Whether you are launching a new business, service or product, or rebranding an existing one, it’s important to know where to start. Utilizing the knowledge of Active Web Group’s seasoned professionals, we’ve developed this basic guide to assist in understanding successful branding requirements. Within this guide we’ll outline the best methods, resources and tools necessary... Read More
Strike Out Competitors and Become the Yankees of Business
April 12th, 2017
Some might hear the name “New York Yankees” and think of the Bronx Bombers as a sports team, forgetting they’re a (successful) business. So, other than their history and success on the field, why are the Yankees seen as more than just another Major League Baseball Team? Excellent Branding! Let’s look at a few traits... Read More
Tips for Creating Effective Social Media Ads
April 6th, 2017
It’s important for businesses to promote themselves, whether through brand awareness, sales, content marketing or other effective methods. While many companies understand that it’s important to advertise, they might not understand what this strategy fully entails, and possibly miss performing important steps in the process toward achieving their goals. Currently, many companies are utilizing social... Read More
How to Boost Revenue with Content Marketing
April 4th, 2017
Why Content Marketing? With the digital world full of brands promoting themselves with sales and gimmicks, the masses are beginning to see past the smoke and gravitate towards voices that they trust. Consumers are sick of being ‘sold’ so they’re relying on their gut-reactions, forcing brands to earn their attention with excellent content. What exactly... Read More
How to Get Free Press for Your Small Business
March 23rd, 2017
Running a small business can be difficult and while publicity might be the last thing you’re thinking about, it’s vital to your brand’s success. Even if your business does not have a substantial advertising budget, you can further your brand for free by incorporating the following PR strategies into your Marketing efforts. Oh, and best... Read More
Top SEO Mistakes to Avoid
March 17th, 2017
Are These Common SEO Mistakes and Epic SEO Errors Impacting Your Online Business? For every business with an online presence, the new year offers the opportunity to closely examine how their goals and objectives are progressing and how to ramp them up. As the current economy has not yet returned to pre-recession levels, every dollar... Read More
Does Ivanka Trump Need to Rebrand?
March 8th, 2017
Photo Credit: Michael Vadon[/caption] Due to political boycotting, clothing retailers, starting with Nordstrom have begun to drop Ivanka Trump’s clothing brand. Consumers are associating Ms. Trump’s clothing line with her father’s controversial policies. As a result, her business has taken a major hit. Putting politics aside, Ms. Trump needs to review her business strategy and... Read More
Facebook Advertising Update
February 15th, 2017
Soon, brands will have another powerful social media tool to increase awareness, their customer base, as well as its loyalty. Facebook is gradually releasing Page Engagement Custom Audiences (PECA) – which will allow brands to more fully utilize post engagement to increase key performance indicators. When the PECA rollout is complete, brands will be able... Read More
Why Your Brand Should Take Advantage of Virtual Reality
February 7th, 2017
Video has become more dominant in digital communication. In 2017 it is expected to take new forms that will change the digital advertising landscape forever. Based on click-throughs, online users are already demonstrating more interest in video content than text. Now, video is poised to enhance the personal user experience as well via Virtual Reality.... Read More
5 Top Resources to Grow Your Online Business
January 25th, 2017
Every online business owner needs to make the most out of every dollar earned or spent. Sometimes that means locating and utilizing tools that cost little or nothing, yet potentially provide significant returns on their investment, be it money and/or time. Below are five online resources that business owners can easily adapt to meet the... Read More