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Digital Marketing Tactics to Attract, Engage and Convert

Digital Marketing Tactics to Attract, Engage and Convert

In a recent broadcast, we explained how companies can identify which digital marketing tactics they should be using on using the Attract > Engage > Convert framework.

Chris Leone

Chris Leone

Jun 30, 2018

[Video] When not to use the most popular digital marketing tactics

[Video] When not to use the most popular digital marketing tactics

When you should (and should NOT) use the most popular digital marketing tactics

Even the most effective digital tactics can sometimes be the wrong way to invest your money. In our last Facebook Live show, we covered the best times (and worst times) to spend money on SEO, PPC, CRO, social media, marketing automation and more.
 
Chris Leone

Chris Leone

Jun 14, 2018

[Video] How a new website can derail your digital marketing

[Video] How a new website can derail your digital marketing

Could a new website derail your digital marketing results?

We've seen digital marketing results plummet when a new website is launched. Even if you have the most eye-catching, user friendly design and amazing content, you can destroy your website traffic if you haven't taken the right steps when transitioning to the new site. 

Chris Leone

Chris Leone

May 23, 2018

Facebook Advertising Update in Wake of Data Privacy Issues

Facebook Advertising Update in Wake of Data Privacy Issues

You've no doubt heard about the controversy over Facebook's use of customer data. For marketers, Facebook has developed excellent targeting capabilities that can produce an impressive ROI. But if Facebook is in hot water over improper data handling, what does it mean for advertisers?
 
If you currently advertise on Facebook, or have considered trying it, we want to update you on how you may be impacted. 
Chris Leone

Chris Leone

Apr 20, 2018

Our Favorite DIY Digital Marketing Tools

Our Favorite DIY Digital Marketing Tools

There is no single tool that can handle all of your digital marketing needs. There are several platforms that come close, particularly marketing automation systems, but you'll still need to supplement that system with some additional programs to round out your digital marketing toolkit.

One way to go is to hire a marketing agency that already has all of the systems needed at their disposal, but when you're starting out or if you've only contracted out a portion of your marketing efforts to an agency, you can take advantage of some very effective low-or-no-cost DIY tools.    

Chris Leone

Chris Leone

Mar 29, 2018

Developing An Effective Credit Union Marketing Plan

Developing An Effective Credit Union Marketing Plan

On several occasions, I have had the privilege of speaking to credit union or bankers groups and marketing professionals on the topic of unlocking YOUR digital marketing formula.  

I emphasize "your" because everyone shouldn't use the same digital tactics. What works for one business may not work for another. We preach this message to our clients, including our many bank and credit union clients. Despite being in the same industry, the location of these financial institutions and what they're ultimately trying to achieve can vary. 

To figure out the right formula, we need to break down who your specific customer is, what THEIR goals are, and how you can help them achieve those goals. 

(See the theme starting to develop? This is about them, not about you.)

We kicked off a past workshop session by showing some industry trends (who doesn't love to take a peek at what everyone else is doing?). With marketing expenses representing around 7 to 12% of total revenue, investing in the wrong strategies is a costly mistake.

Chris Leone

Chris Leone

Mar 22, 2018

How to Double Your Blog Traffic in 12 Months

How to Double Your Blog Traffic in 12 Months

We've issued a challenge to small and medium sized businesses for 2018: Double your blog traffic in the next 12 months.

It starts with a four stage process, at the heart of a successful content marketing strategy. Without following these steps, content marketing for your company can quickly become a waste of precious resources when your carefully crafted content isn't being seen by your target audience.

Chris Leone

Chris Leone

Feb 29, 2018

[Webinar] Content Marketing Strategy for 2018

[Webinar] Content Marketing Strategy for 2018

Sure, your company has a content marketing strategy, but has it evolved as the digital landscape has changed?

In our recent webinar, WebStrategies President Chris Leone shared the most important activities for developing a winning content strategy and the harsh realities that come along with it.

Kelly Browning

Kelly Browning

Jan 18, 2018

How Voice Search Impacts Digital Marketing [Video]

How Voice Search Impacts Digital Marketing [Video]

In our recent Facebook Live broadcast we discussed just how prevalent voice search has become, and why marketers need to pay attention.

Chris Leone

Chris Leone

Dec 23, 2017

Digital Marketing Strategy for Security Alarm Companies

Digital Marketing Strategy for Security Alarm Companies

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We periodically update this article with the latest information relevant to digital marketing for security companies

Last update: July 2017

Security Marketing Strategies

We've learned a significant amount in the last few years generating leads and sales for our security alarm company clients. Some digital marketing tactics were extremely successful, and others, well let's just say, we've moved on from. One of our greatest learnings is that you have to constantly experiment, try new things, give them some time to gain momentum, religiously review the analytics and most importantly, talk to the client and determine whether their sales funnel is being filled with quality leads.

Preston Kendig

Preston Kendig

Nov 25, 2017

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