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4 Ways To Boost Your Store’s Visibility In Local Search Results

4 Ways To Boost Your Store’s Visibility In Local Search Results

Local Marketing
For online businesses, investing in SEO has always made sense. If you want to sell something online, you need people in that space to find you. In fact, it’s the only way they can organically find you. But what if you’re a local business with a brick-and-mortar presence? SEO is for you too! No matter what kind of business you are running, the overwhelming fact is that your audience will look for you online. Whether they want to see what you sell in store before stopping by, wants to find your location (and proximity), or they want to know your hours of operation, today's customer is using the internet to learn about your business. Therefore, your business needs to show up in search results to remain competitive. 4 Ways To…
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How Google My Business Boosts Business and Profits

How Google My Business Boosts Business and Profits

Local Marketing
The two most popular resources consumers use today when making purchasing decisions are customer reviews and Google. Anything we want to know, we Google it. This is why Google My Business (GMB), which combines the two, can boost your business and your profits. The reality is, when people begin to search for a product or service near them, they're generally motivated and ready to make a purchase. According to a Hubspot report , 46% of all Google searches are local. That’s why five out of every ten, or one out of two persons who conduct a local search visit a store that very day. Think of jewelry repair, antiques, clothing stores, spas, restaurants, pizza, flowers, plumbers, roofers, theme parks etc. You can see why it's important the information you post…
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Understanding the ROI of Influencer Marketing [Infographic]

Understanding the ROI of Influencer Marketing [Infographic]

Social Media
In the past, influencer marketing was just an ancillary marketing tactic. However, it has grown into a mammoth $5-10 billion industry today. In fact, $1.5 billion was spent just on Instagram influencer marketing in 2018. The reason for this is simple. Influencer marketing’s ROI is at par or better than other modes of marketing, according to 89% of marketers. However, this ROI is complex to understand because it is not just in monetary terms. Let’s try to understand it by going through the various ROIs of influencer marketing. [bctt tweet="Influencer marketing’s ROI is at par or better than other modes of marketing, according to 89% of marketers." username="misskemya"] Understanding the ROI of Influencer Marketing 1. Revenue This is the most obvious form of ROI and results in monetary gains. A…
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Attracting New Clients Through Community Involvement

Attracting New Clients Through Community Involvement

Marketing Strategy
There are several ways in which you can attract new clients to your service-based business. One of the most effective is via community involvement. Don't get worried that you don't have time to go to your local community meetings. Community involvement can happen both online and offline. There are communities that exist only online and there are communities that exist only offline. You can do both for best impact, but if there is a reason you can only participate online, that is fine too. Attracting New Clients through Community Involvement There are two types of communities you can get involved in. You can involve yourself in a community of your peers, or a community of your audience. No time to read the full post? Listen to it on the podcast:…
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Time Management Tips for Business Owners Doing Their Own Digital Marketing

Time Management Tips for Business Owners Doing Their Own Digital Marketing

Tips and Tools
Research claims that most small business owners do their own digital marketing instead of leaving it to experts. At the same time, they are also completely responsible for other key areas of the business, such as operations, finance, customers service, and product development. To handle this variety of responsibilities well, you need to make the most use out all of your resources, with your time being the most important one, due to its limited nature. Time Management Tips for Business Owners Doing Their Own Digital Marketing Here are some time management tips which will help you be more efficient in the world of digital marketing, at least until your budget allows you to start outsourcing. Plan your work hours Planning your work hours can save you from working under a…
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Mastering Pinterest for Small Business Owners [Infographic]

Mastering Pinterest for Small Business Owners [Infographic]

Social Media
Far more than a visual paradise for millenials and a home of inspiration for DIYers, Pinterest has tremendous capability as a central tool in any social media marketing strategy. Often skipped in favor of Facebook or Instagram as the platforms of choice, Pinterest can actually help to drive business sales. A whopping 55% of Pinterest users come to the site specifically looking for products.   Wondering how to leverage the power of Pinterest? Start by creating a free business account, then build it out with rich keywords to boost exposure in searches. Next, you’ll want to think about your ideal aesthetic and commit to staying consistent with it. Want more ideas? Mastering Pinterest for Small Business Owners It only takes seconds to create a business account on Pinterest. But it’ll…
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How to Define Your Ideal Client

How to Define Your Ideal Client

Marketing Strategy
If someone asked you to describe your ideal client, what would your description consist of, beyond the typical demographics like gender and age? Would your answer include additional demographic-type factors, such as: Educational level Annual income Family situation Geographic location Residence type Years of experience in their field Favorite magazines Their <insert your niche> idols Favorite places to shop for <insert your service here> If you've worked on identifying your ideal client, you will likely be able to answer at least some of the questions about the demo of your ideal client. Therefore, this article is NOT going to talk about answering these common target-client questions, for 2 reasons. First, you can research countless articles that will provide similar lists of criteria that you will use to define an ideal…
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8 Web Design Tips To Improve Customer Dwell Time On Your Website

8 Web Design Tips To Improve Customer Dwell Time On Your Website

Website Design & SEO
Dwell time, otherwise known as the length of time a user spends on your website before going back again on the search results to look for something else ‒ is a crucial user experience metric. It gives you an idea of whether or not users find your content useful, and if it meets their needs. According to a study by Search Engine Land, the average dwell time for sites that rank on the top 10 of Google search is as high as 3 minutes and 10 seconds.   8 Web Design Tips To Improve Customer Dwell Time On Your Website But the question is, how do you retain users once they visit your site? Use these eight design tips to encourage visitors to stay on your site longer.   1.…
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