The digital marketing world is in a constant state of change. With every new year comes new technologies, ideas and trends that marketers need to predict to create the best possible outcome for their clients. This year is sure to bring even more of these changes. Here are some trends that are expected to drive the digital marketing field in 2020. 1...
One of the main ways to grow your business in today's world of technology is through digital marketing. Digital marketing is marketing using digital technologies through the internet, mobile apps, online advertising and any other digital medium. As an entrepreneur or business owner, it can be hard to keep up with the work that is already on your pl...
A truly successful digital marketing strategy is about more than just building an awesome website. Sure, that's the cornerstone, and the quality of your website can certainly make or break it, but a well-rounded digital marketing strategy needs several well-executed assets such as content marketing, social media marketing and SEO (search engine opt...
Sure, you've heard the incredibly overused expression that "content is king," but what does that really mean and why should you care? Content marketing is written or sometimes visual information usually provided to potential clients for free or in exchange for something simple such as an email address. Content provides value to the user and can be ...
If your medical or dental practice hasn't expanded your marketing efforts to include Facebook ads, you're missing out on a HUGE opportunity! Healthcare Innovation's data show that more than 75 percent of patients use online reviews as a primary evaluation method when deciding on a new health care provider and there are over 2 billion active monthly...
In March 2019, Google rolled out a new core algorithm update. Like with previous updates, health, wellness and medical sites and YMYL pages were some of the most affected by these changes. Let's see what this could mean for your practice's website. What Is a YMYL page? The acronym YMYL stands for Your Money Your Life. This means that any page with ...
A new survey from New York Enterprise Group has found that 25 percent of business owners work more than 60 hours per week. That number likely doesn't even include things like time spent marketing their business, which is vital to the growth and longevity of a start-up or even a well-established company. Why All Businesses Need Social Media For many...
Have you checked out our blog series The Art and Science of Digital Marketing yet?! You'll find tons of valuable information to help you identify problems with your digital marketing strategy and apply our proven solutions to fix them and get you back on track. Catch up with Chapters 1-5 and Chapters 6-10 or skim through Chapters 11-15 right here a...
Our hottest blog series of the year, "The Art and Science of Digital Marketing," is in full swing! If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, you could be missing out on extremely valuable information to help your business's digital marketing strategy. Here's a brief summary of chapter six through 10 in case you only have time to read the ones you...
Google's mission has never been more clear, as shown by the newest algorithm update this month: prevent and eliminate the rise of sites with low-quality content so that searchers can find the most relevant and high-quality content when using Google. The No. 1 search engine in the world has never been shy about its commitment to user experience, so ...
If you haven't already checked out some of the blogs in our new series, the Art and Science of Digital Marketing, you should! Digital marketing is an ever-evolving industry that requires both art and science to keep up with changes and succeed. Read it from the beginning or skip to the chapter that may help you with a challenge you are struggling w...
It's hard to find someone who disagrees with the belief that video is the best medium for marketing. Rich, moving images blended with audio and effects, quality video production is the most interesting way to roll out your message. The viewer can just sit back, watch and view the details. Everyone wants video; the only pushback is the cost. Profess...
The digital landscape is changing and evolving at an increasingly rapid pace, and it can be close to impossible for business owners to keep up. If your website was created five, 10 or even two years ago, it's probably outdated. A modern-day website needs to be flexible and responsive to all modes of access, including desktop, tablet and especially ...
After two five-hour sessions spent answering questions from lawmakers in Washington about the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the internet in general, we have a few takeaways from the ordeal that could give us insight into what Mark Zuckerberg envisioned for Facebook from the start and how he is trying to keep that vision relevant in light of all t...
Although content marketing is one of the most affordable and valuable forms of digital marketing, it's still one that business owners have a hard time understanding. We totally get why. As a form of marketing that doesn't have an immediate return on your investment, it can be difficult to understand how it benefits your business without seei...
I've focused my new blog series on connecting doctors and dentists with the No. 1 concept required to successfully market a specialized medical or dental practice: Eliminating Noise. So, let's talk about noise. I'm sorry to inform you that it's deceptively present in every aspect of your business. Noise is anything that slows, stops or confuses you...
It's 2019, and if you're still approaching your website the same way you were five years or even one year ago, you are falling behind. This isn't your typical list of do's and don'ts that most blogs on this topic point out. Today's modern website is about more than the pages and elements on each page. It's about understanding how users are interact...
Facebook has been busier than ever over the last few months testing new experiences and rolling out some big changes. One of the latest has business owners, especially those who don’t "pay to play," nervous.
Facebook’s official statement described upcoming changes to the newsfeed that will put a focus on friends and family instead of pages. There are still no concrete answers on what exactly this change will mean for businesses both large and small, but everyone seems to agree that organic engagement will go down.
Any doctor or dentist will agree that word of mouth and direct referrals result in the best patients. They come in with the best attitudes, already somewhat assured of the value the practice offers in both treatment and experience. And why not? Someone from their community of influencers told them so.
This is exactly why social media and content marketing is the top way to build an audience to bring in new patients. All of the above it true. You believe it and so do I. So, what is different these days? The community of influencers has changed to include online social interactions, not just friends, family and neighbors. As the community of influencers has changed, it has opened up new opportunities to create a new word of mouth.
Although it’s been almost a month since the new update began trickling out, many people are just now discovering Google’s big SERP, or search engine results page, change. Around November 22, Google started increasing the length of search result snippets. Have you noticed?