Whether you have only recently set up your business or have dragged your heels in bringing your company to the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, honing the power of social media is a logical step for your business. It could be rewarded with new custom and stronger brand loyalty. However, social media sites have […]
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6 Smart Ways to Strategize Your SEO Moves Before Building a Website
People often think that you can’t do SEO campaigns if the site hasn’t launched yet. The truth is you can do it! You don’t have to wait for your site to go live before you jump-start your SEO plans. Not only is it possible, but it will give your site an advantage, as well. The […]
5 Steps for Building a Great Website Without an Agency
Believe it or not, research has found that less than two-thirds of small businesses have websites. That’s an incredible statistic given the prevalence of using Google, Yelp, Facebook and similar sites to find the products and services we need. Thankfully, the same research found that over half of these businesses do plan on building a website in […]
LinkedIn Introduces Lookalike Audiences
As marketers, we advertise on LinkedIn to target the right professionals for our clients’ business. The platform is a powerful tool with its wide gamut of demographic targeting, and is commonly leveraged for its skills targeting offering. Until now, though, the platform hasn’t offered lookalike audiences like Facebook has. That is changing! LinkedIn is rolling out lookalike […]
Should You Use Single or Multiple Domains for a Successful Multilingual Site?
A multilingual website allows you to reach and conquer new markets abroad, but there are benefits and drawbacks of using single or multiple domains. If you are planning to do business across regions or you want to expand your e-commerce venture to international markets, then having a multilingual website is a must. But in doing […]
What’s New in Facebook’s Redesigned Ads Manager?
In an effort to make advertising easier for advertisers, Facebook is rolling out a new redesigned Ads Manager, including a handful of shiny new features! Keep in mind that the old Ads Manager will be available until May 1st, but we recommend using the redesigned UI as much as possible to get acclimated to the new interface, and […]
Should You Pay for Social Media Ads?
This is an important question for small-midsized businesses and nonprofits* with limited marketing budgets. Are paid social media ads worth the investment? According to an article on Medium by Shivam Verma, there are seven benefits to using paid social media advertising: Amplify your reach Fit any budget Enhance your targeting Boost brand awareness Maximize your content marketing […]
The Importance of Tracking Conversions on YouTube
YouTube has traditionally been a platform that advertisers have used in their digital marketing strategies to drive brand awareness. They could leverage the platform’s broad targeting and wide reach across its billions of users to get their brand in front of as many eyes as possible. The caveat was that it proved difficult to turn these viewers […]
How to Design Your Own Top-Notch SMB Website on a Budget
You know you need to be online, and you’ve probably tried your own hand at social media marketing. If you’ve had any success, you’re now considering whether to hire a web developer or pocket the money and design your small business website yourself. Well, if you’re leaning toward the latter, this is what you need […]
What You Should Know Before Using a Website Builder
If you want your business to be successful and have customers choose you over a competitor, you’ll need a solid online presence. Going it “old school” just doesn’t cut it anymore since more and more consumers search for businesses online before handing over their cash. Consider this: 88% of consumers research products and businesses online […]
