FEAR has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything And Run’ or ‘Face Everything And Rise.’ The choice is yours. -Zig Ziglar
I have written this book targeting business owners with the intention to show you how valuable digital assets are for a business. I wanted entrepreneurs to understand what they need to know about keywords and why keywords are so important, and the fact that good keywords in your content can unlock so many digital doors for your online presence. Living in the 21st century and running a business at this time, we must walk side by side with what technology offers.
I have personally seen several small businesses that are not aware of their true online potential. Several businesses fear the words SEO, Website, and Social Media Marketing. This book guides them to understand these terms, adapt, and implement these technologies into their businesses.
SEO has changed dramatically over the years, and we need to move with it. SEO has shifted from traditional optimization to connecting the client's content with the end-user over several devices and platforms.
As a new business owner, you need to focus on the right keywords for your online content as it will put you on the correct path to search optimization success. On the other hand, any error incurred during keyword selection can put you behind, and you will be left looking for a solution. The power of long-tail search is real, and with the right approach, you can market your business through your website.
You will generate appropriate traffic and bring in targeted visitors who are interested in what you have to say and what you have to sell. It is crucial to create high-quality, long-form content. However, that is only one aspect of the story. If you want to create content, you might as well target the right keywords and start integrating long keyword phrases into your content plan.
By doing this, you will broaden your reach to your audience and see your position with search engines rise.
We are definitely in a new era of doing business. 2020 has been a year of changes, and all companies had to adapt to the current situation. Change is the only constant. From here on, you will know all the tips, information, and shared experiences I explained in this book. You can equip yourself with the necessary tools and improve your ability to adapt.
If you just follow these simple steps and do even the basic minimum, you will see progress.
For those of you that own restaurants and stores, we can clearly see that majority of your customers are searching for you via social media or your website. While the frequency of visiting your store will be less, you usually will be in the best position if you have increased your efforts. This is especially the case when you use them to serve your customers via an online experience and have products and services delivered directly.
This change is not a negative one. Let's put it this way; you can either see the glass as half full or half empty. Should you choose the half-full approach, you will certainly transition your business to a new way of life?
Remember that life is an experience. If you keep doing the same things repeatedly, expecting a different outcome, you are bound to experience a negative outcome. What is required for you as an entrepreneur is to shift your perspective. Take the knowledge you have gained from this book and be proactive.
You have heard me reference mapmelocal.com many times.
During the writing process, I had extensive discussions with my Business Partner, Kevin. We concluded that since the entire landscape is changing and because our community brand is about helping entrepreneurs, we strategized and created an online portal called Bizologyportal.com. This portal will serve businesses as a single platform for all matters connected with the operations. This is your single connecting point to get almost anything and everything you need for your success.
We have personally tried and tested all of the services ourselves. And, we figured why not share this with the rest of the entrepreneurs in the United States. We have decided to adapt our business model and pivot to meet the change that we want to see.
I hope that you progress quickly with a positive outlook and delve into the many resources we have provided for you and take full advantage in leveraging your success.
An entrepreneur is much like the conductor of a musical symphony. Every member of the team and every instrument they play has to be in-tune and in sync. This will create the most beautiful experience for everyone involved and allow them to reach higher vibrations.
Ignoring or not giving attention to every part of your business and team will result in irreversible damages. You must keep the cogs of the wheels rotating and deliver word-class service or products to your customers with compassion, love, and happiness.
When planning your day, month, or year, take time to reflect on your customer reviews. Try to figure out what they want from you and how you can fulfill their wishes. With all this information available at the click of a mouse online, you can make an effort to understand your customers and tweak your business model into finely tuned instruments with remarkable players helping you to orchestrate the symphony.
With these last words, I hope that all the entrepreneurs who have taken the time to read this book attain everlasting success in their business journeys and establish brands built on pure intentions that can benefit society at large.
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