As you start to use online advertising for your business, you’ll need to know how much to budget. As a general rule, you should spend five per cent of total revenue on marketing. That will maintain your current position (in this case, on your online platforms). If you want to grow or gain greater market…
Hashtags require a lot of research so you’re using a variety of strategies, such as your location, industry trends, popular sayings
The last of the big four platforms I want to talk about is Instagram. Instagram started in 2010 (it was purchased by Facebook in 2012) and was primarily a photo sharing app. At that time, it wasn’t easy to share photos; phones didn’t have an easy way to share, and other social platforms weren’t designed…
Don’t wait to communicate – customers are looking for reassurance right now and you can highlight your efforts
Now that the provinces are starting the stages of reopening, business owners everywhere are flipping that Closed sign to Open. And whether you’re offering a product or a service, you need to let your audience (users, customers, fans) know what you’re doing. Don’t wait to communicate – customers are looking for reassurance right now and…
Put yourself in the shoes of your customers, with the help of analytic tools and surveys, in order to market to them correctly
Building an online audience takes time. And as you start to grow online and engage with your audience more and more, you will need to build a customer persona. When you create a customer persona, you’re putting yourself in the shoes of your customer. You’re learning about their habits, behaviours and interests. Once you figure…
This free service is a key piece in organizing your online content and how customers will search for you
Whenever I work with a new client, one of the first things we complete together (if it’s not already done) is their Google My Business page. This free service from Google is a key piece in organizing your online Google content and how your customers are going to search for you. Your Google My Business…
Here's how to find the right mix to drive traffic to your website
Most companies are still not using social media effectively to increase traffic to the websites. What companies fail to realize is that their new customers are on social media channels that they’re not on. Also, those customers are not captivated by traditional marketing. The best marketing efforts rely on connecting with their community via social…
Research how search terms have changed, communicate your benefits, review current ad copy, maintain your brand
Today we’re going to take a deeper dive into Google Ads and the changes this online platform is experiencing. Maybe you run your own Google Ads account or maybe someone does it for you – either way, this information is very relevant. If you use Google Ads to advertise your business, ever since the COVID-19…
Be empathetic, timely and adaptive, and your online messaging will remain strong throughout the COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a part of our daily routine since mid-March, and it’s time to revisit your online advertising and messaging to make sure you’re staying current. You can’t over-communicate during this crisis, but you can make a few mistakes if you aren’t careful. Follow these three strategies to have online content that…
If you’re just starting your business page or want to spruce up the one you have, here are seven things you need to do
Facebook launched in February 2004 as a university directory. The excitement caught on and it has become one of the most powerful social networks with over 2.45 billion monthly users. Facebook started with personal profiles but by the end of 2007 there were over 100,000 businesses signing up. Now more than 60 million firms use…
These basics will help you get accustomed to the #hashtag world and its exponential reach
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to understand online platforms even more. By understanding the big four (Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram), you can decide which platform you want to dominate. A couple of weeks ago we talked about Linkedin and how it applies to online business. Today, we’re switching gears a…