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Going Rogue: Franchisee Websites That Don’t Meet Brand Standards
Franchise organizations of all sizes face the ongoing challenge of developing and maintaining a consistent brand identity. With dozens, if not hundreds, of locations to manage, rogue franchisee websites are a recurrent issue that poses several risks to the enterprise brand. Remember, we’re all on the same team! Here’s how to deal with rogue franchisee…
The Importance of Regularly Posting Content
Did you know that 6 million blogs are posted daily? That’s a lot of posts. Surely these numbers prove that your content will get lost in the shuffle, right? No. The best way to connect with users who will (hopefully) become customers is to get in on the content creation game. No matter your industry…
Meta’s Threads: What It Means for Marketers
Meta’s long-awaited Twitter-killer, Threads, launched on July 5 and quickly picked up over 10 million users within just a few hours of launch. Thanks to a nearly seamless integration with Instagram, the Threads app has an immediate head start in terms of adoption and advertiser dollars when it’s ready. It’s in its early days, but…
Loomly vs. Hootsuite vs. Buffer: What’s the Best Social Media Tool?
There are plenty of social media management software options out there – you might say too many. Each platform has its own features and pricing structure, which offers brands willing to do their homework an opportunity to find the right fit. Over the past several years, our social media marketing team has tested several platforms,…
Ad Service Account Best Practices
You think you own your ad accounts, but do you? Organizations that rely on agencies to provide paid ad management often place too much trust in those partners, ceding access and control of Google Ads, Meta Business Suite and other important paid channels. Take a step back and audit your ad accounts to ensure those…
How to Get Your Website Back from a Controlling Agency
Unfortunately, we’ve supported several clients struggling to access their websites. But they weren’t hacked, their website wasn’t down and, yes, they had the right login credentials. The problem? Their previous digital marketing partner limited their access to their own domain, content management system and Google Analytics properties. Sound familiar? No matter what these types of…
How to Use TikTok for Business the Right Way
TikTok offers businesses an excellent platform to build brand awareness and connect with customers in a low-pressure, entertaining environment. The platform has matured from its pre-teen dance-challenge beginnings into one of the largest social media apps on the planet. While this evolution is great, making a splash on such a massive platform can be challenging….
Leveraging Innovative Marketing Technology
Marketing technology is an investment, a tool and a field-leveler. Using the right technology stack helps organizations of all sizes meet their objectives and collect data that ultimately shapes effective long-term strategy. There are drawbacks to leaning too heavily on marketing technology, too. Let’s get into it! What Is Marketing Technology? Often abbreviated to “MarTech,”…
ChatGPT, SEO and You: How to Use Generative AI for Search
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and its competitors won’t take your job, but a digital marketer leveraging AI tools might. Marketers use ChatGPT for SEO in several ways, mixing the technology into more traditional keyword and reporting tools. Our SEO and content marketing team has developed a few ways to use ChatGPT for SEO, including…
How to Convert Abandoned Carts – And Avoid Them
Everything fell into place; your customer found precisely what they were looking for and added two to their cart. Before they converted, they left. Abandoned cart recovery is crucial to any brand’s ecommerce success, but it can take time to develop an effective strategy. So, we did it for you. Learn why customers abandon carts,…
PPC Cost Breakdown: How Much Does Paid Advertising Cost?
The cost of paid search, or pay-per-click (PPC), advertising depends on several factors and your goals. Businesses as big as Apple and small as your local bakery likely invest a fair share of their annual marketing budget on paid advertising. Cost, platform, budget and your return on ad spend vary by size, industry market and…
Why You Should Outsource Graphic Design Services and Other FAQs
Few small and medium-sized companies have professional graphic designers on staff. Even if someone from the marketing department has opened Photoshop a time or two, you’ll get better quality results when you outsource design work to an experienced digital agency. We’ll run through some graphic design FAQs that will show you why it’s better to tag…
