Relationship Marketing

Hey there, my name is Brad Smith and today I want to talk about how you can use automation for your business. For our website, we’ve been using automation in every aspect of our website, our social media channels, and any marketing that we do. Please read, watch and listen to the entire article on our website: https://automationlinks.com/how-automation-works-for-your-business/

Messenger bots are irresistible, and Facebook is one of the key players in messaging services: it’s working hard to make the messaging experience between chatbots and customers more seamless. See The Entire Guide Here: https://automationlinks.com/a-5-step-facebook-messenger-guide-that-anyone-can-follow/

In this episode Brad Smith owner of AutomationLinks.com talks about a new automation form tool we're using in our websites called JotForm. JotForm will integrate with anything using Zapier and increases website conversions. Key Takeaway: Make it easy for clients to sign-up on your website!

In this blog, video and podcast Brad Smith shares his survey results from over 3,000 business owners about client communication. Are you focused on how YOU want to communicate with your clients or are you allowing them to communicate the way they want to? https://automationlinks.com/client-communication-survey-results-3000-business-owners/

Marketing Results - In this blog, podcast, and video Brad Smith shares his tips on marketing and why hiring someone to do your marketing for you isn't always the best idea for your business. In our Automation Framework, we explain that we switch the word marketing for relationships. We believe building strong relationships with clients online is the only way to succeed. Think of the presidential e...

"Only your mom watches your videos" Video Views - In this blog, video, and podcast Brad Smith shares his insights on why your videos don't get a lot of views likes or even comments. Brad shares daily videos on his YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram channels. Since AutomationLinks is a fairly new business we don't get a lot of engagement on our videos yet, but we get a lot of new customers f...

Know The Secret To Great Timing: Have you ever heard that phrase, "strike while the iron is hot"? It pertains especially to the art of asking for reviews. Do not be afraid to ask your customers to give you a review, especially if you know that they had a great experience while working with your company. Most customers will happily write glowing reviews about vendors and companies that they've grow...

Sales Process - You’re probably working hard. The fact that you’re taking the time to read and learn about improving your sales management skills is proof of that. Nevertheless, the question remains: 1. Relationships First 2. Engagement + Follow-up 3. Interruptions 4. Find The Customers Problem 5. Personalize Everything 6. Use Software 7. Track Analytics 8. Never Stop Please share, leave a comment...

Embed SamCart Payment Pages - in this blog, podcast, and video Brad Smith shares his tips on how to embed your Samcart payment page into your website using a simple line of HTML code. Get the code, leave a comment or share on the link below: https://www.automationlinks.com/embed-samcart-payment-pages-in-your-website/

Text Message - In this blog, podcast, and video Brad Smith shares his tips about why the majority of people will answer their text message rather than answering a phone call. Q&A of the day: "Why do people answer their text message but not their phone?" 1. Phone calls are a bigger time commitment. 2. It is not always appropriate to take a call. 3. Phone calls require the uninterrupted use of my ha...

Improve Search Rankings - In this era of online marketing, companies are required to set their websites such that potential customers can easily find them. 1. Website Security 2. Backlink Profile Factors 3. User Experience 4. Page Speed 5. Length of the Content 6. Website Visits 7. User Behavior Signals 8. Optimized Content 9. Link Popularity Site 10. Social Media Shares Please share, leave a comm...

Q&A question of the week: "How can I answer questions or problems in my marketing?" Questions In Marketing - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his top tips on how to use common questions in your marketing strategy. When running my health and fitness business I would note common questions my clients would ask during the week. At the end of the week I'd create a blog post answering o...

Q&A of the day: "What's the best texting SMS marketing software?" Hari In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his top text message software tips to help you grow your business. Texting is one of the best ways to not only communicate with your customers but to also continue building a strong relationship with them. 1. AutomationLinks 2. Personalized Text 3. Text Opt-in 4. Upload Your Lis...

Q&A of the day: “Is text messaging right for my business?” Christine Business texting - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his tips on why texting is usually a great marketing tactic for businesses. Not only will you be able to build better relationships with your customers but you'll also be able to provide amazing customer support. 1. The Customer Will See It 2. SMS Has 90% Open R...

Q&A of the day: “What should everybody know about text marketing?” James In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his top tips on how beneficial text message marketing is to business owners. I was able to build a fitness and nutrition business using text message marketing and building relationships with my website visitors. 1. Simple Opt-in 2. Answer Quick Questions 3. Send Reminders 4. F...

Q&A of the day: "If you were to promote something on your website via a popup or a slider what would that be, what copy would you use to make it convert better?"- Tom 1. Sliders 2. Popups 3. Copy 4. Amazing Offer 5. Mobile 6. Confirm The E-mail The Website Popup/Slider Insights: Anyone can put a popup or slider on their website, not everyone can be successful doing this. Remember this is a strateg...

Please remember to build your website with a strong base so you don't have to go back and start over. Also remember it's relationships that gain new customers, not the look of your website. Nobody wants to hire a website full of stock photo's and fake videos. 1. Hosting 2. Wordpress 3. Themes 4. Branding 5. Personalization 6. SEO In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights on ho...

In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights on how to setup a popup on your website. Pop-ups can be very effective for your marketing strategy on your website. Use them the right way and you’ll see a huge increase in conversions. 1. Relationships 2. Make It Simple 3. Video or Audio 4. Integrate Software 5. Thank You Message 6. Follow-up Please comment, share or leave your questi...

This show is sponsored by https://www.instagramwebsite.com/ Marketing Health Business - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith owner of AutomationLinks shares his top tips on how to market your health business online. There's so many options, guru's and promises to health businesses when it comes to marketing online. Here are some facts and tips to help you weed through the noise. Todays Quest...

Index Website – In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights on how long it takes to get your website indexed on Google. The average time you have to wait is between 4-30 days for Google to index a page on your website. If you submit your link you’re likely to get that page indexed sooner. 1. Create A Sitemap 2. Find Out If Your Site Is Indexed Already 3. Install and set up Googl...

Improve Website - In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his tips on how you can improve your website right away. It takes months if not years to grow your website traffic. But there are some helpful ways you can get traffic right away. 1. Sharing Your Blogs 2. Posting Videos 3. Social Media Profiles Link To Website 4. Testimonials 5. Tell Friends And Family 6. Have Your Customers Go To...

In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his tips on how to notify website customers. We use text messaging, e-mailing, live chat, Facebook messenger and more to reach out to our potential and current clients. 1. Text Messaging 2. Live Chat 3. Facebook Messenger 4. E-mails 5. Desktop Notification 6. App Messages Make sure to ask your question for our next post in the comments below so we...

In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his insights on how to track your website visitors. Always setup simple tools first like Google Analytics so you can see how many visitors and which pages they're visiting on your website. 1. Google Analytics 2. CRM 3. Live Chat 4. AutomationLinks 5. E-mail Script 6. Facebook Pixel Please share, comment or leave your question on the link below: htt...

In this #blog, #podcast and #video Brad Smith shares his top tips on how to increase revenue on your website. The number thing you need to do is to invest in a checkout page software. 1. Checkout Page Software 2. Webinars 3. Content With Links 4. E-mail Reminders 5. Video Map 6. Checkout Abandonment Please leave a comment, share or ask your question on the link below: https://www.automationlinks.c...

In this blog, podcast and video Brad Smith shares his tips about LinkedIn follow-up automation. When using LinkedIn don't expect your potential clients to care about your business.  1. Send Reach Out Message 2. Follow-up Message 3. Send E-mail Reminder 4. Continue Building Value 5. Show Engagement 6. Follow-up Again Please share, comment and leave your question below. https://www.automationlinks.c...