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    Dec 18
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Christmas Excitement?

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Are you excited about Christmas? Have you finished your holiday shopping or are you still looking for that perfect gift?

Christmas is in full swing here at my house. The tree is decorated, the lights are on the porch, gifts are being wrapped, and Christmas Dinner is already being planned. Now, all we have to do is wrap the rest of the gifts, finish planning dinner, cooking dinner, setting schedules, get ready for school break, plan, prepare, change plans, prepare again, make arrangements… etc. We are definitely in full swing here.

So what about marketing, promoting, writing, editing, creating, ya know work?

Well for us, its all about those two final weeks of the month… Christmas and New Years. We already know that working is going to be limited and even if we do get quiet time, Dec 26th is on a Wednesday, which means that there are 3 days from December 24th to Jan 2nd for full days of work. So how do you get 2 weeks worth of work done in 3 days?

You plan ahead, you prepare your post, you schedule the time to focus on specific tasks, and you work as many minutes as possible.

So onto more fun things… Christmas Spirit Donation Event

There is still time to register before the event ends on Dec 31st.

To take part in the event all you have to do is

  1. Sign Up For Our Newsletter
  2. Follow Us on Our Social Networks
  3. Share the event on your social networks
  4. Use #PMInc #ChristmasSpirit

If you happen to have already signed up for our Newsletter and are following our social networks… Then you only have to Share the event and Use the Hashtags. Make sure to shoot us an email letting us know the email address you used to sign up and links to your social post.

The Winners Name will be randomly drawn and the donation sent to one of the following charities.

  • Toys For Tots
  • St. Jude’s
  • American Cancer Society

The Winner will receive a copy of the donation notice.

Also, there is a Holiday Discount Promotion going on as well, where you can get up to 15% off services, email us to find out more.

#PMInc #Marketing #Holidays #ChristmasSpirit

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    Nov 18
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Christmas Spirit Donation Event

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Christmas Spirit Donation Event

Only 25 Days Until … Christmas … Yup, I said it! I know if you are like me you might be both looking forward to the upcoming festivities but also totally not ready for them. I may plan for Christmas months in advance when it comes to work but the shopping, gift wrapping, and dinner planning I actually enjoy waiting until December to start making those plans. I love seeing the Holiday decorations and really getting into the Christmas spirit.

Normally at Christmas time, Personalized Marketing Inc offers a discount or gift certificate for services. This year though we are doing things a bit differently. We are going to do a Christmas Spirit Donation in the name of the winner towards either Toys For Tots or St. Jude’s.

To take part in the event all you have to do is

1) Sign Up For Our Newsletter

2) Follow Us on Our Social Networks

3) Share the event on your social networks (This post)

4) Use #PMInc and #ChristmasSpirit

If you happen to have already signed up for our Newsletter and are following our social networks… Then you only have to Share the event and Use the Hashtags. Then shoot us an email letting us know the email address you used to sign up and links to your social post. 

 

On To Today’s Advice, Planning and Preparing…

Though we have talked about this in the past, it is an important reminder with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to remember to schedule your posts.

Not only do you have Holiday Preparations to do, but you also have your normal daily items on the list. So take time to sit down and write some of your posts out, get your blogs done in advance if you can, and get yourself into the Christmas spirit by planning your Christmas and New Years week now. At Personalized Marketing Inc we prefer using Zoho Social, but did you know that many of the social networks have the ability to schedule post out in advance on their site?

Speaking of planning out and the New Year, Personalized Marketing Inc is going to do an Easter blog hop event. I know, Easter… but hey it’s only a few months away. This year we are doing a Cover Hunt event for Authors. Details will be provided via email. Registration will begin right after the New Year, so be thinking of the book you want to use for the event, what prizes you might want to offer and check back for more details. Those who sign up for the Christmas Spirit Donation Event will automatically be emailed with details.

 

#PMInc #Marketing #Holidays #ChristmasSpirit 

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    Nov 18
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Cyber Monday - Personalized Marketing Inc, #PMInc, #CyberMonday, Cyber Week

It’s That Time … Holiday Marketing

Category:Articles By Dee Owens,Personalized Marketing,Personalized Marketing Inc,PM Inc,Real Marketing for Organic Growth,Website Design

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& Find Out About Our Extended Cyber Week Specials Below

As you plan for the upcoming festivities, you are probably wondering about what to make for Thanksgiving Dinner (in the U.S.), while preparing the house for the guest coming by and making plans for those staying a few days. Plus, either digging out or buying new holiday greeting cards to send out to your loved ones and of course, planning those mad dash sales runs. You know the ones that are taking place on Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and of course Cyber Week!

We have a whole 10 days of shopping ahead of us… Whoosh, I’m already beat just thinking about it…

Each year we realize once again that the holidays have snuck up on us. That the time we once thought we had for extra things like ‘marketing’ is suddenly gone. We look at the calendar and only then do we realize that next week only has a couple of days we can focus on work. The rest of our time will be bouncing between home, family, preparations, and all the other obligations that come with this time of year.  

Planning For The Changes?

So, with all the hustle and bustle, what are you doing to keep you and your products in front of the shopper’s eye? Have you been planning and taking steps for your own marketing? Did you set up specials during those ‘peak’ sales times? Do you perhaps already have those specials ready and have begun to send them out? If so, great! You are already halfway through next week. Now what to send, when to send it, what platforms to use, and is your focus group going to be around to see it? Are the questions you should be considering with your marketing efforts.

Marketing during the holidays means that you must do more than just send out on your ‘peak’ times. You must adjust to also send out when your target audience will be there to see it.  Maybe your group works 9-5 and they read your post/emails during their lunch break. However, with the long holiday weekend coming up, they may be using that time to crunch through other things instead. If your target audience is like my household, then our children get out of school Tuesday and not Wednesday, plus they are home until Cyber Monday. Wow, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and the whole weekend of shopping now comes with kids!

What to do?

Well, plan next weeks post today! Schedule everything that you can out now, do not wait until the day before or the morning of, because not only will you be on those networks, so is everyone else who waited. Talk about congestion. Not only are you sharing server capabilities with everyone posting those super cute pictures and videos, but you are also sharing it with everyone else who procrastinated. Wouldn’t it be more fun to post a cute video or picture or share one of those adorable puppy memes? Maybe interact with the friends you have on the social networks? Or, oh, I don’t know; “be social”.

 

So, today’s primary goal, get your social media and blog post done today. If you do not have a platform that allows you to schedule out… at least get it into the draft so you can just hit send. Then during Cyber Week go ahead and start planning your Christmas marketing or even hire someone to help you do it. 

Extended Cyber Week Special 

Since we are a digital company, we participate in Cyber Monday/Week each year. However, this year we are kicking it off early! Starting today and until November 30th you can grab any one of these three specials:

  1. Free Analysis with Report – New Clients Only
  2. 15% Off Social Media Marketing Packages
  3. Free Social Network Header with purchase of a website design package (Includes Facebook, Twitter, or Blogger)

 

Cyber Monday - Personalized Marketing Inc, #PMInc, #CyberMonday, Cyber Week

Check Back On November 26th For Our
Cyber Monday Only 

Don’t wait, contact us today for these limited time offers. 

 

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    Oct 18
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More Than Just Social Site Marketing

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Why Social Site Marketing Is NOT Enough - Personalized Marketing Inc

Why Social Site Marketing Alone Is NOT Enough

I bet many readers looking at that title went ‘huh?’, I know, because I would have had the same reaction at one point in time. I would have said but social site marketing is a key component to marketing and I would have been sadly mistaken. Marketing alone is just not enough.

You also have to do Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, and you have to combine these different elements together. It’s great to have a large social reach but unless everything you have is being listed on that network then you might find yourself with a large problem, no final actions (sales, sign-ups, subscribers). Being on a social network is required but if you do not have a blog or website where the same information you put on that network, then people can only find you in one location.

Social Reach

So let’s pretend that you have a ‘Cyber Monday’ sale going to happen but the only place you have referred to it is on your blog. The people on your social networks will not know about it unless they happen to follow your blog. Now picture you have created this stunning advertisement for ‘Facebook’ and then did not send the viewers anywhere, sure you reached a lot of people but it did not do any good for your business.

SEO Again?

Now comes the kicker… You do put the ad on your Social Site and Website, did you send it out to your email followers? A better question, did you optimize the announcement and landing page for SEO? You have put forth this great ad but there is no marketing plan, no Search Engine Optimization, and you have not contacted those who already want to hear from you. The ad itself is not going to reach its full potential and with some of the changes on social networks, you cannot count on it being the primary source of potential buyers.

Analysis

So let’s say you have put the ad on your website, social network, sent an email blast and even optimized it for search engines, awesome! Did you put the post out at the best times? This is where network analysis can make or break your marketing budget. If you do not know what day or time is the best to advertise it then you will find yourself missing out on a potentially huge market. 

Need Help? 

Marketing Managers / Coordinators know that you have to have a full circle of planning. You have to plan launch dates, you have to know when to start, what your peak days and times are, you have to have the ‘goal’ and follow-through action decided. It cannot just be ‘sell more’ because then you are only focusing on the bottom dollar and not preparing for growth.

Personalized Marketing Inc offers organic growth through real marketing, that means we are not just your marketing coordinators, we are also your publicist, web technicians, SEO team, email, and newsletter support, and we are the company that helps you with it all. We take the time to analyze not just your needs but also your current places and planning. We adapt to meet your current and future goals, we do not just help you to understand we also execute the best strategies for you. We are here to help not just the businesses or corporations but also the individuals and entrepreneurs. We are a Marketing Management Company, we are a Web Design and Support Consultant, we are Your SEO support, we are what you and your business’ needs to reach the next level of your dreams. 

Next Week Is Halloween
& It’s Time For A Treat.

Why Social Site Marketing Is NOT Enough - Personalized Marketing Inc

Beginning October 26th through November 2nd Personalized Marketing Inc is going to offer you something sweet, ‘YOU PICK THE TREAT’. You get to chose a secondary service for ½ off the first 3 months with the purchase of one of these primary services: Full-Scale Marketing, Websites Design, or SEO (3 months minimum). Why? Because we know how important each of these are to being successful online. 

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    Sep 18
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Personalized Marketing Inc, Quality Services, #PMInc

The Real Cost…

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I do not generally write about why you might want to hire Personalized Marketing Inc or any other service provider but this week I felt it was important to touch base on this topic.

The Quality Of Coffee

When you go buy coffee or a coffee maker, do you buy the cheaper one hoping that the taste is just as good or that the maker lasts as long? Or do you save time and trouble by buying the better quality coffee and maker? Recently I went with my dad and we had a conversation about coffee (shocker… I know right?). During the chat, we discussed how the coffee I drink cost a little more per pound but I really like the flavor of it. I love how the aroma fills the house and that first sip in the morning is worthy a heartfelt sigh. Sure, I am caving in some because it has become my favorite brand. However, there are other benefits of drinking it as well. I use less of it to get that robust flavor, no burnt coffee taste here. It does not bother my stomach like other brands do, probably because I use half the amount than the other brands. Also, because I use less, it last longer as well. So yes, I am paying about $2.00 more than I would a different brand but in the long run, it equals out or even is cheaper than that other brand.

The Price Of Coffee?

What does the price and quality of coffee have to do with using service providers? In both scenarios, you get what you pay for… If you use a bulk provider (the other brand) then you often find yourself with bulk service quality. Sure you may have saved a few dollars but in the end, you might find yourself facing unexpected problems or cost.

However, if you get the better quality cup you often find additional benefits that you may not have expected. You might find yourself in a new mindset, “my time and money is worth it”. You might find that the quality one is higher priced but also that the customer service is higher quality and that they are more focused on making “YOU” happy and less about giving you the runaround.

Wait… Why Can’t You Have Both!

Now, I am not saying that every “high” priced service is the best option, or that you have to go broke finding the right one… What I am saying is that the one who provides what you need, when you need it and even after you finish working with them, they are still there, you might want to start there. Personalized Marketing Inc is just that type of service provider, we often communicate with past clients, we often take on additional services because it’s what our client needs. Also, we admit when we are wrong or if we have found something better, even if we don’t get any additional perks. We and others like us are here to provide the best possible service without breaking the bank.

Service providers are in the business of providing services to you. Their main goal is to make you happy as best as they can. Does it always work out? No. However, when was the last time you felt so strongly or confidently about your service provider that you told others about them?

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    Sep 18
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Author Keta Diablo WordPress Design - Personalized Marketing Inc

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Author Keta Diablo WordPress Design - Personalized Marketing Inc
 
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Personalized Marketing Inc, specifically Dee Owens, made my new web site. I’d like everyone to know she did a wonderful job! She explained everything to me as we went along (understand I’m rather technically challenged). Dee was a delight to work with and always available for any questions I had. I’m very pleased with the end result and highly recommend Dee Owens. Her knowledge is amazing! You rock, girl!
 
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    Sep 18
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Author Keta Diablo WordPress Design - Personalized Marketing Inc

Keta Diablo – WordPress Theme Design

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    Sep 18
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Project Management - Personalized Marketing Inc

Project Planning – Leaving Room For More

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Project Management - Personalized Marketing Inc

I know, this sounds more like one of my assignments versus a blog post, however, the project can be anything from launching a new product to rebranding your company image. We at Personalized Marketing Inc not only understand but have also recently gone through a rebranding phase. When you decide to start something new you should consider all the elements involved, such as the time you estimate it will take and then add some more. The steps to creating the new item, then add a few more. The time to launch the new item, then add a bit more time. Notice the theme taking place? “A few more / bit more.” When you start working on a new project one of the most important factors to remember is to be flexible. You may find yourself delayed or a task taking longer than anticipated. Also, let’s face it, we live in a digital age and I.T. is “In Theory” if nothing else.

So when it comes to launching a new product, let’s say a book, then you have to give yourself not just the time to finish writing and editing it but also time to market. Yes, I said finish editing it. Book launches should be planned out before the event. They should also start before the book goes on sale or at least when the pre-order option is available. When you are planning out the launch, you have to leave enough time for the final edits, the cover (if not previously made), uploading to your preferred retailer, their submission time, and then where all you want to talk about your book. You cannot just contact a major blog or website and assume that you can get exposure in the same week. Blogs and advertising sites that are popular can be scheduled up for a year in advance.

You also should leave time for collecting the information, such as where you are advertising, what reviews have been sent out, is there a special pricing period. These require using tools such as Excel or Project Manager. (Yes my manager, Cindy, is laughing because I used the “E” word). However, let’s face it when it comes to collecting large amounts of data that needs to be organized and accessed from different locations, spreadsheets or databases are the way to go. Leaving room for “more” means that when a task takes longer than anticipated you are not stressing out over the extra time, items, budgeting, ‘the more’ parts. 

 

#PMInc #Marketing #Websites #Business #ProjectManagement #Consulting #Design #Digital 

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    Sep 18
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PM Inc Anniversary Giveaway Winner & Blog Topic: Moving Your Website

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We want to thank everyone that participated in the event! Hard to believe that the month-long celebration is over... It has been an amazing and wonderful journey! We look forward to providing you with customized services for another 10 Years! 

 

Now back to our Monthly Blog!

This week we are going to discuss moving your website... 

You might wonder why you would want to move your website in the first place... There are a few main reasons...

  1. You may have outgrown your hosting account
  2. You might have found a better web host elsewhere
  3. You may want additional services
  4. You decided to do a WordPress site and need optimized hosting
  5. You want a domain name that is all about you

Whatever your reason for wanting to move your website or blog, there are a few variables to consider.

Is the domain name with your current provider or a different register? 

Knowing where your domain name is registered if they allow you to edit the DNS and how long the process takes on their end are important things to know. If you are moving your domain name to the new provider, you have to allow time for the domain name changes to populate. Some only take a few hours while others can take up to 7 business days. If the domain is hosted elsewhere, you will also want to know if you have to purchase a primary domain for the hosting account.

Do you have more than one website to move?

If so, are they small or large websites? One may assume that their website is small until they get inside the filing system, suddenly that relatively small site is much larger than expected. WordPress websites, for example, can often have anywhere from 3 to 12 copies of the same image just in different sizes. Plugins also have their own folders, their own files and sometimes those files can get rather large. It's better to check and make sure that you know exactly what you need before making the move.

Many of the hosting companies now offer services to move your website for you and some even have temporary domains so you can check the site out before starting the DNS changes.

Do you have a 3rd party backup of the website?

This one is a big one... Once you leave your current hosting provider, you may no longer have access to any backups on their server. It is important to have a 3rd party or location backup of your site. You may also find that with some hosting providers they have a standard cPanel and others have something completely different. Then there are managed WordPress sites and those that are not, different providers can have different names inside the WordPress Database.

Customer Service?

Not all hosting companies provide an 800 number for consumers to call for support and some charge for those calls. Knowing what type of support system you need is also important. You may find yourself facing a major problem and emailed support alone is not enough. Remember, you get what you pay for ... the same is especially true for website hosting.

As you may have noticed, Personalized Marketing Inc no longer offers website hosting. We decided it was better for you the client for us to offer a variety of hosting packages instead of just one. The companies we list on our affiliate page not only meet technical requirements but they also have excellent customer service.

 

Make A Plan! 

The best advice we can offer to you is 'Make A Plan' to move your website. Write down your requirements, check out the providers and set a date to start. Just because you plan on moving your site on say Saturday, does not mean that it will be done by Sunday morning. So know your stats, inform your visitors, and plan ahead. If the hosting company says it will take 24 - 72 hours, plan on it taking 72 - 96 hours. Give yourself the extra time, that way if it does only take 12 hours, then you have extra time to check things out. If it does take 96 hours (4 days), then you have planned for that and do not feel overwhelmed by the option.

 

Still Unsure? Hire An Expert! 

Your website is your official home on the web. It is the storefront to you and your products. It is where you tell people about what's going on and where. If you are overwhelmed by all the steps, the information from different providers and just do not want to chance losing anything... hire someone. It is better to pay an expert to make sure there are copies, move your website, adjust your DNS, and error check the site; then to either stress out about it or worse have something go wrong and cost a lot more.

 

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    Aug 18
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Happy Labor Day from #PMInc

#PMInc Month-Long Anniversary Final Day

Category:Anniversary,Personalized Marketing,Personalized Marketing Inc,PM Inc Tags : 
  1. First … Thank you to our Amazing Clients for without you we would not be here today.
  2. Secondly …Thank you to everyone that has participated in the event!
  3. Third … Today is the final day to enter the drawing for the #PMInc #Anniversary #Gift – Winner Announced Next Week!

Today’s Post Is Going To Be Short & Sweet

We have covered a variety of topics this month … Websites, Hosting, SSL, SEO, Emails, Marketing, and of course scheduling; each one an essential extension of the others. You cannot have a good website without a great hosting service. Your fabulous new site cannot be found without SEO, SEM, and Marketing. Your email campaigns, website, and social media networks rely on marketing. None of these would be possible without scheduling the time to do them.

Being online, at a brick-and-mortar location, operating from a Kiosk, or any way you can have a business or product to offer, means you have to consider how each element affects the other. If you have a fabulous website, awesome product and good hosting, but you do not have SEO or Marketing, how will people find you? Or if they can find you and the hosting is not the best option, will they wait on your site to load or leave to buy the item elsewhere? Maybe you have everything but forgot that all-important SSL, did you know that some sites cannot be viewed on a mobile device without one?

Having the right package is more than just checking the boxes of the items you want, it is also making sure that you have the items you need. Catering or personalizing a package for a client is more than just going “Yes, we can do that” it’s also evaluating and pointing out what YOU might also “NEED”.

Happy Labor Day from #PMInc

As for the Holiday Weekend…
Put what matters to you first, enjoy time with family and friends… we are! 
I can guarantee that the work will be waiting when you return.

See you on Tuesday… Happy Labor Day! 

 

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