CEO Advisor Newsletter™
February 2007
Practical Advice to Accelerate Growth and Profits

In This Issue

Five Web Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Are You Positioned to Succeed or Fail in 2007?

Words of Wisdom

CEO Advisor, Inc. - Member of Accredited Organizations


 

Five Web Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Without a doubt, most of us are constantly finding out new ways to improve our web marketing efforts to increase site traffic, leads and sales. Here are five mistakes to avoid:
  1. Spam - The sure fire way of getting your site blacklisted from the major search engines.
  2. Single Keywords - Single keywords aren't going to hit the bullseye in a traffic sense. Use keyword phrases which accurately reflect your web site with a high KEI (Keyword Efficiency Index).
  3. Lack of External Links - Exchange links with sites relevant to yours. To increase site traffic and leads, go for quality rather than quantity.
  4. Watch out for SEO (Search Engine Optimization) 'Experts' - Make sure you know exactly what you'll receive in advance to boost your site traffic.
  5. Lack of Patience - Building your web site traffic will take some time from a standing start. Even on Google it is typical to take several months to be ranked correctly.
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  • Are You Positioned to Succeed or Fail in 2007?
  • If you have identified specific needs of your business, or weaknesses in certain skills, you must ensure that these are addressed as this could make the difference between the success or failure of your business. Having external advisors to call on - early on - can help you accelerate growth and keep your business on the right path. The more committed you are to getting advice, the more benefit the advisors will bring you. Here are five steps that can help pinpoint the advice you need:
    • Find the right professionals - Have a strong team consisting of your banker, CPA firm, law firm, insurance broker, and independent business advisor to ensure you are getting the needed advice to grow your business profitably.
    • Select the appropriate advisor for you and your company - Not all advisors can handle your specific needs. Engage with an experienced, hands-on management advisor that is complimentary to you.
    • Assess your needs - Find a seasoned business advisor that supports the company you want to become, rather than the one you are now, and that will work with you weekly. Board members tend to focus only on high level issues on a quarterly basis.
    • Work with people you like and trust - Seek advice from someone you trust and who shares your same vision and urgency for what you are trying to achieve.
    • Don't be too proud to ask for help - Never see it as a failure to ask for help. Additional expertise is a critical factor in avoiding pitfalls, venturing into new territories and taking your business to the next level.

    • Visit us at www.CEOAdvisor.com for more information or call Mark Hartsell at (949) 759-8676 for a free consultation.

  • Words of Wisdom
  • "Try to learn something about everything and everything about something."

                                            -Thomas H. Huxley

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