Have you ever searched for anything on Google? Of course, you have! Think about how often you click on one of the first few links that are shown, see what you were looking for, and then move onto something else. Now think about how often you keep going all the way to the sixth or […]
Important Design Elements that Your Website Should Have
There has been a lot of testing and research done over the past couple of years, and it’s no surprise that more people are using mobile devices to find products or services. The one thing that may or may not come as a surprise is that many businesses haven’t adapted to these changes, or even […]
Search Engine Optimization: Are You Gaining as Much as You’re Putting In?
Are you getting a return on investment (ROI) on your search engine optimization (SEO) campaigns? You’re not alone if you’re not sure how to answer that question. Indeed, 40% of marketers say proving the ROI of their marketing activities is their biggest marketing challenge according to HubSpot. But measuring the ROI of your SEO efforts […]
Is Your Business Website Fully Optimized for the User Experience?
If your company or business website hasn’t been updated, or there are no plans to update it, you should change that strategy. User behavior is continuously evolving, and one of the most significant changes is that more people are using their smartphone devices every day. If you have ever used your phone to browse websites […]
4 Warning Signs that Your Website Needs a Redesign
Here at Be 1st Online, we want to make sure your business looks irresistible online. Our experts have compiled a list of 4 warning signs that your website might need a total redesign. 1. Your site takes more than 3 seconds to load If your site takes longer than two seconds to load, you can […]
The Importance of Building Trust with Reputation Marketing
You might not know that there are many places out there where people can leave reviews telling their experience with your business. Some businesses choose not to get involved because it might be too much work. This can be a huge business mistake that you will want to fix right away. In a recent online […]
Ways to Grow Your Business through Storytelling
Get the attention of your audience through unique and authentic storytelling! “A story can cross the barriers of time – past, present, future – and allows us to experience the similarities between ourselves and through others,” says Andrew Stanton, a filmmaker at Pixar. Customers are looking for something that is unique and relatable to them […]
15 Strategies to Boost Your Website’s Conversion Rate
Is a low website conversion rate getting in the way of your business’s success? Here are 15 of our tips to optimize your conversion rate: 1. Find your value proposition. What is it that makes you different from your competitors? Why are you the best choice? Whatever it is, make it central. 2. Have a […]
Is Your Business Anti-Social? Putting the ‘Social’ Back into Social Media Marketing
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! […]
Good news for business owners in the travel and hospitality industry!
Consumers are quickly shifting their reliance on digital channels for all of their travel preparation, from researching to booking. Adobe Digital Insights forecasts online revenue growth for the travel industry, with spending expected to hit $98.02 billion. The typical customer-traveler spent an average of 53 days browsing 28 different sites over 76 online sessions, with […]
