If you've ever tried any Web 2.0 technologies in the past, like Facebook or Twitter, sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Let us help you determine what social media outlets will work for you and your business. After attending this webinar, you will have a list of 10 "Action Items" to help you take advantage of these powerful and cost-effective tools.
This webinar is for beginners. We ll be covering the basics and moving on to more advanced topics in future webinars. Topics that we will cover in this free 60-minute tutorial:
- How to use Facebook effectively to build a community.
- Real-life examples of small businesses using Twitter to grow their business.
- How to use LinkedIn to network and demonstrate your expertise.
- What can Yelp do for you?
- To blog or not to blog?
- Overall online strategy.
- How 1&1 can help.
- Plus, we ll take your questions.
Social Media For Small Business - Beginner Level October 28th at 2pm Eastern Register Here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/932110257
Free Travel School.
Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency.
http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org
Learn How to Become A Travel Agent... Open your own Home Based Travel Agency
Tuesday
Sunday
Carnival Update
Please take a moment to read through the information below so you are in the know and can take advantage of the NEW specials and tools we have for you!
Carnival’s NEW Brochure:
Carnival has created a completely NEW version of a typical brochure, called the Carnival Vacation Planning Guide. It is the ultimate cruise planner, 28 pages highlighting everything you need to help your client plan their cruise – from details on our incomparable onboard fun, amazing dining options and top notch youth programs to our comfy accommodations and super fun nighttime entertainment. We’re also featuring our destinations along with sample itineraries and shore excursions. Finally, we’ve included information on what’s included in their cruise compared to a land-based vacation as well as a map detailing our departure ports and amazing destinations. We have created two versions–a rack size version for display/distribution in your offices and an event size version to distribute at your shows and events–and both are now available to order. Visit www.GoCCL.com for the e-version or to order the paper version on our Collateral Ordering Tool. (Check out the e-version by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.) or log on to Goccl.com and create your own in 4 easy steps! Have you ordered your office supply?
Carnival Magic in Europe:
Give your clients the best value in the Mediterranean by booking them on our newest ship in the fleet, Carnival Magic! It’s the perfect choice for affordable comfort and fun when traveling throughout Europe next summer. We have wonderful promotions available for the Magic that you can take advantage of right now…groups, early saver, past guest! Attractive air rates are available. Do not miss this opportunity…get the word out & create some “Magic.”
Carnival e-Docs
You will be pleased to know that we have refined the steps for e-Docs so that you and your clients now have any easy way to select printing options for Luggage Tags, Boarding Pass and General Information after they click on “View Cruise Documents” Please note that already completed and printed e-Docs will still be valid. An interactive tutorial is a featured at GoCCL.com/Training/Video Library. While many of your clients may need or prefer your help with Fun Pass/printed e-Docs, most agents are giving their clients the opportunity to fill out and print any necessary information. I think you are going to love it! Attached is a suggested instruction letter to guide your clients in completing their FunPass and reviewing documents…feel free to personalize this.
Carnival’s NEW Brochure:
Carnival has created a completely NEW version of a typical brochure, called the Carnival Vacation Planning Guide. It is the ultimate cruise planner, 28 pages highlighting everything you need to help your client plan their cruise – from details on our incomparable onboard fun, amazing dining options and top notch youth programs to our comfy accommodations and super fun nighttime entertainment. We’re also featuring our destinations along with sample itineraries and shore excursions. Finally, we’ve included information on what’s included in their cruise compared to a land-based vacation as well as a map detailing our departure ports and amazing destinations. We have created two versions–a rack size version for display/distribution in your offices and an event size version to distribute at your shows and events–and both are now available to order. Visit www.GoCCL.com for the e-version or to order the paper version on our Collateral Ordering Tool. (Check out the e-version by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.) or log on to Goccl.com and create your own in 4 easy steps! Have you ordered your office supply?
Carnival Magic in Europe:
Give your clients the best value in the Mediterranean by booking them on our newest ship in the fleet, Carnival Magic! It’s the perfect choice for affordable comfort and fun when traveling throughout Europe next summer. We have wonderful promotions available for the Magic that you can take advantage of right now…groups, early saver, past guest! Attractive air rates are available. Do not miss this opportunity…get the word out & create some “Magic.”
Carnival e-Docs
You will be pleased to know that we have refined the steps for e-Docs so that you and your clients now have any easy way to select printing options for Luggage Tags, Boarding Pass and General Information after they click on “View Cruise Documents” Please note that already completed and printed e-Docs will still be valid. An interactive tutorial is a featured at GoCCL.com/Training/Video Library. While many of your clients may need or prefer your help with Fun Pass/printed e-Docs, most agents are giving their clients the opportunity to fill out and print any necessary information. I think you are going to love it! Attached is a suggested instruction letter to guide your clients in completing their FunPass and reviewing documents…feel free to personalize this.
Monday
Sandals Resorts Travel Agent Webinar
Please join us for a Luxury Included presentation to learn all there is to know about Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and Bahamas; their amenities and their differences. Come and learn of our newest gem on the secluded Island of Exuma and why your brides should choose one of our themed Weddings exclusively designed by Martha Stewart Weddings.
Please join us for a half hour interactive training session on Thursday, October 14th @ 2:00 p.m. EST to learn all there is to know about Sandals Resorts.
Sign up for this informative on-line training session that you will be able to access right from your desktop. - https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/620262281
Learn how you can become a travel agent and open your onw on-line travel agency. Check out our free Travel Agent School. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Please join us for a half hour interactive training session on Thursday, October 14th @ 2:00 p.m. EST to learn all there is to know about Sandals Resorts.
Sign up for this informative on-line training session that you will be able to access right from your desktop. - https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/620262281
Learn how you can become a travel agent and open your onw on-line travel agency. Check out our free Travel Agent School. http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Friday
Video Marketing Tip for You Tube
Online video is becomeing very prevalent on the Web and social media sites, it will also affect your website search results. Website owners should know that video is not just a shoot-it-and-upload-it solution. This is content and it needs to be optimized.
Have a look at YouTube's Keyword Tool. It's pretty simple - just add your keyword or phrase into the box and click "Get keyword ideas." You will get a list of related keywords and their monthly search volume on YouTube. This is significant, in that these keyword suggestions will differ than those from a standard search.
On YouTube, the content is different, so people search using different terms. These are the keywords you will want to target and use in your video titles, descriptions and tags. Like Google's External Keyword Tool, you can select between Broad Match, Phrase, Exact and Negative.
An interesting feature of this tool is the ability to search for keywords and phrases by using an individual video's URL. Just copy the URL of the video in question, paste it in the box and you will see a list of keywords and phrases related to that video. This is a nice option to use when optimizing video to make sure your video in the same space as competing videos.
Demographic keyword targeting is available. You can select to target males of females within certain age groups and regions, and even according to their interests.
Video is becoming a major part of every Web owners marketing mix. As such, this content should be optimized like any other. Take advantage of this tool.
Have a look at YouTube's Keyword Tool. It's pretty simple - just add your keyword or phrase into the box and click "Get keyword ideas." You will get a list of related keywords and their monthly search volume on YouTube. This is significant, in that these keyword suggestions will differ than those from a standard search.
On YouTube, the content is different, so people search using different terms. These are the keywords you will want to target and use in your video titles, descriptions and tags. Like Google's External Keyword Tool, you can select between Broad Match, Phrase, Exact and Negative.
An interesting feature of this tool is the ability to search for keywords and phrases by using an individual video's URL. Just copy the URL of the video in question, paste it in the box and you will see a list of keywords and phrases related to that video. This is a nice option to use when optimizing video to make sure your video in the same space as competing videos.
Demographic keyword targeting is available. You can select to target males of females within certain age groups and regions, and even according to their interests.
Video is becoming a major part of every Web owners marketing mix. As such, this content should be optimized like any other. Take advantage of this tool.
Thursday
Club Med Unveils New Travel Agent Website
Club Med North America has launched its new travel agent website, http://www.clubmedta.com/, where agents can get the most up-to-date information and book client vacations directly through Club Med's website.
Through the website, exclusive offers will be available to travel agents, including the chance to win a free stay at a Club Med property each month, as well as reduced rates programs for full-time travel agents working for an agency in the United States and a commission rate program.
Between now and December 31, 2010, travel agents can participate in the contest, "Sandpiper Bay Game on Incentive" to win one of three grand prizes for a seven-night air/land inclusive stay at Sandpiper Bay including private golf/tennis lessons. Runners-up will have the opportunity to win six American Express gift cards ranging from $100 to $1,000.
Located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Club Med Sandpiper Bay is set for complete renovation to re-open December 17, 2010 with opening rates from $159 to booked by December 31, 2010 for travel between December 17 and February 22, 2011. From within its 216 acres, championship tennis facilities and an on-site 18-hole golf course with access to 15 courses nearby will complement two new restaurants and an infinity pool exclusively for adults. Among the children's programs and facilities, younger guests can enjoy a new Kidz Village, featuring a water splash park and an art center.
Other features of the website include Club Med marketing tools, including customizable e-flyers and downloadable brochures for agents to pass onto their clients, as well as photos and video footage.
Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. Free travel agent school at http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Through the website, exclusive offers will be available to travel agents, including the chance to win a free stay at a Club Med property each month, as well as reduced rates programs for full-time travel agents working for an agency in the United States and a commission rate program.
Between now and December 31, 2010, travel agents can participate in the contest, "Sandpiper Bay Game on Incentive" to win one of three grand prizes for a seven-night air/land inclusive stay at Sandpiper Bay including private golf/tennis lessons. Runners-up will have the opportunity to win six American Express gift cards ranging from $100 to $1,000.
Located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, Club Med Sandpiper Bay is set for complete renovation to re-open December 17, 2010 with opening rates from $159 to booked by December 31, 2010 for travel between December 17 and February 22, 2011. From within its 216 acres, championship tennis facilities and an on-site 18-hole golf course with access to 15 courses nearby will complement two new restaurants and an infinity pool exclusively for adults. Among the children's programs and facilities, younger guests can enjoy a new Kidz Village, featuring a water splash park and an art center.
Other features of the website include Club Med marketing tools, including customizable e-flyers and downloadable brochures for agents to pass onto their clients, as well as photos and video footage.
Learn how to become a travel agent and open your own online travel agency. Free travel agent school at http://www.homebasedtravelagents.org/
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)