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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Follow-up with your Potential Customers through Ad Retargeting
When it comes to remarketing, some businesses have no idea what it means, or the benefits that it can bring by getting visitors (who left your website empty-handed) back to your website and purchasing what they were looking for. It is important for a business to take every advantage that there is to convert a […]
Welcome a Grimace with a Smile
Social media allows so much information to be at our fingertips. It allows business owners to connect with potential customers in new and exciting ways. It also gives customers new ways to reach out and share their opinions, and it is inevitable that sometimes those opinions will be negative. We want to make sure you […]
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: […]
Beat Bigger Brands and Boom your Business
Are you a Small Local Business? Being small doesn’t matter when you are offering bigger value and personalized services. What you need is to become more visible online to people looking for what you provide. What are the advantages of being a small, local business that will enable you to compete with bigger businesses. Here’s […]
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 […]
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 […]