Are you frustrated because your website doesn't generate many leads? Don't feel bad. This is one of the biggest issues with websites. You spend good money to have a nice site developed, and it seems like it just sits there like a teenager on a sofa. And sits. And sits. Before long, you start to wonder if it will ever do anything.

Across America, communities have become more vanilla over the past several decades due to the proliferation of franchises, chain stores, and chain restaurants.

People yearn for a connection to places and other people, and these desires are slowly helping rebuild the demand for local products.

A geographic brand validates authenticity and quality for consumers, creates exposure for the community every time it's seen, and helps businesses by improving the marketability of products over time.

Here at Glerin we like to keep things simple, so I want to share with you a short formula that can help improve your marketing.

We call it the Math of Perception.

That formula is Attract + Assure = Success, and it will be true of any successful marketing campaign out there – whether it’s a business selling a product or a person looking for a relationship.

Using a great automated marketing system is like having a larger staff who's willing to work 24/7, giving you time to relax and enjoy the rewards.

Contrary to popular opinion, automated marketing and email marketing are not the same thing. While email marketing is a part of automated marketing, AM is so much more.  Consider these game-changing things automated marketing can do that email marketing can't even pretend to do:

Positioning your brand well creates a path to success that is shorter and easier. It helps your customers know they should select you.

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Think about this: if a prospect is comparing your product with a competitor's, what is there about yours that would make them choose it? If there's nothing to differentiate the two, you have a commodity that people will only choose based on price, and that's the last thing you want. Or, even worse, what if your prospects think something about your company or product that isn't true?