How much time a day do you spend with technology? According to CNN, the average American spends 10 hours a day in front of some kind of screen. With eight hours of sleep time, that means that more than 60 percent of your waking hours are spent in front of a TV, phone, or computer. […]
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 […]
Get more Customers with Pay-per-Click
Pay-per-click (PPC) is an internet marketing advertising model where businesses or individuals who want pay a certain amount of money every time your ad is clicked. This is a way of buying extra targeted visits for your website. The sponsored ads that typically appear on the top list of the results from a Google search […]
The Why and How of LinkedIn for B2B Leads
It seems that in social media lists, LinkedIn is always thrown at the end as another, lesser, option to the bigger sites. However, if you are looking to make B2B connections and grow your leads there is no more effective social media platform than LinkedIn! Unlike the other social media channels out there, LinkedIn was […]
Local Business Alert! The Local Search Results will Give You More Business Results
On-the-go mobile users who are near you and who are searching for a product or service on Google at this very moment should find your business. But are they? Are you visible in Google’s ‘Local Pack’ and expanded results? Increased foot traffic, phone calls, or visits to your website should mean more customers for local […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Start Using Google AdWords Today!
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 […]
Taking Advantage of Reputation Marketing to Gain Customer Trust
Any smart business that is keeping up with current business trends will know all about how reputation marketing can affect their business, and how it directly affects things like customer retention, brand awareness, and most importantly, consumer trust. And if you aren’t taking advantage of online review sites for your business, you could be missing […]
Why do Digital Marketing Campaigns Fail?
Do you recognize any of the following signs? 1. You’re not visible on search engines and if you are visible, no one clicks to visit your website. 2. If visitors do click through and visit your website, they leave almost immediately. 3. You’re getting clicks, and website visitors aren’t leaving your website, but they’re not […]
Whoa! 10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Business on Social Media
Having social media accounts for your business is critical in this digital age. But are you getting the most out of them? Social media marketing works best when people are engaging with your business. Here are our top 10 no-sweat tips to get more engagement for your business on social media. 1. Use attention-grabbing headlines. […]
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 […]
