Responsive Design: Does My Small Business Website Need It?

The tech and social media website Mashable has declared that 2013 is the “YEAR OF RESPONSIVE DESIGN.” But what IS responsive design? And is it either practical or necessary when looking at features for a small business website? Without spoiling too much of the rest of the article, the answer to that second question is … Read more

Why Your Business Needs To Do a Facebook Sweepstakes

Facebook Sweepstakes is an application that you can use through your business’ Facebook page. It’s a fun way to boost engagement with your Facebook page and increase the sense of community portrayed through your social media and social networking efforts. With a Facebook Sweepstakes you are able to create a giveaway opportunity for your customers … Read more

Components of an Effective Email Contact List

On the surface, creating a business email list is just for keeping in contact with current customers, potential customers, and other business owners. But today I’m going to prove that it doesn’t stop there. An email contact list actually benefits the rest of your online marketing plan in several ways! Read on for the how-to … Read more

Operating the Google Machine

Google will run every aspect of our lives one day! I am only half joking- but I’m actually afraid this might happen. Yet I, like all of us, continue to faithfully use its resources – I’m really just another one of the “sheep in the flock.” Mainly, I’ve discovered, it is Google’s knack for producing … Read more

Why You Should Be Blogging Too

When you eat your favorite fruit or vegetable, it’s a delightful and satisfying treat. Eating fruit and veggies is an all-around good activity because: It quells your hunger There are numerous health benefits You like the taste! The AMG team enjoys writing blogs for similar reasons. Blogging is a beneficial tool for creating a healthy … Read more

Why Making a LinkedIn Profile is Important for your Business

Like it or not, social media and social networking are becoming a force to be reckoned with in this day and age. When used properly, these tools can be an integral and contingent part of small business’ success.  Let’s look at a couple of reasons it is important to have a profile on one of … Read more

Social Media Tip: Why You Separate Your Personal & Business Pages on Facebook

In past posts, we have discussed the importance of having a Facebook page for your business, why it’s important to make your brand more humanand how it’s a <a ” href=”http://www.longtermfix.com/social-media-minute-building-relationships-with-social-networking/”>helpful tool to build solid relationships with your customers. It’s important to remember, that even though your business should certainly be an extension of your … Read more

Fish When the Fish Are Biting: Why You Should Be Advertising RIGHT NOW!

Summer is coming and I am PUMPED! I can’t wait to have warm mornings, full bays and happy techs, walleye biting and me biting walleye, and you making lots of money like me….but WAIT!!!!! You are going to be really, really busy this summer, right? I mean I’ve already scheduled some vacations and travel — … Read more

Social Media Tip: Building Relationships with Social Networking

One of the most rewarding parts about working at AMG is the opportunity to get to know each one of our clients. We love to share happy news, celebrate successes, or hear about the general goings-on in the lives of our clients. Because we truly enjoy getting to know each client, it makes us want … Read more

Marketing Tip: Are you damaging your online reputation?

Google is using social media more and more in their search results? Check out the following image: With social media becoming a major player in today’s search engine ranking results, it has never been more critical than now to have your accounts PROFESSIONALLY managed.  One poorly chosen response or statement, and your company’s reputation in … Read more