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Even when we’re not dealing with a worldwide pandemic, subsequent economic slow down, and an “uneven” re-opening of businesses and the economy nationwide, digital marketing is not as simple as posting some content to your blog or website and sharing on social media. You need a strategy and the tools to deliver, now more than…

Now that businesses are reopening and the economy is seeing a bit of a bounce back, it’s time to revisit those crucial elements of your business growth strategy. Needless to say, how you utilize social media should be chief among your marketing tactics when it comes to engaging customers and reaching out to potential new ones. In…

Businesses are slowly beginning to open their doors—virtual or otherwise—across the country. As they do, consumers look to company websites and social media pages for up-to-date information that reflects the current state of the business, as well as a way for them to buy product, arrange services, or get information. IS YOUR WEBSITE UP TO…

In the best of all worlds, for every decision we make and every action we take we would have sufficient time to consider every angle, think through all scenarios, and answer every “what if” question that comes to mind. We don’t live in such a world. In business, especially, success often depends on the ability…

The most successful companies are those best able to adapt to rapid change in the marketplace. It goes without saying that the last few weeks have seen a whirlwind of upheavals across the globe on numerous personal and professional fronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the business side of things, supply chains, design chains,…

It’s safe to say that none of us could have foreseen the events of recent weeks as the world grapples with containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in the United States, schools, places of worship, and many businesses are shuttered as people shelter in place hoping to avoid infection, including this monkey who is fortunate enough…

At the heart of any enduring brand are its key messages—those snippets of content and descriptors about your company and its products and services that get delivered consistently to your target audience through a variety of channels, bringing your brand to life in a way that appeals emotionally to customers and prospects. These are not…

In today’s marketplace, most companies appreciate a little free publicity through social media, blogs, and online articles. It’s almost an unavoidable consequence of doing business in this day and age. But with the pervasiveness of social media and the ubiquitous nature of content of all shapes, sizes, and types available online, how can a company…

Most marketing novices think selling is simply a matter of telling your prospective customers all about what you do or can do—a cataloguing of features the prospect is likely to be interested in. I call this the “laundry list” approach to marketing. But in a world where all “features” are equal, what makes one product…

There’s an old adage that says “You can’t be everything to everybody.” Attempt to do so in your personal life, and you’ll constantly be trying to please everyone to the point where you stretch yourself so thin that there’s just not enough “you” left to go around for family, friends, and all those relationships that…

There’s a great debate raging over whether organic results or paid results are better—especially as it relates to digital advertising efforts. While it’s long been assumed that web visitors tend to avoid clicking on search “results” they know to be ads or that are sponsored, the reality is nowadays it’s getting harder to get search…

Inbound Marketing is the best way to turn strangers into customers and “brand fans” excited to promote your business, and at the center of this Inbound Marketing universe is your website. Companies are 3 times as likely to see higher return on investment (ROI) on Inbound Marketing campaigns than on outbound. 84% of small businesses…