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Beeworks

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I'm the founder of Beeworks Solutions which started to help other reach their goals using proper and efficient solutions.

I'm specialized in Web Design and Development, E-Marketing and Consultancy and SEO.

WEB: Pixellaz Studios

Sept. 28, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 3 other people answered this question

What are the most critical aspects when chosing a website solution?

Thanks for great responses. I understand the question is quite broad. OK, how's about if an "all in one solution" like Business Catalyst: CMS, Email Marketing, eCommerce, Report and Analytic and CRM which could fit your own online needs with affordable hosting fee. Do you ... more

Sept. 25, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 12 other people answered this question

What are your essential SEO techniques?

Reg,
Interesting fact. I can see you did a good job in improving and promoting your site with back-linking. And I totally agree with you on the point that the content relevancy contributes to a site's ranking.
Regarding to my point of view, link's popularity and trustworthiness ... more

Search Engine Optimization

Small Business Marketing

Sept. 24, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 1 other person commented on a brief

The Hidden Treasures Of Social Networking

This is just so true about Social Media. While other marketing channels are getting saturated, Social Media is the next generation. This is a reality everyone must accept.
Brilliant Brief! more

Social Networking

Sept. 24, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 2 other people answered this question

What is the #1 reason why email marketing campaigns fail?

Since you asked for the #1 reason, here is my answer:
Trying to get (money) from the customers to soon without understand their real needs (or without building relationship with the customers).
Other top reasons:
- The campaign is not well researched to find the right recipient ... more

Email Marketing

Email Marketing Campaigns

Email Marketing Software

Sept. 24, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 4 other people answered this question

What are the most useful marketing blogs you use and recommend?

I suggest Seth Godin blog at http://sethgodin.typepad.com/. Seth is a well known marketer not just because he has experience, his perception on the field is just remarkable. I've learned a lot from his daily blog posts.
Other recommendations:
- Knowledge Wharton Marketing Blog: http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/category.cfm?cid=4
- Bazaar Voice Blog: ... more

Sept. 24, 2010

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Groupon Business Model: what are your thoughts on Groupon's model?

I can recall the first time I saw an email from Groupon. It wasn't that long ago. Since then, I receive, on a daily basis, similar emails from Yelp, CBSNews, TownHog, and others. So something seems to be working.
I can't say I know too much ... more

Sept. 24, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 1 other person answered this question

Plurk: Is anyone using Plurk in their social media efforts?

Haven't tried Plurk before seeing your question. Just joined the network an hour ago and played with it for a while. My 1st impression is this social network quite interesting, especially if my target audience is teen or young people (I just played with it ... more

Sept. 24, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 4 other people answered this question

Have you ever purchased business email lists?

Buying a business email list is a shortcut, while developing your own email list is a long way to go. Each has it own trade-off. I'd go with building the list myself if I have enough resources (time+money+patience+skills....)
Agreed with George in the point that we ... more

Sept. 23, 2010

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What are the benefits of using an email marketing software?

Assuming that you already have an excellent email marketing strategy, using a good email marketing software can help you:
1. Generating and improving sales conversion
2. Cross selling other products.
3. Better communication with your customers.
4. Improving your brand's presence.
5. Getting feedback from your customers.
6. Evaluating your email ... more

Email Marketing

Email Marketing Campaigns

Email Marketing Software

Sept. 19, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 11 other people answered this question

Which type of social network has been the most valuable to growing your small business?

To me it also depends on the country. E.g. In my country, people don't use Twitter much and therefore I have to choose Facebook to advertise my company products.
Depending on what is your target audience, and their behaviors and habits would decide your strategic social ... more

Aug. 13, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 12 other people answered this question

Starting a small business website?

Nowadays everyone can start a website just because of there are many options either free or commercial (Wordpress.com, Vendr.com offer free website package and good for you to start with), you can also go to Freelance portals like elance.com or freelancer.com and asking some people ... more

Start a Small Business Website

Starting a Website

May 7, 2010

Duy Nguyen and 3 other people answered this question

Do you know any good books on starting a small business?

Agreed with Carole's opinion. But since the question is about what book to great, I have some recommendations:
1. Straight Talk About Starting and Growing Your Business by Sanjyot P. Dunung
2. The 7 Irrefutable Rules of Small Business Growth by Steven S. Little
The 1st book contains ... more

Books on Starting a Small Business

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