Is a low website conversion rate getting in the way of your business’s success? Here are 15 of our tips to optimize your conversion rate: 1. Find your value proposition. What is it that makes you different from your competitors? Why are you the best choice? Whatever it is, make it central. 2. Have 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 […]
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 […]
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 Optimizing Your Websites and Landing Pages Will Increase Conversions
It might surprise you to know that a lot of business owners don’t optimize their websites. And when we talk about optimization, we are not just talking about the speed of your website, although that is a big factor when it comes to the impatience of today’s web surfer. In fact, everything on websites and […]
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 […]
What Goes into Creating Optimal Content and Customer Experience
On the internet, standing out poses a daunting challenge, and at the same time, the best opportunity for creativity and bringing some attention to your site. Adding the extra “POW” to your content will pique a customer’s’ curiosity, build their interest, and over the course of a few transactions, earn their loyalty. This is achieved […]
Monitor your Online Reputation with Google Alerts
Promote your brand along with its good reputation on social media and other platforms. However, things get a bit complicated when you have to deal with bad reviews. First, keep a good reputation by being honest, transparent, setting clear expectations for your customer, and by being in business because you genuinely want to help people […]
Two Ways to Make Your Business More Visible Today!
You have created the perfect search engine optimization for your website. You have done everything right, everything you were supposed to do. But why are you not seeing any new traffic? On average it takes between 6-9 months for SEO to begin to become effective. But you don’t have to just sit around and wait […]
The Voice of Your Customers is a Valuable Marketing Tool
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 […]
