Few marketing buzzwords seem to elicit more attention than social media. That’s because when a social media campaign is creative and well-executed, it can prove a powerful addition to your marketing arsenal. But with so much competition for attention, ever-adapting algorithms and costly marketing mistakes, many have a difficult time generating a significant return on…
This year is an exciting time for website trends. It is imperative that marketing agencies stay on top of the latest web design trends, ensuring clients receive the most modern, functional designs that appeal to mass audiences. While we are all drawn to attractive websites, it takes more than just a pretty design to draw…
Over the years, I have worked with companies who block access to all social media platforms within their network. This move was probably intended to keep employees focused on their work. However, the marketing, HR, and sales teams really needed access to these networks! No, I’m not talking about encouraging everyone to go waste their…
If you own a business of any kind, you’ll inevitably be faced with the ever important question: should your business be on Google? Now, we’re not just talking about showing up in Google search results, because every business should be doing that, but rather, we’re talking about creating a Google My Business listing. While the…
As marketers, we all tend to think that our content is always great. We provide value in a fun, memorable way, speaking to our audience in a manner that they enjoy. While it would be great if that were true, the sad reality is that if we aren’t careful, our content can do more harm…
Ever hear the phrase: “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”? Although this is certainly true for meeting new people, it also applies to your company’s B2B website design. So how do you tell your brand story online? Consider the preparation necessary for a business meeting. You likely outline and practice…
As we conduct more and more of our daily business interactions online, it’s never been more critical to offer users a seamless, frictionless digital experience that aligns with their daily lives. Users have come to expect an optimized user experience as a basic requirement, and it’s now become a prerequisite implementation strategy across all platforms…
Following a number of big announcements for the marketing industry in the second half of 2018, the coming 12 months will see significant pieces fall into place, with hiring expected to start for Amazon’s HQ2 in New York City, major marketing deals coming to fruition and legacy brands accelerating their focus on direct services to…
Just a few years ago, you could get away with building a social media marketing strategy on the fly. As long as you were present, you were doing more than your competitors–right?Well it’s 2018 and not much of the same logic applies today. With 30% of millennial’s saying they engage with a brand on social…
Have you ever wondered how websites adjust to different devices? Or why your website has trouble doing the same? Well, the reason for this is simple. Your website is not designed for that function. You’re not alone in this – not all entrepreneurs are aware of responsive web design. If your website is not responsive,…
Every wonder why small business website design seems to be behind the times? As the Internet landscape evolves, good website design has become a key factor to all businesses from startups and small businesses, to brands and large websites. Large businesses boast iconic images and initially unknown brands are skyrocketing to worldwide recognition, while startups…
You’ve probably heard it before: To get recruited, you need to create your online recruiting profile, or your athletic resume. But is it really necessary? If I’m good enough won’t coaches just find me? Wouldn’t it be just as easy to start firing emails out to college coaches? The answer: Creating your recruiting profile or…
In today’s digital age, maintaining a social media presence is paramount to the success of your business. If you are indifferent towards the use of social media to leverage your marketing objectives, you could hinder your business’ overall growth. Online communities have been a part of the internet since its inception. Social media has become…
Whatever the goal of your website is, whether to sell products, let customers make appointments to see you, generate new leads, or simply to raise awareness of your brand, there are some core principles that every website build should follow. While there are a number of technically sound best practices every business owner should keep…
Most social media marketers know that their jobs can be hectic. With customers using social media 24/7, and with so many platforms to use, where policies and best practices seem to change daily, comparing social media marketing to yoga might sound like a stretch (no pun intended). But it’s not. Here are six ways you…
There are now more people using mobile devices than desktops. In fact, 51.12% of total web traffic now comes from mobile devices. If you’re planning on making a new website for your business or revamping the existing website, you need to consider choosing a website design that plays well with both mobile and desktop worlds.…
Consistency is a golden-rule in design. To provide a quality experience to your users it is essential that you are consistent in both design and content of your websites. Consistency is the biggest factor that separates a negative experience from a positive one. Consistency 1. Logical coherence and accordance. 2. A harmonious uniformity or agreement…
Hundreds of new custom-made and template-based websites are being launched every day. Many business owners are facing the question of whether or not to invest their time and money into a custom-made website. After working with both custom and template-based sites, I can say that for a company to thrive in a competitive market, custom…
Unless you’re a small business owner who is not interested in growing your brand, you need to have a website. These days building a business website or ecommerce store is easier than ever: it doesn’t cost much money, you don’t have to know how to code or design, your online store is not restricted to…
Every brand and business needs a custom social media strategy based on their current social media standing, goals, and resources available to them. And while everything in social media tends to hinge on a bunch of independent factors, there are some universal, core building blocks which you need to have in place to ensure that…