How To Get More Referrals For Your Business
The mantra of every business revolves around growth potential. Business owners who have figured out how to generate referrals from their existing customer base are more likely to survive and thrive. A study published in the Journal of Interactive Advertising indicated that word-of-mouth advertising appeared to have a more significant impact on shopping and buying decisions than traditional marketing methods. Generating qualified referrals is a solid strategy with positive outcomes, but it is a strategy that requires planning and finesse. The Power of ReferralsReferrals from third parties who have experienced your product or service are considered highly credible. However, these referrals should be
Why Content and SEO Perform Better Together
When you get as geeked out about all things digital marketing as much as we do, it becomes way too easy to fall into the rabbit hole of reading post after post about all the new trends and changes in the industry. In a way, it’s a lot like reaching into a mixed bag of candy. Some pieces are great and others you immediately reject, but yet you still keep going back for more because the next one might be the best. This is power of content, and even those of us who are elbow deep in it as a
5 Simple Steps to More Crawlable JavaScript
Google has had the capabilities of crawlable JavaScript for years, but that doesn’t mean that they’ve actually been efficient at it. In fact, from an SEO perspective, Google’s ability to effectively crawl and index JavaScript websites could be described as extremely unhelpful. The simple fact is that HTML sites proved to provide a better foundation for SEO, so that’s where many businesses focused their website design. Fast forward to 2018 where times have changed -sort of. Googlebot is reportedly much more efficient at crawling JavaScript, leaving many wondering if this is where the future of web design is heading. Before we
How to Incorporate Video Marketing into Your Content Strategy
If you’re interested in maximizing the return you get from your marketing efforts, elevating your video marketing game is the target you need to aim for. Video has become extremely relevant to digital marketing, with 76% of marketers saying that video alone helped to increase traffic to their websites. Video also has a proven track record with social media marketing, earning billions of views each day on just Facebook alone. While it’s obvious that video is great for captivating and engaging audiences, businesses aren’t always sure how to naturally integrate video marketing into the existing content strategy. Fortunately, it’s become
Why Voice Search Is Key to the Future of SEO
Imagine for a minute a world where Internet search boxes are viewed as archaic. It seems impossible, but we should all know by now that in the rapidly changing world of technology, it’s always smart to expect the unexpected. Actually, the idea that the days of typing queries into search engines being a thing of the past isn’t so farfetched. Take for example, that there are already over a billion voice searches initiated each month, and it’s estimated that in just 2 short years, at least 50% of searches will be voice. Voice search is changing how users interact with
Turning Your Website Into a Lead Generation Machine
Let’s be honest: you don’t need to be an expert in web design to build a website anymore. There are some great tools available that make it possible for pretty much anyone to build their own site, which is awesome for small businesses with limited budgets that are just starting out. But, there’s a downside. While anyone can create a website, not everyone nails turning it into a lead generation machine on the first try. A website is your primary tool for converting visitors into leads, and there’s a lot involved in getting it right. Many website designs start off
How to make your social media posts successful? (Example for the Hotel Industry)
Social Media Marketing can generate highly targeted traffic while enabling you to communicate with and engage your visitors. If you want to use social media to promote your business, you need to carefully consider what types of posts are most likely to resonate with your audience. Coming up with consistent and valuable content is the very first step. As you get started, pay attention to what works well and what your audience seems to be most engaged with. The more you know about your online community, the easier it will be to create great content and forge a relationship between your
The Small Business Website Checklist
A well-functioning website is one of the most important tools for small businesses today. It’s the central command center for success. You need a website that markets your brand, generates traffic, converts leads, and can adapt to your growing and maturing business. Building a website that can do all this is a challenge that many small businesses face. Limited website design experience, and often even more limited budgets, get in the way of optimizing a website for success. It’s important to view your website as the asset it is. It can attract customers and propel your business forward, but only
Today’s Hotel Traveler
Today's Hotel Traveler Hotel Social Media Marketing If you’re still not an adopter of social media, get on board this train fast. If you don’t have a Facebook page at the bare minimum, Millennials might wonder if you are worth their time. They want to be able to “Check In” on Facebook, post kudos or complaints to your page, and Tweet about a problem they are having at your property or an amazing experience you enabled them to have. And you can be sure if they are staying at your hotel or dining in your restaurant, a well-positioned Selfie or close-up of
Networking Advertising for Business Growth
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