How To Maximize Your Digital Marketing Budget for the Holiday Season

By Jennie Lyon / November 19, 2024

As we approach the end of the year, you, as an online business owner, are starting to evaluate your business and wonder how to make the most of your remaining digital marketing budget.  Q4 presents unique opportunities for high-impact campaigns, especially with holiday promotions in full swing. The key to maximizing your digital marketing budget for the holiday season is smart budgeting, strategic allocation, and leveraging every marketing dollar to maximize your return on investment (ROI). How? Let’s get into it.  Content Overview: –Prioritize Your Winning Promotions–Invest in Retargeting Campaigns–Use Social Media to Your Advantage–Leverage Your Email List–Diversify Your Content…

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Troubleshoot Your Sales Funnel Like a Pro (and Figure Out What’s Holding Your Business Back)

By Jennie Lyon / October 22, 2024
Troubleshoot Your Sales Funnels Like a Pro

We are in Q4, and I know you are focused on hitting your end-of-year goals and maximizing what could be the most lucrative time of year for your business.  To do that, you need to take a step back and examine how everything is converting currently so you know what to improve. But… how do you interpret what you need to do next?  I’m going to walk you through exactly what I look for when I do a sales funnel audit for my clients, explain what I’m looking for, and even what I suggest to fix these common issues. Are…

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5 Reasons Why Your Email List Contacts Aren’t Converting to Paid Customers

By Jennie Lyon / September 10, 2024

You’ve been working hard on growing your email list with a free offer, which we call a lead magnet. This has created some new contacts for your email list, but those contacts aren’t converting into paying customers.   Today, I will troubleshoot this very common problem with you and see if you can identify opportunities for improvement for your online business. Let’s get into it.  Content Overview –Things don’t match up–Lost in the funnel–Email epic fails– Lack of Clarity–“Set it and forget it” strategy– How Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing can help Things Don’t Match Up At this point in your business,…

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How to Get Your First 1,000 Email Subscribers

By Jennie Lyon / April 16, 2024

Email marketing is a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. It connects directly with your audience, nurtures relationships, drives sales, and boosts revenue. Now, the million-dollar question is, how do you get your first 1,000 email subscribers? To fully harness the power and benefits of email marketing, one must first focus on building a solid and engaged email list. Understanding the importance of starting on the right foot when building an email list can significantly impact the success of your email marketing campaigns.  This article will discuss the key strategies and tips for acquiring your first 1,000 email subscribers and…

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7 Fantastic & Affordable Online Marketing Strategies For Small Business Owners

By Jennie Lyon / April 9, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, small businesses must harness a wealth of resources to navigate the ever-evolving realm of online marketing strategies. When executed with precision and foresight, online marketing can be a powerful tool for attracting new customers and expanding your business. Today, I’m offering insights and practical strategies to elevate your online presence affordably and effectively. Content Overview Why Online Marketing Matters for Small BusinessesEstablish Your Online BrandingOptimize Your WebsiteMobile ResponsivenessSEO OptimizationUtilize Social MediaInvest in Email MarketingCollaborate with Other BusinessesUse Google My BusinessCreate High Quality ContentThis Week’s Homework  Why Online Marketing Matters for Small Businesses Online marketing has…

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TikTok Ban? It’s Time To Build An Email List

By Jennie Lyon / March 19, 2024
TikTok Ban? It's Time To Build An Email List

The pending TikTok ban has caused quite a stir among small business owners who have relied heavily on the platform to build their businesses.  With the potential loss of a significant marketing channel, it has become even more critical for small business owners to diversify their marketing strategies and explore other options.  One such option is email marketing, which has been a reliable and effective way to reach customers for decades. Businesses can maintain direct customer communication and drive sales by building a solid email list and developing engaging email campaigns.  Additionally, email marketing can be personalized and tailored to…

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Segmentation Strategies: Targeting the Right Audience with Email Marketing

By Jennie Lyon / February 13, 2024
Segmentation Strategies: Targeting the Right Audience with Email Marketing

Email marketing rocks! Sending emails? Super effective. Segmentation matters! But guess what? Subscribers aren’t clones. They’re unique, with different tastes and habits. So, ditch the generic emails; it’s time to get personal because not all subscribers are cut from the same cloth. They’ve got different needs and vibes, affecting how they respond to your emails. Wondering how? Segmentation is the game-changer. This blog? Your easy guide to why it rocks, how to do it, and the necessary tools. Ready to level up your email game? Let’s dive right in! Content Overview 🔹Why Email List Segmentation?🔹Types of Segmentation🔹Crafting Segmentation Criteria🔹Personalization Techniques🔹Tools and…

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Steps To Automate Your Email Marketing & Why It’s So Important!

By Jennie Lyon / December 12, 2023
How to Automate Your Email Marketing & Why It's So Important

Life is busy, even busier if you’re a small business owner! One of the first steps to having a successful online business is having a robust email list full of raving fans and paying customers. If you’re like me, finding time to stay on top of your email marketing can feel very time intensive and overwhelming! What’s a small business owner to do? Automate your email marketing, of course!  When you automate your email marketing, you not only save time but, more importantly, you boost engagement with your ICA (ideal client avatar), nurture those relationships by building the know, like,…

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6 Simple Email Strategies To Skyrocket Your Business Growth

By Jennie Lyon / November 14, 2023
6 Simple Email Strategies to Skyrocket Your Business Growth

In the whirlwind of online marketing, we’re constantly hunting for marketing strategies that capture attention and supercharge our growth. Get ready because I’m about to introduce a bona fide game-changer that’s truly a digital force to be reckoned with – email strategies! Now, let’s dive into why email marketing is an indispensable in your marketing arsenal. Email marketing offers a direct pathway to your audience in a world buzzing with noise. It’s the space where your messages don’t just land but resonate loud and clear. Let’s jump into five email strategies that will skyrocket your business growth. 📧 Content Overview…

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Client Onboarding Automation is the Key to Business Success!

By Jennie Lyon / July 30, 2019

For some small businesses, getting a new client is “Good news, bad news” time. The good news is that you have a new client! The bad news is that if you don’t have an automated onboarding system, it can be a massive headache.  There is the first consultation, the follow-ups, sending/signing the contract, convincing them of the importance of filling out their client information form, invoices, scheduling your kick off call, learning their habits and preferences… It’s a ton of work! Of course, you can make things go much smoother by streamlining your entire client onboarding sequence. And a big…

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