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Startups When In Doubt Create A Contest: CrowdFunde Partner Contest

Startups When In Doubt Create A Contest: CrowdFunde Partner Contest | Startup Revolution | Scoop.it

Startups & Contests
Most #startups don't wake up thinking about #contentmarketing. Most startup entrepreneurs are builders. They want to build. Sometimes it is better to let others build FOR YOU.

Better because our new Google marketing world is based on three things:

* What You Say & Do. 
* What others Think about what you said and did.
* Being LOVED by an increasing number of "brand advocates".

Some startups may get all of those things from an APP store, but why risk putting all eggs in a single basket when content marketing isn't hard nor does it need to take much time.

Contests are a favorite of mine. When STUCK and there's no time to cold call or no money to support "outbound sales" create content to bring who you need into your orbit. Contests are great for that. Give away something of value, such as a "better website", and review your entries. 

If a contest feels too random you may be right, so don't put all eggs in that basket either. Continue to work your personal network to find great partners and be sure to update your contest. Closer something gets to FULL the more people want it (lol).  

AslamB's comment, February 13, 2014 8:59 AM
You're welcome Martin!
Glenn Laken's curator insight, March 3, 2014 3:51 PM

Reviews & Fresh Content are Key !

 

And I agree 100% the new Google marketing world is based on three things:

* What You Say & Do. 
* What others Think about what you said and did.
* Being LOVED by an increasing number of "brand advocates".

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Is Your Startup Ready For Christmas?

Is Your Startup Ready For Christmas? | Startup Revolution | Scoop.it

Why Startups Need To Get Ready For Christmas Now

I just finished the 20 Holiday Ecommerce questions teams must answer YES to before hitting the beach. 4Q is a critical time for #startups too. More deals get done between September and June than during the summer when the VC sharks are swimming with the real sharks. 

Web traffic goes way up in the fourth quarter too improving any startups' chances for fame, glory and enough money to keep the wolf at bay for another month. Being part of a startup is like playing baseball for the Durham Bulls. 

Every day you learn something and that is great, but you can't keep your eye off the prize - moving up to The Show. Startups need to realize their online CONTENT is how people will come to know and support them. Lousy content = no fame and glory. 

Great content only helps startups get in the ROOM. If your startup can answer YES to all 22 of these questions then two things are true. I didn't make the questions near hard enough and chances for your team to achieve your goals just went WAY UP. 

If your startup is overwhelmed by the content marketing side of what you are trying to accomplish Atlantic BT and I are glad to help. We are working on new content and ways to help all the time. If you are a startup, read these questions and want help let us know:

Martin.Smith(at)Atlanticbt.com 

Together we can get your startup redy for Christmas NOW :).  

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