Have You Seen The Latest Mobile vs. Desktop Stats?

Julia from BroadbandSearch.net sent me the Latest Mobile vs. Desktop Stats.

“More and more, mobile usage is surpassing desktop usage as the way most people surf the web, shop online, use social media and do other online tasks. And the data seems to show that trend will only continue, as more and more people around the globe primarily use mobile devices to get online.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

People are already using mobile devices more than desktop computers to access the web, and the data shows that’s unlikely to change. In the future, mobile users are likely to continue to become more prevalent than desktop users. Could there come a day when desktop computers and laptops are obsolete because of mobile devices? Only time will tell, but the data makes it seem like a possibility.”

How are you fairing in the current economy?

Canadian household debt reached a record high at the end of last year even as mortgage activity slowed, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said in a report out Wednesday.
The debt to income ratio of Canadians hit a record high of 178.5 per cent in the fourth quarter last year as mortgage holders continued to take on non-mortgage debt.
~ The Canadian Press, May 22, 2019
46% of Canadians $200 or less away from financial insolvency: poll
~ The Canadian Press
A survey shows that Albertans are faring worse than the rest of Canada when it comes to nonmortgage debt, despite recent growth in the economy.
“I think we absolutely should be concerned,” Jonathan Day, an Edmonton-based accountant with BDO said of the results. A high average of debt, he said, puts the economy under major instability, as even the most minor of crashes may lead to households collapsing and people unable to move forward with their debt payments.
~ StarMetro Edmonton
Many Albertans have little to no disposable income.
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5 Powerful Ways to use QR codes

Having a business is not easy especially if you are in a place where there a lot of competition and you have low budget for advertising. Typically, businesses do not succeed much without customers and customers will not be aware that your business exists without promotion and advertising.

In the field of business management, you will obviously hear the term “QR codes” in many strategic planning for service and product promotion. If you are new in the field, you might be wondering what is a “QR Code” and what good can it do for your business.

QR codes (Quick Response codes) are two-dimensional codes that can be read by QR barcode readers on mobile devices. QR codes appear as black modules put into a specific order in a square – like model in a white background. QR codes contain information about your business in text or URL link.

The code is initially made to decode contents and provide INSTANT information about a certain product or service. Mobile phone users can scan QR codes and immediately be directed to your website, your coupon, your online video, or to a personal message from you – and many other options.

Quickly becoming popular in Japan a few years ago, QR codes were used to track parts of automobiles during manufacturing. However, due to the possibilities of the Internet, QR codes are now used to introduce new marketing strategies that provide additional customers and higher ROI to business owners.

Listed below are five examples of how to use QR codes effectively to help your business:

Social Platforms

  • Due to the popularity of social media, your QR codes can be attached to your web pages or social media profiles such as Facebook. That way, users can scan through the code and be directed to the information you want to get across.

Business Cards

  • You can have QR code added to your business card to direct customers to your business website or promotional offer. If you want them to simply be directed to your website, you can set-up the QR code to do so. If you want them to simply be provided with a promotional offer, you can set-up the QR code to do that as well.

Packaging Products

  • If your business involves sending packages to your customers, you can use QR codes to take customers to online guides and presentations about using your product. Or you can send them to a customer manual that will give them tips on using the product.

Press Releases

  • Online press releases are one of the best ways to gain online visibility for your business. However, this visibility is intensified with inclusion of QR codes in your press releases. After being intrigued to learn more about your business after reading your press release, the viewer can simply scan your QR code with their mobile device to be taken to your website for more information.

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  • QR codes are great for branding your business and creating awareness. You’ve probably noticed that more and more businesses are using QR codes on their flyers, postcards, billboards, t-shirts, coffee mugs… pretty much all of their marketing materials. The powerful idea behind this is that once the user scans the QR code, they can instantly gain access to whatever information you want them to have.

The possibilities are endless!

 

 

 

A Complete Mobile Marketing Solution

Having a mobile marketing campaign in place is something every business owner should have. The growing number of mobile users world-wide provides an almost endless supply of potential prospects and new leads.

There are some main types of mobile marketing campaigns – SMS Marketing, Mobile Websites, QR Codes as well as Mobile Wallet Loyalty marketing. Each of these can be used independently but work well as part of an integrated campaign.

SMS MarketingSMS Marketing

SMS marketing has proven its longevity and is still a top tool for mobile marketers, and will be many years to come. You can use SMS marketing to send out mass messages about promotions, new products or business updates as well as schedule appointment reminder messages and send birthday greetings to your top clients. This can also be used as a fun way to interact with your audience via text-to-screen features.

 

Mobile Wallet LoyaltyMobile Wallet Loyalty

In any highly competitive business, it’s important to give your existing customers incentive to continue using your product or services. Mobile Wallet Loyalty programs allow the business owner to provide coupons, discounts, news updates, stored valued cards or even digital business cards to the consumer directly to the lock-screen of their smartphone. Looking to reach consumers and entice them to visit your establishment? Couple the mobile wallet with proximity-based solutions and when a customer walks past the specific location, they are instantly sent a message that is relevant and engaging.

QR Codes

These square codes and small programmable chips provide a seamless link between traditional and mobile advertising. QR Codes are often printed on flyers, newspaper and magazine ads, business cards, posters etc. This gives your traditional media a techy and interactive feel. QR codes can also be posted on social media or included in emails to encourage more people to scan them. When QR Codes are scanned the user will be directed to specific content or encouraged to download a virtual business card or coupon.

Mobile WebsitesMobile Websites

Often dubbed as the epicenter of any mobile marketing campaign, mobile websites allow the mobile focused consumer to stumble upon your business. Consumers are continually bombarded with promotions, deals, and marketing messages. That’s why it’s important for potential prospects have an exceptional user experience. A mobile website will have improved functionality, usability and quick loading times and mobile websites are optimized for viewing on the mobile platform.

Features like tap-to-call, social media, mobile payments/stores, tap-to-map, text boxes, image boxes and a lot more are available features for mobile websites. It’s important to note that mobile websites are also considered as mobile web apps and can compete with any native app in terms of functionality, availability and price.

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The Benefits of SMS Text Message Marketing

Technology has been a life-changing experience for all of us – especially in recent years.  New inventions are created every single day that are meant to make our lives easier. As new technologies continue to develop, businesses are forced to keep up if they want to sustain in today’s tough economic conditions.

Today, the latest and by far the most widely used communication device are is the mobile phone. Just like technology, mobile communications continue to improve with more features and functionalities. Some smart phones are more equipped than desktop computers!

Due to these reasons, businesses have to start “mobilizing” if they want to really stay in front of their target market.

One of the most popular forms of mobile marketing is SMS Text Message Marketing.

SMS text message marketing allows you to communicate directly to your target market by sending a simple, quick text message. This permission-based program is perfect because your recipients have opted-in to receive your messages. It’s effective because they WANT to receive your promotions.

Another great thing about SMS text message marketing is the deliverability of the message. Almost all text messages are read within minutes of receiving them.  In fact, recent studies show that 97% of text messages are read within minutes of receiving them. So this is the perfect way to get your promotions across to your target market.

SMS text message marketing is also more time-efficient compared to traditional advertising methods.  Text messages have to be short due to character limitations, so putting together your marketing message takes just a few minutes instead of days and weeks to prepare.

SMS text message marketing is also highly trackable. You have the advantage of monitoring and finding out what happens with each message you send out.  In other words, you can track down your campaigns to evaluate many metrics such as how many people viewed your message.

Can you do that with any newspaper, TV, or radio ad? Nope.

SMS text message marketing is also a great way to retain your customers at a very low cost. It’s the  perfect recipe for customer retention because you can reach out to them very easily. These are customers who have already spent money with you, so chances are, they will come back to spend more and more money with you as long as you keep in touch with them.

Business owners have many different marketing strategies available to them today. However, not all of them are as effective and profitable as a SMS text message marketing campaign. As long as everything is set-up well and you are taking good care of your list, your business can bring in a lot more money with the use of this amazingly effective technology.