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5 Easy Tips to Make Your Social Media Better

by Christi Richter

Posted on July 19, 2019 at 08:00 AM

Social media is more than just sharing photos and posting witty captions. In this day and age, a good, professional social media presence is a must-have for any company. Through channels like Facebook and Twitter, you can advertise your brand, connect with customers, and show the validity of your company. Are you posting for your […]

Google Shuts Down Google+ for Good

by Kristi Simone

Posted on October 09, 2018 at 12:51 PM

Google announced today that it is officially shutting down Google+ after receiving backlash from reportedly failing to publicly disclose a security bug that affected hundreds of thousands of Google+ accounts. Google announced this decision in a blog post and outlined the specific reasons that lead to the end of Google+. To combat the cybersecurity issues […]

Your Yelp Questions, Answered!

by Hanna Ellison

Posted on July 06, 2018 at 15:57 PM

Yelp can be a very confusing platform for a lot of small business owners. It can be hard to determine if Yelp is the right platform for your industry. It can also be difficult to optimize your profile to get reviews and to be found by potential customers. You may have noticed that Yelp has […]

Do I Need an SSL Certificate to Secure My Site?

by Jon Cahen

Posted on April 16, 2018 at 16:35 PM

In this ever-evolving internet sphere, security is on everyone’s mind. Therefore, making sure your site is secure is extremely important to gaining and maintaining customers. How does an SSL certificate play into that? Do you really need one? The short answer: Yes. But, let’s walk through the reasons why, and talk about what kind of […]

How Much Content is Good for SEO Rankings?

by Kristi Simone

Posted on February 13, 2018 at 21:59 PM

Your website content is the foundation for every SEO strategy you implement on your website. It is, essentially, the fuel that drives the car. So, how much fuel, or content, do you need to impact your search rankings? If you search the internet for “what is the best word count for SEO?” or something like […]

What Does the Facebook Update Really Mean for Small Businesses?

by Kristi Simone

Posted on January 15, 2018 at 20:32 PM

What does the Facebook update really mean for small businesses? Facebook made a big announcement on January 11 about changes to its news feed. Both CEO Mark Zuckerberg and head of News Feed, Adam Mosseri communicated that Facebook’s 2018 focus would be connecting people with meaningful posts. Zuckerberg also announced that news feeds would show […]

8 Tips for Recording Professional Videos

by Kristi Simone

Posted on August 30, 2017 at 17:17 PM

We know that shooting video that is professional and engaging can be a challenge, especially when you are filming with an iPhone or tablet. Yes, these videos will look different than those filmed and produced by a hired film crew. That’s the idea. Viewers today want to see the organic, real version of people and […]

What are Google Posts and How Do I Get Started?

by Kristi Simone

Posted on August 18, 2017 at 15:55 PM

Google recently launched Google Posts inside of your Google My Business Page. Truly, this is one of the only “free advertising” opportunities Google gives businesses, so you should take advantage of it. What are Google Posts? Inside your Google My Business page, Google has created a feature called “Posts.” Posts allow you to publish information […]

What is Google Messaging and How Do I Use It?

by Kristi Simone

Posted on August 18, 2017 at 15:54 PM

Google also recently introduced a new feature called Google Messaging. Google Messaging allows you to chat directly with customers who find your business listing on Google Search. Google says, “Responding to customers can help you answer their questions, tell your business’s story, and attract more people to your location.” Where does Google Messaging show up […]

How to Optimize Your Video for YouTube

by Kristi Simone

Posted on April 25, 2017 at 16:21 PM

So, you want to get the most out of your video marketing efforts. You’ve taken your practice video. Now, what do you do with it? Your video may have been fun to shoot, but we also want to get more out of the time, talent and energy you used to create it. Essentially, we want […]