Vistage

Digital Greatness

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Hi, I'm Jeff.

I create these sessions based on the room, so consider this a more interactive experience than you may be used to!

Based on today's audience, I am going to focus on a few key areas

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The state of technology, digital in general and where tech is heading

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Enhancing success through storytelling

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Tools to drive your team forward

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AI, it's impact and making the most of it

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It took the telephone 75 years to reach 50 million users

Facebook reached 50 million users in
1 year

Pokémon Go reached 50 million users in
19 days

ChatGPT reached 100 million users in two months after launch

This made it the fastest-growing consumer application in history

Until a few months ago

When Threads reached 100 million users in 100 hours

But reports are that Threads is down 79% since that time. What a roller coaster!

It's not your imagination.
The pace of change is increasing
EXPONENTIALLY




This is because...

Technology evolves exponentially, while
Organizations evolve logarithmically.

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The disparity between these two paces of change are the cause of your team's general dread and anxiety.

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So what's the fix?



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Today I'm going to show you both how to take advantage of the latest tech, where it can make a real impact...

As well as show where you can ignore technology completely in favor of

FANTASTIC
STORYTELLING

Tell a story. Make it true. Make it compelling. And make it relevant.

- Rand Fishkin

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Let's look @ some examples

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First Up, Stanley Steemer

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What's wrong with this site?

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Now Let's Look @ Zerorez

It's hard to beat your competition when you're copying them.

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In order to succeed, your site must...

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Resonate with your audience

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Present you as the best solution

Make it easy to move forward

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Let's look at some sites together

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This site outperforms the parent brand which is longer established and offers more services

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Regardless of your business,
Engagement is key.

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Great sites create a sense of momentum to keep attention

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Great sites encourage a visitor’s mind to engage

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Have a complex concept?
Visualize it.

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We can only succeed online if customers resonate with our business.

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Smart Businesses Use Their Website In-Person, Too.

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Showing off what sets you apart may feel slimy, but it's essential

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But What If You Don't Have Big Measurables?

You Can Leverage Market Data To Prove Your Point

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Let's Tie It All Together Now.

If you take away one thing from today, let it be this:

 Your brain is a cognitive miser

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Just as a miser seeks to avoid spending money, the human mind often seeks to avoid spending computational effort.

Success comes when a visitor transitions from passive observer to
active participant

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A great way to accomplish this is to treat the website as an extension of you.

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Here are the best ways to do that

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1. Clearly define what your business is and does at the top of the page

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2. Ensure your unique differentiators are easy to find

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3. Explain your process and set expectations

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4. Showcase positive customer experiences with your brand

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5. MAKE IT EASY TO MOVE FORWARD

A note on SEO

It's much easier to double your business by doubling your conversion rate than by doubling your traffic.

- Jeff Eisenberg

What else goes into creating a good site and digital presence? Let's explore!