Stand Out This Holiday Season: Proven Strategies to Outshine Your Competition

By Jennie Lyon / November 26, 2024

As they prepare for holiday promotions, my clients ask, “How can I stand out from the competition during the holidays?” If you’re wondering how to outshine your competition, this is for you! I get asked about being competitive all year, but the answers are slightly different now.  Holiday promotions have a different energy and strategy, and I wanted to share how you can make your online business more competitive over the next several weeks. Let’s get into it.  Content Overview: –The Grunt Test–Leverage Personalization–Follow the Numbers–Amp Up the Social Proof–Optimize for Mobile Shoppers–Upgrade Your Digital Marketing Strategy The Grunt Test…

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The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Website Redesign

By Jennie Lyon / February 20, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to a Successful Website Redesign

Is it time for a website redesign? According to a survey by Adobe, 38% of people will stop engaging with a website if the content or layout is unattractive. Moreover, 75% of consumers judge a company’s credibility based on their website design. What does this mean? A website redesign can help you attract more visitors, increase conversions, boost sales, and enhance customer satisfaction. In this guide, I will show you how to redesign your website in 2024, following the latest trends and best web design and development practices.  Ready to get started? Let’s dive in! Content Overview🔹Understanding the need for…

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Does SEO Really Matter? The Importance of Search Engine Optimization

By Jennie Lyon / September 5, 2023
Does SEO Really Matter? The Importance of Search Engine Optimization

Hey there! I’m excited to dive into the world of SEO with you. In today’s digital age, having a robust online presence is a game-changer for small business owners like you. Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is at the core of this digital success, a buzzword you’ve probably heard. But what exactly is SEO, and why does it matter? Content Overview: Understanding the Buzz around SEO and its Impact on Online Success In simple terms, SEO is all about optimizing your website to rank higher on search engine results pages (SERPs) organically. This means we’re not talking about paid ads…

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What Is a Marketing Audit? And Do I Need One For My Business?

By Jennie Lyon / June 6, 2023
What is a Marketing Audit? And Do I Need One For My Business?

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…

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What is StoryBrand Marketing and How to Implement it into Your Business

By Jennie Lyon / May 30, 2023
What is StoryBrand Marketing and How to Implement it into Your Business

If 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…

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7 Ways To Use An Incredible Tripwire Upsell Offer In Your Sale Funnels

By Jennie Lyon / April 25, 2023
7 Ways to Use An Incredible Tripwire Upsell Offer in Your Funnels

Upselling can be an incredibly effective marketing tool in your funnel, allowing you to increase the average order value and obtain additional revenue. When someone becomes a lead, they’ve already shown interest in your business, but the only way to separate those lookers from buyers is to ask for the sale! There’s a big difference between a free lead magnet and a core product offering. Stated it’s hard to get someone to go from a free offer to a high-priced one; that is where tripwires shine.  Warming people up by upselling through tripwires can help guide customers to purchase products…

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5 Great eCommerce Store Design Tips That Are Changing the Game in 2023

By Jennie Lyon / December 20, 2022
5 Great eCommerce Store Design Tips That Are Changing the Game in 2023

How do you think website design will change five years from now? With new frameworks, technologies, and trends emerging increasingly rapidly, it’s hard to keep up with all the changes. But to create the best websites today with an eye towards what will be popular in five years, you need a thorough understanding of how things are changing so you can anticipate how your client needs may shift.  In today’s episode, we’ll look at some of the biggest trends in website design that are set to define the early part of 2023. These trends will help you create better websites,…

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5 Practical Tips To Boost Your Google Ads Conversion

By Jennie Lyon / October 25, 2022
5 Practical Tips To Boost Your Google Ads Conversion

Google Ads is a powerful tool that can help you reach your target audience and generate conversions. However, getting the most out of your Google Ads campaigns can be challenging. While there are many advanced tips and tricks for optimizing your Google Ads campaigns, beginners often struggle to get started. In this article, we’ll share five practical tips that will help you boost your Google Ads conversion rate. By following these tips, you can get the most out of your ad campaigns and improve your overall ROI. Keep Your Ads Relevant One of the most important things you can do…

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Not Sure What’s Working in Your Marketing? Our Audit/Strategy Can Help!

By Jennie Lyon / May 17, 2022

Why Didn’t Your Latest Marketing Perform?  So you’ve launched your latest big marketing push, and you don’t see the response you had hoped. What went wrong? Did anything go wrong? Was it the right strategy? Were expectations out of scope? Was the correct audience targeted? Was the messaging on point?  I’m going to dive into your online presence to figure out how to focus your attention on specific opportunities to maximize your marketing’s potential to draw in new clients and grow your business!  Today’s Podcast Overview  Today I’m going to cover several of my important tips for planning and executing…

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6 Action-Packed Tips for Crushing Your Q1 Business Goals!

By Jennie Lyon / December 28, 2021
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It’s almost the first quarter of 2022, and ‘momentum’ is a worrying word if you want your business to stay competitive. To avoid slipping off the radar and being forgotten in a sea of competitors, it’s time to rethink your goals for this quarter. What worked last quarter won’t necessarily work again, so take a look at your business and where you think it could benefit from new motivation. With so much change, it’s hard to know what works and what doesn’t. But if you make time for innovation each quarter, you’re sure to stay relevant. With constant change comes…

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