Online Marketing
6 Bold Predictions for Digital Marketing in 2016
As 2015 begins to wind down, the prediction posts pontificating what the next year has in store have begun to ramp up. This has become something of an annual tradition for marketers and this season…
7 Ways to Avoid Poor Website Performance
Today in business, the name of the game is customer service. If you keep your customer happy then chances are good that your business will be successful. Now obviously, in the digital age, a website…
Not All Social Media is the Same: How to Use the Strengths of Each Platform
Most business owners already recognize that social media is a key element of successful marketing in 2015. Yet it’s important to recognize that each social site has its own strengths and weaknesses, and you cannot…
Introducing Your SEO Team to the Party
SEO (search engine optimization) is like finding, inviting and pointing users to your party. Once your guests show up, click around, and mingle, CRO (conversion rate optimization) is figuring out why they aren’t having a…
Consumer Reviews: The Only Currency
Consumer reviews are easier to make and access than ever before. There was a time when you actually had to talk to someone, or talk to someone who talked to someone else who was willing…
Get People to Open Your Email with These 5 Clever Tips
Take a look at your inbox. How many emails are just there, unopened? I bet some may have been there for ages yet you never bothered to open them. And so the question: What makes…
The Difference Between a Places Search & Organic Search
For the past few years Google has put a lot of emphasis into local search. In response to the growing desire for local information, Google has taken steps to improve local search for consumers and…
3 Ways to Boost Traffic to Your Small Business Website
What is better than one view on your website? More views! Have a website but the traffic numbers are lacking? Looking to drive traffic to your relevant and exciting content? Follow the tips below to…
Paid Advertising 101: Understanding Search and Display Advertising
If meteoric growth is any indicator of positive business sentiment, then the latest numbers from IAB suggest that paid advertising is paying off for brands—big time. According to a recent report issued by the Interactive Advertising Bureau…