Brand authority is essentially the extent to which your customers trust you and see you as an expert in your industry.

Having brand authority allows you to build better connections and relationships. In turn, this makes it easier to start new projects because of the support you’ll have. And, if you’ve spent time building your authority, you’ll convert more sales and even be able to command a higher price for your products and services.

So, how do you build your brand authority and increase interest in your business? Here are six ways to explore.Continue Reading..

Marketing. If you’re reading this now, you probably know exactly how important it is for your business.

But new and even intermediate marketers tend to get it wrong. They continually push out “check it out!” or “buy it now!” type messages in hopes that someone, anyone, will connect with them.

You can say those things once you’ve earned your audience’s attention. Until then, this is akin to shouting into the void. So these marketers certainly can’t be faulted for their enthusiasm, mind you.

But to be perfectly honest, the best marketing doesn’t look like marketing at all. How does this work?Continue Reading..

What is the lead generation secret?

As marketers, we know that we should be generating leads from our various online properties.

But what exactly should we be doing to attract more leads?

This process may be more straightforward than you think, though it will require a solid understanding of your audience.

The lead generation secret is knowing how to start a conversation. Here are a few ways you can begin engaging your audience.Continue Reading..