Does your website have a blog? Are you blogging? 1. Companies that use blogs receive 67% more leads than companies who don’t! 2. Twenty-three percent of Internet time is spent on blogs and social networks, so you need to be blogging! 3. Businesses that blog get more visitors to their website (average of 55% more […]
Digital Advertising Pays Off: How to Find the Platform that Works Best for You?
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 […]
Only 36% of Organizations Use Advanced Marketing Tools and Practices. Are you One of Them?
A Harvard Business Review Survey found that only 36% of organizations use some advanced tools and practices, but they are mostly underutilized or disconnected. And that only 15% of companies use advanced marketing tools, analytics, and practices widely for more effective marketing and sales efforts. Are you in the 15%, or are you having trouble […]
How to Leverage Digital Word-of-Mouth Marketing for Your Business
Many businesses seem not to be taking advantage of online word-of-mouth marketing. In fact, some businesses don’t understand how it can be leveraged so that they can take advantage of the huge rewards it brings. One thing to remember when it comes to word-of-mouth is that friends and family will believe what they hear from […]
How Video Marketing and YouTube Can Help Your Business Boom
It’s no secret that social media can help business owners like you connect with customers. Most businesses have Facebook and Twitter accounts to keep loyal fans engaged and attract new customers, too. But what about YouTube? With over 30 million daily viewers, YouTube can help you grow your business and expand your customer base. Businesses […]
Catch More Customers with a Customer-centric Web Design
You’ve done your research, you know what customers want. You worked hard to bring about a good product that you know will solve their problems, *it* is ready for the market and you know the market is ready for *it*. Now the only question is, do you have a customer-centric website where your products can […]
Your Small Business Can’t Afford to Make these Online Advertising Mistakes
Are you new to PPC (Pay-Per-Click) digital advertising campaigns? Or, maybe the time and money you’ve invested in your PPC campaigns haven’t been paying off? At Be 1st Online, we have run hundreds of successful PPC campaigns. Take our advice: Here are the top 5 PPC campaign mistakes we see all the time that you […]
3 Ways to Get More 5-star Reviews!
Anyone in business knows that positive reviews, whether by word-of-mouth or in the online world can be just as good if not at times a better way to get customers in the door than any marketing campaign. Sometimes it may seem impossible to get the elusive 5-star review, but it doesn’t have to be as […]
6 Ways Facebook Ads Can Boost Growth and Sales for Your Small Business
Businesses around the globe are cashing in on Facebook’s massive audience and unique features to increase their growth, sales, and overall success. Is your business using Facebook Ads yet? Are you apprehensive to get into Facebook Ads? Never fear! At Be 1st Online, we can help you get a well-deserved Facebook boost by: 1. Capitalizing […]
What You Should Know About the Latest Design Trends for 2018
If you own a website, or even several websites, it’s a good idea you know and understand the design changes that have been happening over the last couple of years. We’re talking about how a change in technology, and change in how people use your website, are directly affecting shifts in design. Website design as […]











