Archive for October 2020
Does a Business Website Save You Money?
Having a website for your company isn’t marketing, it’s business. It’s just as important as having a phone number or a product to sell. And I don’t mean a Facebook page that solely holds all your information—I mean a dedicated business website that either completes the sale, provides information about your product or service, or…
Read MoreSlow & Steady Wins the {Marketing} Race
The faster, the better, right? Our pizza should be delivered in 30 minutes or less. We hate waiting in the fast food drive-thru for too long. We don’t even want to sit through commercials anymore thanks to streaming services. Instant gratification is expected with everything. With the world at our fingertips, it’s the way of…
Read MoreSocial Backlash: Oops, Why Did I Say That?
We all make mistakes. Occasionally, your “PC” filter wasn’t on or you weren’t aware of a social rule, and you post something causing a social backlash. Or even worse—one of your employees does or says something out of your control that starts a spiral of negative activity online. What do you do?? Just remember, throwing…
Read MoreOpen-source vs proprietary CMS: Who wins?
Understanding the basics A CMS (content management system) is a user-friendly interface that allows a website’s owner to house, manage and post content on a website—blogs, pictures, videos, memes, gifs, etc. There are two main types of CMS platforms: open source and proprietary. This is your website on an open-source CMS Adding a new product…
Read MoreWelcome Sam Bergmann, digital content writer
Rooted Web is excited to welcome Sam Bergmann as a digital content writer on the marketing and social media team. Sam Bergmann, a Perryville, Missouri, native, has worked previously in social media and marketing roles for Mary Jane Brands, Crown Valley Winery and St. Nicholas Brewing Company. In her new role, Bergmann will work closely…
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