April 24, 2018 12:59

Google Local Services Ads 101

After testing the Google Local Service Ads (formerly Home Service Ads) in select areas around the country, Google is going to be rolling them out nationwide in a couple of industries. Our PPC Marketing team has been implementing them for some of our clients, and we’ve learned quite a bit about this new advertising option... Read More »

April 23, 2018 14:19

Meet the Thrivers: Michele Jones

Name: Michele Jones Role at Thrive: WordPress Expert and Technical Web Support Specialist Location: Carbondale, Illinois Family: Husband John and 13 yr old girl Dina Pets: One Cat When did you start at Thrive? Jan 02, 2018 What are some of the things you love about being a Thriver? I love the feeling of family and... Read More »

April 19, 2018 16:09

Four Things You Must Include in a Successful Influencer Marketing Stra...

You’ve probably already heard about influencer marketing, or have at least considered it for your brand. Maybe you’ve read the tons of data floating around about how influencers can impact your bottom line and grow brand awareness. But, a lot of people are left scratching their heads and wondering just how to get started finding... Read More »

April 18, 2018 12:07

It’s National Volunteer Week!

Across the country, volunteering is being celebrated this week. Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, started National Volunteer Week in 1974. The week has been growing every year since then, with people celebrating volunteering across the country. Want to get involved? Points of Light has a volunteer opportunity search on... Read More »

April 17, 2018 14:05

Boost Your Next E-Mail’s Click-Through Rate with These 5 Tips

When you send out an email as part of your company’s email marketing strategy, you’ll have a few goals. Get it read by as many subscribers as possible Get clicks on your call-to-action Avoid unsubscribes 5 ways to boost your email marketing CTR Read on for some considerations as part of your email marketing strategy... Read More »

April 14, 2018 14:41

Meet the Thrivers: Amber Ooley

Name: Amber Ooley Role at Thrive: Digital Marketing Manager Location: Minnesota When did you start at Thrive? September 2017 What are some of the things you love about being a Thriver? Everyone on the Thrive Team brings different experiences to the table, and they’re not afraid to share it! It’s been amazing working with such a... Read More »

April 12, 2018 09:20

Top 5 Project Management Tools for Social Media Managers

Social media can be a goldmine for marketers looking to reach a broad target audience. According to We Are Social, there are 2.8 billion global social media users, ultimately amounting to 37 percent market penetration. For social media managers who work for small businesses, social marketing is the way to go. It is vital for... Read More »

April 11, 2018 10:44

The Main Ingredients of Great SEO

Crafting the perfect marketing campaign consists of many factors. Fulfilling these adequately can make all the difference between whether your internet marketing efforts are a failure or a success. While optimizing your site and strategy may seem tricky, countless businesses have found success in well-built internet marketing and SEO strategies. Below are some of the... Read More »

April 5, 2018 13:08

How can businesses use Snapchat?

Snapchat is a social titan. As one of the largest networks used by people around the world, its influence can’t be ignored. Snapchat works in a disarmingly simple fashion – people signed up to the platform can send temporary photos or video clips (snaps) to friends and/or followers. The app further characterized by the use... Read More »

April 3, 2018 14:47

Best SEO Keyword Research Tools to Try in 2018

An outstanding SEO tool can help you achieve an active online presence with a large amount of meaningful organic traffic. Whether you are an online business, a freelancer, or a blogger, SEO tools can help you successfully target your expertise in the online world. Working on visibility for the right keywords is incredibly important for... Read More »

April 2, 2018 10:36

Meet the Thrivers: Josh Smith

Name: Josh Smith Role at Thrive: SEO Manager Location: Wilmington, NC Family: 14-Year-Old Daughter When did you start at Thrive? August 1, 2016 What are some of the things you love about being a Thriver? The culture at Thrive is a very healthy one. As a whole, the company works very hard to never forget... Read More »

March 29, 2018 13:30

The Importance of Using The Right Keyword Match Types

As the SERP (Search Engine Results Page) continues to get clouded with advertisers, it is Google’s primary goal to deliver quality content to the searcher. Google wants to see strategy and intent behind advertisers’ campaigns. +Broad +Match +Modified, “Phrase Match” and [Exact Match]. First, let’s cover the different keyword match types. The 4 Keyword Match... Read More »

March 28, 2018 10:37

Technical SEO: What is it, and why is it important?

It’s helpful to think of technical SEO as the foundation of your search engine optimization strategy. “Technical” just refers to all the base code and page structure that will help search engines crawl your website. You may already be familiar with other aspects of SEO: On-page SEO – How your content is optimized for the... Read More »

March 27, 2018 16:15

Thrive Named 2018 Chicago Top Digital Marketing Agency by Clutch

Clutch, a leading B2B market research and reviews company, named Thrive a 2018 top digital marketing agency in Chicago in the following categories: Digital Marketing Agency SEO Agency PPC Agency Social Media Agency Agencies are chosen for this distinction based off of several factors, including overall market presence and, most importantly, client feedback. Thrive has a... Read More »

March 23, 2018 09:35

Meet the Thrivers: Tate Causey

Name: Tate Causey Role at Thrive: Marketing Consultant Location: Arlington, TX Family: I have mom and dad (like most humans), two brothers, and a lot of great friends! Pets: I’ve got two cats (brothers) that I found in college, Simon and Dennis When did you start at Thrive? I started at Thrive in May of... Read More »

March 21, 2018 16:39

Why don’t SEO companies like Thrive guarantee results?

One of the questions we’re asked on a regular basis from companies that are considering hiring Thrive for SEO services is: “Why don’t you guarantee results?” That’s a great question. If you’re paying us to provide SEO services, shouldn’t those services lead to guaranteed results? Let’s go over a little bit of SEO history here... Read More »

March 19, 2018 13:21

5 Social Media Techniques to Market Your Online Giving Outlets

You already know that your nonprofit organization’s social media presence is a crucial element of your donor engagement strategy and the promotion of your online giving outlets. What you might not know, however, is that it’s actually becoming more complicated to grow the reach of your social media pages on sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google+,... Read More »

March 16, 2018 09:46

Meet the Thrivers: Virginia Van Kampen

Name: Virginia Van Kampen Role at Thrive: Social Media Specialist Location: Kamloops, BC (Canada) Family: I have one daughter who is 4.5 years old (such a fun age!). I have two older sisters and one younger brother. Soon I’ll be getting married and will inherit 3 more brothers and 2 more sisters, which will be... Read More »

March 15, 2018 11:42

The Beginner’s Guide to Email Marketing

The first “electronic mail” was sent in 1971 by Ray Tomlinson (MIT student). And, the first email marketing campaign was sent in 1978 promoting a computer company that resulted in $13 million in sales. That was 40 years ago. Despite technology changing, email is still alive and well. In this guide, we’ll share the reasons... Read More »

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