Small business owners always look for ways to make more money in our online business. But there are so many strategies, tactics, tips, and tricks knowing where to focus your efforts can be overwhelming and very challenging. We offer all of our clients a marketing audit as it gives a holistic overview of your marketing efforts. It allows you to easily see what’s working, what isn’t and could be improved, and where there are gaps that opportunities are sitting in! Today, let’s take a closer look at marketing audits and whether or not you need one. Content Overview What Is…
Read MoreIf you own a business, you NEED StoryBrand marketing! By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about StoryBrand marketing, but if you’ve somehow missed it, here’s some backstory. Building a StoryBrand was written by Donald Miller in 2017. This framework shows you how to simplify your messaging, giving you the advantage over your competitors by helping your audience understand the benefits of using your products or services, for example. Once I read and implemented it, I couldn’t get enough. In this blog, I’m going to start by sharing what StoryBrand marketing is and why I love it. Then, I’ll share…
Read MoreIt’s important to reflect on the past year and set ourselves up for success in the year ahead. The truth is the landscape of SEO and website optimization is always changing, and what worked last year might not work this year, and what works this year might not work next year. This is why it’s so important to stay ahead of the curve and continually evolve your optimization strategies. Why is website optimization so important? With the ever-changing landscape of SEO, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve and optimize your website. So, the rise of mobile…
Read MoreEmail marketing is one of the most effective ways to nurture leads and convert them into customers. I keep hearing email marketing is dead or dying. However, this is far from the case. You can build trust and credibility with your audience by sending targeted, personalized messages to the right people at the right time. And ultimately drive more sales for your business. Email marketing has the highest ROI (return on investment) of all digital marketing, so if you aren’t actively building an email list, stop everything you’re doing and get started! An email list of raving fans and engaged…
Read MoreWhile most people would agree that in order to succeed as a business, you need to grow your customer base, how you actually grow and monetize is a different story. This leads us to the concept of first-party data and how important it is for businesses of all shapes and sizes. First-party data is a term that refers to the specific data you need to acquire from your customers in order for them to become valuable. For example, if you run an online store and a customer buys something from you, they have just given you their email address. This…
Read MoreAs we move into the new year, it’s time to start thinking about the latest digital marketing trends. What will the next year bring? Which trends should you be on the lookout for? It’s exciting but also confusing. I get that. That’s why I am continuously tracking trends, testing things out in my own business, and making sure the team and I are on top of what’s hot and what’s not. Keep an eye on these trends, and you’ll be ahead of the curve. Here are eight of the hottest digital marketing trends to watch for in 2023: Influencer Relationships…
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