Last updated on January 11, 2023
As a business community, we’ve faced several unprecedented years that shook how we did business and how we lived our lives. Although 2022 had us returning to some aspects of normalcy, it still was not an exception. Even though we’ve eased back into a pre-pandemic world, consumer behaviors and wants have changed. 2022 gave marketers a run for their money…
Last updated on December 12, 2022
The value of copywriting is not to be underestimated. According to an older Nielsen Norman Group, users typically decide whether to explore a website or leave within their first 10 seconds of browsing. If you're utilizing copywriting best practices and your copy holds their attention for that long, you have another 20 seconds to convince them to want to learn…
Last updated on December 9, 2022
TikTok has shaken up the social media game with its addictive videos and ultra-casual vibes. Because it’s so popular with kids and young adults, many businesses assume TikTok is irrelevant to their marketing strategy. After all, it’s just for silly dances and funny animal videos, right? Not at all. TikTok is projected to reach more than 1.8 billion monthly users…
Last updated on November 18, 2022
How do you measure your business’s success? Your sales and revenue are the most obvious metrics. However, focusing on those could leave you chasing the wrong targets. After all, large sales numbers don’t necessarily translate to higher profit. You may be spending a lot to get those sales. And if you focus on lead generation instead of customer loyalty, you’ll…
Last updated on November 8, 2022
Lots of businesses set up blogs without any planning behind the effort. But starting a blog for your business isn't a task to be taken on without forethought. And this is why many business blogs never deliver any noticeable results: They rank for random keywords that never bring any sales or leads. They have no engagement and no community. Moreover,…
Last updated on October 14, 2022
A solid social media strategy is essential to making sure that your social media marketing efforts are aligned with the rest of your marketing strategy. Consistency is key. There are many different approaches, styles, and layouts for a social media strategy. Would you be surprised if I told you that nothing about social media is a one-size-fits-all approach? Yeah, I…
Last updated on October 10, 2022
We’ve all had a bad year, but not many of us can relate to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s year, as his wealth has been cut by $71 billion this year. Facebook, rebranded as Meta in 2021, is down approximately 57% this year. Meta’s business is changing rapidly and implementing a strategy to innovate and grow is critical to its…
Last updated on September 20, 2022
The iPhone's new features include the Always-On display, the first-ever 48MP camera on iPhone, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS via satellite, and an innovative new way to receive notifications and activities with the Dynamic Island. Sound impressive? It is! And a line from the Apple press release gives insight into the primary target of the iPhone 14. “Our customers count on…
Last updated on September 15, 2022
Creating an effective email outreach strategy is something any business investing in digital marketing will have to face. Whether it’s for lead generation or nurturing, or for influencer marketing and link building, reaching out to people via email is an integral part of any marketing strategy. And yet, it can sometimes feel a bit discouraging. Too many businesses give up…
Last updated on September 9, 2022
What role does your small business’s website serve? Is it a digital business card? A 24/7 salesperson? A page that comes up when someone Googles your name? What exactly do SMB websites need to include in order to best help boost your business? Your site’s specific function will, of course, depend somewhat on your industry and marketing strategy. But in…