There was a time when social media followers meant… well, pretty much everything for online businesses. More followers meant more potential impressions, which meant more exposure – all without the need for an advertising budget. Until one day, Facebook changed everything and other social media platforms inevitably followed suit. In an act to pivot their... Read More Read More »
About Michael Lewis
Michael is the Creative Strategist at Active Web Group, where he develops and implements digital marketing strategies. He creates content and implements public relations & link building tactics, while orchestrating paid advertising campaigns, and managing various social media channels to further all brand initiatives. He received his B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from SUNY Buffalo State.
Pinpointing Your Success: Pinterest Marketing
May 10th, 2021
When people hear the word “Pinterest”, they think about a lot of things, but for some reason, opportunity isn’t the word that comes to mind. We know… You probably think of crafts and DIY. But that’s actually our point. Pinterest marketing hasn’t become an overly commercialized platform. At least not yet. This gives marketers and... Read More Read More »
5 Ways to Become a Better Copywriter
February 5th, 2021
So you want to become a better copywriter. We get it, having the ability to write well can transform just about any marketing effort. So without further ado, here are 5 ways you can become a better copywriter. Write Like You Talk Whether it’s in the form of a paid ad, social media post, promotional... Read More Read More »
Why Holiday 2020 is Primed For Small Business Success
November 13th, 2020
Small business plays a vital role in both the local community and the overall economy. Contrary to popular belief, small business sales make up nearly half of the US GDP. When main street shows symptoms of success or stress it’s a good indicator as to the economic climate on a national level. Support and understanding... Read More Read More »
Promoting Your Local Business on Social Media
April 2nd, 2020
Running a local business? We know it’s hard and it may seem like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Among the million other things on your plate is promoting your business. Nobody reads the newspaper anymore and TV ads are overpriced. How about social media? There are nearly 2.5 billion people on Facebook... Read More Read More »
Is YouTube Advertising Worth It?
February 28th, 2020
The questions surrounding YouTube Advertising has become a widely debated issue in the world of Digital Marketing. Is it worth it? Before we begin, we’re strictly talking about Video Ads today. The Argument Against YouTube Advertising Users have pretty much come to a consensus that YouTube Ads are annoying. They interrupt the user experience (people... Read More Read More »
6 Steps To Powerful Email Marketing
January 31st, 2020
Over the years we’ve noticed a few common email marketing pitfalls that new clients tend to experience. These obstacles often leave businesses dazed and confused, so we thought we’d set the record straight. Set Your Goals Arbitrarily sending emails will get you nowhere. As with all other marketing functions, you have to set your goals... Read More Read More »
5 Steps to Dealing With Bad Online Reviews
January 10th, 2020
It’s the digital age and nobody likes to make a bad online purchase. So they check the online reviews. But what happens when your business gets tagged with bad reviews? It could really affect your sales. Even the best businesses get the occasional bad online review. It happens! So what do you do about it?... Read More Read More »
Boosting Sales with Google Shopping for the Holidays
December 17th, 2019
Selling More This Holiday Season Whether they’re looking for ideas or price matching, millions of consumers will use Google to gift shop this holiday season. Sure, Amazon is considered the top dog and you should absolutely list your products on Amazon MarketPlace, but don’t forget Google is still the world’s #1 search engine. Can you... Read More Read More »
