What does the World Cup 2014 and social media have in common? They are both popular internationally. That is one of the cool things about social media is that you are easily able to connect with millions of people regarding the same topic, in this case organized sports, while actually cheering for the same or different team. But what does this have to do with why social media is important to your business? Because you can hop on the bandwagon, get creative and join the conversation that is already being had on social media.

Writing content is at the center of inbound marketing. It can help or hinder your online lead generation efforts. You have a short and distinct window to capture your reader’s attention, provide them quality information, and leave them wanting more. However, it doesn’t take much to lose someone’s attention. Making some or all of the following mistakes are surefire ways to lose your leads online.

Tired of people not liking you? Not getting invited to sit at the “in” crowds’ lunch table? Yeah we get it. It’s a MEAN world out there, especially in the land of internet marketing. Don’t let those mean girls get you down. Read this blog to see how SEO services for small business can make your website totally fetch in no time.

What does something so cool and fundamental as a beer glass have to do with marketing your business? You might be surprised to find out that your favorite beer is presented in a very specific way. Beer marketers are getting down to the details and matching glass styles with the beer they represent. Why? They have done the research behind presentation and have perfected which glass pairs best with beer. In their commercials and print ads you will see their wonderful ads presenting your favorite beer in a specialty mug. This presentation is a great example of how important marketing and presentation are for any company.  

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You know you want to. You know you want to be the winner, to be the hero of the game, to kick the winning goal and have the whole stadium roar. 

Well, even if you are not an amazing soccer player, you can be the hero of the game, or at least your website. You can learn to add keywords to a website like a World Cup player but it takes more than just wearing a jersey and showing up.

The World Cup comes around every 4 years and people all over the world tune in to watch the best players in the world battle it out for the title of World Champions. For some, this goal is set in childhood and they focus on reaching it their whole lives. To then score a goal in the World Cup and to see your dreams become reality - now that’s pretty awesome!

There are a lot of great websites out there selling the same exact product or service that you are. But what makes a good website? Let’s start building a bangin’ website that will take your business to the next level.

Content is What Makes a Good Website

We always have people asking us exactly what we are doing here at Half a Bubble Out. Well, the truth is we do a bundle of things. But, most recently we’ve been involved in something really cool, and we want to tell you about it!

Happy employees make happy customers. Sound familiar? We’ve all heard this in business. But the weird thing is no matter how much a motto like this is hammered into our heads, many of us as leaders, management and business owners still do not follow it. Why oh why is this? 

Are you having issues increasing your website conversion? Are people visiting your website but just don’t seem to continue on into leads or customers? Are your offers not being downloaded? If this all sounds familiar the issue may be that YOU are talking about yourself way too much.

Is your business making money, but your employees are unhappy? You're not alone, because 70% of U.S workers are not engaged at work, and it has been proven that un-motivated employees can actually decrease a business's performance and profits - and that is a scary thought! We have compiled 10 stats on employee motivation and engagement that will knock your socks off.