{"id":70287,"date":"2023-03-23T10:37:12","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T16:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/?post_type=guide-page&#038;p=70287"},"modified":"2024-01-08T09:49:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T16:49:19","slug":"referrals","status":"publish","type":"guide-page","link":"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/guide-page\/referrals\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Referrals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><img post-id=\"70287\" fifu-featured=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"64030\" width=\"364\" data-init-width=\"601\" height=\"452\" data-init-height=\"747\" title=\"Header-01\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Header-01-1.png\" data-width=\"364\" data-height=\"452\" oada-type=\"image\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"\">Welcome to the Small Business Guide to Referrals<span style=\"--tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-6)  !important; color: var(--tcb-color-6); font-size: 50px;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"\">Referrals are the secret to ensuring your business&#8217;s long-term success. Acquiring new business is costly and time-consuming. When you can rely on your existing client base to spread the good word about your company, it saves you time, money, and energy.A lot of businesses don&#8217;t know where to start with generating referrals. Asking others to advocate for your business can sometimes feel awkward or intimidating. But the good news is that happy customers are usually excited to pass your name along to their friends. Once you understand how to make your business more referable and how to make the ask of your existing clients, you&#8217;ll be well on your way to establishing a referral engine that will guarantee a long and successful life for your business.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; color: var(--tcb-color-8)  !important; --tcb-applied-color:var$(--tcb-color-8)  !important;\">Full table of contents<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#13636 icon 1\" data-id=\"64102\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13636-icon-1-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 249 \/ 294;\" width=\"75\" height=\"89\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"89\" data-init-width=\"249\" data-init-height=\"294\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">1<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to be more referable<\/h4>\n<p style=\"\">The first step to generating referrals is making your business as referable as possible. You want to make it quick, easy, and beneficial for your existing clients to spread the word about your goods or services to their friends.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/make-business-referable\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to Make Your Business More Referable<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/referral-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Create a Referral Engine That Works Every Day<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/referral-marketing-grow-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">The True Power of Referral Marketing and How You Can Use it Today to Grow Your Small Business Fast<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"\"><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketingconsultant.com\/building-business-referrals\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" style=\"\">Building Your Business Through Referrals: A Complete Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" style=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/boost-referral-marketing-effectiveness\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How Customer Insight Can Boost Referral Marketing Effectiveness<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/about-page-referral\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Is Your &#8216;About&#8217; Page Ruining Your Chances of Getting a Referral?<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.outboundengine.com\/blog\/types-of-referrals\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">4 Types of Referrals to Benefit Your Business<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/how-to-get-referrals?_ga=2.247691778.465158512.1541014653-77536417.1539027272\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">9 Effective Ways to Get High-Quality Referrals From Your Customers<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"1-01-2\" data-id=\"65631\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/1-01-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"#2-01\" data-id=\"64032\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-01-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#13636 icon 2\" data-id=\"64103\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13636-icon-2-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 292 \/ 271;\" width=\"75\" height=\"70\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"70\" data-init-width=\"292\" data-init-height=\"271\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">2<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Creating referral champions<\/h4>\n<p>What&#8217;s better than someone who refers your business? Someone who refers your business over and over again! Referral champions are enthusiastic customers who create a consistent source of referrals for you. There is an art to identifying those customers who are likely to become your champions and to nurturing your relationship to ensure their continuing commitment to advocating for your business.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/adwords-local-businesses\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">What Are Referral Champions and How Do You Create Them?<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/adwords-local-business\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Why Having a Referral Program is Good for Your Business<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/online-reviews-part-referral-marketing-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Online Reviews Should Be a Part of Your Referral Marketing Program<\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/optimize-your-referral-program-and-boost-your-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to Optimize Your Referral Program and Boost Your Sales<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketingconsultant.com\/referral-marketing-word-of-mouth\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Referral Marketing: Discover the Power of Word of Mouth Promotions<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/how-to-invest-in-your-customers?_ga=2.16930492.465158512.1541014653-77536417.1539027272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to Invest in Your Customers<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#13636 icon 3\" data-id=\"64104\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13636-icon-3-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 290 \/ 308;\" width=\"75\" height=\"80\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"80\" data-init-width=\"290\" data-init-height=\"308\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">3<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">How to ask for referrals<\/h4>\n<p>Asking for referrals can be scary. You may feel uncomfortable or like you&#8217;re imposing. The truth is, if you&#8217;re providing great service, your customers will more often than not be happy to give you a referral or review. There are a number of ways you can structure your approach to make the process feel easy and more natural for both you and your customers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/asking-referrals-less-intimidating\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Five Tips That Make Asking for Referrals Less Intimidating<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/ask-for-referral\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">The Art of the Ask: How to Ask for a Referral<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/master-finding-right-referrals\/\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Master the Art to Finding the Right Referrals<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/service\/how-to-ask-for-referrals\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to Ask for Referrals [+Free Email Templates]<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/292645\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">25 Ways to Ask for a Referral Without Looking Desperate<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/bizjournals\/how-to\/marketing\/2017\/11\/7-ways-to-ask-for-referrals.html\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">7 Ways to Ask for Referrals<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/how-to-ask-for-referrals-and-get-more-clients-2948438\" style=\"outline: none;\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to Ask for Referrals and Get More Clients<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"3-01-2\" data-id=\"65632\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3-01-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" title=\"#4-01\" data-id=\"64035\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-01-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 601 \/ 747;\" width=\"370\" height=\"460\" data-width=\"370\" data-height=\"460\" data-init-width=\"601\" data-init-height=\"747\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span style=\"width: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"#13636 icon 4\" data-id=\"64105\" src=\"https:\/\/149781471.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13636-icon-4-2.png\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 334 \/ 257;\" width=\"75\" height=\"58\" data-width=\"75\" data-height=\"58\" data-init-width=\"334\" data-init-height=\"257\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">4<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Partnering for referrals<\/h4>\n<p>All small business owners are trying to do the same thing: generate consistent referrals to keep their business going strong. Why not partner with another entrepreneur who understands your needs, shares your goals, and can help to build your referral business? Working with other business owners allows you to share the burden and double the returns on your efforts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/partnerships-build-referrals\/\"><span style=\"\" data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Why Partnerships Are Your Secret Weapon to Building Referrals<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/getting-creative-with-partnerships\/\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Getting Creative With Partnerships<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketingconsultant.com\/good-business-coach-can-great-source-new-referrals\/\" style=\"outline: none;\">How a Good Business Coach Can Be a Great Source for New Referrals<\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketingconsultant.com\/referral-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to Get a Large Team of Referral Partners That Are Eager to Refer You<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/train-referral-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">How to Train Your Referral Partners in Just Two Steps<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/build-referral-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">Stop Hoping for Referrals: Build Your Referral Team and Get a Referral a Day<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/ask-for-referrals\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">The Easiest Way to Ask for Referrals<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/the-10-part-checklist-for-starting-a-successful-referral-partnership\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"outline: none;\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\">The 10-Part Checklist for Starting a Successful Referral Partnership<\/span><\/a><span data-tcb_hover_state_parent=\"\"><\/span>&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/\" title=\"How to Put Your Website At the Center of All Your Marketing\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"51868\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/domenico-loia-hGV2TfOh0ns-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"website\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/domenico-loia-hGV2TfOh0ns-unsplash.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/domenico-loia-hGV2TfOh0ns-unsplash-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/\" title=\"How to Put Your Website At the Center of All Your Marketing\">How to Put Your Website At the Center of All Your Marketing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Your website is the heart of your online marketing presence. It\u2019s the one place on the internet over which you <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/#more-51868\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/how-to-put-your-website-at-the-center-of-all-your-marketing\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/\" title=\"The Small Business Guide to Podcasting\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"51685\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"podcast\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/juja-han-uT55XxQLQGU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/\" title=\"The Small Business Guide to Podcasting\">The Small Business Guide to Podcasting<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The term podcasting has become mainstream these days and interest in this medium is on the rise and, rightfully so. <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/#more-51685\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/small-business-podcasting\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/\" title=\"Small Business Guide to the Google Universe\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"44685\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe.jpg\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Google-Universe-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/\" title=\"Small Business Guide to the Google Universe\">Small Business Guide to the Google Universe<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The video above is a replay of a recent live webinar I conducted. Combined with the text below you should <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/#more-44685\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/google-universe\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/\" title=\"Content Tips to Help Your Professional Services Business Stand Out\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"44594\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services.jpg\" alt=\"marketing professional services\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/marketing-professional-services-768x471.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/\" title=\"Content Tips to Help Your Professional Services Business Stand Out\">Content Tips to Help Your Professional Services Business Stand Out<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Professional services cover a wide variety of industry, from law to accounting, and beyond. What makes these businesses unique is <a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/#more-44594\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/content-professional-services\/\"><span><\/span><span style=\"\"><span style=\"\">Read More<\/span><span style=\"\"><\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/business-growth-professional-service\/\" title=\"Keys to Business Growth for Professional Services\" data-type-url=\"post_url\" data-type-display=\"default_image\" data-size=\"full\" data-post_id=\"44491\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business.jpg\" alt=\"grow professional service business\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/grow-professional-service-business-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-tag=\"h3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ducttapemarketing.com\/business-growth-professional-service\/\" title=\"Keys to Business Growth for Professional Services\">Keys to Business Growth for Professional Services<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Sure, people in professional services need to be good at what they do, but\u00a0their audience hopes that&#8217;s a given. 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