Chris's Marketing Mutterings
Recently, Google announced it is making the new desktop version of Google Maps widely available. Many of the updates featured in the new Google Maps are designed for the casual user, and include functions such as plane and train routes, directions for multiple locations, and event listings for major venues. But, there are a few
Here is a great new infographic that shows all of the compatible and best wine matches for different foods and preparation methods. Created by Wine Folly for National Drink Wine Day (which was February 18), the poster lets you… See the theory of food and wine pairing in action with this easy to use chart.
Restaurant marketing doesn’t have to be hard or expensive and sometimes the simplest ideas can yield the greatest results. Check out the below list of 11 surefire restaurant marketing ideas that you can use to grow your business… 1. Claim Your Google Plus Local Listing As a restaurant that caters to a local audience,
Facebook’s algorithm is consistently changing to showcase more human vs. brand updates, Google’s endorsements feature recommendations from friends and there’s nothing stopping customers from increasing or decreasing your restaurant’s online reputation. We are constantly surrounded by advertisements, posts and updates from brands. How do consumers filter through the noise and find what they really want
I have just published a new 27 page restaurant marketing report called “16 Ways to Keep Your Diners Coming Back for More“. It contains some very powerful methods for building customer loyalty and retention for any restaurant. Methods that can quickly help your restaurant to become more profitable in these difficult economic times. The book
When it comes to running a successful restaurant (or any business), great customer service should always be a top priority. A happy customer is increasingly important in this social media based world, where when one thing goes wrong, the whole world can immediately know about it. How you handle a customer, especially an unhappy
In this video I look at the reasons why every small business needs a mobile website and why you will be losing customers if you don’t have one. Whether you own a restaurant or pub, hairdressers or beauty salon, or you are a plumber or builder, a mobile website will help you to gain new
If you’ve spent time, money, sweat and tears building a list of subscribers for an email newsletter, then that list can be like gold for your business – if you treat your subscribers well. Here is an excellent article that highlights some of the the mistakes you shouldn’t make, either at this spooky time of