Marketing
Don’t Put Your Eggs All in One Site
On October 4, 2021, time stood still. Well, not quite. Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went down, taking much of us with them. It was the longest outage since 2008, and it seemed like it was never going to end. But it did. And our lives went back to normal, filled with mindless scrolling and posting…
Read MoreMarketing to Gen Z: Part 2
For some brands, marketing to Gen Z is simple and can be done without much thought. We discussed five different ways to optimize your Gen Z marketing in a previous article, and today we have five more tips for you. Respond in a timely manner Giving Gen Z your undivided attention goes hand in hand…
Read MoreElements of Effective Email Newsletters
Email isn’t dead. In fact, it’s never been more relevant. As we move away from cookies soon, having a physical list of email addresses will set you and your marketing strategy at an advantage. To make sure your email newsletters are as effective as possible, take some time to perfect each element. What is an…
Read MoreMarketing to Gen Z
For some brands, marketing to Gen Z is simple and can be done without much thought. However, most brands see this is a daunting task, met with struggles and miscommunication. The truth is, figuring out how to make your marketing click with a younger crowd is easier than you think. Digital natives Take a dive…
Read MoreHow to Increase Facebook Engagement in 8 Steps
We all want more traffic to our small business Facebook pages. After all, traffic means sales, right? Well, not quite. Traffic is a great indicator that your marketing efforts are paying off, but what you really need to grow is Facebook engagement. Facebook Engagement is any action someone takes on your Facebook page or one…
Read MoreA Tale of Two Platforms: Canva vs. Adobe Illustrator
There’s a conversation among the marketing world that true designers don’t use Canva, the web-based design program. Others say it’s an effective tool to use in most cases, but Adobe Illustrator is the way to go. There are still others who say Illustrator isn’t for them so they’re ride-or-die Canva. We broke the two programs…
Read MoreCreating the Ideal Social Calendar
When you sit down to an empty calendar, knowing you have to fill it up with great content, it can be a little daunting. I mean, what do you post? What’s interesting to your followers? How do you know what they want to see or what you need to share to increase business? Are you…
Read More10 Things You Should Know About the Instagram Algorithm
Things are constantly changing online. As we evolve as consumers, so does the technology. It learns from our behaviors and adapts while we acclimate to its changes as well. Instagram recently stated they are “no longer a photo-sharing app;” how does this change everything we’ve learned about this popular platform and how should we use…
Read MoreBenefits of Small Business Blogging
Blogging is an inexpensive way for small businesses to drive traffic to their site, enhance inbound marketing efforts and attract more potential clients. According to Hubspot, 80 percent of internet users interact with both social media sites and blogs, and companies with blogs produce an average of 67 percent more leads monthly than companies that…
Read MoreLocal SEO Tips for Your Small Business
We’ve talked about how SEO can help increase your online visibility as a whole, but what if you have a rather localized company? If you’re a hair salon or plumbing company that isn’t concerned with someone finding your company in a Google search 300 miles away, local SEO is more important than you may think,…
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