It's a serious challenge when you're not trained to think differently about your business. Very few if any...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th August 2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 462
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Advice On Hiring a Decent Web Designer

I would have a list of questions available for them. I own a web design company and if I were hiring I would want to know:

1. Feedback from their clients
2. What does their LinkedIn profile say...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th August 2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 531
Posted By donpurdum
Re: Why do they need you?

Sometimes a fresh, unique perspective is healthy to a site. In addition there are a few other benefits:

1. The guest blogger gains access to the site owners audience which is likely a whole...
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