Running social media ads on a tight budget can feel tricky, but you can make the most of every dollar with careful planning. As your business grows, your advertising strategy must evolve to ensure you meet new goals. Whether you’re just starting, ready to take your business to the next level, or scaling it to new heights, there are smart, budget-friendly ways to use social media ads to boost your business! Here’s how to do it at each growth stage. Content Overview: Startup Stage: Building Brand Awareness on a Budget You aim to get your brand noticed during the startup…
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the year, you, as an online business owner, are starting to evaluate your business and wonder how to make the most of your remaining digital marketing budget. Q4 presents unique opportunities for high-impact campaigns, especially with holiday promotions in full swing. The key to maximizing your digital marketing budget for the holiday season is smart budgeting, strategic allocation, and leveraging every marketing dollar to maximize your return on investment (ROI). How? Let’s get into it. Content Overview: –Prioritize Your Winning Promotions–Invest in Retargeting Campaigns–Use Social Media to Your Advantage–Leverage Your Email List–Diversify Your Content…
Read MoreHaving been in the digital marketing industry for over twenty years, I’ve noticed how the culture of social media changes. With these cultural changes come new requests from clients. In the last couple of years, with the popularity of short-form content, the big question has been, “How can I go viral?” And it’s a fair question. As online businesses, we often think of going viral as the ultimate goal for building an online presence. After all, who wouldn’t want their content to explode in popularity overnight, reaching millions of potential customers? But the truth is that going viral isn’t a…
Read MoreCreating a strategic social media monthly content plan is essential to achieving your business objectives and engaging your target audience. With the ever-changing landscape of social media, it can be difficult to know where to start. We get that. That’s why in today’s episode, I will walk you through the steps of creating a plan that will help you to increase brand awareness, drive website traffic, and generate leads. Blog Overview: Define Your Social Media Goals Before creating any content, it is important to define your social media plan’s objectives clearly. This will help to ensure that all of your…
Read MoreWhat would happen if I woke up tomorrow and my business was gone? Here’s how I would build a successful online business from scratch if I had to start over! So, I’ve been a digital marketing agency owner for over 20+ years, and needless to say, my business has changed so much in the last two decades. What worked for me fifteen, ten, or even two years ago doesn’t necessarily work today. I’m constantly looking at my business and trying to optimize, refresh, and revamp my current sales funnels, and I always recommend that my clients do the same. But…
Read MoreRunning a successful online business is not for the faint of heart. Building your business from the ground up takes strategy, grit, determination, and work. As business owners, we know work is worth it, but what if you’re missing an essential element holding you back? What if there is a secret to a successful online business? When I talk to online business owners, they usually blame their lack of social media followers, absence of an email list, or even their calendar for their business’s lack of growth. I can usually guess they haven’t done this essential step in the first 15…
Read MoreFirst, I want to highlight that this is our 200th blog from Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing… which seems unbelievable. For this 200th blog, I was thinking of doing something different. I decided to share 8 controversial digital marketing opinions I hold as a digital marketing agency owner with over 23 years of experience. I’ve seen it ALL. Some things are popular right now that I just don’t get the hype for, and some things marketing “gurus” on the internet are sharing that I don’t fully agree with. Of course, these are just my opinions based on my personal experiences. If you’re…
Read MoreFrom experience, I can say that launching a new offer can be exciting, inspiring… and overwhelming. You’re excited to put something new into the world and ready for your business to reach the world in a new way… but you’re on pins and needles, hoping your launch will succeed and you won’t fall into one of these digital marketing mistakes. Content Overview Information OverloadPost and GhostGiving It AwayAd-tastropheFlying SoloAsk Me Anything Information Overload Oh man, I LOVE talking about this because it is SO common, and honestly, this shift has been a game-changer in the businesses I’ve worked with. Raise…
Read MoreAs the CEO of a digital marketing agency, I have the privilege of working with businesses that are just starting to become multi-million dollar corporations. After over twenty years in this business, I can tell you that there’s a major indicator of future success for online businesses. Businesses bound to succeed understand that marketing is an INVESTMENT, not an expense. But how does spending money on digital marketing increase your business’s revenue? We’ll discuss three ways you can invest in your business’s marketing and the pros and cons of each. Let’s get into it. Content Overview Marketing as an InvestmentTime…
Read MoreWhat I love about running a digital marketing services agency is playing detective. When running an online business, things are not always what they seem. I love working with my team to help business owners determine the REAL reason for their challenges and struggles. You’re here because you feel like something is “off” with your business, but you can’t put your finger on it. If you’re facing any of these six issues, then it’s time to upgrade your marketing strategy. Let’s get into it! Content Overview Let’s State the Obvious#1: Declining Sales#2: Outdated StrategiesTime to Play Detective#3: Social Media Stagnancy#4:…
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