The Right Tools for the Job

The Right Tools for the Job

Marketing Matters S6E1 - The tools of web marketing

In this new season, we’re taking a glimpse “behind the curtain” at the tools used in web marketing. In most instances, you cannot run a business these days without the technical tools and support, so what do we use for websites, e-mail and even, looking beyond marketing, accounting and telephone systems?

As we’re surrounded by technology, a key thing to remember is the tool only aids in running your business: it isn’t the be-all and end-all. For the right tools, you need to understand both why you want it and what you hope to gain... Listen here...

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The right tools for the job...

If you haven’t got the right tools it makes marketing a LOT harder – if not impossible.

I learnt my lesson many years ago. I was struggling for too long with a particular job when it dawned on me:

There must be a better way to do this!        

Trying to market your business without the correct tools is hard work. There is also the risk of losing focus on your marketing and business goals. Your objective shifts to trying to make the most of what you have.

Is it better to use what you have or make sure you have the right tool?

OK, sometimes you have no choice. you have to accept you must work with your existing resources. Even so, it’s important that you don’t forget what it is you are aiming for. It is still about taking your business forward..... Read more...

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