For any eCommerce business the easier site visitors can be converted to customers, the better. This is especially true for smaller online enterprises. But upgrading to a shopping cart has posed problems for some online firms. The main issue is that fluid, more sophisticated eCommerce platforms such as Magento or a custom cart are financially... Read More
8 Methods For Reducing Bounce Rate
December 28th, 2018
How To Reduce Bounce Rate Your website traffic is only valuable if it furthers your business objectives. Learn how to filter out the fluff and get the most from your website traffic by reducing your bounce rates! Let’s start by identifying what a bounce actually is. According to Google, “A bounce is a single-page session... Read More
How to Improve Your Brand’s Online Reputation
December 18th, 2018
Your Guide To Brand Reputation Management Your brand’s reputation matters. A lot. Your reputation can either make or break your brand. No matter your industry, the online shopping process is about the same. People try to find the best deals and avoid regretful decisions. To limit risks they research their options online to find a... Read More
What’s Next for Mobile Users?
December 7th, 2018
According to Ericsson, a multinational telecommunications giant, today’s 2.6 billion smartphones will grow exponentially to reach 6.1 billion smartphone users worldwide by 2020. This metric is no idle boast, instead the statistic was harvested using data from 100 carriers across the globe. Another way of looking at it is that 6.1 billion users equates some... Read More
5 Ways To Tell If Your Digital Marketing Is Working
November 21st, 2018
Knowing whether or not your current digital marketing efforts are working for your business may be difficult to gauge. Campaigns can usually be considered successful if a website receives a constant and ever-increasing stream of visitors who are specifically seeking your goods and/or services. Other ways to know that your online marketing is working is... Read More
Why Automation is Essential for Email Marketing
November 8th, 2018
Every day new competitors enter the online arena. Over time the tried and true methods for finding, attracting and converting new prospects (such as routine email blasts) have been losing ground and for some, no longer yield the same results. Businesses that want to maintain and grow their market share are seeking new ways to... Read More
What Happened to Sears? A Lesson in Branding
November 2nd, 2018
What Happened to Sears? Many are asking the same question. “What happened to Sears?” What was once known as America’s Department Store endured a major identity crisis. The next thing you know, poof! Or was it that simple? The truth is there were many factors to blame for the fall of Sears, so we’re going... Read More
Why Your Website Should Be Your Best Salesperson
October 30th, 2018
Sales are the lifeblood of any business – yours included. You need a strong sales team to represent your brand and your products or services. Uncovering your best salesperson should be based on their commitment to selling, the concentration of their time, and the effort put forth to get sales. When companies are looking to... Read More
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Web Development Company
October 24th, 2018
Before you hire a digital agency to build your brand’s new website, it’s important to have an understanding of what you want and what your company needs. Also, what will all your needs and wants cost and can these be satisfied within your budget? Questions such as number of years in business and the pricing/payment... Read More
Is Your Outdated Website Costing You Business?
October 16th, 2018
Before we begin, let’s establish some facts. Fact #1: There are no do-overs and second chances to make a good first impression. Fact #2: Website visitors will make their decision to stay or go in a matter of seconds. Fact #3: Search Engines like Google expect websites to be continually updated for optimal user experiences... Read More