Time for a New Website?

Is it time for a new website? Maybe you’re not getting the results you once got? Maybe your site is starting to look dated? Brides are planning the most important day of their lives and your website has to make an immediate FABULOUS first impression. If not, they’ll just click their “back button” and look for something better. For... [Read more]

Expert Internet Marketing Advice (for free!)

Each week I write about the hottest topics related to Internet Marketing in my Marketing to Brides Online newsletter. Subscriptions are free. I do not ever sell, trade, or exchange my subscriber information. Unsubscribe in any newsletter with just “one-click.” Recently I discussed… * Internet Marketing Myths That Waste... [Read more]

How To Get More Inquiries

Have Your Inquiries Dropped Off Recently? Do you want more inquiries from your website? Do you want more qualified leads, more phone calls, and more appointments? If you’re not getting the results you expected from your website, or you want better results, I can help you change that – immediately. Actually, because I’ve used these same techniques... [Read more]

You Tube Video Start Point

You Tube should be part of your overall Internet marketing strategy and falls into the  social media marketing bucket (see: Internet Marketing Strategy diagram) Here is how you can start your video at YouTube at a specific point other than at the beginning. I can think of a lot of ways to using this effectively. One way might be to... [Read more]

Smart Online Marketing Research with Google Alerts

Google Alerts is a free service from Google that notifies you via email about online news and information, which Google search crawlers have found, that match the keywords and keyword phrases you select. It will send you a summary, or an “alert,” of what it found as well as a link to the source. Pretty cool stuff and very powerful Internet marketing... [Read more]

2009 Wedding Budget Survey Results from The Knot

In 2009, $28,385 was the average wedding budget in the US (not including the honeymoon) reflecting less than a 5% decrease from 2008. “As the economy continues to affect consumer spending, brides remain committed to planning a memorable event and are thoughtfully cutting back,” said Carley Roney, editor in chief of The Knot Inc. “Approximately... [Read more]

3 Second Rule

Turn More of the Brides Who Visit Your Website Into Inquiries You only have a few seconds to grab a bride’s attention once she gets to your website. Online marketing folks call it the “3 Second Rule” and it seems to hold true. Here are five tips to grab a bride’s interest and keep her from heading for the “back”... [Read more]

Constant Contact iPhone App (Free)

Your Constant Contact campaign information is now available as an iPhone app. Check the status of your email campaigns See who clicked, opened, forwarded, bounced, and unsubscribed Create a new email list on the fly – you’ll see it when you’re back at your computer Add a new contact while you’re out networking – your account updates... [Read more]

Creating and Submitting Google Sitemaps

You’ve probably played pin-the-tail on the Donkey. With a blindfold on it can be hard to find what you’re looking for, right? Sure, you MIGHT find the target and you MIGHT even hit it dead on center. But chances are you will not. When it comes to search engine optimization one of your goals needs to be having Google see and then index all... [Read more]

SOS - Inquiries, Help, Quotes, Free Initial Consultations

If you’re struggling with your Internet marketing or you have a website that’s not working the way it should - don’t wait - call me today. You can reach me directly at (866) 652-7791 x701.  Read More →

The Four Reasons You Have a Website (Why?)

There are four things you USE a website for: Advertising Marketing Promotion Sales But a lot of people forget WHY they have a website. Understanding the WHY will help you to make better decisions about your overall Internet marketing strategy and planning, how and where you invest your dollars, and setting the appropriate expectations when it comes... [Read more]

Internet Marketing Strategy Consultations

If you need help developing your Internet marketing strategy, or your current strategy isn’t working the way you expected, drop me a line. I’d be glad to provide you with an initial consultation at no cost as well as a price quote for additional support.  Read More →

Marketing to Brides Online FAIL (#2) - Bad Advice

There is so much bad advice and information about Internet marketing in the wedding industry that I think I’m going to pop a fuse. I’m talking about from people in the wedding industry who suddenly are Internet marketing authorities. If you want the REAL story and the RIGHT information (appropriately and completely explained) I hope you’re... [Read more]

Marketing to Brides Online FAIL (#1) - 25 Things Your Webmaster Didn’t Tell You

Here’s a free download of my report… 25 Things Your Webmaster Didn’t Tell You (and it’s hurting your wedding business and marketing to brides online strategy) now available as a free micro-report. Enjoy!  Read More →

Internet Marketing Strategy - Overview

Too many people don’t get OUTSTANDING results from their Internet marketing because they fly-by-the-seat-of-their pants. That or they are getting bad advice. I would say that 8 out of 10 people who contact me would say their Internet marketing success has been like a roller coaster - with lots of ups and downs. When it comes to Internet marketing,... [Read more]