Whether you’re creating your own business website or hiring a designer, you should know the basics of what makes a site design work. Here are 10 tips that explain some simple web design principles. Don’t choose colors randomly Color selection is one of the first tasks in web design. If you already have a color … Read more
The concept of being able to reach scores of potential customers with one marketing message makes email marketing a powerful tool. Focused, relevant, and consistent campaigns have the power to attract and cultivate customers; by that same token, a poorly crafted email can be just as destructive to your image and drive customers away. As … Read more
Like most things in life, there is a right way and wrong way to do marketing. Over the next few weeks, our team is going to be sharing our thoughts on some of the most important dos and don’ts of marketing for your small business. In our first segment, we would like to let you … Read more
I’m sure you’ve seen the ads – take this miracle pill and you’ll lose 20 pounds in two weeks without diet or exercise! And while it’s certainly appealing, anyone who has ever tried a fad diet or pill can tell you they don’t work. A juice cleanse may get you five pounds thinner but chances … Read more
Why you should use twitter to market your business We’ve already let you know how Google+ and Pinterest will help your business, but we’d be doing you a disservice if we didn’t take the time now to stress the importance of Twitter as a business tool.  Considering there are approximately 230 million active users on … Read more
How do Google and other search engines know what your page is about? Where does the text in a search engine result come from? The answer is Metadata. Metadata is information about information; in the case of a website, its small snippets of HTML code which provide search engines and searchers with information about what … Read more
Search Engine Optimization and Paid Search Advertising are both individually effective strategies in promoting your services or brand online, but together, they can be a powerhouse. Cohesiveness between the two helps to build a highly effective campaign with the most profitable keywords and content. Added Exposure: Brand Recognition The more your logo and name are … Read more
Ask anyone in marketing and they will tell you content marketing is crucial to the success of your business now more than ever. Content creation gives your business a chance to come across as an original, fresh and stimulating source for your audience, while presenting industry-relevant information consumers will find useful. While we know how … Read more
In the last few years, with the rise of digital marketing, direct mail has been viewed as a less than critical element of an integrated marketing strategy. It has also been perceived by many as nothing more than coupon mailers. However, for small, service-based businesses, targeted direct mail continues to be a powerful tool to … Read more
If you’re a small business owner just getting started on the web, you’ll find there are many tools available for creating your own site. We understand it’s tempting to give them a try, but before you jump in, consider the benefits of using a professional designer along with an integrated marketing plan from a marketing … Read more
