Escape from WordPress
WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Systems CMS for building websites out there today. But this doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. For that reason, we wanted to share some of the best alternatives for building your website. Keep in mind that each of these alternatives comes with its own set of pros and cons, and some may suit a particular type of website more than others. Wix Similar to SquareSpace, Wix is advertised as a simple solution to creating a website, and...
Launching Something New in 2017? Tips for SEO-Friendly URL Structure
A lot of companies will be launching new initiatives in 2017. Those initiatives may require a new website, or new additions to an existing website. If so, here are some things you should consider when picking a new web address URL or when adding new pages to your website. 1. Keep things simple This is Google’s number one most important advice – a site’s URL structure should be as simple as possible. For your main website URL that means it should be short, memorable and as...
Put Your Offer Directly in Your Competitors’ Customers' and Prospects' Inbox
Imagine one of your competitors’ hot prospects opening their Gmail to check their inbox. Right there amongst their emails is an email from your company. It has a subject line with a compelling offer. They can’t resist - they click on it. Instead of a regular email opening, a beautiful ad from your company is displayed. You don’t have to imagine any more. You can do it with Gmail Ads. With more than one billion active Gmail users worldwide, it’s no surprise that Google...
3 Proven List Building Strategies to Start in 2017
No matter what types of marketing you’re looking to explore
in 2017 - from direct marketing to email marketing to Facebook ads - building a
strong list of potential customers is a great way to get a customized message
out that motivates people to buy.
But where do you begin if you don’t have a list or if your list is too small?
Here are three proven list building strategies that you can
start in 2017 to build your list so you can start using it to get more sales.
Offer...
5 Fast Small Business Marketing Tips for 2017
The end of 2016 is within sight, which means you’re probably starting to plan out your digital marketing strategy for 2017. We’ve learned plenty of lessons this year and as we know, the digital landscape is always evolving. So here are some quick marketing tips that can jumpstart your success in 2017. #1 Using Texts to Follow Up An Unlikely Experiment That’s Working Really Well! – Frank Kern In this awesome, informative video by Frank Kern, he shows you how you can use...
How To Pick A Winning Web Design Template
When it comes to picking a winning web design, there’s no one perfect template that will work for every business. But there are certain aspects of a web design that are essential in order for your business to succeed where it matters the most – conversions. Design features will change depending on whether you are working on a website or a landing page. Today, we are discussing websites. So, for a winning website design, consider the following: 1. Choose a Design that Speaks to Your...
Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for 2017 to Get Ready For Now
We’ve seen a lot of advances in the digital marketing
industry in 2016, and though the year is not quite over, it’s time to start
thinking about how your business will need to shift in 2017 to stay ahead of
your competition online.
Online marketing requires the foresight to plan ahead,
anticipate changes, and jump on trends before your competitors do, so while you
don’t need to use all of these trends it’s always good to be aware of their
existence...
5 Ways to Optimize Your Site Navigation for Better Conversions
You may not realize it, but your website navigation plays a huge role in the success of your website in converting visitors. And this doesn’t just apply to the navigation on your homepage. Nearly 50% of visitors who arrive at an internal page of your site use the navigation menu to adjust themselves. Your website navigation should give your visitors enough options to find what they’re looking for, but not too many that they get lost or overwhelmed. In this article, we will look at...
How to Create a Killer Sales Dashboard
Business owners know it is critically important to keep up with what is going on in the sales department of your company. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. Some companies do their best to keep up using reports, spreadsheets and emails. Tracking sales like this can be a time consuming mess. What is worse, you could wind up looking at outdated information that could be weeks old. Now there is a better way. Live Data Sales Dashboards Live Data Sales Dashboards are so useful because...
How Anyone Can Use Live Video Broadcasting for Their Business
It’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words, so how many words is a video worth? Answer: Nearly two million per one minute of video. While creating videos for your business is still a huge part of marketing your business, there is a newer, even more engaging type of video content that is taking over – live video broadcasting. Using Live Video for Webinars While not all webinars are filmed in front of a live audience, many webinars create better traction and better engagement...