It’s no secret that people who live in startup-filled cities have seen some of the wildest brand names. And, that variety in company names makes sense. When many startups in similar industries are founded in one geographic area, brands need to come up with a name that grasps attention, lightly hints at their mission, differentiates…
Which Social Media Sites Really Matter and Why
Social media is critical. I doubt anyone would argue with me about that. But social media is also misunderstood in some ways. One of those misunderstandings is which social media sites a business or individual should be on. If you read this article, you’re going to understand which social media sites are best for your…
Facebook & Instagram embeds on WordPress break soon
Some time ago, Facebook announced that it would change the way it handles embeds on other sites. From October 24, you can no longer simply paste your links in WordPress to make your Facebook and Instagram content appear on your site. Because of this matter, WordPress has to drop support for the Facebook oEmbed API….
How Display Advertising for Plumbers Works
Plumbers Are Differentiating their Companies Online with Display Advertising Display ads are all around us whenever we browse the internet. They play a key role in how local businesses, including plumbing companies, build brand awareness with potential customers in their market. Before you decide whether display advertising is something you want to add as an…
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Advertising
I’m willing to bet, whenever you have marketing strategy discussions with your team, you typically discuss the same three or four social platforms — Facebook? Check. Instagram? Check. Pinterest? Check. But — what about Amazon? In 2018, Amazon launched “Amazon Advertising”, (formerly Amazon Marketing Services, or AMS), as a search advertising solution for Amazon vendors….
Basic Reputation Management for Better Customer Service
Posted by MiriamEllis The Internet can be a great connector, but sometimes, it acts as a barrier. Your local business receives a negative review, and the slate-colored words on the bland white screen can seem so cold, remote. You respond, but the whole interaction feels stilted, formal, devoid of face-to-face human feelings, like this: At…
10 tips for an awesome and SEO-friendly blog post
As with all writing, writing blog posts requires skill. To keep your reader interested, you should think about the structure of your piece and write appealing articles. If people like and understand an article, they will be much more inclined to share it with others – and that will increase your rankings. So, if you…
What Is a Landing Page? All Your Questions, Answered
If you could do one thing to dramatically improve your marketing ROI today, would it be to use landing pages on your website? If you’re trying to generate leads for your business, and you don’t have at least a few landing pages on your website, you’re missing out on a key opportunity to turn website…