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Robin Samora
Are you new or not that familiar with using ChatGPT? Here are some marketing tips to help you get started.
ChatGPT is an AI tool that’s revolutionizing writing, marketing, and research. Here are some ways to make it easier to use for your marketing project.
- Define how you’ll use it. Determine what you want to use ChatGPT for. Is it content creation or customer service? Once you have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish, it will be easier to get the most out of the tool.
- Train the model: This is AI. You need to train the model on your specific language and tone. So that means taking the time to do it. The more data you provide, the more queries you give it, the more accurate your responses will be.
- Keep it simple: Don’t overcomplicate things. ChatGPT is a tool designed to make your life easier, so start by asking simple questions and gradually increase the complexity.
- Monitor and evaluate: Regularly monitor and evaluate your results. Keep refining your approach and take time to train the AI model so that it improves over time! It really may make your life easier.
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Looking to generate more leads on LinkedIn? Join the Club. Well, listen in. I’ve got some ideas for you.
Don’t overcomplicate getting leads or increasing visibility on LinkedIn. Here are some marketing tips to help you.
- Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: Sounds like a no brainer. Just make sure your profile accurately represents you and your brand. Use keywords that describe your skills and services, and showcase your best work in the portfolio section.
- Join Relevant LinkedIn Groups: Find groups related to your industry and join them. Engage in discussions, share relevant content, and connect with other members to expand your network.
- Leverage LinkedIn Publishing: One of my favorites. Share thought-leadership articles on LinkedIn to establish yourself as an expert in your field. This can drive traffic to your profile. That’s the point, right?
- Connect with Your Target Audience: Use LinkedIn’s advanced search features to find and connect with potential customers who fit your target demographic. Be sure to personalize your connection requests to increase your chances of being accepted.
- Think about LinkedIn Ads: LinkedIn Ads are a great way to reach your target market. Target your ads based on job title, industry, company size, and more. Test slowly and track your results.
- Host Virtual Events: Host webinars, online workshops, or Q&A sessions to connect with potential customers. And, don’t forget to promote your event on LinkedIn to reach a wider audience.
Of course, you want to engage regularly and post content as an expert. But make room for these ideas in your marketing plan, too.
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4 Ways Keyword Research Can Drive Marketing Strategy Want to optimize your search engine ranking? Look at keyword research to improve your marketing strategy. Write a Topical List Begin with a keyword list that describes your business. Say you’re a dentist. Start with services you provide like “Cosmetic Dentistry,” “Dental Checkup,” “or “Dental Cleaning.” […]
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If you’re an avid Netflix watcher – and who isn’t? – some big changes might be coming soon. What could this mean for marketing? Let’s explore Netflix with ads. There’s talk that Netflix might add a subscription tier that includes ads. This could mean a major shift in the marketing industry. It’s still a bit […]
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Are you marketing to Gen Z? Here’s some insight you should know. A recent marketing study revealed 85% of Generation Z participants believe corporations should be making an effort to create a better world. If you’re under 30, you probably fall in the Gen Z category. Whether you agree with their sentiments or not, corporations […]
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Bet you didn’t know July is “Wild about Wildlife” month! Here are some ways your marketing team can take advantage of it! 1. Pets are good for business. Really! They make employees happier, and customers love it when you welcome their furry friends. You can allow pets inside, offer pet-safe snacks (like Starbuck’s “pup […]
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Want more people to see you as an expert? Up your brand and credibility with these marketing tips. 1. Stay on Top of Business Trends. If you don’t live in Hawaii, you probably have to change your wardrobe based on the season. Same thing with your business. You may need to adapt your business based […]
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Want some SEO marketing tips you can use today? Listen in. Many small business owners don’t have a SEO marketer on their teams. They’re doing SEO marketing themselves getting decent traffic at a price they can afford, unless they’re hiring a SEO marketing specialist. If you’re looking to improve your SEO and keep things in-house, consider the EAT strategy. Build Your Expertise. Google perceives you as an expert […]
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The next time you’re doing a PR push you might want to consider this. Ready for a PR push? You may first want to make sure your company’s social media house is in order. The focus on digital marketing has grown leaps and bounds with consumers on their devices more than ever. What can you […]
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Want some Zoom features to share with your marketing team? Listen in. Zoom. Love it or hate it, it is one of the top video communication tools of the past year and it’s only gained more momentum. This week, a viral video showed a lawyer stuck on a cat filter in front of a judge. […]
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Looking to get some help on what you want? Let me share what has worked for me and thousands of other business owners who are clear about what they want. Marketing Tip: 5 Steps to Manifest What You Want 1. Be clear about what you want, not what you think you can get. Take your […]
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Looking for publicity? It’s a free way to gain visibility – but what’s the real reason you want press? To start, free PR and publicity will help build your online reputation, credibility, and increase your expert authority. Plus, you’ll be perceived as an expert. All are key factors in marketing. 6 Reasons You Need Publicity […]
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How much do you charge? Pause, pause. Don’t get mad. Here’s what to say next. If you’re in business, you’ve probably done more than your share of free – when you started, for causes you believe in, or as part of giving back. For those who ask, “how much do you charge?, here’s what you […]
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Need free photos for your marketing projects? If you do any kind of content marketing, you need visuals – photos and images to use on your website, on blogs and articles, and reports – as well as on social media. Here are 5 free photo sites for your next marketing project 1. Unsplash Unsplash has […]
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Want to grow your business? Then you need a marketing plan. 3 Reasons You Need a Marketing Plan 1. A marketing plan is a comprehensive report. It analyzes your brand or business’ situation, and identifies your target audience, challenges, opportunities, and competition. It contains key industry information, data, and marketing insights that differentiate your brand, […]
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Ever dream of being famous? What’s the Secret Sauce? 5 Ingredients in the Secret Sauce of Marketing 1. Don’t Reinvent the Wheel if You Don’t Have To Set out to become an expert in your field by learning everything you can about your subject matter and then commit to lifelong learning. 2. Master the Art […]
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Hiding behind the computer not sure how to use digital marketing for cold calls? Listen up! 4 Digital Marketing Cold Call Strategies 1. Figure out who your ideal client is. Who do you need to reach? What kind of company or industry are they in? What are their problems? How can you help? Once you […]
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Nothing’s changed and everything’s changed since Covid hit the world. With so much going on, how do you grab your entrepreneurial edge? 5 Ways to Grab Your Marketing and Entrepreneurial Edge 1. Grow market share. Do you operate in a market where leaders are vulnerable? The shutdown/reopening might be an opportunity to move up from […]
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Want some local lead generation tips? If you’re in business you need leads, and you can get them a number of ways whether it’s networking, speaking, word of mouth, or meeting someone in a grocery line. They all work. But leads should also come through your online marketing efforts. The key is to turn those […]
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Are you concerned about cash flow during this economic downturn? I don’t know any business owner who’s not concerned with maximizing their company’s cash flow. In times like this, it may seem difficult, but it’s not impossible. Here are some ways to keep revenue flowing. Marketers: Here’s How to Keep Cash Flowing When Times are […]
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Does your mind wander on phone calls, and do you get off track? Be honest. Would you rather email someone or send a text, instead of picking up the phone? If it’s a friend you’re talking to, it’s easy. You can chit chat away. But for a business call, getting off track can be such […]
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Want to build the like, know and trust factor even more with LinkedIn? Creating conversations with prospects and customers is what engagement is about on social media. That’s what LinkedIn’s Conversation ads do. You might know this ad strategy – it used to be called sponsored inMail. What’s so interesting about these ads are that […]
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Want to get new business in the door? Here’s how to do it with Google My Business. Answer questions ASAP. Yes, people can ask you questions through Google My Business. Set up email notifications, or better yet download the app on your phone so you never miss a question. The person asking a question could […]
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What’s the AIDI formula and how can it help me get more leads? “A” is getting your audience’s attention. Appeal to your target market directly. Say something that affects them personally. “I” is for gaining interest through making an enticing offer. Make the offer something valuable that your target audience would actually want and respond […]
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Having a good-looking website with no conversions is not only frustrating, but it affects your sales in a big way. The same with landing pages. Your goal is to drive traffic, but if no one’s taking action, then you have to figure out why — and quickly so you don’t waste time, money or resources. […]
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Want more business on social media but don’t know exactly what to do? Try these 5 Easy Ways to Get More Leads on Instagram Create a link tree style page on your website that looks great on mobile. You only get one link on Instagram, so maximize by linking to a page you can customize […]
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Do you have a lead magnet that’s putting tons of leads in your sales funnel? That’s great. But are they all staying at the top? An effective funnel slowly moves them down towards a purchase decision. If you’re struggling to convert, maybe your email sequence needs tweaking. The first thing you want to do is […]
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Everybody knows it’s important to have social media for your business. But blind posting isn’t going to get you anywhere. It’s a waste of time. No ifs ands or buts. Like it or not, social media is key to your branding, but are you working it or is it working you? If we all had […]
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We’re all out there doing our best at marketing our brands and businesses. But, with all the technology updates, and working IN our business more than ON our business, it’s hard to do it all — and all well. What I’ve found is that there are a few pieces that are often missing in the […]
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Are you getting the cold shoulder when you make a cold call? That’s probably because cold calls seem a bit out of place in today’s sales world. Buyer behavior has changed. Rarely do people pick up a call from a number they don’t recognize. And if they need a service, they look it up online […]
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Hi, it’s Robin Samora with the Fast Marketing Minute. I’m your Marketing and PR expert here to grow your business and brand. Are you dreading networking events, because you’re not getting much from them? Stop going in blind. Be clear on what you’re looking for. First, make a list of qualities and skills you admire […]
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As a business owner, you know how important networking is to grow your business. But, how many events do you have to go each week? 1? 5? How many is too many? What’s the right number? First of all, think quality over quantity. You can go to 10 events in a week, but if you […]
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If your company is B2B, LinkedIn should be part of your marketing mix. I’m not talking about having a company page. I’m talking about YOU working to get leads on LinkedIn. First you need to be active. Post content that your target audience is interested in. Articles, news, your thoughts on current industry trends. And […]
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I’m a big fan of spot coaching. That’s hiring an expert who’s more skilled and experienced in a certain area than you. Spot coaches are invaluable if you’re looking to explore a new business idea, need insight or direction, or want to openly discuss the pros and cons of moving ahead on a project – […]
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Do you know about Quora.com? In case you don’t, it’s a website you should know about, especially if you’re an expert or authority in your field. Quota is an online platform, where people ask questions to experts and experts in turn, answer questions. Wikipedia adds “that users can collaborate by editing questions and suggesting edits […]
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Some of you listening might be consultants out there, and from time to time get pushback about your pricing. First thing I’d like to say, is hello — you’re worth it. Second thing, make sure you’re not using the word ‘rates’ in your proposals. Instead, use the word ‘fee’. Rates are by the hour and […]
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Everyone in business wants to grow their business, right? I mean it’s a no brainer. But we all stress so much to beat the competition, do more, be more, all at the quickest speed possible. But what if we could make it easier for ourselves and our business to be better and improve every single […]
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Ever think about a pop-up store as a fun and innovative way to get fast exposure? Ask a local business if you can set it up in front of or in their store, or purchase booth space at a popular local event. Bring only your best, favorite products (not your entire inventory), and think about including items that customers can’t normally get at your location to create FOMO, fear of missing out.
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Most younger audiences don’t like being targeted by brands on social media. They want to feel a connection, build trust slowly, and see the value of engaging. With social media, brands can connect with prospects and customers, listen to what’s going on, and see what’s trending. In fact, if you talk ‘at’ your customer, in particular millennials, you’ll lose them and won’t get them back.
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We’re talking about optimizing website forms to get the best conversions.
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