Why Social Media Marketing Won’t Work if You Act Like a Big Brand
Ah, social media… It all began in 2004 with the creation of Myspace. Shortly thereafter was the dawn of YouTube, followed by the rise of Reddit, Facebook, Twitter… and the rest is history. From Snapchat to Instagram, Tumblr to TikTok, there’s no shortage of social media platforms ripe for the taking as businesses of all […]
Level up for Q4 Optimize Your Sales Channels
Labor Day has come and gone and you know what that means. It’s time to prepare for the final quarter of 2019 and improve your marketing channels. When it comes to marketing, a good place to begin the process is by examining your sales channels. [Tweet “If you want to grow in Q4, you have […]
For Powerful PPC Advertising, Provide Social Proof
Can we take a moment to admit that shopping online can be a little overwhelming? No matter what you’re looking for, there’s hundreds of vendors – each claiming to offer the best quality, greatest prices, and most superior service. How is a shopper supposed to choose the right vendor? [Tweet “Technology Therapy Group’s individualized approach […]
4 Ways PPC Advertising Can Help You Grow Your Business
PPC advertising – which includes the full suite of Google Ads – is a very versatile tool. You can use PPC ads at many points in the sales funnel, from creating initial awareness, engaging interested shoppers, and converting interest into action. It’s helpful to use the right type of PPC ad at the right stage […]
Speed Testing: Google’s Not Playing & You Should Be Paying Attention
Originally Published in 2019. Updated in 2021. Page speed is a factor in your SEO ranking. Slow speeds could be keeping your business away from valuable customers who are searching for your products or services! There’s something you can do about it, though. Mary Ellen Coe is the president of Google Customer Solutions. She’s trying […]
For B2B Brands, The Biggest Challenge Can Be Knowing What to Measure
B2B companies are confronted with a number of marketing challenges, some of which are rooted in some widely-held misconceptions. For example, many people assume that the B2B marketplace is a dispassionate place, where buying decisions are made on a strictly logical basis. Yet research from Ipsos reveals that many B2B buyers rely on emotion and […]
For Great PPC, Focus on the Customer Journey
Did you ever wonder why Google Adwords changed its name to Google Ads? Part of the reason, according to Sridhar Ramaswamy, former Senior VP of Ads & Commerce, was to acknowledge the many places Google Ads appear. In addition to occupying a prime position at the top of search results, Google Ads show up on […]
Who Answers When a Customer Texts Your Store?
The holiday shopping season is here, and you need to be prepared for customers to reach out to your business in a number of ways. In 2017, 60% of customers reported reaching out for customer service at least once during a one month period – and a significant percentage accessed customer service repeatedly. [Tweet “More […]
As Black Friday Approaches – 4 Ways to Boost Cyber Week Sales
Retailer experts are predicting an increase in holiday season sales, with double digit growth in e-commerce expected. The busiest part of the fourth quarter is Cyber Week, which includes Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Here are 4 ways to help you capture your share of these sales: [Tweet “Black Friday searches have increased […]
What’s the Best Way to Attract Young Shoppers’ Attention? Video Ads on Social Media
67 million people were born between 1995 and 2010. Dubbed “Gen Z”, these shoppers value choice and flexibility more than their older counterparts, according to Hulu CMO Kelly Campbell. Campbell was speaking during Advertising Week, an industry convention focused on emerging best practices. Not surprisingly, video was a large part of the conversation. [Tweet “50% […]
