Let's Talk About Citations and why They are so Important
Small businesses don’t rely on word-of-mouth anymore. Not like they used to - in the traditional sense anyway. Whether you are running a hair salon or own a local restaurant in the community, you need a top 3...
Fresh Social Media Marketing Ideas for 2021
Social media marketing isn’t the new kid on the block anymore. Things that felt fresh and exciting just a few years ago are now old hat and that means we’ve all got to find ways to take our Facebook and Instagram marketing to the next level....
Where Are YOUR Customers: How to Identify Your Audience and Find Them Online
We’ve all had the experience of looking for something and not being able to find it. It’s frustrating and time consuming and can feel like a pointless exercise if we’re forced to keep at it for long.
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Leveraging the Power of Hashtags
What is a “Hashtag?”
A Hashtag, otherwise known as the Pound Sign (#), is a tool used across social media platforms used to sort posts or bring together groups of interest.
For example, if you pin a pasta recipe, you might incorporate hashtags...
8 Social Media Myths to Leave Behind in 2021
There’s no question that social media marketing is, and will continue to be, important for local businesses. That said, there are a lot of social media myths that are annoyingly persistent and believing them can hurt your business.
So,...
Our March FREE Social Post Challenge with "Done For You" copy & paste posts has been released! 
How to Elevate Your Social Media in 2021
The world of social media marketing is noisy these days. Getting your content to the people who are most likely to buy your products or use your services is akin to trying to flag down a car going 90 miles an hour on a six-lane highway -- when you’re...
What Will Digital Marketing Look Like in 2021?
As 2020 winds down in the next couple of months there are still a lot of questions that we can’t answer.
How soon until there’s a vaccine for Covid-19?
When will the pandemic end?
When will we return to business as...
Getting Back to Basics: Facebook Marketing 101
You’re probably already marketing your business on Facebook. If you’re not, you should be – but it’s not just a question of having a Facebook page and using it. You’ve got to use it wisely if you want to get great...
11 Marketing Ideas to Get You Through the Pandemic
Have you cut back on marketing due to the COVID-19 pandemic? You’re not alone. A lot of business owners are trying to save money by reducing their spending.
Cutting back is understandable and may be necessary, but marketing isn’t a...
By now, most small business owners know they need to be active on social media. Regardless of your industry or niche, your customers expect to find you there. And social media’s free, so… it’s all easy, right?
I wish it were that easy. In fact, I notice that a lot of small...
In the world of digital marketing, traffic gets a lot of attention. In fact, it seems like you can’t go anywhere online without reading a traffic metaphor invoking red and green lights, rush hour, and things of that nature.
Don’t get me wrong. Traffic is important. But ultimately,...
