Unleash the Power of Post Cards

Written by Judith A. Wentzel


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The biggest asset of an image smarter postcard - your message is instantaneous!

No need forrepparttar recipient to have to open an envelope.

Your message is right there in front of her nose.

Both sides ofrepparttar 136117 postcard contain a call to action and both sides are readily available.

Image Is Important.

First impressions mean everything inrepparttar 136118 business world. Add to thisrepparttar 136119 importance of standing out from your competition and you seerepparttar 136120 need to use image marketing.

Incorporating image smarter marketing materials into your marketing campaign is more affordable than you may think and will reap you many rewards.

These powerful marketing materials relay will reflect a more dynamic, successful company image inrepparttar 136121 eyes of your prospects.

Don’t settle for what I call “Cookie Cutter” marketing.

Many business owners fall prey to this form of advertising.

Simply put, they userepparttar 136122 same types of ads and materials they see their competition using. Wrong, wrong, wrong!

Wake up and smellrepparttar 136123 coffee!

You need to stand out from your competition and be recognized forrepparttar 136124 products and services you offer. You need to use marketing materials that are appealing and evoke an emotion in your prospects. You want your postcards to peak their curiosity.

Simply put, you need to send image smarter marketing materials that are designed to GRAB your prospects attention.

Affordable and practical, these easily customized marketing wonders are one ofrepparttar 136125 most reliable means by which you can skyrocket your business through increased sales and referrals. The proof is inrepparttar 136126 pudding. Try it yourself by including image smarter post cards in your marketing campaign today and start working smarter, not harder.

Once you do, you will never use any other type of marketing again.

Image marketing – it works!

Judith A. Wentzel - Image smarter marketing specialist providing image smarter web site design, marketing & business services. Assisting realtors & small business owners with their business and marketing needs since 1993. ImageSmarterMarketing.com Site-Build-Them-Ecommerce-Smart.com ImageSmarterWebSiteDesign.com


Is Your Logo Helping or Hurting Your Business?

Written by Nathan Cain


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And what isrepparttar foundation for their brands?

It is their powerful Logos!

Your logo isrepparttar 136116 means by which you can distinguish your products and services and therefore serve both your needs andrepparttar 136117 needs of your customers.

Ok, so what arerepparttar 136118 TOP 5 components that make up an excellent logo?

1) Long lasting style.

It is often tempting to adopt a design that looks really cool atrepparttar 136119 time but that can become outdated very quickly. This leads torepparttar 136120 logo being constantly changed. Your logo designer should resistrepparttar 136121 urge to change your logo unless it is really necessary. It is only after consumers frequently see your logo that people may start to notice it. (Sometimes this is after you are already bored with it)

2) Distinctiveness.

It is interesting to note that many new companies adopt logo styles that are very similar to everyone else's. Don't go overboard though, your designer should be sensitive to cultural norms. A really wacko design wouldn't do well in funeral home. However, you should still seek distinctiveness.

3) Appealing to consumers.

Your logo must be appealing to those who aren't affiliated with your company. This means you must test your logo. Show it to your customers and see what they think. Ask them what emotions it evokes in them.

4) Conveysrepparttar 136122 right image.

What image are you trying to get across to your customers? Corporate? Upscale? Franchise looking?

5) Legibility

No matter what you do, if people don't understand your logo, then it will be ineffective. Who are you trying to target? Where are you going to be displaying your logo other than your web site? Will it be on your letterhead, business cards, auto signs? Does your logo put outrepparttar 136123 same message no matter where it is displayed.

In conclusion, your logo is central to your company's "personality". Even if your company has a great personality, if your logo doesn't convey that, then people may getrepparttar 136124 wrong idea and never do business with you. Within your logo and company name is held all of your investments, because it is this clear, identifiable aspect of your brand thatrepparttar 136125 consumer uses in selecting your company or purchasing your products.

The author, Nathan Cain has more ideas that will help your business marketing efforts.

Visit his promotional products web site at http://www.Web-Magnets.com


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