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I’m going to assume you’re here for one of two reasons – either you have a business and need a little help or you have a dream. A dream to be self-sufficient, your own boss and able to afford all the good things in life – whatever those are for you.
So you embark on a journey of exploration, committed to learning everything you can about turning that dream into reality. But weeks … months… and years of scouring the internet have made you more knowledgeable but haven’t done a thing for your bank account. And, you’re starting to see patterns in the self-proclaimed, online gurus. Either you read the same advice … over and over again, or question their real-world experience?
If you’re brave enough to have told friends or family about your dreams, you might have been met with less-than-encouraging responses. The truth is, it takes a special kind of person to even think about venturing out on their own – to be an entrepreneur. So good for you, every journey starts with the first step! Let them throw rocks at your dreams – you can use them to pave the driveway to your 10-car garage!
MGI will be growing over the next few months. In the meantime, come inside and browse our articles on a few things we think will help. Thanks for stopping by.
Start-up Advice
Just getting started or looking for a killer idea to grow a business? We’ll be discussing the hottest trends and best practices.
Blog Building
Email Marketing
Social Media
Which social networks are best for you and how do you leverage their latest technologies?
Advertising
Brand Building
The Marketing Landscape – 2025
Minutes Spent on Social Media/Day
Million Tweets Sent/Day
Percent of US Adults on Facebook
Percent of page views from mobile
All Great info … but now what?
Break down your personal barriers
Getting things rolling, or overcoming “sticking points”, can be an entrepreneur’s biggest challenge. Learn how to roll with the punches and keep momentum on your side.
Reduce Customer Churn
Keeping your customers engaged is the best way to develop a relationship and trust. It all comes down to marketing for, not at, your customers.
Grow your email list
Email marketing could be the sharpest tool in your marketing sheath – if done correctly. It all comes down to knowing your customer and providing value.
This Month’s Killer App
Every month we introduce a new tool that we think will help your business grow. Take a look and see if it’s right for you.
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Your Website Looks Like It’s from 2010: How a Refresh Can Drive Growth in 2025
Highlighting web design trends that convert visitors into customers Introduction Remember those flashy “Under Construction” GIFs, auto-playing music, and Comic Sans headlines that once roamed the internet? You might not see them as often anymore—yet, many small...
Social Media Overload: Which Platforms Should You Actually Care About in 2025?
Introduction Imagine you’re juggling a dozen bowling pins—each one is labeled with a different social media logo. You’re trying to keep them all in the air, but you only have so much energy and time. Before long, one slips and crashes to the ground, followed by...
The Rise of Video SEO: How Small Businesses Can Ride the YouTube Wave Without Drowning in Production Costs
Budget-friendly ways to boost visibility with video content Introduction Imagine you run a cozy local bakery. Each morning, you carefully set out pastries so enticing they nearly sell themselves—except that only the neighbors know you exist. Now, imagine putting a...
SEO Isn’t Dead, But It Sure Feels Comatose: What Works Now
Cutting through the myths and exploring modern SEO strategies Introduction “There’s no point in SEO anymore—Google changes its algorithm every day.” If you’ve heard this sentiment repeated, you’re not alone. Every few years, someone shouts from the rooftops that...