Calendar December 30, 2024 10:00

7 Ways To Improve Your eCommerce Conversion Rate

Online shopping and eCommerce have changed how we do business and reach customers. Shopping trips to the store have been replaced by endless scrolls through eCommerce websites and mobile apps. Data from early 2023 found that 43% of U.S. consumers prefer shopping online than in-store. After all, eCommerce offers the convenience and discount deals that... Read More »

Calendar December 26, 2024 10:00

Why Poor Web Design Is Hurting Your Business

Visitors decide whether they like a website in less than 0.5 seconds. This decision has nothing to do with the content and everything to do with its visuals. That’s how much time you have to make an excellent first impression — or how quickly visitors can abandon your site and look elsewhere. Your website acts... Read More »

Calendar December 25, 2024 10:00

The Ultimate Guide to Google Data Studio

Data is the lifeblood of any successful campaign. When you harness the power of data effectively, you gain the power to understand customer behavior, optimize your strategies and drive business growth with precision. However, the volume of data you may end up generating can be staggering. This flood of information can make it incredibly challenging... Read More »

Calendar December 24, 2024 10:00

How To Stay Compliant With FTC’s Policy on Review Gating

Unlike Yelp, which bans businesses from soliciting reviews, Google allows businesses to request them.  And with 95% of consumers reading customer feedback before making a purchase, the value of having positive online reviews is undeniable.  However, this also leads some to try tactics that allow them to filter out reviews and skew customer feedback more... Read More »

Calendar December 23, 2024 10:00

SearchGPT vs. Google: Which Should You Optimize For When It Comes to S...

In July 2024, OpenAI, the company that introduced ChatGPT, launched a prototype AI-powered search engine called SearchGPT. The aim? To compete with Google in the field of online search. However, since this is new technology, early user feedback and tests reveal that this new search engine still requires some fine-tuning. As AI continues to enhance... Read More »

Why Your Website Visitors Aren’t Converting and How To Fix It

Have you ever felt like your website is a party that everyone attends but no one enjoys enough to stay? Visitors come, look around, maybe nibble on some content, but then leave without so much as a goodbye — or a purchase. You’re not alone. Many businesses face this exact challenge: attracting traffic but need... Read More »

Calendar December 19, 2024 10:00

Overcoming Lead Drought: 5 Signs It’s Time To Revamp Your Lead G...

Leads are the lifeblood of any growing business. They keep your sales team busy, your marketing efforts relevant and your revenue climbing. Without a steady flow of quality leads, even the best product or service can struggle to gain traction. Lead generation is the strategic process of attracting and converting prospects into loyal customers. It’s... Read More »

Calendar December 18, 2024 10:00

Programmatic Advertising: Why and How You Can Use It

In the early days of digital advertising, securing ad space was a slow, manual process involving constant negotiations, waiting on contracts and hoping the ad would reach the right audience. Advertisers had to work directly with publishers, often resulting in delays and missed opportunities. Programmatic advertising has completely flipped the script. By automating the process... Read More »

Calendar December 17, 2024 10:00

Here’s How Your Lack of Online Reviews Is Holding Back Potential...

Think about the last time you made a purchase. Did you skim through a few product reviews to make your decision? Chances are, you did. And you’re not alone.  A BrightLocal study shows that 98% of consumers admit to reading online reviews at least “occasionally.” What’s even more telling is that 77% of people read... Read More »

Calendar December 16, 2024 10:00

Viral Trends or Traps? Should Your Brand Join the Latest Social Media ...

Social media offers plenty of opportunities to go viral with popular trends. For brands, viral marketing offers viral trends that can seem like golden opportunities to engage with audiences, gain visibility and boost their online presence. However, navigating these trends can be a double-edged sword. While some trends can increase brands’ visibility and engagement, some... Read More »

Calendar December 12, 2024 10:00

Effective Link-Building Strategies for Best Results in 2025 (+ Expert ...

As we head into 2025, link-building remains an important area of marketing in which businesses must invest time and effort. Insights from the 2024 Google search leak underpin the need for link diversity and relevance. The shift in focus means quality matters more than sheer quantity. As such, links from reputable sites that fail to... Read More »

Calendar December 10, 2024 10:00

How To Spot Fake Online Reviews

Negative reviews are a tough challenge on their own, but fake ones are a different beast altogether.  The problem with fake reviews is that they don’t reflect the actual customer experience. They can spread misinformation and create an unfair perception of your brand.  Unlike genuine negative reviews, which provide constructive criticism and insights to improve... Read More »

Calendar December 9, 2024 10:00

Why You Need To Work With a Google Premier Partner Agency

Google’s Partner Program recognizes and supports digital marketing agencies and consultants who excel in managing Google Ads campaigns and delivering results for their clients. The program offers different partnership tiers, the highest of which is Google Premier Partner status. In the digital world, becoming a Google Premier Partner is highly coveted for validating a marketing... Read More »

Calendar December 5, 2024 10:00

11 Essential Tools for Online Reputation Tracking

Online reputation tracking, or monitoring, is about keeping a vigilant eye on what is being said about your brand across various online channels. This feedback helps brands identify customer sentiment, trends and even competitor insights, which can all improve your online brand reputation management (ORM) efforts. Sounds easy enough? Well, not quite. For big brands... Read More »

Calendar December 4, 2024 10:00

8 Common Landing Page Optimization Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Landing pages play a significant role in turning curious web visitors into paying customers. In addition to generating business opportunities, they help make an excellent first impression, cultivating trust and credibility among prospects. However, many businesses struggle with creating effective landing pages. They see high bounce rates, poor conversion rates and low or irrelevant website... Read More »

Calendar December 3, 2024 10:00

How To Increase Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

Prioritizing customer lifetime value (CLV), a metric calculating the total revenue a business can expect from a single customer throughout their relationship, is vital for sustainable growth. The higher the CLV, the more profitable – and valuable – a customer is to a business.  In this article, we discuss CLV in greater detail – why it’s important... Read More »

Calendar December 2, 2024 10:00

Video Marketing Strategies for Small Business in 2025

Let’s cut to the chase: Video content isn’t just for entertainment anymore. If you’re in business and want to reach people where they actually spend their time, video is a must. Think about it — by 2025, a whopping 82% of all internet traffic will come from people watching videos, according to Cisco. That’s not... Read More »

16 Essential Shopify Apps for Conversion Optimization

Getting customers to land on your Shopify store is only half the battle. With bounce rates for eCommerce sites ranging from 20% to 45%, brands must put in extra work to keep visitors engaged and guide them toward a purchasing decision. To do this effectively, you need a solid conversion optimization strategy supported by the... Read More »

Calendar November 28, 2024 10:00

SEO Reputation Management Best Practices

Search engine optimization (SEO) aims to drive organic traffic by improving a website’s visibility in search results. Online reputation management (ORM) is all about promoting and protecting a brand’s reputation. When you bring them together, SEO reputation management becomes the practice of crafting and curating content that not only ranks well in search engine results... Read More »

Calendar November 27, 2024 10:00

How To Choose the Right eCommerce Platform for Your Business

While physical stores still generate a lot of revenue, more brick-and-mortar businesses are realizing the opportunities to expand their sales online. By establishing an online store, you can expand your customer base beyond those close to your physical store, grow your revenue and make your products more accessible to those actively searching for them. Creating... Read More »