EMAIL marketing is an important part of an effective overall Internet marketing strategy. Personalization and how you use it appears to make a significant difference in open rates (i.e. how many people actually OPEN your email message). This data is from AWeber Communications based on their user/customer data.
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The State of Our Unions monitors the current health of marriage and family life in America. Produced annually, it is a joint publication of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia and the Center for Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values. The 2009 State of Our Unions makes clear that [...]
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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 [...]
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Tommy Hopkins is one of the best sales trainers in the country. His books, audios, and seminars are must-have tools for anyone in sales. Here is one of his books that is a quick and easy read. You’ll find dozens of tips and “gems” to help you more effectively close sales.
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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From The Wedding Report (Shane McMurray) Average Cost Of A Wedding Drops 10.2% In 2009 – 2009 Wedding Industry Spending Numbers The wedding cost numbers for 2009 are in and they look close to expected, according to Shane McMurray at The Wedding Report (http://www.theweddingreport.com). Couples spent $19,581 in 2009 compared to $21,814 in 2008, a [...]
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