Brand Marketing Center (BMC) An APSense Application
One of the most important
aspects of building business is how our customers and clients perceive us. I am
a firm believer that the more you define your business the better the understanding
as well as consistency when it comes down to word of mouth.
Wincer introduced an
application to me the other day and asked if I would test it out and tell him
what I think. Needless to say I instantly fell in love with BMC. This
application is designed with the new business owner in mind and works very well
for the seasoned pro as well. In the next section of this article I will be
talking about the new application on APSense called
Let’s start with the title of
the app,
From Beginning To Eternity
The first thing you will see
is this statement “Create your brand page in less than 5 minutes” and they really mean it but I would spend more
time on the app than 5 minutes… Trust me on this, you will want to spend much
more time fine tuning and being creative. I spent at least 3 hours trying different
things just to get the look and feel just right.
Have a look at my BMC I created the other day
You will be taken through a
wizard that will walk you through every aspect from start to finish. Here is
what is involved.
Basic Info: You will be
required to give basic information about your business like the name, web
address and a brief statement about what your business is all about. Don’t
worry because you will be able to go back and edit your information later.
You will be required to add a
brand logo. It will tell you that you will only be able to upload a Gif or Jpeg
but Png works well also so make sure you do this.
You will then be taken to a
background editor where you can get as creative as you like. You can see a
sample of my BMC Here. Take the time and really think this through because the
whole concept behind BMC is to market your brand. I don’t know about you but
what I do reflects on my business and I want to be sure everything is in good
taste.
Next you will be adding your
social media’s feed also any rss feed you may have from your blog. You will be
given a list and a form to add your feed information. This is a very important
step so don’t pass this by.
You will be taken to a screen
that will allow you to add related websites and posts but make sure that they
are connected in some form or another to your business or website and about
your business or website.
Next you will be taken to a
screen where you can add videos related to your business. If you don’t have any
videos you may want consider making one or having one made for you. Remember
that the whole point of this is to create your brand and represent your
business.
There is also a section where
you can get badges for your website or blog. I would suggest you do so. I am
personally looking into a way to add a badge indo a signature somehow and using
BMC as the hub that leads to everything my business is about.
Well that is the basics. You
are now ready to move into building and shaping your branded business. Make
sure you are ready to do just that. Put aside the time and get creative. After
all, this is your business, your brand and you want to best represent and
present yourself.
Look for some tutorials and
videos that I am sure will follow but in the mean time if you have any
questions I will be glad to answer them and if I don’t have the answers I will
be sure to relay them to the APSense Developers.
PS
Make sure you connect with
other BMC owners and help populate your business.
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Comments (30)
Neville Dinning10
Independent Consultant
Another solution is to edit the page title to include the Brand Name. I have installed an SEO plugin on my Grey Nomads site that can allow me to do that. If you spell the Brand name correctly! That's another story!
Philippe Moisan16
Tutorial videos, sci-fi writer
I mention it in the video I did about BMC, as I encountered the problem when trying to add blog posts on my Brand page
Don Dousharm10
Entrepreneur, Publisher
Very good point Neville, I am glad you mentioned it... I have already run into that issue with ECP as the domain name is excopub. I will not be allowed to use it unless my brand name is in the link. Thanks for the compliment and the heads up. It is very helpful and appreciated...
Neville Dinning10
Independent Consultant
This is a comprehensive review, and a very useful introduction to BMC Don. Thanks for taking the time and sharing. One little, but I think significant, hint is to choose the Brand Name carefully as that Brand must be used in the title of web pages that are linked in the webs section.
Don Dousharm10
Entrepreneur, Publisher
Thanks Philippe, You Awesome for sharing :) I also liked your BMC glad to see you there...
Philippe Moisan16
Tutorial videos, sci-fi writer
Don, I shared your article on TW, on my FB Fan Page, on G+, I will do so on SU and APSense too, very good job, my friend :)
Don Dousharm10
Entrepreneur, Publisher
Thanks Rieke, It's much appreciated and I only write about what I am passionate about and BMC really fits the bill!!! :)
Rieke F.7
Consultant
Don, it's late for me :) and I realized that's you who gave this great review. Consequently: A huge THANK YOU to you.
Rieke F.7
Consultant
Wincer, COMPLIMENTS. What I've seen so far - it's outstanding, Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!