March 1, 2010
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Recently, Groupon’s New York City website featured a $25 Hot Lavender Cream Manicure at Sweet Lily Natural Nail Spa for just $12. When the day was over, Sweet Lily had sold 1,661 Groupons, far surpassing its 200-purchase minimum.
Keywords: advertising/promotions marketing/promotions web marketing
February 1, 2010
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Blogs can be a wonderful outlet for personal creativity, as well as powerful business tools to help build a loyal clientele. Here are some things to remember if you decide to start your own blog.
Keywords: blogs business tools networking social media web marketing
November 16, 2009
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Did you know the mysterious Google algorithm that determines your search page ranking favors websites that update their content frequently? So if it’s been a while since you’ve freshened up your site, a little tweaking may be in order; this will keep it interesting to both the search engines and to your clients.
Keywords: 2010 Project business building recession web marketing
November 10, 2009
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For the last five years retailers have followed a trend that spa owners need to be aware of. Don’t forget the Internet. Four of the eight biggest retail e-mail volume days of the year occurred in the weeks before Christmas last year. These days actually have names, “Cyber Monday” (November 27) with the following three Mondays being referred to as “Echo Mondays” (December 4, 11 and 18). Sending out e-mails to your data base around these dates makes good sense.
Keywords: 2010 Project holidays recession web marketing
October 1, 2009
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Nail technicians are advertising their skill on Craigslist.org, and for the most part, they've benefitted well from the experience.
Keywords: advertising/promotions marketing/promotions web marketing websites
September 1, 2009
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Making a conscious effort to be green is important not only from an environmental point of view but also from a marketing and public relations point of view.
Keywords: green business recycled materials recycling web marketing
September 1, 2009
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Young Nails’ Nail Art Gallery
Keywords: web marketing websites Young Nails
August 1, 2009
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Fill empty slots in your next day's schedule by using broadcast e-mail or a telephone call-in line.
Keywords: client scheduling time management web marketing
March 1, 2009
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You’ve got your place on the web. Now… how do you get people to go there? Using smart search-engine optimization (SEO) techniques, such as using common keywords, and updating your site are two good places to start.
Keywords: business tools promoting your services web marketing
March 1, 2009
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Get the lowdown on: the dos and don'ts of website design, salon-finder sites, the Yellow Pages (printed and online), designing a great business card, placing a newspaper ad, and more.
Keywords: advertising/promotions business tools keeping your business competitive marketing/promotions Mother's Day
January 1, 2009
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Posted positive reviews are great advertising.
Keywords: advertising/promotions business building web marketing
December 1, 2008
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SalonBuilder.com can help you have a fully functioning website running in no time.
Keywords: customer service gift certificates marketing/promotions web marketing websites
October 1, 2008
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Through partnering with Spa & Salon Wish, a network of more than 3600 salons and spas, your salon will be more effectively marketed on the web. They provide consumers with the ability to purchase gift certificates for your salon and you receive face value less a 17% marketing fee when they are redeemed.
Keywords: building your clientele gift certificates holidays marketing/promotions web marketing
October 1, 2008
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Through its website, SignatureB Communications works with salon and spa owners to create customized, branded stationery that serves as the basis for a wide variety of marketing activities, including client newsletters.
Keywords: communicating with customers marketing/promotions web marketing
February 1, 2008
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Ready to take salon communication to the next level? Want to make it even easier for current clients to recommend you to others? Want more traffic on your website? It's time for a salon e-newsletter. We've road tested some of the e-newsletter options available and found it's easier than you think to get started.
Keywords: marketing/promotions promoting your services web marketing
