Anyone in the marketing game can tell you that online ads can boost your business’ visibility. But if you’re new to online advertising, you might be wondering, which platform is right for you and your business? And, where should you start? One strategy is to start with the heavy hitters. Google AdWords is the top […]
If your company or business website hasn’t been updated, or there are no plans to update it, you should change that strategy. User behavior is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant changes is that more people are using their smartphone devices every day. If you have ever used your phone to browse websites […]
Do you have a set rule for marketing budget allotment? Or do you just place funds in marketing whatever is left after all of the projected business expenses for the year have been set? USBA suggests 7% to 8% for small businesses. However, you can shoot for up to 20% if you really want to […]
Anyone in business knows that positive reviews, whether by word-of-mouth or in the online world can be just as good if not at times a better way to get customers in the door than any marketing campaign. Sometimes it may seem impossible to get the elusive 5-star review, but it doesn’t have to be as […]
You’ve done your research, you know what customers want. You worked hard to bring about a good product that you know will solve their problems, *it* is ready for the market and you know the market is ready for *it*. Now the only question is, do you have a customer-centric website where your products can […]
When starting a business, it’s easy to overlook some of the more important details once you start getting a customer base. Most businesses rely on getting as many customers as they can as cheaply as they can. This may have been the way to do things in the past, but now things have changed. So […]
On the internet, standing out poses a daunting challenge, and at the same time, the best opportunity for creativity and bringing some attention to your site. Adding the extra “POW” to your content will pique a customer’s’ curiosity, build their interest, and over the course of a few transactions, earn their loyalty. This is achieved […]
How Better Business Bureau Accreditation Builds Consumer Confidence The Better Business Bureau is a non-profit accrediting organization that gives its stamp of approval when a business meets high standards of quality, responsibility, and trustworthiness. So why is this BBB logo so important? Recent studies have shown that 8 out of 10 consumers recognize the BBB […]
So, you’re excited to get your business back into the SEO arena… that’s great! However, don’t let that excitement make you miss a crucial step before launching an SEO campaign — complete an SEO Audit first. Forty-seven percent said in a survey that a full SEO audit should be conducted every six months. How often […]
Creating and maintaining a positive reputation for your business is a vital and important aspect in creating a loyal customer base while building your brand. No major successful or popular brand started out and became successful with a negative reputation. In fact, the reputation of a business has been proven to have a significant influence […]