After recent changes to Gmail, you wouldn't think Google would be toying around with much more. We know Google too well, it is always looking to improve so it's not a shock that they are testing out a brand new view to your promotions in the Gmail navigation.
Email Marketing Consultant Update: Gmail Grid View
April 4, 2014 / by Natasha Hawkins
posted in email marketing
The Best Landing Pages: 5 Reasons You Need Them!
April 3, 2014 / by Vicky Zancanella
posted in Landing Pages
Landing pages are typically not a general informational page on your website. The best lanidng pages are those pages on your website with a single focus and a single objective for the visitor.
You’ve made the decision to add a blog to your internet marketing toolkit. Well done! You think you understand the importance of a blog from all the reading you’ve been doing online. You believe that having a blog will:
Internet Marketing Tips: Don’t Fool Yourself Into Thinking Your Blog is in Shape
April 1, 2014 / by Paige Gilbert
posted in Internet marketing, Blogging
Blogging is dead. Really. You can even read the eulogy here.
Yeah, okay, I’ve never been good at April Fools. (But seriously, check out the blog eulogy – it’s brilliantly written by Copyblogger).
Blogging is in fact very much alive. So alive, that it’s the heartbeat of your internet marketing strategy. If your heart stopped beating you would die. If you stop blogging you will surely kill your opportunity of being found online.
Why is Social Media Important? Ask Your Grandma
March 31, 2014 / by Raquel Royers
posted in Social Media
If you ask your grandma, grandpa or any person over the age of 55, "why is social media important?" they will most likely all have a similar answer: to stay in contact with those you have relationships with.
Social Media Update: Facebook Makes Changes to Business Pages
March 29, 2014 / by Natasha Hawkins
posted in Social Media, News
With Facebook's last overhaul of Facebook pages over 2 years ago, the social media giant has once again decided to make a big change. This change was announced on March 10th. Why are social media changes so important to watch for? These changes will directly affect business pages on Facebook. If you are a business owner or an Admin of a business page then it is important that you understand these changes and prepare for them.
Pests Don’t Increase Website Conversion-They Kill It [Infographic]
March 28, 2014 / by Vicky Zancanella
posted in Lead Conversion
You have your new website design up and running.
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You have optimized it for search engines.
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You are blogging and attracting traffic to your site.
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You are getting a huge increase in website conversions.
Nope. Wait…what?
Well what went wrong?
How to Loosen Up Your Writing & Dazzle Your Internet Marketing Audience
March 26, 2014 / by Paige Gilbert
posted in Internet marketing, Content Marketing
The other day I was having a conversation with two of our writers about this topic. I was giving feedback about a blog post. All of the information was there in the blog, but as I read through it felt boring and stiff. I told the author to loosen up her writing. We talked about other things for awhile, but right before our meeting was over she asked, “How do I loosen up my writing?” Great question. As I thought about my response, I realized there were 3 big things that would help her. Below are a few internet marketing tips to help you loosen up your writing too.
Internet Marketing Tips: Secrets of a Killer Blog Post [Infographic]
March 25, 2014 / by Guest Blogger
posted in Blogging
One of the things that many bloggers struggle with is creating that killer content that will help them to really connect with their audience. It doesn't matter how great a writer you are or how much you know about your niche, if you cannot engage the reader then your blog post will ultimately be unsuccessful!
What Makes a Good Website, Err Um, Fake Website? Ask Old Spice
March 24, 2014 / by Raquel Royers
posted in Website Development
Have you seen Old Spice’s recent marketing campaign with its fake website pages? If not, you need to take 10 minutes and go through them because they are absolutely hilarious! Old Spice definitely knows what makes a good website in this aspect—something that is entertaining to all.