by Steve Shepherd | Jan 31, 2013 | Sales
The main objective of family-owned restaurants, dry cleaners, fitness centers and florists…is to sell their wares and services in order to gather interest, to stay in business…and, to ultimately make a profit. For many entrepreneurs within our local communities,...
by Ashley Kennedy | Nov 29, 2012 | Marketing
In Part 1 of this Listening series we discussed how to find conversations about your brand and industry on the web using Google Alerts. This week we’ll discuss listening on social networks, where millions of conversations occur every day. To pick up on relevant...
by Lem Purcell | Nov 2, 2012 | Marketing
Last week, we talked about the DOs of PPC advertising, but the DON’Ts are just as important to maximize the likelihood of success in the world of sponsored search. DON’T . . . set it and forget it. A campaign that performs well one week can completely tank the next....
by Lem Purcell | Oct 26, 2012 | Marketing
Sponsored search, or PPC (pay-per-click) advertising as an agency marketing tool offers a number of attractive benefits: performance-based spend, low barriers to entry, and substantial targeting opportunities. Here are a few essentials to keep in mind whether you’re...
by Steve Shepherd | Oct 19, 2012 | Sales
While visiting with one of our agents this past week in Valrico, Florida…I couldn’t help but ask the agent about the history of this quaint community. Main Street was a meager 100 yards long…if that. So, a walk ensued…with the agent, and ‘Bella,’ the office Chihuahua....
