Author: Brad Miller

New Emerging Mobile Marketing Trends – Peaking Over the Fence

Brad Miller
Marketing technology is moving so fast it's impossible to keep up with. Here's just some of the opportunities you have to choose from today: Google Places Google Adwords - Online Google advertising Similar Ad programs from the "other" search engines Social media advertising Check-In programs: FourSquare, Facebook Places, etc. SMS - Text messaging advertising, if you are interested in SMS check out SMS reseller white label software for the best prices. QR Codes Mobile Coupons Mobile Ads Reviews What are the key new components that every small local business...
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Brainerd MN Small Engine Repair and Marine Services

Brad Miller
BAMsites welcomes K & J Small Engine and Marine Repair services! Kevin McGuire owns and operates this business and brings over 20 years of experience in small engine and marine repair to folks in the Brainerd Lakes area of North Central Minnesota. He wanted a different design which incorporated a logo by Digital Inc. of Brainerd, MN. Kevin repairs and services all kinds of small engines including ATV's, Outboard Motors, Snowmobiles, Ice Augers, Chain Saws and just about anything else that runs on gasoline.
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A Crash Course in Email Marketing

Brad Miller
It’s 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. You’ve got just two and a half hours to pull together the same old newsletter that you send out at the same time every month, come rain or shine. Only problem is that you’ve nothing to say. So you scramble around looking for some half-decent offers, copy and paste some loose news and send out to your entire list without giving any real thought to the subject line. And then … nothing. If this sounds like your email marketing strategy – you’re not alone. It’s time for a crash course in email marketing. Rule #1 – Be re...
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Build a Referral Marketing Strategy: Tip #1

Brad Miller
A good referral marketing strategy is absolutely essential in growing your small business. This article deals with letting your customers find more customers for you. Once you get a good referral program up and running, it will essentially run itself. There are three main reasons why a solid referral marketing strategy can be so powerful. People feel more comfortable when a product or service is recommended by someone they know and trust. This is especially true if the product or service is expensive. Referred customers are typically less price sensitive. A prospect that comes to you...
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S.T.A.R. Aluminum Rail System

Brad Miller
BAMsites was referred by another customer (MVAS.com) to revise the website of a manufacturer of premier aluminum rail systems for both residential and commercial applications. Snap Tight Aluminum Systems (STAR) is located in Vancouver, B.C. and has pioneered the fabrication of powder coated aluminum rail in a myriad of designs while maintaining an easy to assemble infrastructure. The company is most interested in expanding their dealer network in the U.S. and require a sound SEO strategy as well as a dealer friendly website, helpful to those who stock and sell these fine rail systems. Th...
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Brainerd MN Auto Body, Painting, and Prop Repair

Brad Miller
Back to Exact is their tag line and that's what they do. Back to Exact or Lakes Area Auto Body provides professional auto body, painting and other related repairs to vehicles, boats, and trailers.They also provide propeller repair and sales of both new and reconditioned props. BAMsites welcomes Rick Besmehn and, with his son Ricky, own and operate Lakes Area Auto Body. We just updated their website and positioned them to show up on the search engines. It will take a couple of more weeks, but they'll get there. They provide auto body repair and painting services as their primary services....
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Kushel Realtor Marketing Team

Brad Miller
BAMsites welcomes Albie and Dustin Kuschel to our network of business websites. AlbieKuschel.com is designed as the most user friendly realtor website in the Brainerd MN Lakes area. Their slogan is: "Your Realtor for Life". The Kuschels pride themselves in customer service backed by the experience of 20 years in the business. They know the Brainerd-Baxter and surrounding communities very well and strive to separate themselves from their competition by providing a knowledgeable, personalized service that goes beyond just words. Check out the hottest real estate team in north central Minne...
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Email, Androids, and Outlook

Brad Miller
I just got done battling with a new Android phone that has a portable charger, setting up email, trying to avoid the suction created by Google to make them the center of everyone's universe. I don't mind Google, I just don't like them forcing me to use their applications, as they try to do through their Android mobile operating systems. They are trying to force Android users to use Google Calendar and other similar apps. They are trying to wrest marketshare from Microsoft Exchange and other business applications through their new line up of business applications. Android phone set up forums ...
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Setting Runmail on an IPhone or Droid

Brad Miller
Here is the method to set up your IPhone or Droid for using the Runmail (and other) system(s) as well. We suggest using the IMAP vs the POP system. The IMAP leaves messages on the server in case one wants to retrieve them from multiple locations. Here are the settings: Incoming mail server: server (POP3/IMAP): mail.runspot.net user: full email address password: email password Outgoing mail server: server: mail.runspot.net port: 587 user: full email address password: email password Server requires authentication: YES Server requires a secure connection (SS...
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