2020

Once known as the pound sign, the hashtag is a powerful way to get your content noticed. When it comes to promoting your brand on social media, hashtags are essential. Hashtags were first used on Twitter but are now commonly used on other social media platforms – especially Instagram. Understanding how and when to use hashtags allows you to increase your impact on social media and engage your audience. The best part? They’re free!

Online video is huge right now…and is expected to keep getting more popular. Studies project that by 2021, online video will make up 80% of all online traffic. And a video on your page can drive a 157% increase in organic traffic from search engine results.

Users might not have the patience to read a 200-word article but watching a two-minute video is easy. Not only do videos engage your audience and promote your services and products, but they can also boost your SEO and improve your website rankings.

As we move closer to a new year, there is always a tremendous interest in digital marketing trends. After the year we’ve just had, though, predicting the future is somewhat daunting. However, here are some trends for 2021 that your business needs to consider if you want to engage and retain customers and generate more traffic, leads, and revenue. Did you know that your website is often the first impression a potential customer forms about your brand? And even though a website has more longevity than other digital marketing elements like social media and SEO, you can’t ignore web design trends if you want to make an excellent first impression. We asked Impact Group Marketing’s Partner and Director of Digital Marketing, Becky Chumley, to give us her predictions for the web design trends we may see in 2021.

HomeSpark Care provides non-medical, in-home care services for your loved ones in the Brazos Valley. Bringing a caregiver into your home is a big decision! HomeSpark understands this and wants to help you make the best possible choice for you and your loved ones. Each of their caregivers are professionally trained, and they can help you assess your loved one’s needs and create a personalized care plan to give you the peace of mind you deserve. They offer a variety of in-home non-medical home care services to help you rest easy knowing that your loved one is well taken care of.

When you’re looking for a printer for your personal or business needs, you have a multitude of options. In fact, if you search Google for “printing company,” you’ll get over 12 million results – including local printing companies as well as national and regional printers. So, how do you choose a printing company you can trust to print your materials right – the first time? Let’s look at 5 reasons you should partner with a local printing company:

The holiday season is upon us, and now is the time to take advantage of the season of giving and make sure your nonprofit organization is making an impact. Is social media one of the tools in your fundraiser’s toolbox? If not, now is the time to add this valuable tool to your collection! How can social media benefit your nonprofit? • Social media is a cost-effective way to reach a broad audience and tell your organization’s story. • You can connect with your supporters and increase awareness of your organization. • You can boost your fundraising efforts. • Posts can be shared – allowing you to increase awareness and support.

As voice search technology improves and becomes more accessible, this trend will continue to grow. If you’re a local business or your target audience is in a specific geographic area, it’s essential to use geo-targeted keywords…which just means that you optimize for local searches. This tip is important since most voice searches are local. There are also big differences in how text and voice searches are used. For example, a text search might be “SEO trends”. A voice search, however, is usually longer and asks a question, like “what are the latest SEO trends?”

Located in the heart of Brazos Valley, Brazos 2020 Vision Inc., is committed to doing their part to bring economic development, sustainability, and resiliency to their community. Their core goal is to provide unparalleled customer support and network infrastructure to communities that, until now, lacked access to reliable ultra-high-speed broadband. By working closely with regional government entities like the Brazos Valley Council of Governments, Brazos 2020 Vision is a proven partner that understands its community's needs. Their fiber network is built to support the capacity of the Brazos Valley long into the future.