This month, I celebrate my birthday. And while I usually join friends and family for a nice meal and small celebration, it seems a few others have invited themselves to the party this year… But not people… Brands. In my inbox, my facebook feed, my Google searches… companies are sending personalized messages, wishing me a [Read more…]
Countdown to “Mobilegeddon” – Google’s Mobile Update launches April 21
Today marks the final 5 days before Google releases its next algorithm update, slotted for Tuesday, April 21, 2015. And the chatter hasn’t died down. Experts across the web design, search engine optimization, paid search, and content marketing industry are chiming in: Mark the date: April 21. It’s not just another update from Google – [Read more…]
The Critical Difference between “Mobile-Friendly” and “Responsive” Websites
As small business owners, we’ve all seen the trends and heard the stats – so we all know the importance of being found on mobile. More than half of consumer time spent on the internet is on mobile devices — Are you where your customers are looking? Nearly half of consumers say they won’t return [Read more…]
SEO is Dead! The Birth of Mobile Marketing
Search Engine Optimization. We have all heard of it, and as small business owners we have all worked tirelessly to achieve that coveted top spot of the search engine God we know as Google. We all know about SEO’s dark past, Google’s Panda and Penguin algorithm updates, and that Google’s obsession with cute, black and [Read more…]
Responsive, Visually Appealing E-Commerce Website Transformation
When you sell beautiful, picturesque products online, you NEED a visually striking website that highlights them to potential buyers. That’s what the owner of Vintage Body Care knew when she approached Automated Marketing Group for a website redesign. Based in Casper, WY, this small, family owned and operated business started with an idea that developed [Read more…]