#ThrowbackThursday, #Selfie, #NoFilter. Hashtags have become a staple within our social media culture. You can now find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Vine, Pinterest, and even YouTube. So why are hashtags so important? And where can you find trending hashtags? Hashtags improve searchability, tap into trends, and add flavor to your content. Consider your [Read more…]
Responsive Marketing-Why Listening to Your Customers is Important
April 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The days of writing an annual marketing plan and evaluating it on a quarterly basis are over. With the pervasive nature of the digital age taking over, marketers must adapt and speed up their consumer response rate. According to the Quanzi Institute, Responsive Marketing is the attention to consumer response in the marketing strategy to [Read more…]
The Power of Metadata
February 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
How do Google and other search engines know what your page is about? Where does the text in a search engine result come from? The answer is Metadata. Metadata is information about information; in the case of a website, its small snippets of HTML code which provide search engines and searchers with information about what [Read more…]
Using Adwords and SEO Together For an Effective Marketing Strategy
January 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Search Engine Optimization and Paid Search Advertising are both individually effective strategies in promoting your services or brand online, but together, they can be a powerhouse. Cohesiveness between the two helps to build a highly effective campaign with the most profitable keywords and content. Added Exposure: Brand Recognition The more your logo and name are [Read more…]
2013 – The Year of Direct Mail
January 17, 2014 By 1 Comment
In the last few years, with the rise of digital marketing, direct mail has been viewed as a less than critical element of an integrated marketing strategy. It has also been perceived by many as nothing more than coupon mailers. However, for small, service-based businesses, targeted direct mail continues to be a powerful tool to [Read more…]
The Benefits of Professional Website Design
January 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment
If you’re a small business owner just getting started on the web, you’ll find there are many tools available for creating your own site. We understand it’s tempting to give them a try, but before you jump in, consider the benefits of using a professional designer along with an integrated marketing plan from a marketing [Read more…]
