Marketing with Burlington Press

Years ago, pop-up ads earned a reputation as one of the biggest annoyances of the world wide web. They even led to the creation of a entire genre of software designed to block them. But, ultimately, the ads did serve a purpose by attracting the visitor’s attention and drawing a substantial number of clicks to the people paying for them. But, are they still effective today? Let’s take a look…
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2020/06/01/do-pop-up-ads-still-convert-and-5-alternatives-for-when-they-dont/

With our phones constantly buzzing, our inboxes filling, and so many other things vying for our attention, it can be tough to focus, especially during a rare face-to-face conversation.
But active listening is essential for building strong relationships and showing respect for clients, employees, and more.
Here are a few simple active listening tips you can start using right away.
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2020/05/28/3-active-listening-tips-to-build-strong-business-relationships/

A brand is a perception your consumer has of your business. It’s the story your business tells. It’s the story your customers feel when they make a purchase. If you have a business, you might not know what your brand is. A brand is more than just a product. It’s the magical feeling and story you give your customers when they make a purchase. It’s the same reason Coca-Cola is so successful. Their brand is about being happy. If you drink Coca-Cola, you should feel happy. Customers feel transformed because of that product. There are specific branding questions you have to ask about your business. Here are 5 questions you should ask to help identify your brand.
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2020/05/09/5-branding-questions-to-ask-to-define-your-brand-identity/

Small businesses are important to support even more so now than ever before. By supporting them, you’re helping support local communities and the economy itself. The current outbreak of COVID-19 is having a huge impact across the globe financially and many businesses are finding themselves going bankrupt as a result. As far as small businesses go, the chances of them surviving this pandemic relies greatly on their local customers. But why is it so important to help support small businesses?
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2020/04/27/the-importance-of-supporting-small-businesses/

Historically, nonprofit organizations have relied on end-of-year appeals to fund the majority of their budgets. But with recent changes in the tax law shifting the benefit away from nonprofit donations in favor of individual and family deductions, end-of year giving has taken a hit.
Nonprofits are feeling the pinch, but don’t despair. Donors still love to help. It’s just that instead of concentrating your efforts on bringing in end-of-year gifts, it’s time to shift your focus to engaging donors differently and boosting fundraising year round. This is actually a good thing. With the right strategy, you can end up with more engaged donors and a more consistent revenue stream.
How do you do that?
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2019/12/30/5-new-ways-to-approach-fundraising/

In today’s business world, a great website is the most important marketing tool at your disposal. Not only does it keep the doors open to a global audience on a 24/7 basis, but it’ll often form the first point of interaction. A successful website will leave a lasting impression.
While all websites should be unique and tailored to the needs of the business, great sites tend to share a number of attributes. Here are six of the best.
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2019/08/28/the-6-key-elements-of-a-successful-website/

Looking for a tool to increase your brand recognition and keep your company name in front of current and prospective buyers? If you haven’t considered promotional products, maybe it’s time you did.
Promotional products are defined as items with an advertiser’s logo and/or message on them. Usually, they are given away for free, but this doesn’t mean they have little value. On the contrary, promotional items are highly effective tools proven to increase brand recognition and promote positive feelings about the advertiser, increasing the desire to buy.
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2019/08/09/promotional-products-are-you-overlooking-this-powerful-marketing-channel/

If you can pay less for the same product, that’s a good thing, right? Absolutely! That is, as long as you are actually getting the same product you think you are getting. When it comes to online printing companies, consumers too often get duped, thinking that they are getting the same thing for less when, in fact, they are getting a lower value substitute. If you want to order a brochure, a postcard, or a banner, you can order from one of a seemingly infinite number of online printing suppliers and get it for less than you would pay a local printing company. But that lower price comes at a cost. What value are you actually trading off for that cheap online price?
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2019/06/10/dont-be-a-number-3-reasons-to-ditch-online-printers-and-keep-it-local/

Every business wants to stand out for the right reasons. If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to market yourself and your services, custom-branded promotional products are a great idea that can have an enormous impact. Here are 5 reasons your business needs to add promotional giveaways to your marketing strategy.
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2019/05/27/5-reasons-your-business-needs-promotional-products/

Getting started with your very own website? Planning a new WordPress blog and want to ensure you get the most exposure? If so, then this probably isn’t the first article you’ve read about search engine optimization (SEO) tips. Unfortunately, it can be daunting with all the strange lingo and advanced concepts that you might not understand–but don’t fret, it’s actually completely normal to be lost in the world of SEO, especially if you’ve got no prior experience.
So to help you get a better understanding of search engine optimization, and improve your website’s visibility, we’ve put together these five foolproof SEO tips that anyone can do without advanced tools and knowledge. In many ways, you can treat these recommendations as the foundational building blocks for your own SEO education.
Read more: https://burlingtonpress.com/2019/04/26/5-foolproof-seo-tips-anyone-can-do/