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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly?
Just about everyone has some sort of mobile device, be it a tablet, smartphone or laptop.These people are also searching for a business that offers your services. If your site does not function properly on their variety of devices, they won’t waste time trying to make it work. Test your web pages for mobile-friendliness here: […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
5 Easy Ways to Better Engage Your Audience
Every time a user comes to your website or social media page you have the opportunity to interact with them and turn them into lifelong customers! We want your customers to enjoy coming to your page and to look forward to viewing your content. So that leaves us with the question, what does your target […]
Keyword Research is a Critical Success Factor in SEO
Keyword Research allows you to gain intelligence on the actual queries of your potential customers are using and how big the monthly search volume is for those terms. Through this research, it is easy to determine the keywords for your SEO campaign. More than 80% of buyers research online before making a big purchase. If […]