Mobilegeddon: How Mobile Friendly Is Your Site?

This week, Google unveiled the Mobilegeddon update which is expected to change the way the search engine will recommend websites on smartphones and tablets. This shift is a;sp expected to sway millions of people and how they shop, eat and find information.

Websites that don’t fit the criteria will be deranked from Google’s search results, while those meeting the criteria will be more likely to appear at the first pages of Google- a goal that can translate into more conversions and sales.

Aaron Brindle, a spokesperson for Google, stated that they are making available a number of tools to help small businesses know if they’re mobile friendly or not, and how to make the switch. Brindle also stated that if a page with high quality content is not mobile friendly, it could still rank high if it strongly relates to the search query. You can find such tools on Google Webmaster Tools.

The statistics support the change. In a study done in 2014 by Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers called Internet Trends Report, the mobile market is growing exponentially and is over taking the number of desktop computers inside homes. Internet advertising has risen from $62 billion to $116 billion from 2008 to 2014. At least 30 per cent of Internet visits are from mobile phones. Industry experts also argue that by 2016 mobile phones will account for more than half of all Internet traffic.

The fear of being “dethroned” by the Mobilegeddon encouraged thousands of webmasters to take action and make their sites mobile accessible. Upon the unveiling of Mobilegeddon on Tuesday, Google reported an uptick of 4.7% of sites that are now mobile friendly compared to two months ago. I was a bit shocked to learn that the number was only 4.7%, but I guess Google’s index of web pages is pretty large. There is also probably a huge number of web pages that are not being maintained, but currently are in the process of being resolved.

InfoFlo, a leader in the CRM Software industry, has embraced the changes Google unveiled this week is in full compliance. In the Fall of 2014, it redesigned it’s website and ensured that it is accessible to mobile browsers and mobile audiences. To download a free trial of Customer Relationship Management software click here. If you would like to learn more information about Mobilegeddon, do not hesitate to contact us.

 

 

 

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The Mysterious Mind of a Sales Manager

What makes a great sales manager great? Maybe you can identify one when you meet them or perhaps when you get the chance to work with one. The formula of what it takes to get a lead or transaction can be a bit “gray” for the majority of us. In fact, the accomplishments of sales managers can be almost always impossible to pinpoint. What happens in their minds when they approach a prospect and how do they go from lead to sale? Success is not that daunting, if you understand how the mind of a sales manager works.

We would like to share with you an infographic that delves into the mysterious mind of a sales manager. MindMaster.com has identified 9 qualities that distinguish the best ones from the rest very well:

 

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One of the most overlooked aspects of sales management is the CRM Software tool.  In today’s globalizing society and ultra-competitive business world, it’s not enough to have your sales process mapped out on paper.  You also need to ensure it’s being recorded in a way that is easy to follow and allows everyone to buy into. Your sales process will be of most value when it’s used to measure and track opportunities in a measurable ($$$) manner. Without such insights, you will be dependent on guesswork.

To help with your sales management, you need access to a powerful tool that will enable you to measure and maintain your sales pipeline management and the individual sales reps that use it. You need a tool that will allow you to quickly calculate such things as Number of Leads, The Average Cost Per Conversion and Drop Off/Win Rate. That’s InfoFlo.

 

About InfoFlo

InfoFlo – is a central management system specifically designed to combat one of the biggest technical challenges facing any professional organization, how to efficiently organize, archive, filter and search the vital information that bombards our desktops on a daily basis. Our infrastructure allows all office activities to coexist together under one umbrella, making all critical information readily available at your fingertips.

Our goal is to continue building powerful, intuitive and affordable solutions to meet the needs and requirements for all small and medium size businesses. InfoFlo has been sold across the globe to over 5,000 businesses.

Download your free trial today.

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How to Establish a Routine with CRM Software

routine tasksOne key thing that successful enterprises have in common is an established routine. In every job and industry, there are things that must be done. Some of these tasks can be done daily or weekly, while others can be completed monthly or annually. Nonetheless, they must be done.

The best way to ensure that they are done is to create what I call a “wheel” that all employees and managers follow, including you. And set up a little procedure to help you manage them.

For example, if you have a list of website you must be checking every morning, it could be helpful to bookmark them in the bookmark folder of your browser. When you click on the folder, all the websites open up and you can easily go through them one by one.

Unfortunately not all procedures are website based and cannot be easily bookmarked like websites. So it is definitely a good idea to make a list. A good Task Manager in a CRM Software will help you do that. With the task manager you will never forget what you are supposed to do because you will get reminders before and after the time the tasks were scheduled to be completed.

While taking note of the routine tasks you need to complete, it’s also important to learn to delegate. Making these lists will help you manage staff and delegate tasks you do not have time to complete, and in the process, make your office a productive and more streamlined one.

One of Carmel Vision’s InfoFlo Software features is the task manager. The Task Management feature allows you to create and manage tasks with ease, attach files and set email and pop up reminders. You can also share tasks, set priority levels and tag by type or status. Try it for free by clicking on this link.

 

Unnecessary Routine Tasks

Unable to get through the day without constant interruptions? We found this very useful Entrepreneur Magazine article that highlights 9 Routine Tasks you should eliminate from your workday.

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