SEO trends for 2017

March 30, 2017

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

The Search Engine Optimization market, like the algorithms that power it, are constantly in flux. Google’s algorithm is almost constantly being updated, which keeps business owners and marketers alike on their toes. This year will be no different. Here are a few things to keep in mind if SEO marketing is one the main ways... Read More

Should you give up your Facebook business page?

March 02, 2017

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

You may have noticed that the organic reach of your Facebook business page is dwindling. It may seem like no matter how creative, graphic or entertaining your content is, the vast majority of your customers do not or will not see it. Well, you’re right. The Facebook newsfeed algorithm is constantly changing and, it seems,... Read More

6 ways to persuade customers through social media

February 25, 2017

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

Your business’ social media pages are perfect places for you to persuade customers to visit your shop, use your services or buy your goods. It’s more of a soft sell that other forms of marketing, like direct advertising or cold-calling; you’re trying to foster a relationship to build up trust to bring customers into the... Read More

Digital marketing trend for 2017: Permission Marketing

January 07, 2017

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

When it comes to marketing in 2017, one early trend is becoming clear: if you want attention, you’re going to have to earn it. That’s particularly true in the digital world, where more and more people are hanging out and advertisements are increasingly getting ignored. Banner ad click-through rates continue to decline, your organic reach... Read More

Is your website mobile enough for 2017?

January 06, 2017

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

If you’re still planning your marketing strategy for 2017, make sure you answer a simple question, first. Are you mobile enough? Mobile internet users have outpaced desktop users for more than two years, now and trend will only increase this year. That means more and more people will be using their smart phones and tablets... Read More

Five ways to improve sales with social media

December 03, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

It’s difficult to walk the fine line between advertising and social media. On one hand, you want your business pages to be fresh and fun, but on the other hand you still want them to reflect your business and, ultimately, bring customers to your doors. With the right approach, you can use your social media channels... Read More

Facebook plans an even deeper ‘Canvas’

November 02, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

Facebook’s most visual form of advertisement is about to get even easier to create. The social media giant announced recently that changes are coming to its canvas ad format that will make it easier for marketers to take advantage of the new concept and tell a more compelling story about their brand. Launched in February of... Read More

Five email marketing tips

November 01, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

Email marketing is still one of the best ways to get the word out about your business and to engage your loyal customer base. Your email list should be populated by customers who have given you permission to send them marketing material directly—you should never buy an email list from a vendor—so you already have piqued... Read More

Should you outsource your social media management?

October 03, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

When you think about your business’s social media presence, you probably keep coming back to one question: should I farm it out, or do it myself? Social media is a 24/7 proposition—and, for that matter, so is running a business. Who has time to do one, let alone both? There are advantages to outsourcing your... Read More

5 customer retention strategies

October 01, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

Customer retention is an important part of maintaining a healthy business. It’s cheaper to keep customers than to attract new ones, and the longer a customer stays with you, the more likely he or she will be to bring other consumers to your doorstep or your web site. In fact, Harvard Business Review reports that... Read More

How to humanize your brand

September 04, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

You’ll have more success if you treat your customers like friends, not dollars. It’s not enough to have a lot of friends or followers subscribe to your social media channels. The number may look comforting and you may be able to brag about it, but what you’re really looking for, as a business, is the quality of... Read More

5 key SEO facts

September 04, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

Search Engine Optimization is the art of getting your business noticed without paying for it. Online marketers will always talk about the importance of Search Engine Optimization. We’ve written plenty of blogs about it, too, and even provide service to increase your rankings. But what exactly is it? Think of SEO like an organic phone book where algorithms... Read More

4 essentials of reputation management

September 03, 2016

Posted By: Scotty Spielman

Online reputation management can make or break your business. You can’t put too high a price or place too much value on reputation management. The reputation your business has with your customers—new, old and potential alike—is the foundation for your success or failure. Consider these three statistics: about 82 percent of consumers say they visit review sites... Read More