August 28, 2018 09:32

10 Instagram mistakes and how to fix them

Instagram is a social media behemoth that has been continuously gaining users at breakneck speed. Do you know how to use it? Instagram mistakes happen to all of us, like an occasional hit-and-miss ad campaign or an out-of-context photo. But what if I told you that there are ways to fix and avoid some of... Read More »

August 23, 2018 14:15

Thrive recognized for second year in a row as Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growin...

For the second year in a row, Thrive is on Inc.’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing companies in the United States. We come in at #2425 this year, after hitting #1918 in 2017. Inc. calls their list “The Most Inspiring Companies of 2018”, and we’re so proud and excited to be a part of it! Thrive... Read More »

August 21, 2018 09:21

GDPR: What is it and how does it affect my website?

As you may have heard, the EU has a new regulation that will be changing how websites handle their users’ privacy — this new regulation is being referred to as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). If you’re wondering if this could affect your site, since you, your company and its customers are U.S. based,... Read More »

August 14, 2018 09:01

Here’s why only 44 percent of businesses are investing in SEO

Digital marketers perplexed by SEO survey results In their 2018 Digital Marketing Survey, Clutch asked 501 marketers from companies of various sizes (100 employees+) what marketing channels they’re spending money on this year. The results were really surprising, both to Clutch and to those of us in the digital marketing industry as a whole: SEO... Read More »

August 9, 2018 13:13

How To Write Website Content: Top 20 Do’s And Don’ts

If you’re in the process of creating a website, one of your top priorities is to write attractive and compelling content for your site. If this is the first time (or second or third – it takes a while to learn the skill of quality content writing!) you might be a bit unsure of what... Read More »

August 7, 2018 14:29

Thrive Gives Back: Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville

Ronald McDonald House is the cornerstone of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville, located in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida. This wonderful organization has supported the needs of nearly 34,000 families seeking medical treatment at Jacksonville’s major pediatric healthcare providers since 1988. On Friday, August 3rd, our team of Jacksonville-based Thrivers (Coral Wulff, Jacob Wulff, Jarrett... Read More »

August 2, 2018 15:41

This Week in Digital Marketing: Google Releases New Core Algorithm Upd...

It’s official: Google confirmed that there has been another update to their core search algorithm this week. They confirmed yesterday via Twitter what SEOs had been picking up on this week: This week we released a broad core algorithm update, as we do several times per year. Our guidance about such updates remains the same... Read More »

July 31, 2018 09:14

Why You Should Repurpose “Content Gold” Into Eye-Catching Visuals

When a piece of content you publish gets an unusual amount of blog traffic and engagement, what should you do next? High five your team and move on to the next thing? Or look for ways to get more mileage from your content? I think you know what I’m going to say… via GIPHY That’s... Read More »

July 30, 2018 03:21

Your 8-step website redesign checklist

Your website is a business tool. It’s a sales pitch, a business card, a display for products/services, an advertisement, and a listing. Each of these functions is essential to your brand and your success both online and off. When you think about your website this way, the design becomes more important than ever. You may... Read More »

July 26, 2018 09:22

Instagram News & New Features That Make It Even More Valuable For...

With seven out of ten Americans using social media, it’s a vital tool for businesses. However, the social media industry changes rapidly, and various social media channels have come and gone—remember MySpace? Yik Yak?—or faded in popularity. This kind of capricious change makes it hard to know which channels will help your brand connect with... Read More »

July 24, 2018 09:11

This Week in Digital Marketing: Chrome Marks Non-HTTPS Sites Not Secur...

We’ve been warned, and now the day is here: Today, Google Chrome’s newest version that marks HTTP sites as not secure is released. Back in February, Google let the world know that Chrome 68, getting released in July, would let internet surfers know via a warning when they’re not on a secure (HTTPS) website. Today,... Read More »

July 19, 2018 15:30

6 Content Writing Tools Everyone Should Be Using

Ever written a blog post or composed a web article? Then you know how much effort goes into the research, planning, writing, and optimizing of the content published on a web page. So many details need to be included in order to create content that does it all; attracts readers, provides information, turns visitors into customers,... Read More »

July 18, 2018 12:19

Meet the Thrivers: Ryan Young

Name: Ryan Young Role at Thrive: Marketing Consultant Location: Arlington, TX Family: I’ve been married for almost 5 years to my wife Christina. I also have 3 girls, Carsyn who is 6, and Austyn & Brooklyn who are 3 (yes, they’re twins). When did you start at Thrive? March of 2018 What are some of... Read More »

July 12, 2018 02:25

18 free keyword research tools for landing high rankings

Using keywords in SEO is like fishing. You need to know how to bait the hook and where to cast the line to reel in the big profits. Keyword research is at the core of PPC campaigns and search engine marketing. If you’re not using the right keywords as bait, then you’re unlikely to be... Read More »

July 10, 2018 13:13

This Week in Digital Marketing: Google’s Mobile Speed Algorithm ...

Google has officially released their algorithm update that targets mobile speed. They’re calling it the “Speed Update”, and its purpose is to demote sites that are too slow on mobile. Here’s their tweet announcing the update: The Speed Update, which enables page speed in mobile search ranking📱, is now rolling out for all users! More... Read More »

July 6, 2018 09:41

Meet the Thrivers: Alissa McKenzie

Name: Alissa McKenzie (A-lee-sa!) Role at Thrive: Social Media Specialist Location: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Family: I am a twin (fraternal) and we don’t really look much more alike than sisters. I’ve been married to my husband Tom for almost 12 years and we’ve adopted 3 furkids. Tom works at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, the... Read More »

July 5, 2018 11:07

Nonprofit Social Media Marketing: 7 Ways to Attract New Donors

Reaching your nonprofit’s supporters on social media is essential to maintaining engagement with them, but it’s also an excellent method for attracting new donors! Growing your donor list through savvy online strategies is an important way for 21st-century nonprofits to stay relevant for all their supporters, not just the ones who attend their fundraising events.... Read More »

July 3, 2018 10:22

The Top 5 Things Amazon Sellers Should Know About Amazon SEO

If you’ve ever performed an Amazon search, you’ve probably noticed that the products with the most reviews tend to be ranked higher, which makes you assume reviews are the sole reason products rank well. However, what do you think came first? Is the good ranking a result of a large number of reviews, or is... Read More »

June 29, 2018 12:18

This Week in Digital Marketing: Google AdWords Changes Name

Google always seems to be tweaking something, don’t they? Whether it’s their search algorithm, the way the SERP pages look, new kinds of ads, ad extensions, etc., they’re just always on the move. This week, they announced that Google AdWords is about to become Google Ads: According to Google, Starting July 24, 2018, you will... Read More »

June 28, 2018 14:34

4 Local PPC Management Strategies that Boost Local Traffic

Google Ads isn’t just for online, eCommerce companies anymore! Local businesses can see an increase in online and foot traffic by using Google Ads to get found in the right place at the exact right time and to stand out from the competition. Here are four local PPC strategies to use in your campaign now!... Read More »

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