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I selected this article from Curatti written by Susan Gilbert because it shows you great tools to help improve your blog, LinkedIn strategy, and lead generation.

Reach more customers and increase your subscribers with these great resources for business.

12 Tools Your Business Can Use to Drive More Sales

With the right tools you can reach more prospects. I agree that in order to build a business online it's important to take advantage of what's available.

Gilbert provides the best tools to help make your business more profitable online.

Here's what caught my attention:

• If you use Gmail for customer communication then you will enjoy adding Clearbit. This tool provides insights on your prospects such as company information and contact details.

• Build better relationships through establishing trust. Crystal gathers personality reports, and delivers professional coaching advice for improved communication.

• Convert more leads into paying customers with SalesLoft. This tool combines your marketing strategy on social media, through email, and offline sales.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Andy Capaloff because it explains how to understand your customers from their perspective.

We need to provide the same level of customer service that we would want to receive.

Improve Your Customer Relationships

In order to be a successful business we need to reach our customers where they are at. I agree that you can create a better experience by understanding their needs and desires.

Capaloff explains how to get into the minds of your customers by putting yourself in their shoes.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Ask yourself the same questions a customer would ask. Things like, "would you buy from you?" and "do your own employees with discounts make purchases from your company?"

• We are ultimately selling to people, and so we need to humanize our brand. That means we take care of the buyer before and after the sale.

• The customer experience is important no matter what size your business is. Make it easy for them to make a purchase with a helpful attitude.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Eleonora Zolotaryova because it shows you how to learn more about SEO for better content.

Understand how to attract more traffic to your website and content.

4 Resources to Help You Learn About SEO

In order to get more visitors and readers you need to have the right knowledge. I agree that by learning more about SEO your business can build a successful online presence.

Zolotaryova provides unique resources you can use to improve your marketing strategy.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Content marketers can get a better understanding of SEO in order to learn more about their niche and create new ideas. They can also increase their conversion rates with a lower cost.

• You need to use the right keywords in order to attract the traffic you deserve. A poorly crafted headline can decrease your website traffic.

• Create better content by understanding algorithms. Your readers should be your primary consideration for tackling your SEO strategy.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Susan Gilbert because it shows you great tools to help create a successful digital content strategy.

Help create a more efficient WordPress website and content reach for your blog posts.

12 Great Digital Content Marketing Tools

With the right plugins and tools you can help your brand stand out. I agree that in order to attract more a larger audience it's important to take advantage of what's available.

Gilbert provides the best tools to help make your content reach a more successful one.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Find out what your website visitors are looking for through heatmaps, statistics, and behavior. Hotjar will help you understand these things and more.

• Handle multiple types of content from one place. Zerys allows you to use their dedicated project management to produce the best article for your target market.

• Simplify Facebook Messenger and stay in touch with your Fans and followers. Goofy helps you manage this mobile app right from your Apple computer without having to use a smart device.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Shane Barker   because it explains the importance of being prepared for a successful product launch.

In a competitive online environment it's important for your goods to stand out to consumers.

Create a Successful Product Launch

Today's online market is highly competitive in an age of social media and reviews. I agree that businesses can gain more attention with the right focus and strategy in place.

Barker shows you how you can best present your products with a strategized approach.

Here's what caught my attention:

• A lack of planning can place your product launch off to a bad start. You need to have a strategy in place early on that you can make adjustments with as you move forward.

• Don't forget to include a marketing strategy in the process. During production this can be placed on the back burner or missed -- which can cause you to lose prospects.

• Understand what problem your product solves for your audience. You do this through proper market research and identify the needs and desires of your community.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Michael Brenner because it explains how to improve your marketing ROI for more sales.

By measuring your results you can move toward a more profitable business online.

Solve Marketing ROI for Better Results

Many advertisers have dismal results when it comes to running an ad campaign. I agree that in order to attain your sales goals you need to first understand how to measure your results.

Brenner explains the first steps toward improving your marketing ROI.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Start by measuring the sales from your marketing campaigns minus the investment you put into them, and then dividing this number. This will give you insights on trade-offs of what works and what doesn't.

• It's important to differentiate between ROI investments and financial statements. Find out whether you are including things like corporate expenses in your measurements.

• Stick to the programs that you can measure. Digital content is something you can gather data on with proven results.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Patrick Foster
 because it explains the difference between B2B and B2C in eCommerce.

It's important to know how and why customers interact on your business website.

The Difference Between Buyer Journeys and Customers

When building a business in the digital age you need to understand how your prospects are making purchasing decisions and why. I agree that both B2B and B2C play into eCommerce websites.

Foster explains what causes your customers to make a purchase and how to improve your approach.

Here's what caught my attention:

• In B2B purchasing there is always a problem that needs to be solved within a business. Buyers in this situation want to look for the best deal and product or service for their employers.

• A B2C website is usually aimed at capturing the reader's attention right away. The next step is to convince them to make a purchase.

• It takes account management to make a B2B sale work along with relationship management. In B2C it's all about customer service and followup via email. 

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Ruchika Sharma
 because it provides insights on how to improve your content curation plan.

Focus on engaging your audience with a solution and strong call to action.

How to Use Effectively Publish Content

Content should be tailored for your target audience's needs and desires. I agree that you can be successful by appealing to their pressing questions and offering them a compelling solution that they will want to buy into.

Sharma explains the basics of content planning that stands out to your community.

Here's what caught my attention:

• Look for previously published content to find at least 5 top keywords for your article. Recommended tools are ahrefs and Buzzsumo.

• Define your topics early on and then brainstorm. Answer the where, what, why and how for your readers.

• It's important to optimize not only your content, but your images as well. This will then help you to optimize your keyword choices.

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I selected this article from Curatti written by Niraj Ranjan because it covers how to best approach your prospects.

Some phrases are outdated and inappropriate for business emails.

How to Communicate With Your Subscribers

It just takes a few words to lose the attention of a potential customer. I agree that in order to have more sales you should write your message in a way that is appealing and does not have a direct sales pitch.

Ranjan explains several phrases that do not work well for business emails.

Here's what caught my attention:

• An overused cliche is, "Don't hesitate to contact me." It is not only over polite, but also sounds too phony. People are already aware that they can approach your business for further clarification on information.

• Avoid filler phrases such as, "I hope you're well." These are hollow statements without true meaning or emotion. Instead keep the introduction light, and get straight to the point.

• If your prospect asks a question responding with, "I don't know" is unprofessional. This gives the reader the wrong impression -- instead offer an answer that allows you to get back to them with the right information that they are looking for.

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