Display Ads vs. Search Ads: What’s the Difference?
Thinking about running digital ads for your startup or small business? There’s a lot going on in the world of digital advertising, so it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed at your prospects. In this blog post, we’ll break down the two main types of digital advertisements: search ads and display ads, and provide some […]
How to Capture Leads on Your Website
“Attract and convert! Attract and convert!” You’ve heard the buzz phrase more times than you can count— but do you know how to bring in and convert leads into paying customers? Or why it’s so essential to have capture points on your business website? Sure, getting traffic to your website is critical. Maintaining contact with […]
Amazon Ads: What You Need to Know
Online spending represented 21.3% of total retail sales in 2020, according to estimates. Amazon accounted for nearly one-third of all eCommerce in the United States.* Consumers spent over $860 billion shopping ecommerce in 2020 just on U.S. merchants alone. That’s a 44% increase year-over-year, not to mention the highest annual U.S. ecommerce growth in at […]
Content is King, Communication is Emperor: The 4 C’s of Digital Communication
Key Takeaways: – Communicating with customers and clients online presents complications. – When planning your digital content, make sure you follow these 4 C’s of communication. – Focused content that delivers a clear message will be more effective for your small business. – Use storytelling elements and consistently communicate with your audience. When it comes […]
These are the Trends Pinterest Pros Predict for 2021
This year’s Pinterest Predicts report is out, along with all the trends Pinterest pros expect to see as 2021 continues to unfold. Whether you plan on working Pinterest into your current digital marketing strategy or are already seeing the fruits of your labor, here’s what all small business owners should know… Did You Know? 442 […]
Digital Marketing Skills You Need This Year: Key Platform Pivots & Channel Changes for 2021
Just as life “as we knew it” shifted and changed in 2020, so did many of the mediums we use to promote our businesses and connect with our customers. Here’s what you need to know regarding what changed in digital marketing in 2020 and how this should impact your DIY Digital Marketing efforts going forward… […]
It’s Okay to Ask for Help When Marketing Your Small Business Yourself
Did you decide to dive into managing your small business’s marketing efforts in 2020 or 2021? If so, you’re not alone. According to Fundera’s Small Business Marketing Statistics and Trends (2021), 47% of small business owners are now handling their marketing entirely on their own. Here at TTG, this is what we refer to as […]
It’s All Fun & Games: Gamifying Your Engagement
Using games and quizzes can be a great way to engage your customers. Whether it’s for a holiday, part of a promotion, or just because, check out how you can use gamification to add some fun to your small business’s digital marketing efforts! What Is Gamification? gam·i·fy /ˈɡāməˌfī/ verb apply typical elements of game playing […]
Falling in Love with Digital Advertising
The six-week time span between New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day presents a more valuable sales opportunity than some might think— but what’s the best way for startups and small businesses to leverage their sales opportunities in the season of love? Considering that 32% of people do their Valentine’s Day shopping online, digital advertising makes […]
That’s the Way the Third-Party Cookies Crumble: Navigating Your Digital Ads in A Cookie-less World
“As an advertising industry, we’ve done a very poor job of communicating to the end-user as to why we’re tracking them, and why this is beneficial. Few consumers understand how any of this works, and with lack of understanding it’s simple to just say no and block it.” – Luke Taylor, founder & COO of […]