If you think that only the giant retailers bother to create their own business apps, there are a few facts which you should consider that might affect your thinking. For instance, approximately 85% of the time that users spend on…
2017 is just around the corner, so while you’re planning your New Year’s Eve parties, your San Diego SEO experts have been gathering together the top marketing predictions we see coming to fruition for 2017, and planning our strategies…
As a small business owner, you should always be alert to the possibility of capitalizing on trends which can be advantage to yourself or your business. One of the hottest trends in the country right now is the video game…
Social media has become such a big part of our lives whether we use it for business, or fun. Sometimes, a new app comes out that makes your social media use so much more productive or enjoyable that you wonder how…
Photos, graphics and videos grab people’s attention. If you want to be a savvy marketer, it makes sense to learn how to make the most of Instagram to find your target audience, interact with them and sell to them. Here…
Most small business owners recognize that, in order to be competitive in their chosen industries, they must have an online presence. This includes participation in social media, which continues to evolve with regards to strategies and platforms that are effective…
As shoppers start to trickle into stores, searching for those perfect holiday gifts for friends and loved ones, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to step up their marketing game. Since most customers head to the web before…
If you operate a small business, you are probably always looking for effective marketing techniques. Employing the right search engine optimization (SEO) methods is vital to any company, and this is especially true for small businesses. You’ll need any advantages…
Some of the busiest shopping days of the year take place during the holidays. Whether you run your business online, as a bricks-and-mortar-store, or a combination of both, marketing it online is essential. The following are a few of the…
There is so much that can be done today in the world of social media when it comes to generating leads, it can be disheartening to realize that social media lead generation is like nothing you might have been used…
Since maintaining a presence in social media is time consuming, it is important to choose a network popular among your audience. To help, here is a list of the most popular social networks, determined by the number of unique monthly…
Some small business owners have ignored the use of digital marketing simply because they feel their business is already doing well, while others might lack the knowledge or expertise to mount a marketing campaign. Whatever the reason for ignoring digital…
Whether you’re just starting a small business or are looking for ways to increase profits for your existing business, a wide range of online tools could help you to reach your goals. From establishing an online presence to getting customer feedback…
When an entrepreneur starts a business, money is often an obstacle, and one must wear many hats simply to stay afloat. While this is valuable on the books this takes valuable time and effort away from the purpose of the business…
As a small business owner, you know how important it is to market your business effectively. Even if you haven’t reached your marketing goals just yet, there is no reason to worry. Follow these simple tips below to reach your…
Why is social media so important? Here’s why: in 2014, 92% of business owners identified social media as important to them. This number is 7 points higher than the 86% of business owners who thought the same in 2013. It’s important to…
Guerrilla marketing is a term used to define low-to-no cost — unconventional — yet highly effective marketing tactics. Guerrilla marketing relies much more on time, imagination and energy rather than gargantuan marketing budgets. As a result, guerrilla marketing ideas are…
Tired of the Facebook posts that take over your newsfeed with boring information? How about those Twitter posts that are basically only for advertising? There are some up and coming social media sites you need to be aware of if…
Small businesses that have ever heard of Snapchat may view it as just another video messaging application, however Snapchat is more than that. Aside from allowing users to send photos, videos, text, and drawings to a specific list of…
With the expected growth of digital marketing in 2015, we thought it important to share with you our top 11 statistics taken from top digital marketing strategies this year. Enjoy. And as always, please reach out to us if you…
Gone are the days of spending money on newspapers and magazines to get the most interesting, thought-provoking material. Society has shifted from paper publications to the digital world and cloud databases, and we’re finding new sources for our daily news…
There’s been a whole lot of talk about Tsu in the digital marketing world lately, the newest social media site to hit the web. In just a little more than a month, Tsu has leveraged more than one million users….
“Why is this ad following me?” It’s a question I hear pretty often from my friends and family. “How did it know that I liked gardening/hockey/French cuisine/travelling to Paris/insert-recent-Google-search here?!” The ‘it’ they’re referring to is just the Internet to…
LinkedIn’s popularity has grown exponentially since 2003. In fact, 90% of B2B companies use it as a marketing platform. When marketing on LinkedIn, content should be different from that of Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. LinkedIn is a professional networking site,…
While Yelp is a wonderful marketing tool, it must be navigated skillfully. Yelp provides valuable information for potential customers, allowing them to share their experiences with your business. This is great marketing when the reviews are positive; however, some reviewers…
The Importance of Blogging and Doing in Right In today’s digitized world, the importance of blogging is one of the most crucial aspects of marketing that your business should be focusing on. With more and more people turning to the…
What We Learned From the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge In 2013 the ALS Association, an organization dedicated to providing care options and assistance to those battling Lou Gehrig’s Disease, raised $2.7 million between the period July 29 through August 27….
You’ve most likely seen a few infographics over the past couple of years, and one thing is for sure, they won’t disappear anytime soon. Why you ask? Infographics are like visual fast food for the brain. In a world where…
T’is the season for Holiday marketing. Halloween has passed, Christmas music is already playing, and you are thinking, “should I change up my marketing strategy to reflect the holidays, or keep it neutral, and business as usual?” Social media is…
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, and the list just keeps on growing. Social networks are almost impossible to keep up with these days, unless, as I discussed in my previous post, your business has hired a social media expert to stay…
When you are walking on a pebble pathway, you notice a shiny penny, and you pick that penny up. Why did you notice it? Because it was shiny, and different, and didn’t blend in with the other pebbles. The same…
Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, etc. etc. etc. are transforming in so many ways, and it is hard to keep up with it all. Every week it seems like there is a new and fun feature that changes everything. How is…
Facebook has really changed the game for event planners. Facebook has become that new shiny tool that can be very useful if you know how to use it properly. Below I am going to outline some different tips and tricks…