The Whats, Whys and Whynots of Social Media
by Debbie Lamb
Linkmedia 360 hosted its latest in a series of free informational webinars on Thursday September 29, 2011 entitled "The Whats, Whys and Why Nots of Social Media". Our very own Renae Dabney, Debbie Lamb and Patti Spirko were the presenters for this webinar. Renae, Debbie and Patti shared a lot of information about social media platforms as well as some tips on how to get your company started on social media. There are many social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Blogging and YouTube just to name a few). Pick the ones that will best fit your business! Your customers and competitors are on social media. You should be there too! Social media can take only an hour a day, which includes doing research, responding to comments and posting on the platforms. If you haven't implemented a social media campaign, what is holding you back? It's easy to do, helps build a community of your customers, friends and family and helps spread the word about your company's products and community involvement.
All Green Electronics Recycling Growth
by Orange County Business Journal
The Orange County Business Journal profiles All Green Electronics Recycling.
SelfStorage.com Launches New Blog as Modern Educational Resource for Storage Operators
by Rachel Greenfield
The Storage Facilitator blog is for self-storage operators seeking to understand and master web marketing strategies and new technologies to better their businesses. The blog boasts some of the highest-quality writing in the industry, and features original content from leading self-storage experts.
Improving NOI through Auctions
by Chris Hitler
With the increasing popularity of lien sales in the self-storage industry many state selfstorage associations are in the process of modifying their lien law to include internet posting as a form of notice to take advantage of the cost and time-saving benefits. In this article, Chris Hitler, an experienced self-storage owner and broker explains how new internet resources can help to improve the value of your self-storage property by increasing your revenues from lien sales.
Online Directories: What is Right for Your Business?
by SpareFoot
If your facility does not have an online marketing strategy, there's a good chance you are already behind. At this point, most storage operators have some sort of web presence
Marketing Self Storage to the Next Generation
by Argus Self Storage Sales Network
They are referred to as "Millennials," "Generation Y," and "Echo Boomers" and they make up the second largest generation in US history. These children of the Baby Boomers, born from the mid-1970s to the mid-1990s, are over 70 million strong and will soon replace their parents as the nation's most influential group of consumers; a group that interacts with the world in a very different way than past generations.
A Checkup You Can't Afford to Miss
by Argus Self Storage Sales Network
No doubt you've heard that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" and that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." While these cliches strike a chord when thinking about our physical health, I propose that applying the same concepts to your business will help keep your storage facility running smoothly for years to come. In these uncertain economic times, a facility checkup is a crucial exercise to ensure a healthy future for your business.
Using Multiple Channels to Maximize Web Exposure
by SelfStorage.com
In today's competitive business environment, maximizing your advertising and marketing budget is an absolute necessity. With Internet penetration at 70% and climbing, the Web is increasingly becoming the advertising vehicle of choice for savvy marketers. This shows in online advertising spending which has doubled from $6 Billion in 2003 to over $13 Billion in 2006. But, the Web is diffused medium, and experienced marketers are finding that a website alone does not help build your business or fill your facility. The key to successful marketing on the Internet is to first have your message available to many Internet users, and second, to give them multiple opportunities to convert and become a customer.
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