There are lots of keyword tools available to help you optimize your website and social media profiles with the most effective keywords for your business. The one I’ve always recommended is the Google Keyword Planner, which is part of Google Ads. Though it’s free to use, if you’ve never used it before, you have to […]
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You have to admit that using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to save time when you have to blog regularly is extremely tempting. However, is it a good idea? Here are some pros and cons to help you decide if you should use it or not… Benefits of Using AI for Content Writing The Drawbacks of Using
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You’ve built your website. It’s gorgeous. Now how do you get people to visit it? Better yet, how do you get potential customers to visit it? Getting traffic to your website takes effort including creating compelling content regularly, like blogs and videos, and being active in social media. Here are 5 Tips to help you
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How your website is optimized for Google search (SEO) is crucial to being found when someone is searching for what you have to offer. One evening some time ago, I was walking in my neighborhood, and a lady stopped me to ask for directions. Lady: “Which is 11th?” Me: “11th what? There’s 11th Street, 11th
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April 1995 marked 30 years that I’ve worked in digital marketing. I’ve seen it all! Well-meaning small business owners especially attempt to do their own marketing and fail miserably. Moreover, their failures and mistakes were 100% preventable had they asked an expert for help. Did they want to save money? Did they think they could
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Did you know that Google added a new “E” to their criteria for ranking high in search results to make it E-E-A-T? What do these stand for, and why are they important for ranking in the search engine? In fact, the first 3 lead to TRUST. Furthermore, people buy from those they know and trust.
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This is a classic post, but it’s still VERY relevant! I once did a consult for an auto repair shop in the Phoenix Valley. He had poor SEO and needed to boost the business to his local, brick-and-mortar shop. He had some social media profiles setup, but had no idea what to do with them.
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How is your business different from the other guy, down the street who does what you do? Or the other business that comes up in Google search for your same keywords and phrases? What’s Your USP? Before you can start marketing your business, you need to identify what your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is. What
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One of the stumbling blocks that many small businesses face when delving into social media marketing is that they’re too attached to their business. You know your product, service, or industry inside and out. Who you really don’t know is your target market. You feel your product or service is the best and the greatest.
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Just about everybody’s on Facebook! However, even though Facebook provides free business profile pages, should you use that as your only online marketing tool? And what about other social media platforms like YouTube or LinkedIn? How about your own website? Yes, your Facebook or other social media page can serve as a website, but I
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