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In the past, local marketing was easy. You paid for a listing in the Yellow Pages, printed flyers, and possibly placed an ad in the local newspaper. People were aware of who you were and where you were. Then came web marketing and everything changed. At first, the advice was to focus on general keywords. […]

You can only get so far by doing it all yourself. Whether you're remodeling your home or repairing your car, DIY’ing it isn't always the best approach. Digital marketing is no exception: You can run an in-house operation for a while, but not forever. Your business’s future and success are dependent on your ability to […]

Everyone makes mistakes, especially when trying out new marketing strategies. However, when your small business is putting its reputation (and money) on the line to experiment with new digital marketing strategies, making certain mistakes can be (literally) costly. With that in mind, let's look at 5 of the most common local marketing fails and how […]

When it comes to the performance of your website, page speed is vital. Your web pages must load quickly and seamlessly in order to lower your bounce rate and boost visitor engagement. In this article, we'll explain why it's important, and show you how to measure it. According to Google research, every second counts when […]

If you’ve watched any tv news broadcast lately, it’s no secret that the economic future is clouded by uncertainties, with the COVID-19 epidemic still persisting, the ongoing crisis in Ukraine putting additional pressure on soaring interest rates, and Chinese lockdowns potentially affecting supply lines. Economists predict that the United States will enter a recession by […]

For decades, email has been the preferred method for sending and receiving mass messages and reaching audiences. Text (or SMS) marketing, on the other hand, is a quick, cost-effective way to share promotions and updates with customers. So, which reigns supreme?  SMS or email marketing?  In order to figure out which strategy is right for your […]

We are currently living in the internet age, which means your business needs to evolve along with it. Digital marketing can help you promote your company, brand, and products or services.  There is an audience to be reached online, as well as a reputation to be established. However, there is more effective and less effective […]

Word of mouth, networking, and similar marketing efforts can bring in a lot of revenue. But they are also unreliable and unpredictable. To establish and maintain a successful business, you must be consistently finding and nurturing new leads.  This may sound overwhelming. As a business without a massive marketing department, you don’t have the time […]

As a small business owner, you tend to wear a lot of hats throughout the day, but one of the most neglected hats tends to be the Social Media Manager hat. But that’s no surprise. Running a business takes time, energy, and a lot of brain power.  Coming up with engaging ideas to post on social […]

If you’re like most small businesses, you’re always looking for new ways to reach your target audience and promote your products or services. And with over one billion active users, Instagram is a great place to start. By taking advantage of the various features that Instagram offers for businesses, local businesses can level the playing […]