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45 Great Examples of Retro Website Design. In this article we'll have a closer look at some web designs that use retro/vintage elements to make them stand out from the crowd.

45 Great Examples of Retro Website Design

When done right, this can surely create a look that is timeless. We believe these are all memorable in their own way and show great creativity and skill. Creating a successful design doesn't have to mean you need to draw or make complicated elements. Why not use some old photos, go for a color palette with a vintage feel to it or have some old music play in the background. Let these great designs inspire you to make your own style and feel to your own projects. Great Examples of Retro Web Designs. 10 Step Guide To Develop a Killer Online StrategyTribalCafe. 10 Websites Every Entrepreneur Should Bookmark. There’s an overwhelming amount of information available to entrepreneurs.

10 Websites Every Entrepreneur Should Bookmark

The 10 Commandments for Giving a Perfect Presentation. Looking out into a sea of faces while standing on a stage can be one of the most intimidating experiences of your career.

The 10 Commandments for Giving a Perfect Presentation

It doesn't matter if it's a group of 12 people in a board room or an auditorium filled with thousands of people -- giving the perfect presentation is no easy feat. It's also pretty critical to your success in delivering the message you want to deliver. Last week, 2,800 marketers converged on Boston for INBOUND 2012 (It sold out, so you better get your tickets for next year's event now!) , and world-class speakers gathered to share their expertise on inbound marketing. During the conference and its preparation, some guidelines for giving great presentations emerged, and we wanted to share those lessons with all our awesome blog readers. 1) Understand Your Audience's Sacrifice.

37 Ways to Use Twitter for Business. Business owners have a lot on their mind!

37 Ways to Use Twitter for Business

They need to market the business, make sure customers are happy, ensure products and services are being produced and delivered on time and on budget, amongst dozens of other tasks. There are many things that may seem urgent and important, but these can distract you from doing those things that are not urgent but are important that can be lost in the noise and activity of the day to day “busy-ness”. "7 Steps in Creating and Implementing a Social Media Marketing Campaign" The processes involved in creating a social media campaign has been open to many discussions by many people as to how to do it effectively and as I indicated in my last blog I would give a further insight into one type of approach to social media marketing after my recent discussions with Fi Bendall.

"7 Steps in Creating and Implementing a Social Media Marketing Campaign"

Her approach requires initially setting a baseline so that the success of the campaign can be measured. It also requires that thorough background research be done before the campaign is implemented. The One Thing Most Social Media Marketers Forget [Plus Infographic] Christmas only comes once a year and it is fun to see the children tear off the paper and unwrap their presents.

The One Thing Most Social Media Marketers Forget [Plus Infographic]

It is more like a destruction derby than a party! Paper, string and wrapping fly in all directions as the journey of toy discovery unfolds. Parents and grandparents watch the unfolding scenario like the Super Bowl or the Football World Cup, cheering from the sidelines. The Christmas card and the “thank you” is often forgotten and the focus is on discovering what exciting new present that Santa has delivered! The toy is seized with shouts of glee and overt unbridled enthusiasm and for the next 10 minutes it is the centre of attention. Soon the next toy is unwrapped and the now “old” toy is discarded, maybe to never be used again. The Shiny New Toy Effect. Breakdown: Corporate Social Media Team. The purpose of this post is to be a living document and industry reference on the topic of social media teams, as part as my ongoing coverage of corporate social media programs.

Breakdown: Corporate Social Media Team

This perspective stems from industry research and deeper client engagements, see other ‘breakdown‘ posts. Business Needs: By definition, social business requires transformation within a company, resulting in leadership, program management, and a team to see this change through. In most cases, we see this team as a centralized resource that’s often cross-functional working closely with a number of corporate functions as well as business units ranging from product teams, geographies, the field, and departments.

Definition: The Corporate Social Media team is business program lead by a corporate social strategist that achieves business goals using social tools by coordinating with multiple business units across the enterprise. Align with Corporate Goals –Not Social Media Goals. 18 Beautiful Examples of Parallax Scrolling in Web Design. The parallax effect in web design is something that has gained popularity over the past couple of years.

18 Beautiful Examples of Parallax Scrolling in Web Design

When used properly, it can result in a rich and engaging user experience with seamless navigation. The 20 most-watched TED Talks to date. TEDTalks The 20 most-watched TEDTalks (so far)

The 20 most-watched TED Talks to date

19 Unexpected Sources of Inspiration. Marketing Is Dead - Bill Lee. Traditional marketing — including advertising, public relations, branding and corporate communications — is dead.

Marketing Is Dead - Bill Lee

Many people in traditional marketing roles and organizations may not realize they’re operating within a dead paradigm. But they are. The evidence is clear. First, buyers are no longer paying much attention. Several studies have confirmed that in the “buyer’s decision journey,” traditional marketing communications just aren’t relevant. Second, CEOs have lost all patience. Third, in today’s increasingly social media-infused environment, traditional marketing and sales not only doesn’t work so well, it doesn’t make sense. In fact, this last is a bit of a red herring, because traditional marketing isn’t really working anywhere. 72 Fascinating Social Media Marketing Facts and Statistics for 2012.

Social media and inbound marketing techniques have been a boon for marketers. Not only do leads generated through social and content marketing cost half as much as traditional outbound-generated leads (see below), they also close at higher rate (again, see below). 10 Creative Ways to Market on Pinterest. Marketing used to be simple. 7 Habits of Remarkably Charismatic Marketers. You know those people everyone wants to be around? The ones that light up the room with their smiles? The ones that make every person they talk to feel like the most important person in the world? Start With Why. 33 Stats That Paint a Picture of the Future of Marketing. The future of our beloved marketing industry is changing fast -- the good news is, we don't even need a crystal ball to see where it's headed!

HubSpot CMO Mike Volpe, when sharing his story on how he came to be HubSpot's fifth employee, says the problem he faced as a marketer was finding an integrated marketing software solution that allowed him to see how his various marketing efforts impacted his website and revenue. Blogging. 12 Most Useless Habits of Highly Ineffective Sales People. In sales, many bad habits have crept in somehow – and seem to propagate with every new crop of sales people. I have made many of these mistakes myself, and witnessed them being carelessly carried out by some of the worst in the business. 12 Simple Ways Marketers Can Humanize Their Brand. Companies are not people. 10 Tips For Success From George Lois, The Original Mad Man. What Successful People Do With The First Hour Of Their Work Day. E(motie)-marketing: 7 emoties voor online marketing.

Inbound Marketing Explained in 6 Simple Analogies. Have you ever had someone stare at you blankly when you say you're an inbound marketer? If you've had trouble explaining the concept to friends, family, colleagues, or bosses, you're not alone. Inbound marketing concepts can be complicated for people to grasp if they're new to things like SEO, social media, blogging, marketing automation -- any kind of digital marketing, frankly. KPI's voor social media: voorbeelden en stappen. 5 Things Toddlers Can Teach You About Marketing.

The tantrums, the thrown food, the tears, and shouting . . . running an advertising creative department really is the ideal preparation for being a stay-at-home dad. Some time back, I swapped my job as a creative director to spend a couple of years looking after the kids. To my surprise, it actually boosted my career. Oncologists Are Most Likely To Shun Sales Reps.