Having 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…
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Happy October, and more importantly, Happy Q4 to you online business owners! If you’re wondering why I’m celebrating, online businesses tend to see their best profits in the last three months of the year. Part of this is because of all the wonderful seasonal sales and gift-giving holidays, but I’d argue what’s more important is your strategy for increasing your sales and profits before the year’s end. So today, on the first day of Q4, let’s talk about how to make these next three months the best your business has seen! Let’s get into it. Content Overview – Get Ahead of the Game–Specific…
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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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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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Today, we’re diving headfirst into a game-changer: the Social Proof Game. But first things first – what exactly is social proof? Well, it’s the secret sauce that can transform your business landscape. Social proof is when people look to others for guidance, especially in decision-making. It’s that powerful force shaping opinions and actions. Now, why should you care? Social proof is the real deal in the business world. Think of it as your golden ticket to winning over customers, building trust, and supercharging your business growth. Today, we will unravel the magic behind social proof and explore how it can…
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