Consumers cannot become customers/clients unless they a) find your site and visit b) convert when visiting your site. While Search Engine Optimization is the digital marketing tool used to ensure a solid site user experience leading to a sale, phone call, or sign-up, this discipline works within the site’s web design framework. Everyone knows the... Read More
5 Steps to Dealing With Bad Online Reviews
January 6th, 2020
It’s the digital age and nobody likes to make a bad online purchase. So they check the online reviews. But what happens when your business gets tagged with bad reviews? It could really affect your sales. Even the best businesses get the occasional bad online review. It happens! So what do you do about it?... Read More
Boosting Sales with Google Shopping for the Holidays
December 12th, 2019
Selling More This Holiday Season Whether they’re looking for ideas or price matching, millions of consumers will use Google to gift shop this holiday season. Sure, Amazon is considered the top dog and you should absolutely list your products on Amazon MarketPlace, but don’t forget Google is still the world’s #1 search engine. Can you... Read More
5 SEO Practices That Won’t Work in 2020
December 12th, 2019
Most web-based business owners are aware that their sites need Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to remain competitive. But few would be aware that the digital landscape changes constantly, therefore many of yesterday’s initiatives are ineffective today. Not only is money spent on obsolete tactics is money wasted, but continued use of some of these techniques... Read More
How to Use Facebook Chatbots
November 19th, 2019
Facebook Marketing is different than it was 10, 5 even 3 years ago. It’s more crowded, competitive AND complicated than ever, leading to higher consumer expectations. Between rising consumer expectations and the increase in competition, businesses are focusing on boosting conversion rates. This is where chatbots come in. What Are Facebook Chatbots? Chatbots are computer... Read More
What Google’s BERT Update Means to Your Business
November 11th, 2019
Every online business owner knows that all too often, Google updates its formula(s) resulting in potential online business fluctuations that can be temporary or truly impactful. Sometimes, as in the case of BERT, those impacts can resonate over time, and for many online enterprises, BERT has. What’s BERT? It is Google’s open-source, network-based strategy that... Read More
Google to Stop Indexing Content Within Flash
November 4th, 2019
News ‘Flash’: Are SWF Files Costing You Business? Recently Google announced that it will stop indexing Adobe Flash, or SWF files. After this ‘warning shot’, many online business owners were left thinking, “Flash?! What year is this?” meaning that Flash went the way of the dinosaur many years ago. It is not just that some... Read More
How Can My Business Get in On the Growing Voice Search Trend?
October 25th, 2019
We have mobile users to thank for the growing voice search trend. Voice assistants are standard features on smartphones, tablets, and, of course, smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. The question is, what can online business owners do to get in on this trend that is quickly becoming a fixture in... Read More
How to Generate Leads on LinkedIn
October 16th, 2019
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional social network, making it the best B2B platform. As the social network grew, so did its saturation. Naturally, it’s more difficult for businesses to reach their potential customers when newsfeeds are crowded with content. The trick is knowing how to stand out. Here’s how you can use LinkedIn to... Read More
Avoiding Google Penalties in 2020
October 16th, 2019
Over the years, Google has been updating its algorithm to consistently improve and ensure quality experiences for its users. Those looking for shortcuts are often penalized by Google and we shouldn’t have to tell you that it’s not fun. Many of us are aware that cloaking redirects, stuffing keywords and hiding text can harm your... Read More
