The Theory of BRANDarchy
Welcome to the world where we constantly discuss branding. And while the name of this site certainly refers to personal branding, in particular, the parallels between this and corporate branding should not be ignored. To illustrate this, let me introduce a concept that you may or may not have heard of–one that you can use …
How to Not Be Just Another Boring E-commerce Site
Anybody can use a drag and drop website builder, upload a few products, and launch an e-commerce store. But, not everybody will experience success with this business venture. Here’s how to make your online store stand out from the rest.
When hiring, look for good cultural fits.
To some, e-commerce is still a fairly new …
Compel Your Brand’s Audience With Great Content to Make a Purchase
A well planned and compelling content marketing strategy can bring in more leads and sales for your personal brand. In order to effectively reach your community you need to put forth a message that causes your readers to want to take action.
Content that converts into sales is original and appeals to the needs of …
Use Agile Marketing to Bring More Visibility to Your Brand
Being ready for the next big trend or story is essential to building your personal brand online. But in order to effectively stay on track with what is going on in your market, it is important to have good research and analytics in place.
Are your conversations in alignment with what’s being shared on social …
Stand Out on Social Media – Visual Marketing Strategies
How your personal brand’s image is seen by others is important to your growth and sales. A mix of appealing images and video will not only increase engagement in your social media marketing, but will also establish credibility as your community shares your content.
The need for a brand to present unique and valuable visual …
3 Ways to Promote Yourself without being Annoying
Entrepreneurs are their own best marketing experts. They know their businesses, products and services inside and out, and operate as brand evangelists when they are on and off the job. The passion entrepreneurs have for what they bring to the market is often energetic and endless. This can be both positive and negative when it …
6 Ways To Stay Top of Mind After An Event
You went to a networking event, chatted with new contacts, and collected cards. Now what? There are multitudes of things you can do to make a personal and lasting impression past the first interaction. Now that you’ve done your due diligence in attending a networking event and connecting with peers, it’s time to begin the …
Ignore and Build Your Brand
I’ve been editor of this blog for six years and across the years I’ve seen my fair share of naysayers saying “there’s no such thing as personal brands”. Funny, it’s those same people who say that who are often working hard building their online reputation, investing in promotions and content marketing to boost their “image” …
Captivating Captivology: An Interview with Ben Parr
From the mind of writer Ben Parr comes his first work, Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention, a scientific and psychological approach to how attention is captured. In It, Parr addresses the role technology has played in severely lowering our attention spans due to the 24/7 access to unlimited entertainment it provides. Because of …
Trade Show Guide: 5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know
Trade shows are a fantastic platform for entrepreneurs to help grow their business and improve personal branding. Businesses with an exhibit at a trade show can grow their brands quickly due to accessible networking with niche leaders. They can also engage show attendees with an informative and eye-catching booth, which often results in leads.
Entrepreneurs …