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 […]
How to Drive More Foot Traffic to Your Local Business with an Online Presence
There are many things you can do to get more traffic to your door. One of the things that are surprising is that many local physical businesses don’t have, or don’t think they need local SEO, such as getting listed on major local business listings. Not having some type of online presence is a big […]
How PPC can Compliment SEO for Better Results
There are many reasons why you should use AdWords Pay-per-click Marketing: 1. It’s an effective way to achieve instant traffic 2. It’s cost-effective 3. It gives you fast, measurable results However, did you know that using PPC hand-in-hand with SEO can increase the overall effectiveness of your marketing? Here’s how. 1. PPC only keeps the […]
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 […]
Rise to the Occasion with a Clear Digital Marketing Plan
How much time a day do you spend with technology? According to CNN, the average American spends 10 hours a day in front of some kind of screen. With eight hours of sleep time, that means that more than 60 percent of your waking hours are spent in front of a TV, phone, or computer. […]
12 Ways to Promote Your Business in 140 Characters or Less
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 […]
Grow your Potential Customers: Extend your Brand’s Reach to Thousands of Targeted Audience on Facebook and LinkedIn with $200.
Did you know you can extend your marketing messages beyond your existing followers and connections on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other channels through boosted and sponsored updates? We recommend performing a test either on Facebook or LinkedIn. The first step is to get a Facebook Business Page or a LinkedIn Company Page created for you, compose […]
5 Reasons you should be using Remarketing
What is it? Remarketing is a type of online advertising that allows you to recapture the interest of a customer who has previously visited your website. After someone visits your website, remarketing allows you to follow them around as they continue to browse and then position your ads right in front of them! That’s a […]
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 […]
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: […]
