Photo Contest Judging Criteria
July 19, 2018 Jesse Bickerton
Photo contests provide a different experience from the traditional enter-to-win contests, so let’s talk about photo contest judging criteria ...Read More
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Sweepstakes Checklist
July 18, 2018 Jesse Bickerton
Running a custom contest or sweepstakes can find prospects and new customers, and reward existing ones. Here's a basic sweepstakes checklist to get started! ...Read More
Rise of the Silver Shopper
July 13, 2018 Jesse Bickerton
Did you know that 76 million Americans were born between 1946 and 1964? That means that 50% of the US population is currently over 50. Silver shoppers are too big of a segment for marketers and advertisers to ignore! ...Read More
Other Hyperlocal Listing Considerations
April 17, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
While local directories are undeniably important, small business owners often struggle when assessing which sites are worth their time. First and foremost, we recommend ensuring that your business is listed on the following: Google Maps (Google My Business listings) Apple Maps (Yelp listings) Bing Maps (Bing Places listings) However, there are so many other directories out […] ...Read More
Optimize Your Yelp Listing
April 17, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
Not sure if improving your Yelp page’s rankings is even worth it? When you consider that most people are influenced by social proof (reviews), prefer to receive recommendations from friends, and mobile search is finally taking over desktop search, it’s easy to see that Yelp is a must-have for any small business. Whether you love or hate it, for […] ...Read More
Why You Should be on Bing Places
April 16, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
It’s no secret that Google absolutely dominates when it comes to online search, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore the other search engines. Here are a couple of reasons why you should be on Bing Places: Cost: A Bing Places listing is free to set up. All it requires is a little bit of your […] ...Read More
Optimize Your Google My Business Listing
April 13, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
An important first step in any local SEO strategy is to claim and verify your local business on Google My Business (GMB). Getting on Google My Business can increase your chances of showing up in Google’s Local Pack, Local Finder, Google Maps, and organic rankings in general. Qualifying local businesses can claim this free listing on Google […] ...Read More
Get Noticed with Hyperlocal Marketing
April 11, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
Hyperlocal marketing is still a relatively new word to many business owners, but the concept is as old as business itself. When someone first posted up on a street corner and started hawking their widgets, they were practicing hyperlocal marketing. These days it’s a bit more complicated than being able to shout the loudest: customers […] ...Read More
Responsive Web Design in 2018 – Think Mobile First
March 20, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
Responsive web design matters now more than ever. Nobody should have to experience that horrible feeling of zooming in and out numerous times to get through a website on their phone. Nowadays, in fact, nobody will because there are plenty of options in just about every industry that provide a better digital experience that adapts to all […] ...Read More
Beyond the Lead Score: Qualify a Lead in 60 Seconds
February 13, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
Lead scoring is a shared sales and marketing methodology for ranking leads in order to determine their sales-readiness. Leads are given a score based on interest shown in the business, their current point in the buying cycle, and their fit in regards to your product or service. By implementing a lead scoring system at your company, your […] ...Read More
Combining Inbound & Outbound Marketing Strategies
February 13, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
We’ve discussed the differences between outbound marketing and inbound marketing and come to the conclusion that inbound marketing is the more popular form of marketing nowadays. It makes sense: If the content is engaging and relevant, the right customers will come – and they’ll be the right customers because they’re consuming content on their own […] ...Read More
Outbound Marketing or Inbound Marketing for Lead Gen?
February 12, 2018 Jaclyn Bickerton
Inbound Marketing and Outbound Marketing are terms to describe two fundamentally different approaches to marketing. The differences between both approaches are outlined below: Inbound Marketing Outbound Marketing Pulls in interested consumers Pushes at everybody, regardless of interest Written for consumers needs Written for the brand’s/product’s need Interactive & fluid Inert, one-way Draws customers in Seeks […] ...Read More