An optimized website means that it is structured, coded, designed, and has content published in a way that will allow Google to rank it. Why is this important? Well, if Google can read your website correctly and interpret your content then it will understand the product or service that you are selling and so present […]

Nearly half of businesses (44%) don’t have a clearly defined marketing strategy. For firms that are active in digital marketing, nearly half do not have a defined digital plan or strategy (47%). No wonder many small businesses are struggling to understand why their online marketing campaigns aren’t delivering an ROI. Successful businesses that are running […]

Over 2 billion people in the world are connected through social media, with 20% of the world’s internet users having an active Twitter account. Twitter is a great platform to boost your business. We at Be 1st Online are equipped with the knowledge and resources to help you reach your customers through Twitter. Here are […]

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 […]

Digital marketing generally means getting the word out online about your brand and getting customers to see why they should buy from your business. But in today’s hyperconnected world, your customers can also shape the reputation of your business online in (nearly) real time. This is very important as 77% of consumers read online 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Your Customer’s Journey goes through these stages: Awareness, Interest, Desire, and Action. There’s no telling how long they stay in one stage before jumping to the next. Sometimes the progress takes months, and others the jump is almost immediate. Many websites concentrate on the ‘Awareness’ and ‘Interest’ stage without signals toward a purchase while others […]