In the early 20th Century, Picasso had his famous ‘blue period’ where that tone dominated his artwork. Today, Pantone, the leading authority on color trends used throughout many industries, decrees that Blue is at the forefront of a Color Renaissance. Pantone’s 2020 Color of the Year Classic Blue 19-4052, celebrates Blues from classic to bright,... Read More
Is YouTube Advertising Worth It?
February 26th, 2020
The questions surrounding YouTube Advertising has become a widely debated issue in the world of Digital Marketing. Is it worth it? Before we begin, we’re strictly talking about Video Ads today. The Argument Against YouTube Advertising Users have pretty much come to a consensus that YouTube Ads are annoying. They interrupt the user experience (people... Read More
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
February 7th, 2020
When discussing websites, the phrase “ADA Compliant” is used as an umbrella term for determining if a website is accessible to people with disabilities. There are actually several different standards used when reviewing websites for accessibility. The two most widely used standards are ADA and WCAG. They both have the same goal – to make... Read More
Theme or Custom WordPress Websites: Which is Best for Your Business?
January 29th, 2020
Every business owner strives for maximum ‘bang for the buck’ yet needs to keep their bottom line down. When investing in your website it is easy to be attracted to free/low-cost website builders. These sites are well-advertised and name-recognition can be a powerful influencer in decision making. Instead, consider what features your online business requires... Read More
6 Steps To Powerful Email Marketing
January 28th, 2020
Over the years we’ve noticed a few common email marketing pitfalls that new clients tend to experience. These obstacles often leave businesses dazed and confused, so we thought we’d set the record straight. Set Your Goals Arbitrarily sending emails will get you nowhere. As with all other marketing functions, you have to set your goals... Read More
Web Design Trends That Will Dominate 2020
January 7th, 2020
A strong website design will not only help you attract site visitors but will help convert them to customers. 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... 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
