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Content marketing is – and will continue to be – an essential component in the way businesses attract and engage customers. That’s why you need to adapt your content to make it engaging and relevant for your target audience. Boosting your content marketing efforts is also crucial for the growth of your brand. With all this in mind, here are some reasons to keep your website content relevant – along with some tips to accomplish this.

2021 is here…finally! The start of a new year is always a great time to get organized, evaluate what worked the previous year and what needs to change moving forward. The importance of digital marketing became crystal clear in 2020. And while digital marketing continually evolves and changes, it’s vital to update your marketing strategy. To help you get started, we’ve created this practical and timely checklist.

Since almost half of all searches on Google are from people looking for local information, you can’t ignore local SEO and listings. You definitely need to take advantage of Google My Business. It’s the best free website traffic generator because it: • Is easy to set up your listing…and it’s free! • Ensures you show up in searches relevant to your business and location • Drives traffic to your website and place of business • Increases your visibility exactly when users are looking fo...

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 websi...

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 longevi...

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 u...

The holiday season is just around the corner. And while it's the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be busy and stressful. We may not see flurries of snow, but there will be flurries of holiday marketing campaigns competing for consumer attention and sales. Here are some holiday marketing mistakes to avoid so your business can get the most out of your holiday marketing efforts this year.

Can you believe the holiday season is already upon us? If your business doesn’t have a holiday marketing strategy in place yet, it’s time to start developing your plan…now! The 2020 holiday season will look a bit different compared to past years. Since people have been spending more time online due to the pandemic, online marketing will be crucial this year. A recent Google study shows 71% of US consumers plan to do over half of their shopping online. And 66% of them want to shop more at lo...

What do you need for social media marketing to work for your company? You need people to market to! But growing a social media following takes a lot of work. Growth doesn’t happen overnight for most companies, but there are some practical ways you can help build a thriving online community. Here are 8 effective ways to grow your social media following:

Social media marketing is a powerful tool that can help you increase brand awareness, grow your business, communicate with customers, and drive traffic to your website. In fact, 97% of small businesses use social media to reach new customers (hopefully, you’re one of them!). However, 85% of business owners admit they’re not sure which social media tools they should be using. It’s not enough just to have an account; you need an active social media presence if you want to reap all the incredibl...