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5 Tips for Marketing to Generation Z

The generation after Millennials, the generation born to modern technology, "those darn kids" - whatever you know them by, Generation Z is a powerful slice of the upcoming American workforce. Born in in the mid-1990s to early 2000s, Generation Z makes up a whopping 25% of the US population. That's a larger piece of the population than the more … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Marketing to Generation Z

What is Google My Business?

If you've spent any time online, you've probably stumbled across Google My Business, even if you didn't recognize it right away. Ever search online for a service and then a map pops up or a little card appears at the side of the screen? That's Google My Business in action: We've talked a few times before about Google My Business, but with each … [Read more...] about What is Google My Business?

How to Integrate Your Digital and Print Marketing Campaigns

Here's a marketing story for you: let's say you're working in the digital marketing department of your company on a huge promotion and your friend Sarah is in charge of print and working on mailers for the same campaign. You both work tirelessly for a week and have a quick meeting on Friday to compare notes. Horror of horrors: you discover your … [Read more...] about How to Integrate Your Digital and Print Marketing Campaigns

Do You Know What Your Clients Really Think of You? [Quiz]

Do you know what your clients think about you? Do you really know? Client feedback can literally make or break a business.  There's no point to digital marketing at all if your clients don't like what you're laying down. Take the quiz below to see how in touch you are with your clients, and what you can do to get on the same wavelength.   How … [Read more...] about Do You Know What Your Clients Really Think of You? [Quiz]

How to Use the Buyer’s Journey to Land More Sales

Thanks to the internet, the landscape of sales has changed forever. Consumers have more power than ever over their purchasing decisions and actively seek out businesses. You can't expect a customer to choose you simply because you offer a service they need - they have an endless variety of options to choose from. You now have to offer them more in … [Read more...] about How to Use the Buyer’s Journey to Land More Sales

Inbound Marketing in 5 Easy Steps [Infographic]

It's no secret that we think inbound marketing is the bee's knees. It's an approach that adapts to the ever-shifting world of online marketing to create the best possible funnel for warm leads.  And, it's also simple enough that you too can do it in just 5 easy steps. This infographic from The Whole Brain Group breaks down Inbound Marketing … [Read more...] about Inbound Marketing in 5 Easy Steps [Infographic]

How to Create an Inbound Marketing Strategy

Have you heard about the latest sensation sweeping the nation? Ok, well maybe inbound marketing isn't exactly "sweeping the nation" but it is definitely the best new approach to handling your marketing strategy. Inbound marketing focuses on creating relevant and helpful content instead of interrupted content. Think about the difference between … [Read more...] about How to Create an Inbound Marketing Strategy

SEO Myths to Leave in 2017

  Bye, Felicia! There are some SEO strategies that once were useful but now are...well...pretty useless.  Kick these out-of-date SEO tactics to the curb once and for all in 2018.  Multiple Keywords in a Page Title Many business owners know that having your keyword in the title of your page is important for SEO. If one is good, more must be … [Read more...] about SEO Myths to Leave in 2017

How to Track Digital Marketing ROI

  One of the most common - and most blunt - questions our clients ask us is "how do I know all this digital marketing stuff is worth it?"   Digital Marketing, like all types of marketing, can be a little nebulous and difficult to attach a dollar amount to. However, there are a few ways to attach a return on investment (ROI) to your digital … [Read more...] about How to Track Digital Marketing ROI

How to Prioritize Your Inbox [Infographic]

Show of hands: who has at least 20 unread emails sitting in their inbox right now? We all know that stressed, overwhelmed feeling of opening your inbox an avalanche of unread emails. Did you know 28% of the workweek is spent managing emails? That's a lot of valuable time wasted.   Use these tips from NetCredit to get your inbox to the coveted … [Read more...] about How to Prioritize Your Inbox [Infographic]

10 Digital Marketing New Year’s Resolutions to Live By

Wahoo! We all made it! 2018 Is finally here. Do you have your New Year's Resolutions picked out? Now's the perfect time to set some actionable goals for your business. Today we'll give you some easy-to-follow Digital Marketing New Year's Resolutions that will help guide your marketing and improve your ROI. 1. Evaluate Your Current Strategy You … [Read more...] about 10 Digital Marketing New Year’s Resolutions to Live By

Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018

Digital marketing is changing thanks to widespread ownership of smartphones, ever-increasing data and video streaming, combined with a cultural desire for digestible and personalized content. Do you know which trends will impact YOUR organization in 2018? How can you jump on some of these trends to get an edge on your competition? Trends to Watch … [Read more...] about Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in 2018

How Long Should Your Videos Be? [Infographic]

We don't need to tell you how important videos are for social media, considering that  85% of the US internet audience watches video online. A few weeks ago we walked you through everything you needed to know to start creating your own videos. Now that you've got a feel for creating online videos, it's time to talk about length.  This infographic … [Read more...] about How Long Should Your Videos Be? [Infographic]

How to Write a Catchy Headline [Infographic]

1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...are you still here? Viewers typically leave a website within 10 to 20 seconds. With that kind of time crunch, you need to use every tool at your disposal to ensnare attention and keep your visitors around longer. One way to grab attention is with a snappy headline. Even if you have the most compelling blog … [Read more...] about How to Write a Catchy Headline [Infographic]

Where to Find Free Images For Blogs and Social Media

You've just finished crafting the perfect blog post, but you know that images are key to making your content pop. No problem: just run to Google and find a picture, right? Wrong. Repeat after me: Google images are not free to use. Google images are not free to use.  Many business owners fall into this trap and find themselves at the end of a … [Read more...] about Where to Find Free Images For Blogs and Social Media

How to Make Videos for Social Media

Video on social media was once a novelty, but is now an integral element in most social media platforms. In fact, one-third of all online activity is spent watching video. Between Facebook Live, YouTube and other video platforms a whopping 85% of the US internet audience watches video online. Now is the time to get started with video. Take a few … [Read more...] about How to Make Videos for Social Media

10 GIFs to Get You Through Black Friday

Black Friday is soon upon us. Are you ready? Whether you're shopping for yourself or running a promotion for your business, we all need a bit of a boost. Use these GIFs to help you get through the busiest retail holiday of the year. 1. Gathering all your energy Just keep the coffee coming, thanks. 2. Running through your … [Read more...] about 10 GIFs to Get You Through Black Friday

What’s Your Digital Marketing IQ? [Quiz]

Pop quiz time! Do you have your number 2 pencil and eraser on hand?    Just how much do you know about digital marketing? With all the buzzwords and conflicting information floating around on the internet, it's easy to lose your path. Take our quiz to find out if you're going the right direction (don't worry - this test won't count towards your … [Read more...] about What’s Your Digital Marketing IQ? [Quiz]

Why Your Marketing is Scaring Your Customers

Hey you! Yeah, you! Come here... BOO! Did I scare you? Halloween is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to scare your customers - as long as you intend to scare them. If your marketing is making them flee in fear, that's probably not the response you're hoping for. There are some common mistakes that business owners make that … [Read more...] about Why Your Marketing is Scaring Your Customers

Marketing Lessons From Stephen King’s It

There are many things to be learned from the latest adaptation of Stephen King's It: everyone floats in the sewer, the power of friendship makes anything possible and never, under any circumstances, trust a clown.  It wasn't just an entertaining movie, it was also a massive financial success and full-on cultural phenomenon. There are many ways you … [Read more...] about Marketing Lessons From Stephen King’s It

October 2017 Marketing and Holiday Planning [Infographic]

October is finally here. Grab your pumpkin spice lattes, plastic skulls and knee-high boots, it's time to jump into fall marketing. Now is the perfect time to steer your marketing efforts toward the upcoming holidays and end of fiscal years. We love this simple infographic from Constant Contact to help you chart October's peak events and generate … [Read more...] about October 2017 Marketing and Holiday Planning [Infographic]

How to Market a “Boring” Business [Infographic]

Let's face it: we can't all be the cool kids. You know the type: those renegade, cutting-edge startups that shake the status quo. Some of us have to be the doers - the invisible forces that keep the world turning. Sometimes our product isn't sexy and our services are, well, kind of boring. At least when it comes to social media, blogs and website … [Read more...] about How to Market a “Boring” Business [Infographic]

How to Create Compelling CTAs [Infographic]

Here’s a million-dollar question: how do you get people to do what you want them to? It isn’t enough to just dump words out into the universe and hope that does something. Whether you’re putting together a website, sending out an email, posting on social media or drafting up a blog, you want to drive people toward a specific action.    What that … [Read more...] about How to Create Compelling CTAs [Infographic]

How to Take Photos for Social Media

Say Cheese! It's true: a picture is worth a thousand words. According to Brainrules.net, a person who hears a piece of information will remember just 10% of it three days later, while someone who sees that same information in a picture will recall 65% of it. Taking a good photo is key on social media. Luckily, all you need is your smartphone and … [Read more...] about How to Take Photos for Social Media

What to Look for in a Digital Marketing Agency

Trying to find a digital marketing agency is like trying to find a date on Tinder. Everyone desperately putting their best foot forward in glammed-up selfies and glowing bios - but who is actually who they say they are? Ever find "a perfect match" who promises you the first spot on Google and 10+ qualified leads a month...only to be left … [Read more...] about What to Look for in a Digital Marketing Agency

5 Blog Content Writing Hacks

Fun fact: nobody likes writing. Not even writers. Writing is summoning an ocean of unending creative motivation. More often than not, you reach for the ocean and find a muddy puddle. But the good news is that you can fake it till you make it. Here are 5 content writing hacks that will guide you how to write a blog post when the motivation simply … [Read more...] about 5 Blog Content Writing Hacks

How Do I Know if My Social Media is “Worth It”?

Social media. You know you should be using it but you may be wondering: what's the point? Many business owners struggle to see the ROI of Social Media, especially when you're not selling a tangible product.   Sprout Social has some actionable tips for calcuating social media ROI. Read the full post on their site, or get the highlights … [Read more...] about How Do I Know if My Social Media is “Worth It”?

4 Lessons on Digital Marketing from Wonder Woman

In case you've been avoiding all social media, news media and word of mouth: Wonder Woman is currently smashing her way through the box office, with no signs of slowing down. There are a few lessons we can take from the success of everyone's favorite crime-fighting superheroine. Sure, Wonder Woman is generally fighting supervillains and not the … [Read more...] about 4 Lessons on Digital Marketing from Wonder Woman

How NOT to Respond to Negative Reviews

It's no secret how important online reviews are to businesses - 88% of customers rely on them to decide whether or not to do business with a local company. But many business owners are so laser-focused on getting reviews that they don't consider responding to reviews. It's inevitable - if you're actively soliciting reviews, you're going to get a … [Read more...] about How NOT to Respond to Negative Reviews

4 Secrets for Making Your Emails More Readable

Do you ever feel like you and your customers are speaking two different languages? You send out an email about a program or a sale that explains it in detail, only to get emails and calls in response asking about the program or sale. What gives? Can't people just read the email? Actually...they might not. Your emails should be built with your … [Read more...] about 4 Secrets for Making Your Emails More Readable

How to be an Online Marketing Jedi

May the 4th be with you. And also with your marketing. The Force is good for more than just flashy battles - you can use your Jedi training to master your online marketing strategy as well. Come along, my Padawan reader as we delve into the world of online marketing. Resist the Dark Side Like the Force, the dark side of online marketing is … [Read more...] about How to be an Online Marketing Jedi

How to Use Email to Boost Your Real Estate Sales [Infographic]

Trying to go from "for sale" to "sold?" If your emails are falling flat, it's time to shake up your email marketing strategy to land more sales. This infographic from Constant Contact shows the three essential emails for any realtor: 1. Send Out Homeowner Tips To position your business as a credible authority, focus on homeowner tips that … [Read more...] about How to Use Email to Boost Your Real Estate Sales [Infographic]

How Do I Know if My Online Marketing is Working? [Quiz]

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to online marketing is attaching a clear ROI to your efforts. Many business owners struggle with knowing that they need to market, but being afraid of just tossing money down the drain. If you're already marketing but feeling like you're just treading water, there are a few questions you should ask … [Read more...] about How Do I Know if My Online Marketing is Working? [Quiz]

Do I Need a Google+ Business Page?

So, Google. We need to talk. I appreciate everything you do for me - answering my stupid questions, giving me direction, helping me solve "who's that actor" arguments...but changing things and not telling anyone? That has got to stop.  If you've dabbled in digital marketing, you've probably heard of Google+ or Google My Business. If not, you've … [Read more...] about Do I Need a Google+ Business Page?

What Should My Marketing Budget Be? [Infographic]

The online marketing landscape is a bustling market. One the left, merchants trying to sell you services for an arm and a leg. On the right, merchants promising the same services for pennies. Business owners know they need to be marketing, but with all the noise they aren't sure how much they should spend on online marketing. Or, worse, they're … [Read more...] about What Should My Marketing Budget Be? [Infographic]

The Anatomy of a Successful Blog Post

Did you bring your scalpel? We're continuing our dissection of successful marketing tools to narrow in on what makes them work. Today we're slicing open some successful blog posts to see how they're built. What "success" will mean to you depends largely on your audience. Generally, you want to aim for: A consistent number of readers that shows … [Read more...] about The Anatomy of a Successful Blog Post