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Remember when keys were the things you played on a piano, and words were … well…words?  Now we have keywords, and they are a key (pun intended) part of your marketing strategy. Keywords are the link between what people are searching for and the content you are providing.  Whether your content is on a website […]

Chances are high that your prospective customers are on Facebook. The wildly popular social media platform has more than 2.4 billion monthly active users. And that’s a pre-COVID stat. Imagine the growth on the platform now with people at home and online more than ever. So the question is… how do you hook your reader […]

We all know that if you want to succeed professionally, you need to dress for success.  Even in our current world of Zoom meetings, what you look like in camera view is important.  Guess what? The same is true of your brand.   A strong brand guide makes sure that every time your brand is visible […]

So you’ve got a business ready to launch and need a website.  Or perhaps your current website needs a serious facelift.  We recommend Squarespace for students, startups, nonprofits and some small businesses. Need more functionality, customization, integration, or lead generation? Then WordPress may be your answer. Here’s what we love about Squarespace. In a matter […]

If you put all your marketing eggs in one basket, your sales may end up soft-boiled.  Why? Studies show that a consumer needs to be exposed to your brand between eight and 12 times before they feel comfortable making a purchase.  And there is also the risk that if you use a single marketing tactic […]

If there ever was a fairy tale that tells the social media story it’s Goldilocks. What’s too little, too much, and what’s just right with how often to post on social media? Too much and you may dilute your message or exhaust your audience.  Too little and your audience may forget about you. How do […]

Remember when you were a kid, and you saw your first celebrity on a commercial? That was when you saw your first influencer marketing campaign. It was like a friend telling you what shoes they were wearing, what car they were driving, or where they shopped. Instant trust. Marketing is much more diversified these days. […]

Consumers care now more than ever about supporting mission-driven brands. How can your business make a difference in the world? A triple bottom line strategy – also called “shared value” – is a business model focused on people, profit and planet. Studies show that your triple bottom line strategy can even boost your sales. 74% […]

Low Facebook engagement? In this edition of 29×29, learn about boosting posts on Facebook and why it’s important for creating a buzz on your page (and attracting new fans). Facebook really is a pay to play platform. You need to put some ad dollars behind your posts to make sure that you land in newsfeeds […]

Many of our friends and clients are suddenly transitioning to a remote workplace. Our team has been remote-first for years, so we took some time to break down some of our favorite communication tools. And with #COVID19 forcing many companies to transition to remote workplaces before they had time to plan, we hope this helps […]

We’re pretty big fans of brand strategy over here. So we’re especially excited about today’s 29×29 topic: What is a Brand Wheel? When we build a brand identity for a client, we put a lot of focus on the strategic development of the brand.  A brand wheel is a method for defining your brand identity. It’s […]

Social media. It’s one of those things that seems to be mystifying for small businesses. Constantly-changing algorithms, what to post, how often to post, and above all WHERE to post. In this edition of 29 by 29, we’re answering that last question – do I need to be on every social media platform?  The answer […]