In conversations, forums and conferences, I continually hear search engine optimization professionals and business executives talking about the so-called “perfect tactics.”
The Fallacy of Qualified Leads
“We don’t get enough qualified leads!” How many times have you heard your VP of Sales make this statement? The common answer from marketing is “we have generated lots of leads, but sales doesn’t follow up on them.” “But these leads are not qualified”, would be the familiar rebuttal from the sales trenches.
The Fallacy of Free Advertising
The temptation to turn towards free marketing resources can be an irresistable call, particularly to beginners on tight budgets. However, ‘free’ isn’t a good bargain if it doesn’t give you *results*! You still ‘pay’ for free advertising in terms of wasted time and effort.