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Michael Hartzell

Recent Posts by Michael Hartzell:

61% of Male Students Say Games or Toys Sparked their Interest in STEM

Are games a waste of time?  Games may be the path to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.  This infographic shows how 61% of male STEM college students say that games or toys sparked their interest in STEM; the top factor for men.

Topics: Landing Pages

YouTube Marketing Data shows - 56 Million Views - 3700 Followers - 46837 Likes

Youtube marketing by the numbers.  As you can see, the video has been seen almost 57 million times and was uploaded on May 1, 2011.  This video on Youtube offers links in the video description area to the website, Twitter and Facebook fan page.

The video is not "professional" in that it does not has perfect lighting, perfect sound nor a studio setting.  I am sure those who are professionals who will critique the video marketing project as a marginal production. 

Topics: Analytics Video Marketing Social Media Marketing

Amazon Slaps the Hands of Lazy Entrepreneurs and Pulls Kindle Books

Knowing that Amazon is on top their business should help you sleep better at night.  Amazon is pulling duplicated e-books from the Kindle Store.  The lazy, opportunistic, predator, stupid people who wanted to start a business by doing essentially no work have been caught. 

Topics: Write a Book Kindle News

Mentorship Programs that will Benefit Your Small Business

Mentorship programs are not advertised on TV, the Internet or radio.  Your small business or your soon to be open business has obstacles and you may resort to rubbing a lamp hoping for a Genie to pop out and provide the perfect business advice.  Without funds, how can you expect to create a win-win with any business consultant? 

You have a strong motivation to start a business or the business you own is not yet successful.  You have a vision and your abilities/skills/talents stand out in the marketplace or your product is already in demand.  You are strapped for cash because of the crazy economic times and possibly your house has burnt down. 

Topics: Start a Business Consultant Support Government Training Personal Development

What is the Most Important Page on a Website?

Is the most important page on this website the blog article you just wrote?  What is the most important page on a website?  What type of pages are we comparing when analyzing which is most important? 

If this seems basic and self evident, please move on. Your advanced knowledge may be wasted here. There are plenty other pages to wet your appetite about inbound marketing and free software tools. 

Topics: Inbound Marketing Conversion Landing Pages

How Long Should a Blog Article Be?

How long should a conversation be?
How long should a joke be?
What length of time does it take to tell a story?
Are you making a case, instructing or sharing a list that is the best on the planet?

Topics: Business Blogging Inbound Marketing Content Marketing

It's my fake birthday today on August 1st - Gotcha!

All day long there will be a long list of birthday wishes.  There have been a few very special people who have sent me an email card and I thank you. 

Unfortunately, it is my fake birthday (August 1st) and the automated tools will begin to send birthday wishes to me.  It will be interesting to see how many software systems pour out their hearts and bend over backwards to send me their best birthday wish.

Topics: Deep Thoughts Business Success Tips

It is my fake birthday today on August 1st - Gotcha!

All day long there will be a long list of birthday wishes.  There have been a few very special people who have sent me an email card and I thank you. 

Topics: Deep Thoughts

Inspiring Simon Sinek Video: Understanding Business

As you watch the inspirational Simon Sinek video, you will remember something that Zig Ziglar once said about business success.

Topics: Business Success Leadership Inspiration

The Web Tools Guy - Miles Austin

Miles Austin is The Web Tools Guy. Miles Austin is also a sales and mobile marketing technologist with an extensive tech sales and leadership background.  Miles is great at taking the essence of the sales process and finding a software tool to improve its effectiveness. Miles will remind you in his training that prior to selecting the best web tool it is important to look at processes.

Topics: Business Software Software Trusted Advisor

Taking the Time to be Strategic - Business Success Tip by Mike Brice

Today Mike Brice from Brice Consulting is our guest and raises the point about the importance of strategic leadership. Mike Brice is a trusted advisor with a long history of creating success.

Topics: Business Planning Trusted Advisor

Everyone Should Hire 'Social Media Experts'

The over abundance of media hype and talk about social media has many turning their heads away with the hope to avoid "more marketing".  On the other hand, partnerships and friendships are formed around the world daily over great distances due to the power of social media.  While Peter Shankman says he will never, ever hire a social media expert, there is another point of view.

Topics: Social Media Marketing Deep Thoughts