May 11, 2016 09:23

How to Promote Your Donation Page Across Social Media

We’re all about making sure you have the tools you need to succeed in the online world, so we’ve asked Abby Jarvis, the communications coordinator for online fundraising service Qgiv, to share some of her expertise on promoting a donations page on social media. Take it away, Abby! ———– Your nonprofit likely has some kind... Read More »

May 10, 2016 16:30

20 Tried-and-True Tools That Help You Work Remotely

The term “telecommuting” is not a new innovation, but in recent years, it has gained a lot of notice from office managers and supervisors who are looking to increase productivity in their workplaces. The ability to work remotely has become a reality for a lot of people over the last five years, simply due to... Read More »

May 3, 2016 15:45

Are Your Clients Happy With Your Work?

Have you been paying much attention to customer satisfaction? A lot of businesses tend to overlook this or not give it as much focus and importance because they are too caught up in marketing. But here’s the thing: marketing is done not just to get customers to notice you, but also to keep them happy.... Read More »

April 28, 2016 15:30

Search Engine Optimization: Unlocking Keyword Potential

For any first-time blogger or website owner, using search engine optimization (SEO) keywords is crucial in creating a successful website that will receive hits. Without fluffing an article, proper seo keywords set up in each blog allows a website to become ranked much higher and quicker than without. If no keywords are used at all,... Read More »

April 26, 2016 15:30

Email Marketing For Small Business: 4 Must Have Tips

Small businesses around the globe rely heavily on marketing campaigns that utilize the power of the web. Because the internet opens up access to billions of people around the world, small businesses have the potential to reach large target groups with ease when compared to traditional marketing channels. Email marketing is just one of the many tools in... Read More »

April 22, 2016 11:55

How To Decrease Bounce Rate: 17 Simple Tips

Pogo sticks, basketballs, trampolines, toddlers on a sugar high – there are many cases where more bounce is better (well, that last one depends on how much energy you have as a parent), but a website isn’t one of them. Every website has visitors who enter and then, without staying long or reading much, decide... Read More »

April 15, 2016 13:51

High Bounce Rate: When It Does And Doesn’t Matter

Is a high bounce rate a bad thing? Basically, it depends. Your website’s Bounce Rate refers to the number of people who arrive on your site and rapidly leave without navigating to any of your other pages. Each time this happens it’s counted as a bounce. This seems like a bad thing but it isn’t always.... Read More »

April 13, 2016 14:20

Targeted Marketing: How to Divide and Conquer

How would you define your company’s audience for commercials, promos, and sales? It could include students, stay-at-home moms, seniors, or young couples. However, these categories are still too general for small and medium-sized businesses that cannot afford to advertise to everyone. Understanding your target market will help you compete with larger companies since market segmentation... Read More »

April 7, 2016 10:47

How to Write Content: 25 Quick Tips for Writing Like A Pro

Writing web content can be tricky. There are all kinds of points to remember and errors to avoid. For your convenience, here are 25 of the best tips on how to write content for websites that will keep your Internet audience coming back for more. How to Write Content That Zings 1. Consider your audience.... Read More »

April 6, 2016 15:23

The Impact From Google Removing Sidebar Ads

On February 19th, Google rolled out a significant change to their desktop search results. Google pushed out a global change that removed the sponsored text ads from the right sidebar. Google had been testing this for quite awhile and felt that this change would match the mobile experience. So what changed? Google used to show... Read More »

April 5, 2016 16:31

Market Segmentation: 4 Ways The Strategy Increases Your ROI

Market segmentation divides your pool of clients into more manageable groups. Each of these groups or segments share specific demands, desires, and interests that set them apart from other groups, according to BusinessDictionary.com. Many traditional marketing methods, like tv or print ads, billboards, radio spots, etc. don’t allow for extensive targeted marketing; with those methods... Read More »

March 31, 2016 13:45

11 Great Lessons From Bad Customer Service

I had the worst phone in the world. I’m not kidding. It was a Samsung Galaxy Fame Lite. I should have known that a phone with that many words in its name was not to be trusted, but it was the best option available at the cell shop, and I thought it would, at least,... Read More »

March 29, 2016 13:30

8 Reasons Why Web Design and SEO Need To Work Together

In just a few years, SEO has gone from being relatively unknown to being a staple of modern business marketing. While some companies may have been able to get away without formulating an SEO strategy for their website, it is becoming harder and harder for companies without a clear SEO strategy to find new business... Read More »

March 24, 2016 17:53

Good Website Design: 10 Signs You Don’t Have It

Congratulations, traffic counts are jumping higher every day! But you still aren’t making money. You might want to check on your metrics for repeat visitor percentage and average session length. If these numbers are very low, it means visitors are leaving quickly and not coming back. Lack of good web design spoils the best marketing... Read More »

March 22, 2016 15:01

Email Marketing Tips: 5 Ideas For Increasing Conversion

To be successful in today’s digital landscape, email marketing is an absolute must. It’s been proven to generate leads, strengthen customer bases and build long-term brand loyalty. In fact, people who buy products marketed through email spend 138% more than people who don’t receive email offers at all. But an email marketing campaign isn’t worth... Read More »

March 18, 2016 17:10

Working From Home: 5 Mistakes That Will Come Back To Haunt You

Working from home has many benefits (No long commute! More time at home! Pants not necessary!) but also its own set of challenges. Since the team at Thrive Internet Marketing has members on 4 different continents, we’ve got a lot of experience and tips regarding working remotely. Let’s start with some basic mistakes we’ve encountered... Read More »

March 15, 2016 14:56

Credit Union Website Design: Why Your Site Must Be ADA Compliant

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) stipulates that all “places of accommodation” be accessible to those with disabilities; This means that all types of people must have the same access to information and services a business provides. “Places of accommodation” has historically included physical spaces, such as retail shops and restaurants, but... Read More »

March 10, 2016 17:38

WordPress Custom Designs And The Flaws Of Website Templates

WordPress is a fantastic option for business since it is easy to use and offers an array of affordable, ready-made templates. In the last couple of years, millions of businesses have bought WordPress templates as they are cheap, simple, and an instant website. But a few things are missing with a template that WordPress custom... Read More »

March 8, 2016 08:40

Small Business Tips: 7 Pointers to Help You Find Great Interns

Thrive is in the business of helping businesses grow online. with that in mind, this is a post with general advice for small businesses. We hope you find it helpful! Interns are an excellent addition to any small business as they bring fresh perspective and ambition to the company. Before you can add an intern... Read More »

March 3, 2016 17:00

PLA: Becoming A New PPC Opportunity

As of February 19th the right side of PPC Ads will no longer appear in Google SERPs. This will have an affect in the way search results will appear in Google. With the removal of the ads we are going to begin seeing an increase in the number of Product Listing Ads (PLA). What are... Read More »

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