SEO is the process of improving the visibility (ranking) of a website on Google using Google-friendly elements and techniques. Consider these facts: 1. Ninety-nine percent of customers looking for your services never scroll past the first page of search results. That means your business goal should be to appear on page one of the search […]
BrightLocal Report: Ask, and You Shall Receive Reviews
Do you have customer reviews for your business? Based on a report by BrightLocal, getting reviews from your customers can be as simple as asking them. Here are some of the report’s key findings: 1) 7 out of 10 consumers will leave an online review if they’re asked to. 2) 50% of consumers have been […]
How Much Should I Spend on Digital Marketing?
It is recommended that you invest about 15% to 20% of your monthly profit into online marketing. Internet marketing agency pricing varies, as does the online marketing cost for different strategies and packages. Why do companies engage in digital marketing? Companies invest a lot in online marketing, mainly because it is effective in more ways […]
Get Customer Reviews and Rev up your Revenue
Online reviews are crucial to managing your reputation, gaining trust and building confidence. Trust is a key element to gaining and maintaining customers. Do you remember asking for a friend’s opinion about a product before deciding to buy? Didn’t you become more excited after hearing encouraging feedback? That’s exactly how online reviews work. Let’s take […]
5 Tactics to be More Engaging on Social Media and Gain More Customers
Social media is not a place that people go so that they can view advertisements, browse through all of the business pages, or read long technical updates about a company. Social media is a place to be social! This means that people want to be engaging in conversations and making their voice heard. We at […]
Benefit from Business Blogging
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 […]
Are you using Facebook to promote your business?
A Social Media Marketing Industry Report by Social Media Examiner revealed that Facebook is the most popular channel used by 94% of the survey respondents. Twitter follows with 68%, LinkedIn at 56%, and Instagram at 54%. 72% of B2C marketers project an increased Facebook usage more than their B2B counterparts at 63%. Are you actively […]
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 […]
Why a Website Audit is Necessary
Your website is your online shop window. It is the first impression you are giving to your new visitor regarding the credibility of your business. If a customer cannot navigate your website to find what they are looking for, they will have no faith in buying from you. You should want it to provide a […]
How Much Should Your Marketing Budget Be?
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 […]