Chances are, by now you’ve heard of ChatGPT, the generative AI app that has received attention for its conversational and human-like responses to queries. Launched by OpenAI toward the end of last year, the chatbot uses a language processing model to predict responses that are eerily reflective of human speech and take mere seconds to…
Don’t know what to say on your business social media accounts during this outbreak? We answer all of your questions about your tone and brand voice on social, what to post and how to respond to social media comments during these trying times. Tensions are rising about the Coronavirus, and it is clearly the topic…
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…
If you aren’t researching current and future social media trends as a way to enhance your marketing strategy, you are likely losing out a huge opportunity to create conversions, build your email list and improve your lead generation. That’s because social media is one of the best ways to leverage your business, with about 3.5…
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…
Meet A Mom: Jess Meet A Mom HI! Im Jess Stoffel, owner of Epic Media Inc., an internet marketing company specializing in website design, SEO and social media marketing. I grew up in the Detroit area and moved to Evanston in 2006 after I graduated from Oakland University. In Evanston, I met my husband Chuck…
Nearly 3 of every 4 small businesses plans to invest in social media marketing this year. That finding stands out in a new survey from The Manifest. It’s called How Small Businesses Use Digital Marketing Channels in 2019. 2019 Social Media Statistics The study also found these interesting data points: Nearly all small businesses (95%)…
Making your website easily navigable and congruent with the way the human brain operates will go a long way toward inducing your customer to purchase. Human psychology plays a massive role in determining the kind of experience a visitor to your site has. Website design optimization that makes use of the principles of psychology and…
Business owners have shared how they have been affected by an outage of Facebook’s products. People across the world were unable to access Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Whatsapp for about 14 hours. Photo-sharing app Instagram announced it was back up and running, but users are still having difficulty accessing Facebook, according to Down Detector. People…
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…
Social media marketing is now without a doubt one of the most powerful tools out there. Networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are up 13 percent on users when compared to 2017. The total number of people across all networks is estimated to be around 3.196 billion — yes, with a B. When it comes…
Local Businesses Will Need Websites More than Ever in 2019! As local brands and their marketers watch Google play Trojan horse, shifting from top benefactor to top competitor by replacing former “free” publicity with paid packs, Local Service Ads, zero-click SERPs, and related structures, it’s no surprise to see forum members asking, “Do I even…
When designing a website, it can be incredibly challenging, not only do you need to have sound technical knowledge, you also need creative skills. If you want to be successful in website design then you require much more than just having the right tools. Before we get into SEO, there are a few basic elements…
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…
Many brands and businesses know (or think they know) that they need SEO for their digital properties, and the benefits they will get from that SEO work being implemented on their behalf. SEO will certainly improve a website’s overall searchability and visibility, but what other real value does it offer? Why is SEO so important?…
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…
The Internet has been around for quite some time already. Just like any invention, it keeps evolving. Network speeds get faster and we can now connect to the World Wide Web using a variety of devices – from desktop computers to mobile phones and even watches. Naturally, together with the technological evolution, the needs and…
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,…