Understanding Data: The Pros and Cons of Objective Data
Objective data helps us understand the actions our customers take. Here’s why you should use it, and some of the pitfalls to relying on objective data alone.
Do Your Socials Match Your Brand?
A big part of building your brand online is creating a consistent, reliable presence that your customers can recognize on all digital platforms. Looking to build your brand on social media? Here’s what you need to know: Social Media Brand Building Posting on social media is an essential part of any successful digital marketing strategy. […]
Digital Ad Drama: Apple vs. Facebook
When two tech titans like Apple and Facebook collide, there’s bound to be plenty of commotion left in the wake. Recent iOS updates have made an impact on Facebook ads. But as it turns out, Facebook had been preparing for the ramifications of these updates months before they were released. Here’s what’s going on. The […]
How Instagram’s “Suggested Posts” Feature Benefits Your Business
This past summer, Instagram rolled out a “suggested posts” feature to give users more to explore once they’d reached the end of their following feed. Here’s what this potentially means for your business: “You’re All Caught Up”—But Are You? In 2018, Instagram added a feature similar to Facebook’s “time well spent” approach that let users […]
Low-Cost & No-Cost SMB Marketing Ideas
Here at TTG, we get a lot of questions from small business owners about the most cost-effective ways to implement digital marketing into their current business strategy. As a small business owner myself, I understand first-hand the value of a free or low-cost resource that works to grow your company— especially when you’re just starting […]
Finding Balance: Digital & Traditional Marketing Synergy
Digital marketing (also referred to as “modern marketing”) is a form of marketing that involves online and internet-based technologies, platforms, and channels to promote services and products. Traditional marketing promotes services and products through non-digital means—the four main types being print, broadcast, telephone, and direct mail. As the world becomes more digital-first, small business owners […]
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 […]
