The Intuitive Marketer

In this podcast, we will discuss why asking for recommendations for a web designer on Facebook is not the best idea. We'll look at the risks associated with making decisions based on advice from social media, and the importance of speaking to a digital business coach before selecting a web designer. We'll also provide helpful tips for finding the right digital business coach so you can get the best results possible.Ready to find the perfect web designer for your business? Contact Mark Howard today to receive expert advice and get the most benefit from it.👉Connect with MarkWebsite: www.markhoward.coachLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhoward-sa/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some years ago I got the chance to interview a man who was open to how he uses online dating apps to manipulate women for sex. The processes he used are very disturbing and I'm sure I did not get all of what he was doing, but the parts I did get went on to explain how he was working and the parallel between this and marketing.I don't for one moment agree with his actions, but from a recent post, I felt the need to highlight the parallel whilst at the same time making women aware of how these guys are really working. in this episodeHow predators operate on dating sites and appsThe sales techniques they useThe two online tools they use to snare womenThe parallel between them and online marketingLinks & ResourcesConnect with Markwebsite: https://markhoward.coachLearn MoreGrab free marketing tools, templates and cheatsheetshttps://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital products are an extremely popular way to share and consume new information. They come in many different formats and are ideal for business owners who want to consider a new revenue stream or widen their existing audience.The hardest thing for most people to overcome is the fear that they’re creating a lot of new work for themselves. Of course there is work involved in creating a digital product, but the idea is that you’re creating something once that you can sell many times.ANY business no matter what you do can sell digital products. It not only brings in a small additional revenue at the start but also increases your trust level so that customers go on to buy your higher-end products.in this episodeFind out what digital products areWhy you need to be selling themWhat you can selland the 6 step process you need to go through in order to start creating digital productsLinks & ResourcesConnect with Markwebsite: https://markhoward.coachLearn MoreGrab free marketing tools, templates and cheatsheetshttps://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to stand out in the search resultsWhat makes someone click on a search result?Getting on to the first page of the search results is the ultimate goal for any business that is carrying out an SEO campaign. But how do you stand out to someone searching and encourage them to click through to your website?Search engines such as Google, pull data frankrom your website to show in the search results. There are two key elements that form the title and description that show up on the results pages. These are the title tag and meta description.In this episode, Mark takes you through what makes your meta title and description swing so people can click on it and take action.Find out how one company in Bognor got his business to fix his guitar, just from their meta titleGetting a proper plugin[1:06]Many people search for a certain product or service on Google and other search engines. You will receive this extensive list of search results. The next step is picking which option to click. Now, you wouldn't be pulled to the meta description and meta title. Thus, Mark says these meta titles are what show in search engine results. Obtaining the proper plugin is the first step to take.The proper plugin[2:26]Many SEOs use Yoast. However, Mark does not recommend using that for it is buggy instead he recommends using Rankmath.Attracting people[7:17]The meta titles should be enticing and attractive to possible customers. Having a basic default “about us” will not entice customers. Mark advises putting the reader on a journey by putting all the necessary information.Being unique[9:59]The other thing you have to do is stand out because you have to be unique. Being unique is one of the most effective strategies for business owners to attract customers to click on their website during search results. If you're not unusual, you'll notice it will be a problem. You can look at your search results and see where you rank compared to your competition. See which are number one on the first, second, and third pages.[13:12]Meta titlesMark is trying to convey here that if you can get your meta titles and meta descriptions right at the start before you do anything else when you create your pages and get this particular bid, that would be ideal. Your click-through rates will skyrocket regardless of where you are on Google right now.Links & ResourcesConnect with Markwebsite: https://markhoward.coachMentioned ResourcesRank MathJarvisLearn MoreGrab free marketing tools, templates and cheatsheetshttps://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There comes a time when every business owner starts to wonder if they need to update or refresh their website.This could be through necessity, such as a lack of leads or sales. It could come through a design looking “tired” and needing a new coat of paint, much like a wall in your home. The brand could even be entirely overhauled to modernise or follow a change of ownership.When you’re considering a website re-design, you need to establish the main reason for doing so. Your reason will guide the tasks and complexity of the project. There’s a big difference between updating some content and images on an existing website, and building a whole new website that is focused on generating more sales.In this episode I take you through the 6 signs that your website might be outdated and what to do about it.❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook advertising is still one of the best and most cost-effective to do. The fact that you can really drill down on your potential client demographics, allows your business to get in front of the right people, but what are the key elements to an eye-catching advert?In this episode, I take you through the 5 key elements to make your advert successful and the 1 thing you must NOT DO with advert posts. ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You are building an email marketing list and sending out newsletters or even sales letters, but are you really getting the most from your list?How is your client list relationship going? Be honest are you struggling or starting to find that maybe open rates and unsubscribes are not where you want them to be?In this podcast, I take you through the 9 easy tips to building your email client relationship which in return will increase your open rate and keep your subscribers coming back for more.❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody likes to talk about the R-word (recession) but in times when there are economic downturns, there are processes you can put into place right now to ensure your business continues to run and even thrive. In this episode, I take you through the additional revenue incomes you can add to your business; one of these is outside of the box!❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Customers won't just buy from your site they need to Know, Like and Trust that you can deliver whilst give them a client experience that will want them to return and buy from you again.Listen to my 3 powerful tactics that will motivate customers to buy from you whilst increasing your trust and sales at the same time.❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A common thought point for a business owner is a wish for more leads. If only they could get more leads, they’d be able to make more money.How often do you think about generating more leads for your business? This could be more telephone calls, more emails, more people walking into your store, or even more website visitors.The thing is, you actually don’t need more leads.In this episode I explain why you should stop chasing leads and how you can change your sales process NOW and get more money with no lead chasing. ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcasts are extremely popular nowadays. Not only that, it seems like everybody on the planet has one!Perhaps you want to get a podcast of your own off the ground, but you don’t have the spare time to do so. Planning and recording content can be time-consuming, especially if you’re struggling to commit to creating one. That’s perfectly understandable, as there are so many hats you can wear in your business.One way to get in on the podcast craze is to be a guest on somebody else's. You don’t have the stress of writing and recording your own material, and just by being on somebody's podcast, you’re giving the host valuable content they can use. ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These days, it’s hard for a business to stand out from the crowd online, and they struggle to create engaging content that will appeal to their audience. When it comes to blog posts, visitors want to read something that they identify with, and something that solves a problem they have. It might seem like a huge undertaking, but there are some easy ways to amplify how much your content appeals to your readers.Let’s take a look at my 5 tips for creating captivating content. ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About pages are often neglected, as they’re typically something that was hastily written when your website first went live. It’s not particularly common for a business to revisit an About page, aside from perhaps updating a team profile or adding a new picture of a team member.It’s worth pointing out that a great About page will help you to stand out from your competition. If they’ve all got a boring page that doesn’t offer anything to their visitors, imagine how refreshing your new About page will be to your visitors?In this episode, I explain the key factors to making an awesome About Page that will keep your visitors interested and want to buy from you! ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you completely and utterly at a loss about what to write? Is your content becoming stale, repetitive, and uninspired?Many business owners have been in the exact same position as you. In fact, I would bet that almost all of them have.Writing is hard enough when you already have an idea in mind, but it becomes near impossible when the topic pool has dried up and you need to create fresh content for your customers.While it might seem that you’ve exhausted every idea, or explored every facet of your niche, there’s always something you can write about, and it’s surprisingly easy to find inspiration.❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s quickly becoming one of the most preferred ways to consume content. A video can be versatile, engaging, and deliver a massive boost to a customer's experience with a brand. It’s not surprising that many businesses are using it as a valuable marketing tool today.From vlogs to ads, video-based content is most definitely here to stay.I’m going to talk about one type of video today. It often gets overlooked as an opportunity to connect more with your customers. ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes😜 Check out my Free Downloads at https://markhoward.coach/free-stuff/ 🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:MarkHoward.coachLinkedin @markhoward-sa  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot of people don't know this but there's a really easy way to increase your email open rate and it doesn't involve any complicated tactics or strategies.All you have to do is avoid the 10-second rule. In this episode, I'm going to break down exactly what that means and how you can implement it in your own campaigns.✅Download 101 Email Headlines - https://bit.ly/3HSyWLW ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodesLooking to ramp up your online marketing but don't know where to start? Look no further! The mini-marketing club is here to help small business owners with the basics of online marketing. From website design to SEO, we'll teach you everything you need to know to get your business online. So what are you waiting for?It's free to become a member >> https://www.facebook.com/groups/341572636677886 🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:BusinessMachine.bizTwitter @bizmachinesaLinkedin @markhoward-saInstagram @businessmachinesa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm going to show you what's happening on the other side of your screen that nobody talks about... That is, until now. As an online entrepreneur myself, I've seen first-hand what's happening in our world right now. The internet has made everything accessible at any time of day or night - which means that there are fewer people out shopping on Main Street these days. If you're wondering why your local store seems vacant lately, how it affects consumer buying, then this podcast will answer some questions for you! ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodesLooking to ramp up your online marketing but don't know where to start? Look no further! The mini-marketing club is here to help small business owners with the basics of online marketing. From website design to SEO, we'll teach you everything you need to know to get your business online. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:BusinessMachine.bizTwitter @bizmachinesaLinkedin @markhoward-saInstagram @businessmachinesa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, I'm going to show you how to rank your YouTube videos higher in minutes using simple techniques that anyone can do. PLUS, I will also reveal the one type of video that you really must be produced for your business success.So whether you're just starting out with YouTube or you've been doing it for a while, this podcast will help you get more views and better rankings.Resources Mentioned in this Episodewww.video-cashflow.com - my good friend Jeff Laming's website. Tons of resources here for budding YouTubers.Jasper (was Jarvis) - use this to get awesome youtube titles, descriptions and even script ideas for your videosVidIQ - free software to really understand your market audience and peek at what your competitors are doing to get higher video rankingsPictory - Pictory uses AI to easily convert long-form video and text content into short branded videos for social media.Here&Beyond - my Youtube Paranormal channel so you can see how I have done the timestamps in the description of the videos.❤ Please like and follow me for more episodesLooking to ramp up your online marketing but don't know where to start? Look no further! The mini-marketing club is here to help small business owners with the basics of online marketing. From website design to SEO, we'll teach you everything you need to know to get your business online. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!🔥 Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:BusinessMachine.bizTwitter @bizmachinesaLinkedin @markhoward-saInstagram @businessmachinesa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to your website, you want to use every tool at your disposal to engage and persuade potential customers. And while there are many different tools you can use, case studies should be high on the list. Why? Because case studies are one of the most effective ways to showcase the value of your product or service. Not only that, but they can also help you build trust with potential customers.So if you're not using case studies on your website, you're missing out on a powerful marketing tool. To learn more about why case studies should be used on websites, keep listening! Resources used in the PodcastExample Case Study Pages ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodesLooking to ramp up your online marketing but don't know where to start? Look no further! The mini-marketing club is here to help small business owners with the basics of online marketing. From website design to SEO, we'll teach you everything you need to know to get your business online. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!🔥 Join me at the Mini Marketing Club https://bit.ly/34qhzRl Leave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:BusinessMachine.bizTwitter @bizmachinesaLinkedin @markhoward-saInstagram @businessmachinesa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever post a tweet or Facebook update and feel like you're talking to yourself? You're not alone. A lot of business owners struggle to create posts that get interaction from their followers. But don't worry, I'm here to help. In this episode, I'll share some tips that will help you create social media posts that people will want to engage with. So tune in and start boosting your social media engagement today! FREE GIFT 🎁As promised in the podcast you can download the social media cheat sheet for free. There is NO sign up needed, just click on the link and it will open as a PDF in your browser for downloading.https://bit.ly/3JLuPnd ❤ Please like and follow me for more episodes👍 Looking to ramp up your online marketing but don't know where to start? Look no further! The mini-marketing club is here to help small business owners with the basics of online marketing. From website design to SEO, we'll teach you everything you need to know to get your business online. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!🔥 Join me at the mini marketing club https://bit.ly/34qhzRlLeave Some Feedback:What should I talk about next? Please let me know in the comments belowDid you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.Connect with me:BusinessMachine.bizTwitter @bizmachinesaLinkedin @markhoward-saInstagram @businessmachinesa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.