Pinterest is one of the most popular social media websites on the internet today. Many people have used this site to grow their businesses with tremendous success. It has millions of daily active users, which means tons of potential for promoting your brand. If you want to grow your business as effectively as possible, it…
You can have a professionally built, visually appealing, fully responsive website. You can own a brand that features the very best products or services in your niche. However, if your site has little-to-no traffic, none of that will matter. Your target audience won’t know you exist, you will not have any sales, and your brand…
While working from home has its perks, it also has its downsides. One of the most common challenges is keeping motivation and energy levels high, especially if you thrive in more social environments. The problem is that a lack of a steady routine and social isolation can drain your energy, which isn’t good for productivity.…
Email marketing is still relevant to digital marketing and will be, well into 2020. However, keep in mind that like other online marketing strategies, email marketing is always adapting, changing, and advancing with the technology around it. According to Marketo, 94 percent of internet users will go online simply to check their email. One of…
Facebook remains one of the best ways to reach your target audience, offering you the chance to connect with millions of users on what continues to be the world’s largest social network. Although Facebook uses an algorithm that’s constantly changing to make it more difficult than it used to be to connect with users, the…
A brochure is the centerpiece of your business’ print marketing materials. A quality brochure will explain what your company has to offer in a succinct and organized way. A poorly executed brochure will only serve to confuse and frustrate its reader. The following guidelines will help you create an effective, informative brochure for your potential…
Whether you own an eCommerce site, or you have a blog, email subscribers are where the money is. Email subscribers have an interest in your offering, or they wouldn’t have subscribed. Email subscribers are also a captive audience. You don’t have to wait for email subscribers to visit you, you can take your marketing to…
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, providing almost half of all jobs in the US. Almost 20 percent of American workers are employed on businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Yet, over one-third of all new small businesses close within the first two years and over 50 percent exit the market before…
In today’s multi-channel online environment, consumers are faced with more choices than ever before. As a small business facing so much competition, you need to stand out. This is where a unique value proposition (UVP) comes into play. The UVP is often the first thing consumers read about your company, so it’s important to get…
The news is full of examples each day, of big businesses getting social media wrong. Social media is best at amplifying news. Whether your company does something good or bad, it can get widely shared and amplified. When some hapless company gets caught having posted something tactless, it can be hard for anyone to look…