Marketing techniques

Product Creator: Andy Wibbels is an author and professional blogger.

Overview: Andy Wibbels is an expert in social media optimization and has a small business blog on this site where he discusses social media, business marketing and other aspects of running small online businesses.

Product Creator: Well known Australian internet marketer, Ed Dale began by buying and selling websites, partnered/worked with Frank Kern. This is his very own internet marketing blog.

Overview: This is the blog site of Ed Dale and link in to this successful Thirty Day Challenge (30DC) course designed to help people earn money online. This contains marketing resouces, encouragement and guidance to make use technology to help create a winning edge. It is suitable for complete beginners or those who need to review the tools and tactics out there to get businesses started online.  This is a 'no sell' free training course which offers 'honest, tough advice' and not miracle cures.  There are forums available on registration.  The program can be completed in 30 days or spread over a longer period.

Product Creator: Advancis, a company developing smart internet solutions for mid-sized and large business.

Overview: This site provides internet business tools, online marketing resources and advice to help organizations succeed on the web.  Resources include softare and articles. Topics of all include market research, e-branding and e-brochures. They also provide a marketing programs for companies and have a free newsletter and podcast..

Product Creator:  BizTrek was set up in 1994 by Gil Gerretsen.

Overview:  BizTrek offers companies practical tips and advice on how to grow a successful small business. The BizTrek approach is to encourage firms to develop, test and master the marketing approach that works for them, cutting out expensive consultants, training and resources. He aims for business owners to become proficient in the practical aspects of day-to-day marketing.

His product is based on '12 MerketingTriggers' and are promotoed through online workshops which cover training as well as audits, through the BizTrek online Guild community and via licensed and local BizTrek mentors.   

Product Creator: Dave Harkin's blog on marketing and branding.   

Overview: This blog covers marketing and management topics for small and midsized businesses. Dave Harkin is a consultant whose services include the development of presentations, e-books, white papers and speeches in areas such as marketing, business development, change management, innovation, social media, trademark and brand licensing, email marketing, loyalty programs and more.

Product Creator: Dan Marx Creative offers web design and development, sales copywriting and brochure design.

Overview: This organization provides strategic marketing for small businesses, consisting of a creative service that includes the grand promise to "turn sleepy sites into bustling web business... in 27 Days!"

As well as a variety of design, development and marketing resouces, the site also contains free material including online training for start-ups, copywriting and marketing. There are also articles on web design, hosting, enhancements and more.

Product Creator: Rhonda Knehans Drake founded Drake Business in 1996

Overview:This is a database marketing consulting firm specializing in response modeling, customer file segmentation, lifetime value analysis, strategic planning, market research, and database consulting.

They offer a flexible service that builds on clients' existing business models and apply industry best practices and standards. Services include database modeling and segmentation, web strategy, campaign management, determination of key profit drivers, maximizing all cross sell opportunities and SEM optimization.

The site includes a range of free articles on trade tips, secrets and common mistakes.

Product Creator: Christie Northrup is a marketing consultant, author, educator and speaker.

Overview: Christie Northrup teaches professionals in home party plans, direct sales and network marketing. She provides a range of audio, books and sales aids to support those in the direct sales business.

The site offers free reports on a range of topics from recruitment to hosting profitable direct sales parties.

Product Creator: Fletcher Consolidated was founded in 1996 by Roy Fletcher.

Overview: This organization provides marketing and advertising programs designed for small and midsized businesses. Services include structured and referral marketing programs and systems, scrolling displays, SEO services, affiliate programes and technology services.

The site includes free information about marketing philosophies including online/offline and local/international. They are about to launch a new B2B opportunity too.

Product Creators: Grant Marketing was founded by Bob Grant, one of a handful of Certified Brand Strategists in the US.

Overview: The company offers brand development and integrated marketing and advertizing services that cover both traditional and online methods. They specialize in B2B communications and sevices for the manufacturing, industrial and business service sectors.  Services offered include brand strategy, market strategy, marketing support, website design, marketing and analysis as well as PR and advertising services. Their approach is based on a company needs assessment before providing a tailored strategy to suit a company's individual needs and aspirations.

Onsite resources include a brand 'report card', a white paper on the case for branding,  articles on a whole range of branding issues as well as case studies.