January 26, 2018 15:28

What is SEO? Taking the mystery out of SEO

When you’re busy running a business, you probably don’t have a whole lot of time to ponder the inner workings of SEO. You just know that it’s some magical formula for getting your website to rank higher in Google for certain words or phrases. Right? SEOs are mystical creatures who follow the rules of the... Read More »

January 23, 2018 16:49

Hey Alexa, how can I optimize my content for voice search?

Show of hands: How many of you reading this sentence either have a connected device (Alexa, Google Home, etc.) in your home and/or use the voice search function on your phone on a regular basis? I’m guessing at least half of you raised your virtual hands just now, and that number will continue to grow... Read More »

January 18, 2018 10:29

Meet the Thrivers Series: Jen Buchanan

Name: Jen Buchanan Role at Thrive: Onboarding Specialist Location: Fort Worth, TX Pets: BAILEY! She’s my lab/retriever mix who thinks she’s people too and would love to join all my conference calls. P.S. She’s my coworker/BFF. When did you start at Thrive? End of November 2017! What are some of the things you love about... Read More »

January 15, 2018 14:13

Facebook news feed update will decrease reach for business pages

On January 11, 2018, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook will be updating its News Feed algorithm to show more content from people in your network and less content from businesses and organizations you follow. In Zuckerberg’s post announcing the change, he cited research that shows that “when we use social media to connect with people... Read More »

January 11, 2018 10:01

Meet the Thrivers Series: Nhi Shirley

Name: Nhi Shirley Role at Thrive: Social Media Manager Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Family: Just my husband and I. 🙂 Pets: Not yet! We are looking at getting on a list soon for a Bernese Mountain dog! When did you start at Thrive? October 2017 What are some of the things you love about being... Read More »

January 8, 2018 15:29

5 important website health issues to fix in 2018

Just as you might look for ways to improve your health and well-being at the New Year, looking over your website to identify areas of improvement is also a great idea. It’s so easy to let a website go unpolished throughout the year when you’re so busy with everything else! Certain aspects of your website,... Read More »

December 29, 2017 14:27

2018 Internet Marketing Predictions by the Thrive Team

With 2018 on our doorstep, the Thrive team is taking a look ahead. What will our industry look like in 2018? What digital marketing trends will end, and which will begin? Our predictions cover everything from content marketing to reviews, social media and PPC. Take a look at what we think will happen in 2018!... Read More »

December 19, 2017 09:03

Meet the Thrivers Series: Ashton Dobbs

Name: Ashton Dobbs Role at Thrive: Marketing Consultant Location: Arlington, TX Family: Amazing Bride – Julie 3 yr old daughter – Kennedy Joy (“Sweet Cakes”) Almost 2 yr old son – Truett (“Bubba”) Pets: Sassy (1 yr old full blood German Shepherd) When did you start at Thrive? January 2017 What are some of the things... Read More »

December 14, 2017 11:36

How to Get Your Content to Appear in Google’s Featured Snippets

Think about the last time you used a search engine to get a quick answer to one of life’s many questions. Did you have to sort through several results to find your answer? You may have been able to find what you were looking for at the top of the search engine results page without... Read More »

December 11, 2017 17:51

Thrive Named Top Digital Marketing & Design Agency of 2017

Clutch has named Thrive Internet Marketing Agency as a ‘Global Leader’ in SEO! According to Clutch: Clutch announced the agencies from around the world that demonstrate excellence in digital marketing and design. Clutch’s annual report recognizes 475+ top B2B service providers across six industries. “Digital marketing is changing rapidly,” said Clutch Analyst Ilse Heine. “As... Read More »

December 7, 2017 09:56

Meet the Thrivers Series: Rob McCray

Name: Rob McCray Role at Thrive: SEO Specialist Location: Tampa, Florida Pets: The two most adorable Pineranians (Miniature Pinscher and Pomeranian mix) you’ve ever seen. When did you start at Thrive? January 16, 2017 What are some of the things you love about being a Thriver? The Culture of Thrive. Thrive has become a second family... Read More »

December 5, 2017 10:18

Business Gift Ideas for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Have a business owner or entrepreneur in your life and need some gift ideas? Here are some ideas to get you at least on the right track! Hatch Notebook Is your business owner/entrepreneur constantly having ideas and starting projects? This notebook is an awesome way to organize and keep track of all of them! The beginning... Read More »

November 28, 2017 10:50

How to Begin a Relationship with an SEO Company

If you’ve made the decision to work with an SEO company, great! I’m sure you’ve already done the legwork to make sure they’re a great company, so I won’t go into that here. Of course, we also hope you’re working with us! Anyway, you’re launching into an SEO campaign with a great company. That’s wonderful!... Read More »

November 21, 2017 09:12

Meet the Thrivers Series: Carlos Rosado

Name: Carlos Rosado Role at Thrive: SEO Team Lead Location: Orlando, FL Family: Married with a daughter and a son Pets: Chihuahua terrier mix When did you start at Thrive? August 18th, 2015 What are some of the things you love about being a Thriver? The people I work with. I get the chance to talk... Read More »

November 16, 2017 09:13

The Ultimate Guide to IFTTT

IFTTT is a free web-based service that allows you to connect a variety of technologies in creative ways to make your life easier. IFTTT stands for “If This Then That.” IFTTT’s applications are almost endless. It can be used for personal productivity as well as business. For personal use, example, IFTTT can interface with digital... Read More »

November 14, 2017 09:08

Meet the Thrivers Series: Peter Inzerillo

Name: Peter Inzerillo Role at Thrive: Support Team Leader Location: Kansas City, Missouri Family: Wife, Karen (2 years!) Pets: All rescues: Gemma (yellow lab/german shepherd/chow mix) Smoochie (beagle/basset mix) Tanner (cat) When did you start at Thrive? April 2012 (part-time), January 2015 (full-time) What are some of the things you love about being a Thriver?... Read More »

November 9, 2017 11:35

Matching gifts marketing: 7 easy strategies for doubling donations

Matching gift programs are full of incredible potential for your organization. These corporate giving programs match your eligible donors’ contributions at a 1:1 ratio, though sometimes at a 2:1 ratio, meaning they have the power to double or maybe even triple your donations. Most full-time employees are eligible while some part-time and retirees are as... Read More »

November 7, 2017 08:55

Meet the Thrivers Series: Cody Owens

Name: Cody Owens Role at Thrive: Office Manager Location: Arlington, TX Family: Wife Larrissa and new son Micah Pets: Nope When did you start at Thrive? Way back in 2012 What are some of the things you love about being a Thriver? The company culture of truly caring about people, whether that is our client... Read More »

November 2, 2017 11:10

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? Join Thrive and Ki...

At Thrive, one of the ways we choose to give back is through Kiva. If you’ve never heard of Kiva, it’s a great time to learn about it! Kiva is an organization that lets people give micro-loans to entrepreneurs and students around the world to do amazing things. As a non-profit organization, Kiva.org enables people in... Read More »

October 31, 2017 09:25

How to create an email signature that works for your business

You look carefully at each and every piece of your email marketing messages to make sure they grab the eye. You want your readers to find every opportunity to take you up on offers, click links, and follow call-to-actions. But, in this careful email composition to get the best returns, did you ever think about... Read More »

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