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How to Pick the Right Social Networks to be Active On
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 29 May 2014 29 May 2014
As a marketer, or even a small business owner (in that case you probably play the role of the marketer too) it can be a little overwhelming when deciding which social networks you need to be active on.
So, stop stressing out and repeatedly asking yourself these dreaded questions - Do I need to be on every single social network out there? Is having a presence on all of them that valuable? Do I have enough time for all of this?
Let's talk about where you should start.
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A Joomla Core Developer Introduces You to Joomla 3.3
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 27 May 2014 27 May 2014
Over the next few weeks we're going to be publishing videos of some great presentations from Joomla Day Atlanta.
The event featured some really excellent Joomla and PHP presentations.
This week we showcase Michael Babker from the Joomla core team. His presentation was called "Looking at Joomla! 3.3" and he talks about what's new in the latest version of Joomla.
Micheal makes a major announcement at the 14 minute mark, so be sure not to miss that.
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Display Tweets in Joomla with SP Tweets
- Written by Valentín García Valentín García
- Published: 27 May 2014 27 May 2014
We often get questions from OSTraining members wondering how to show tweets on their site.
X / Twitter doesn't make it particularly easy to do this. Certainly there are no YouTube-style embed codes for multiple tweets.
For Joomla sites, we recommend the SP Tweet extension to make the process easier.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how use SP Tweet to automatically display your tweets inside a module.
The Best Content Download Ideas You've Missed
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 27 May 2014 27 May 2014
Those who are familiar with Inbound marketing know that content plays an essential role in the success of any campaign.
If you're new to the world of content marketing, you may be unsure what to write about. If you're a veteran, your idea well may be running dry.
Either way, I guarantee you'll find some inspiration in the content download ideas below:
3 Tips for an Effective Landing Page
- Written by Joomlashack Joomlashack
- Published: 23 May 2014 23 May 2014
Whether users are browsing via mobile or desktop, having a striking and easily understood landing page is vital for your clients' site and or business. The landing page is the first exposure to the site. As such, it's your opportunity to communicate the client's brand in a way that's memorable and useful. Here are some tips for creating a useful and unforgettable landing page that enables the site's traffic to navigate it as you intended while it acomplishes your client's objectives: builds their brand, generates leads, and increases their visibility.
Call to Action Placement on Your Joomla Website
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 22 May 2014 22 May 2014
You hear about call-to-actions all the time. If you work in this industry, you probably hear, "what's the call-to-action," "where is the call-to-action," "we need a stronger call-to-action" on a regular basis. And, it makes sense, having a fully successful website revolves around them.
The whole purpose of a call-to-action is to get your visitors to do something other than just stop by your site. call-to-actions are the link between a page with information that your visitors are interested in, to a page with a higher value offer on it to help convert visitors into leads.
But where is the best placement of your call-to-actions on your Joomla website to get those visitors to notice and take action? Let's explore.
4 Videos to Get Anyone Started With Hikashop
- Published: 20 May 2014 20 May 2014
HikaShop is our favorite Joomla shopping cart for Joomla.
HikaShop is fully integrated with Joomla and you can get started very quickly. However, if you need a powerful shopping cart with complex features, Hikashop can do that too.
In this tutorial, we have four videos to get you up and running with Hikashop.
If you want to go further, we have a 20 video training class on Hikashop.
The 7 Deadly Sins of Content Marketing
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 20 May 2014 20 May 2014
It's no surprise that content marketing is on the rise - one survey found that 61% of consumers are more likely to buy from brands that deliver custom content. Furthermore, the average cost per lead of inbound and content marketing is less than half that of traditional outbound efforts.
With so much buzz around the topic, we're seeing the time invested in content marketing take off. Unfortunately, not all content is good content.
If you'd like to avoid some classic content marketing mistakes and create the type that truly converts, read on to discover the 7 Deadly Sins of Content Marketing.
How to Get Started with Marketing Automation
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 15 May 2014 15 May 2014
By now, you know that marketing automation has the power to skyrocket your lead conversions and transform your sales cycle.
While the benefits of Inbound marketing automation are vast, there's one big thing holding a lot of companies back from implementing it: where do we start?
If you're interested in getting started with automation but unsure of how to prepare your team and process, check out this infographic from Sparksight:
5 Tips to Ease a Joomla Site Launch and Client Handoff
- Written by Steve Burge Steve Burge
- Published: 13 May 2014 13 May 2014
For all of the effort that goes into wire-framing, designing, and developing a Joomla site, you'd think the launch day would be a time of celebration and pride. But as just about any Joomla pro will agree, most site launches are characterized by little sleep, excessive caffeine, and terrifying calls with the client.
Fortunately, the site launch doesn't have to be such a scary cycle. In fact, with proper planning and a structure to the handoff, launching a Joomla site can actually be the idyllic celebration you'd hoped for. Keep reading to find out how you can get there.
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