What 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…
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Strategic organic content is the backbone of any successful digital marketing strategy, including in written, audio, and video formats. As an online business, your organic content is an opportunity to showcase your expertise, build trust, create a genuine connection with your audience, and attract your ideal clients. But here’s the catch—not just any content will get these results. You can’t create content based on your inspiration or generic social media prompts from Pinterest and expect it to convert into sales. Today, we will discuss how to get more strategic with your organic content and utilize this strategy to attract and convert your ideal…
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You’ve been working hard on growing your email list with a free offer, which we call a lead magnet. This has created some new contacts for your email list, but those contacts aren’t converting into paying customers. Today, I will troubleshoot this very common problem with you and see if you can identify opportunities for improvement for your online business. Let’s get into it. Content Overview –Things don’t match up–Lost in the funnel–Email epic fails– Lack of Clarity–“Set it and forget it” strategy– How Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing can help Things Don’t Match Up At this point in your business,…
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Running 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…
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Sometimes, I think about how much things have changed since I started in the digital marketing industry over 23 years ago. Inevitably, those thoughts always make me think about how things will change in the future. With social media and the online space being about grabbing attention, the trends are the big things to follow. The trends I’m talking about today are more about how your online business operates in the online space, and they’re ones I believe you need to be watching as an online business owner wanting to scale your business. So, let’s get into it. Content Overview…
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First, 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…
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From 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…
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If you’ve been considering outsourcing your marketing to an outside professional, but you’re not sure WHO to trust to take your business to the next level- this one’s for you! As the CEO of a full-service marketing agency, I’ve had many clients share their horror stories from working with other marketing “professionals” and the red flags they missed before hiring them. As someone in this industry for over 20 years, I wanted to help you understand what to look for in a marketing agency. And stay until the end because I will give you the top 10 questions to ask…
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As 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…
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What 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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