Do you have a set rule for marketing budget allotment? Or do you just place funds in marketing whatever is left after all of the projected business expenses for the year have been set? USBA suggests 7% to 8% for small businesses. However, you can shoot for up to 20% if you really want to […]

If you’re among the business owners who are posting and sharing content through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms, then you’re off to a good start. But if you’re not getting the results you’re looking for, chances are that’s because your social media isn’t actually very social. Posting and sharing content just isn’t enough! […]

Anyone in the marketing game can tell you that online ads can boost your business’ visibility. But if you’re new to online advertising, you might be wondering, which platform is right for you and your business? And, where should you start? One strategy is to start with the heavy hitters. Google AdWords is the top […]

Your Customer’s Journey goes through these stages: Awareness, Interest, Desire, and Action. There’s no telling how long they stay in one stage before jumping to the next. Sometimes the progress takes months, and others the jump is almost immediate. Many websites concentrate on the ‘Awareness’ and ‘Interest’ stage without signals toward a purchase while others […]

Have you ran a digital marketing campaign for your business before? What tactics and channels did you use? Here are 7 digital marketing trends you should know: – Content marketing is still the dominant technique. – Top 3 B2C content priorities: a) providing engaging content, b) utilizing visual content, c) measuring content results. – Facebook […]

Are you looking to grow your business? Are you hoping to bring in new customers? Do you want to see that bottom line grow? Successful business owners with an eye to the future should be able to answer yes to all those questions. Here at Be 1st Online, we understand the value of growth to […]

When you are running ads on Facebook, AdWords, or LinkedIn your copy needs to be able to stand out among all of the competition that is surrounding it. We at Be 1st Online want to help you make your ads grab your target’s attention and get you as many clicks as possible! Here are a […]

Do you have a system to track your Digital Marketing ROI? Do you have a way to quantify how your digital marketing efforts contribute to the bottom line? MarketingProfs reported that 71% of marketing leaders and providers say attributing social and content to revenue is a top challenge to showing ROI. 49% say that aligning […]

To get your digital marketing performing at its optimum, you would need a Marketing Director to oversee the strategy and implementation. However, a Marketing Director would cost you $11,000 to $11,500 a month. This is a huge cost to deal with for most small business owners like you. As with any HR activity, there is […]

Any smart online digital marketer will tell you that your website is the most important aspect of any successful online business. And any successful website covers every angle when it comes to the customer’s journey on finding exactly what they need, whether that be a product or service that the business is offering. Do it […]