When you’ve poured your heart into your business, your focus is automatically drawn to internal operations. Yet, broadening your brand’s reach requires you to look outward to refocus inward. Researching your competitors helps you gain a competitive edge in your industry. It allows you to define the landscape, what’s needed of you to stand out, […]
Alongside my work creating new Google Ads campaigns for our clients, I see my fair share of old and grand-fathered-in accounts of Google Ads still blissfully running ad campaigns that are years old. I understand that there’s definitely something said for the “if it ain’t broke…” mentality – after all, if you’re still getting leads […]
It’s one thing to want to be the best in your field, but conveying your commitment to quality, integrity, and values in words is much more influential. That’s the role of your mission statement. It’s an opportunity to find consumers with shared values and communicate the fundamental purpose of your company. A well-crafted mission statement […]
Selling a customer a bar of soap is money earned, but it’s not going to keep a business afloat. You want to encourage customers to spend more. To do so, you need to show them everything else you have to offer. That’s where the two sales tactics – cross-selling and upselling – come into play. […]
It’s always good for your business to rank high online, from search results to review site ratings. Each one is another victory and another avenue for customers to find their way to you. That’s why we’re excited to be listed as one of the Top Web Designers in Worcester. For reference, UpCity is a listings […]
In part I of this blog, we discussed what functions of email marketing are the most important to you and your business. In this blog, we’ll give a rundown on two email marketing platforms that we are able to use for our clients, and their highlights. Again, there’s not one software solution that is considered […]
Without question, email marketing is one of the best ways to turn one-time shoppers into long-term customers. It’s a way for you to target your audience, stay connected with them, and build brand loyalty in a place where most people visit every day—in their inbox. With email marketing, your business can create deeper relationships with […]
I’ve been in business since I was 19, and now approaching 40 (what?!), I’m continually blown away that sexism (or ageism) is still even a topic of conversation and a general code of acceptable business conduct… in 2017. But there it is. There has always been pressure to accept sexual harassment as a currency of […]
After spending some time looking at stock photos, there is a likelihood that you will come across some that are so ridiculous, they make you chuckle. You might even find yourself saying, “Why is this even here?” or “What is that?” To answer those questions: no one knows but the creator. A stock photo is […]