http://www.marketsmartsites.com From Kocina Branding & Marketing Companies - "The Non-Advertising, Advertising Agency" Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/dont-take-our-word-for-it-take-our-clients-word-instead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-take-our-word-for-it-take-our-clients-word-instead http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/dont-take-our-word-for-it-take-our-clients-word-instead/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:49 +0000 Carrie http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=7466 We launched a new website for Timberland Outdoor Services last month and they couldn't be more pleased. We absolutely love hearing feedback like this! Read further to hear what this client had to say about his experience with us.]]> We launched a new website for Timberland Outdoor Services last month and they couldn't be more pleased. We absolutely love hearing feedback like this! Read further to hear what this client had to say about his experience with us.]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/dont-take-our-word-for-it-take-our-clients-word-instead/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/features/stuck-on-what-to-say-online-marketing-simplified/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stuck-on-what-to-say-online-marketing-simplified http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/features/stuck-on-what-to-say-online-marketing-simplified/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 16:48:06 +0000 Jason Kocina http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=7493 Often the biggest problem customers have with social media, and with search engine optimization (SEO) through blogging, is they don't know what to say. Our local business starter pack is designed to give businesses a jump start into their SEO, social media and email marketing programs. We start with a simple content schedule centered around our clients' daily routines. Continue reading for content ideas.]]> Often the biggest problem customers have with social media, and with search engine optimization (SEO) through blogging, is they don't know what to say. Our local business starter pack is designed to give businesses a jump start into their SEO, social media and email marketing programs. We start with a simple content schedule centered around our clients' daily routines. Continue reading for content ideas.]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/features/stuck-on-what-to-say-online-marketing-simplified/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/providing-quality-work-will-naturally-generate-opportunities-for-more-quality-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=providing-quality-work-will-naturally-generate-opportunities-for-more-quality-work http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/providing-quality-work-will-naturally-generate-opportunities-for-more-quality-work/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:26 +0000 Carrie http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=7257 With every project we begin, our goal is to end with a satisfied, excited client. We're even happier when those clients are so pleased with our work that they want to tell others about it! The owner of American Rare Coin & Collectibles is one of our clients that recently had this experience. Read further to see exactly what he said.]]> With every project we begin, our goal is to end with a satisfied, excited client. We're even happier when those clients are so pleased with our work that they want to tell others about it! The owner of American Rare Coin & Collectibles is one of our clients that recently had this experience. Read further to see exactly what he said.]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/providing-quality-work-will-naturally-generate-opportunities-for-more-quality-work/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/faq/seo-plug-ins-what-do-they-do/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seo-plug-ins-what-do-they-do http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/faq/seo-plug-ins-what-do-they-do/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:00:07 +0000 Carrie http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=7201 Most people are familiar with the term SEO (Search Engine Optimization), but do you ever wonder if you are maximizing your SEO potential? One of our clients recently inquired about SEO plug-ins and whether they are something he should be paying attention to. Check out what our marketing specialist had to say about the matter.]]> Most people are familiar with the term SEO (Search Engine Optimization), but do you ever wonder if you are maximizing your SEO potential? One of our clients recently inquired about SEO plug-ins and whether they are something he should be paying attention to. Check out what our marketing specialist had to say about the matter.]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/faq/seo-plug-ins-what-do-they-do/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/around-the-shop/turnout-good-for-our-creating-a-social-media-plan-class-today/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=turnout-good-for-our-creating-a-social-media-plan-class-today http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/around-the-shop/turnout-good-for-our-creating-a-social-media-plan-class-today/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:33:55 +0000 Jason Kocina http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=7246 We provide several classes to the community about preparing for and getting the most out of social media.  Social media [...]]]> We provide several classes to the community about preparing for and getting the most out of social media.  Social media [...]]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/around-the-shop/turnout-good-for-our-creating-a-social-media-plan-class-today/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/ideas/10-ways-to-get-your-brand-fan-base-started/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-ways-to-get-your-brand-fan-base-started http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/ideas/10-ways-to-get-your-brand-fan-base-started/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:45:55 +0000 Jason Kocina http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=7127 Whether your fan base is just starting out, has been steadily growing for years, or is facing a lull in growth, these tips will get your fan base active and growing again. When it comes to social media brand supporters, make sure you focus on the quality of the people and not just the quantity. Thousands of fans may make you look popular but if most of them aren't interested in your brand, aren't buying your product, or are comment robots, you may as well be tweeting to an empty room. Here are 10 things you should do to get your fan base started.]]> Whether your fan base is just starting out, has been steadily growing for years, or is facing a lull in growth, these tips will get your fan base active and growing again. When it comes to social media brand supporters, make sure you focus on the quality of the people and not just the quantity. Thousands of fans may make you look popular but if most of them aren't interested in your brand, aren't buying your product, or are comment robots, you may as well be tweeting to an empty room. Here are 10 things you should do to get your fan base started.]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/ideas/10-ways-to-get-your-brand-fan-base-started/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/industry-trends/metrics-should-be-a-tool-not-a-distraction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=metrics-should-be-a-tool-not-a-distraction http://www.marketsmartsites.com/industry-trends/metrics-should-be-a-tool-not-a-distraction/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:00:53 +0000 Jason Kocina http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=6795 We spend a lot of time selecting the right metrics or key performance indicators (KPI) during our planning process. This [...]]]> We spend a lot of time selecting the right metrics or key performance indicators (KPI) during our planning process. This [...]]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/industry-trends/metrics-should-be-a-tool-not-a-distraction/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/features/5-ways-your-website-could-be-simplifying-your-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-ways-your-website-could-be-simplifying-your-life http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/features/5-ways-your-website-could-be-simplifying-your-life/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:00:59 +0000 Jason Kocina http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=6807 With a schedule like mine, how do I find time to market my business online? 8:00 – meeting with Carrie(my [...]]]> With a schedule like mine, how do I find time to market my business online? 8:00 – meeting with Carrie(my [...]]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/features/5-ways-your-website-could-be-simplifying-your-life/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/the-praise-just-keeps-coming-for-our-local-mn-website-builds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-praise-just-keeps-coming-for-our-local-mn-website-builds http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/the-praise-just-keeps-coming-for-our-local-mn-website-builds/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:15:38 +0000 Carrie http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=7110 Two weeks ago we launched a new site for Country Creek Builders out of Lakeville.  Last week we posted his [...]]]> Two weeks ago we launched a new site for Country Creek Builders out of Lakeville.  Last week we posted his [...]]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/blog/client-testimonials/the-praise-just-keeps-coming-for-our-local-mn-website-builds/feed/ 0 http://www.marketsmartsites.com/industry-trends/picking-good-page-titles-for-google/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=picking-good-page-titles-for-google http://www.marketsmartsites.com/industry-trends/picking-good-page-titles-for-google/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:00:47 +0000 Jason Kocina http://www.marketsmartsites.com/?p=6782 Through our research Twitter account @checkerboardweb, I found this interesting tidbit over at Search Engine Roundtable.  It talks about how [...]]]> Through our research Twitter account @checkerboardweb, I found this interesting tidbit over at Search Engine Roundtable.  It talks about how [...]]]> http://www.marketsmartsites.com/industry-trends/picking-good-page-titles-for-google/feed/ 0