Your website is an integral part of your business. It may have been state-of-the-art when it was built, but web technology changes so quickly that your website might not be as current as you think. Is it time for a website upgrade or redesign? Here are some tips to help you decide if it’s time … Read more
Search Engine Optimization. We have all heard of it, and as small business owners we have all worked tirelessly to achieve that coveted top spot of the search engine God we know as Google. We all know about SEO’s dark past, Google’s Panda and Penguin algorithm updates, and that Google’s obsession with cute, black and … Read more
If you’ve kept up with the business advice and trends across the web over the past couple years, you’ve probably heard that you need a mobile strategy and mobile marketing to stay relevant and competitive. With all this hype, we’ve talked to many small business owners who are thrown into a panic, frozen with fear … Read more
One business having multiple websites is not a good thing. We have been seeing more and more of this type of activity, especially when it comes to hiring companies to run Adwords or PPC campaigns. The keys to any successful Adwords campaign are not only optimized, well-researched keyword and ad development, but also well optimized … Read more
Your customers have access to many different review sites such as Yelp.com, YellowPages.com and even your Google + and social media pages to leave a testimonial about the service they received at your business. According to this survey by Nielsen.com, 70% of consumers say online reviews are among the most trusted source for information, and … Read more
Follow these 8 tips for better engagement on your social media posts. 1. Keep Things Positive Emotions expressed by friends on Facebook influence our own moods. Positivity breeds engagement. If you are able to entertain your audience and brighten their day, chances are you’ll see more likes, shares and comments on your posts. 2. Utilize … Read more
I am guessing by the title of this blog I am already found out. That is me; I am the newest addition at a small, family-run business, known as Automated Marketing Group (AMG). Graduating from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2003 with my Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences, I never would have envisioned myself … Read more
Everyone has experienced the magic of search engines. Users visit Google.com, type a couple of words into the search bar, and press enter to receive thousands of links to websites that are relevant to the search. As Search Engine Optimization (SEO) professionals, one of the questions we are asked most frequently by small business owners … Read more
#ThrowbackThursday, #Selfie, #NoFilter. Hashtags have become a staple within our social media culture. You can now find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, Vine, Pinterest, and even YouTube. So why are hashtags so important? And where can you find trending hashtags? Hashtags improve searchability, tap into trends, and add flavor to your content. Consider your … Read more
We get asked this question a lot, and when we don’t get asked this question we have to ask where are your online reviews? Are gathering reviews for your business a worthwhile investment of time? I say absolutely yes, for a number of reasons. Not the least of which is listening to what your clients … Read more
