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The credibility and purpose of a website is assessed in as little as five seconds time. That’s it. A cursory glance is all it takes for users to decide whether they might consider doing business with your company or not. Poor navigation, cluttered pages and slow performance can lead to snap judgments about the legitimacy [...]
©iStockPhoto/hidesy Most of us occasionally suffer from “following the herd” mentality, but effective positioning requires companies to deviate from the norm and establish their own unique position. When formulating a positioning statement, the statement should (1) clearly articulate the company’s understanding of market needs, and (2) present a defendable value proposition that is meaningful [...]
©iStockphoto.com/alexsl I have a dear friend whose personal hallmark is, “I’m not for everyone.” She typically makes the statement right up front as a disclaimer when she meets new people. And she is right. She is a strange mix of business savvy sales person, think Ivonka Trump, combined with the unplugged and raw style [...] Early stage companies face challenges on all fronts, but establishing credibility with mainstream buyers is often one of the biggest marketing hurdles. ©iStockPhoto.com/Sveta A press release claiming market leadership and marketing materials chock full of tidbits about your product benefits and expected ROI may help initiate conversations, but they won’t close deals. For products and services [...]
©iStockphoto.com/Nano To effectively market a new product, you must be able to name it and frame it in terms that resonate with your target audience. Potential customers will not buy what they cannot name or understand. All too often we see technology vendors define their positioning behind closed doors, then cross their fingers and hope [...] |
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