Digital Dragon Direct

We Support The Blackout Against Sopa

Mical Johnson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:57:13 +0000

If SOPA were to pass in its current form it would affect everyone that owns a website or uses websites like Facebook, Google, Wikipedia, YouTube plus many, many more.

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A sign in the middle of nowhere.

dragoneric — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:12:07 +0000

I have often compared websites to signs.
When you put up a sign in front of your business, it lets everyone driving down the street know who you are and what you do. This is great for business!
When you put up a website, it also lets people know who you are and what you do. The question is who does is let know? Just having a website is like putting a sign in the middle of nowhere – nobody sees it. Your sign (and website) need traffic.
Since you cannot exactly put up your website next to the freeway, we do the next best thing. We can make sure that anyone searching for your product finds you, and we can place ads for people to learn about you without knowing to search for you.
Don’t just build your sign in the middle of nowhere and leave it.

Eric

Why Web?

dragoneric — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:44:22 +0000

So many times when I meet with Business Owners regarding their marketing, Web marketing is just an afterthought. At best it is “part” of the mix.
I would challenge you to look at the world around you today. We have changed. Today we look FIRST to the Web, and take other things into consideration.
So the next time you stop to look at your marketing plan, ask yourself – “Is my Web presence the foundation of my marketing“?

Eric F Gilbert

Outside Sales Executive – Small Business Internet Marketing Consultant in Sarasota and Manatee

Mical Johnson — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 23:07:52 +0000

Outside Sales Executive – Small Business Internet Marketing Consultant

Earn lifetime residual income that is performance-based with the potential to earn well into the six figures.
Work with a company that is transforming the way local online marketing is being delivered with creative solutions and an innovative approach to helping small business owners.
Take control of the sales process from start to finish by managing the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to marketing planning to client retention.

Did you know by 2014, local online ad spending is expected to grow from $15.2 billion to $36.7 billion? Local businesses are starting to realize the power of the Internet to reach new customers. As a result local businesses are shifting more and more of their marketing dollars from offline to online. At Digital Dragon Direct, we are poised to take advantage of this shift by helping businesses advertise online.

Digital Dragon Direct is empowering local businesses with online marketing results they need to take advantage of the Internet. And to keep up with our growth, we’re looking for 15 highly motivated and ambitious B2B Sales Representative to drive new sales revenue in our Sarasota and Manatee County office location.

This prestigious position requires a highly energetic, ethical and strategic entrepreneur who will be a maven promoting Digital Dragon Direct in your local market. As a Small Business Internet Marketing Consultant, you’ll use a consultative selling approach to build relationships with Small and Medium Businesses. And you’ll have an exclusive opportunity to sell a broad set of customized solutions from our internet marketing toolbox, such as:

Web Presence Optimization, including:
- Local Organic Search (SEO)
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
Pay Per Click Marketing (PPC)
Display Advertising (Banner Advertising)

At Digital Dragon Direct, you’ll be rewarded with freedom to grow your abilities, awesome opportunities for career growth, and an empowering culture that revels in your achievements. You’ll receive specialized training and support that builds the proven success skills you need to be a superstar in this industry. Plus, we’ll have your back by providing a great support staff to help you manage and retain your client accounts, which allows you to focus on selling.

Only highly motivated, truly entrepreneurial, quietly confident, and passionate persons with a proven track record of sales success need apply.

Responsibilities

Drive retention and development (backend sales and upsales) with existing client base
Endorse and exhibit the value of Digital Dragon Direct’s services
Meet face-to-face with local clients for consultations
Acquire, nurture and retain accounts in your personal book of business
Produce sales in your local market via phone and on location meetings
Manage your clients’ campaigns and frequently communicate performance results
Deliver extraordinary customer service and uphold meaningful relationships with clients
Strategize vertical and territory plan to achieve sales goals

Experience & Skills

Prefer minimum 2 years B2B sales experience
Consistent ability to meet and exceed sales goals
Demonstrated prospecting and cold calling experience
Internet marketing or Web services experience a plus
Exceptional communication and client presentation skills
Aptitude to work with little or no supervision on multiple tasks
Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

Lifetime performance-based residual income

About Digital Dragon Direct

Founded in 2009, Digital Dragon Direct is a leader in Internet business strategies and solutions. Our specialty is helping companies and entrepreneurs grow their businesses through social media management, SEO (search engine optimization), PPC (pay per click) and other various Internet marketing. Strategies that could drive your business to new profit levels!

At Digital Dragon Direct, we guide your company on how to develop the best strategies for your business and what social media tools to use. We clarify the confusion surrounding Internet marketing and social media. We provide a unique perspective on the most effective use of social media scaled to work for both small and mid-sized businesses through the use of leading-edge Internet technologies.

Apply today send your resume and cover letter to careers [AT] DigitalDragonDirect.com or send us your resume here.

How to Embed a YouTube Video in Static FBML

Mical Johnson — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:27:11 +0000

Just like images, I would recommend a maximum width of 520px (max width allowed by Facebook) for a tab.

After uploading your video, you want to use this code:

A few things to remember:

Replace the xxxxx with your YouTube’s video ID. In both examples below, “myLPY-9Gtlw” is the video’s YouTube ID.
Copy the full URL for your image including the http:// (I prefer to host images myself but you can use image sites like flickr and photobucket)
Video height can be adjusted as needed. I would not increase the height larger than the width of the video

Where to find your YouTube video ID?

Full URL of Video page: The YouTube link would be: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myLPY-9Gtlw, everything after the “=” is the YouTube ID.

Embed Code: The embed code is a little different and looks similar to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myLPY-9Gtlw&feature=player_embedded, you want the characters after the “=” but before the “&feature” those are your YouTube ID.

Other values you can change to your preferences:

swfbgcolor
imgstyle

imgsrc is a bit more complicated because it is just a preview image. When the preview image is click the video starts playing and the image is hidden from view. To see a real-life example, you can go to the Digital Dragon Direct Page ( screen shot below). In order to change the preview image, simply replace the URL to a direct link to one of your images from what ever source you are getting it.

Tip: You must use proper html so make sure all your tags and quotes used are a complete set of open and closed ones.

Example of an embedded video with a clickable image

Hiring for new offices

Mical Johnson — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:26:48 +0000

We are expanding our business and will be opening up 3 new offices in Southern California during 2010. The following positions will need to be filled:

B2B Sales Manager
B2B Sales Associate
Receptionist
eBusiness Consultants

Resumes and cover letters can be emailed to us here

EOE