Digital Marketing Blog
Facebook Messenger Bots are kind of a big deal! I think Facebook Messenger and the creation of Messenger Bots is one of the biggest deals of 2018! The power of this platform is intense and is only going to get better. Think about this…how many of you have...
With all the changes (aka challenges) happening in social media, it’s increasingly important that you are creating content that literally STOPS your desired audience in their tracks when scrolling through their news feed. Making sure you are sharing quality images...
Writing and publishing your blog takes up a lot of time, brainpower and resources. And without getting your ideal audience to read it, it all feels like - and probably is - a big waste of your time and efforts. So while you’re creating that list...
I see a bit of a crisis on hand for small business owners/managers that know they need to improve their social media marketing – they need help! And as any smart business owner would do, delegating that responsibility (if you don’t have the time or skill set to do it...
5 New Business Pitfalls to Avoid I should have written this blog post weeks ago as a follow up to my post "5 Things to Do When Launching Your Own Business." Let's finally finish up the conversation! A few months back I was asked to speak at our local community...
To be a successful business owner, you've got a few lessons to learn... Making the life altering decision to launch your own business is both exciting and as frightening as hell. As any business owner will tell you, the entrepreneurial journey is full of lessons,...
Google is at it again! As the world’s number one search engine Google has the potential to greatly affect change in the way you do business on the web, and every so often they exercise that power. Starting in January 2017, users of the Chrome internet browser who navigate to some websites will be notified that the site is not secure. Make sure your website is ready for Google’s latest change.
Following up on my previous Blog, Hottest Trends in Social Media in 2016, here is part 2, talking about the "What's Not Hot" in social media in 2016. Social Media - 5 Things that Don't Work in 2016 Every business owner, entrepreneur and marketing manager know that...
I gave a killer presentation on social media marketing to a dynamic group of entrepreneurs and business owners this past week. The feedback was so positive that I decided to share a piece of it with you... What's Hot in Social Media in 2016? Think Big Go Local's team...
4 Instagram Changes You Need to Know About You may have noticed that the Instagram logo on your phone has undergone a major design change recently. That visual shift comes with a few excellent updates that have been made to the app. In this article I’ll let you know...
Regardless of which social media platforms or blogs you are spending the most time marketing on, you need a photo editing app that creates killer graphics to grab the attention of your audience and to encourage engagement. I've been mildly obsessed with Instagram...
We have been working to educate small business owners on the critical importance of cultivating positive reviews on their Google Plus page (and others) for years now. Just as everyone is starting to see just how much influence those reviews...
2015 holiday shopping trends show more people are making purchases on their phones. If your website isn’t mobile-friendly you’ll be left out in the cold.
As I visit local businesses and do my normal routine of "checking in" at their location, I've noticed that very few businesses are using the Facebook Place Tips feature to more effectively connect with their customers. If you are spending time building an audience on...
Instagram is at the top of the list of the fastest growing social media platform today. It is also another testament to how important mobile marketing has become and how many people are using their smart phones and tablets to engage with friends, family, brands and...