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A lot of people, especially small business owners, are wary of relying to heavily on the Internet for business means. Sure, it can drive traffic here and there, but why risk another dot com fallout like what happened a few years back, they ask. Why invest in something that could just give way in a few short months? I am not going to lie to you and say there are no risks involved in the online world, but I can assure you that the risks of not getting involved are far greater. Creating a strong strategy of internet branding can help take your company to the next level. Read on to find out more.

Establishing an online presence for yourself and your company can help you in a number of ways. First of all, it can help establish you as an expert in the field. By writing articles and disseminating them to relevant website, you can build yourself a solid reputation within your industry – and one that will translate to the offline world.

The Internet is also one of the greatest ways to connect with like-minded people, gain referrals, and network in general. By connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, you can grow your circle of influence, gain valuable testimonials, and generally increase your prominence within the industry.

But, just because you may not be familiar with the online world does not mean that Internet branding is something to be taken lightly. Just like any other aspect of your company, it requires a solid strategy and sound planning to pull of. Otherwise, it could end up doing more harm than good.

First of all, just like in the offline world, you want your business to say one thing and to say it loud and clear. Taking your visitors in too many directions and trying to be everything to everyone will only confuse people about what it is exactly that your company is about. The more you focus on just a few core competencies, the more solid your brand will become.

Secondly, do not be too pushy about your brand. You do not want to turn people off your website by insisting they buy something. Create a brand that will linger in people’s minds, and one they will think of the next time they are in need of your service. In other words, be there for them when they are ready; do not tell them they need you now.

Being clear about your brand will not only give customers a clearer idea about what your company stands for but it will also help improve your rankings with search engines. The more focused your pages and keywords are, the faster you will be able to rank on the likes of Google.

Internet branding is much the same as branding in the real offline world. You need to be clear and consistent, and you need to take the time to plan out a strategy. Even if your company is a one-person operation, this type of planning could take you to the top.





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Stephanie Robey is President and CoFounder of Pivot Positive, LLC - an Internet marketing business focused on helping people start work at home ventures. Previously, she was employed at The Search Agency with over 20 years experience in graphic design and 10 years experience in online marketing. She was responsible for launching the Conversion Path Optimization (CPO) unit where she and her team have conducted hundreds of optimization tests for online companies across multiple verticals.

She is a successful entrepreneur having started and sold 2 companies and remains on the board of directors of the third, PhotoSpin.com   Stephanie began her career in the direct marketing realm creating and producing direct mail for many of the major cable television companies and directly attributes her understanding of Internet marketing to those early offline experiences.  Stephanie is a graduate of San Diego State University with a BFA in Graphic Arts and also holds an Executive MBA from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University.

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