June 8, 2016 | by Amy Rawe
In the writing world there’s a rule that says, “Show, don’t tell.” In other words, to clearly convey what your business offers and why potential customers would benefit from it, paint a picture with a client scenario using action, conversation, thoughts, and feelings rather than a laundry list of dull, descriptive words.
May 25, 2016 | by Hannah Thompson
Have you ever been on a blind date? If you haven’t, I’m sure you can imagine how awkward one could be, especially if you’re being set up by a friend… or worse: your mom.
April 14, 2016 | by Gavin Baker
The fundamental goal of marketing is to increase business sales by increasing public awareness of a product or service. For many years, marketers have been using a variety of outbound marketing strategies -- e-mail blasts, telemarketing, direct mail, TV, radio, and print advertising just to name a few -- in order to reach their target audience and engage potential buyers. However, these tactics are not as effective as they once were.
April 13, 2016 | by Hannah Thompson
You are many different things to many different people. Take me, for example. I’m a mother, a daughter, a sister, a niece, and a soon-to-be aunt. I’m also a coach, an artist, a mentor, and an account coordinator of this inspiring company. You probably fulfill similar roles as well. But who does the public know you as? Or more importantly, who do you want the public to know you as? Take a minute to think about it. (Seriously… take a minute.)
March 21, 2016 | by Matthew Everett
Wordpress currently powers about a quarter of the internet. From TechCrunch and The New Yorker to small personal blogs, Wordpress is in use by organizations and individuals worldwide and is capable of doing almost anything you ask of it. Managing a Wordpress site can, at times, be a complex and technical endeavor, but keeping your site healthy is something anyone can do.
February 26, 2016 | by Hannah Thompson
Let’s face it. While every industry plays an important (yet sometimes subtle) role in how people live their daily lives, not every industry gives the public the same thrills and chills as another. For this reason, Seth Price interviewed Dan Moyle in his podcast entitled: Making Inbound Marketing Work for Boring Industries.
January 29, 2016 | by Gavin Baker
Business is booming. You’ve built more custom houses and completed more renovations over this past year than the three previous years combined. You’re netting a few million more in revenue and you feel pretty good. As you sit at your well-oiled mahogany desk, you notice a white envelope peaking out from under the newest issue of Professional Remodeler. You pull it out and open it to find a letter from your outsourced marketing team requesting a meeting to review and renew your contract. As you take a sip of your coffee, the wheels in your head begin turning. Business is great, your men are busy, money keeps rolling in, and your clients are happy. Why should you continue marketing? You’re exactly where you want to be.
January 25, 2016 | by Gavin Baker
Join me this spring as I will be offering eight courses that will help your business stay on the cutting edge of marketing technology. Learn how to build a successful blog, manage your Facebook and Twitter pages more effectively, and write captivating e-mails to attract more clients. Using in-depth marketing tools like Google Analytics, you can discover how to interpret consumer data and create a powerful website with Wordpress. Read on for more information!
January 19, 2016 | by Gavin Baker
Ranking well in search engine results is one of the most critical ways medical and surgical practices gain organic (free) web exposure. In fact, 60% of clicks go to the top three organic search results and 75% of users never scroll past the first page. A high search engine ranking will increase your website traffic by attracting people who are interested in your services. Once they reach your website, you will provide opportunities for them to connect with you by requesting more information or booking an appointment. (Read more about how to create these opportunities here.)
