Business Basics

Power of Local Listings Online

Getting to the top of Google can be hard for any business. Picking the right keywords is critical, then writing great content to optimize for those keywords. A better solution is get in the Google Three Pack. For local businesses that serve a particular area, you can be feature in the 3-pac and get listed at the top of Google Search for your area. Having a Google My Business listing is the first step, it definitely is the main online local listing you NEED to have. You also should have your other local listings filled in with the correct information and optimized. This includes […]

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Video Conference Tips

Everyone is working or learning or doing something online in a new way these days. And one of the biggest new things that people are doing now is Video Conferencing. I am sure many of you have been in the odd video conference before. Or more likely, attended a webinar. In some ways they are very much the same. I would say that a webinar is simply a larger video conference where one or two people are presenting and the majority of the rest are muted (both video and audio). While in a video conference, you may not be muted at different times. Depending

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Review your Website Content Now

Now is a great time to review your website content. While things are rapidly changing in the world and both the brick’n’mortar and online space are adjusting rapidly to world and local conditions, it is more important than ever to be sure that your website has the right information and content. First and foremost, be sure that your contact information, hours of business and service levels are prominently displayed on your website. You may want to move your primary desired method of contact to a place on your website that is easier to see and access by visitors at this time. Let people know

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Mission, Goals and Key Message

Want some Great Advice? Especially at this point…. During this crazy time. Review your Mission Statement, your long term Goals and your Key Messaging to be sure they are congruent and in line with your business activities It is always a good thing to take a look on a regular basis at these key items. Your Mission Statement, your long term Goals and your Key Messaging are critical parts to your overall marketing strategy. They are what drive the strategy at it’s core. And we often drift away from them at times, with all the hustle and bustle of daily life and work, with

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Work Work Work

Work Work Work…. but…… Last night….. Flew back from Mexico last night….. It was so good to get away to a warmer climate, although I still love the mountains and the snow. A week of all inclusive fun…. more fun than I really should have… hahahaha I do have a sun burn! Puerto Vallarta has so much to offer, it is an old place, still very authentic. Some of the best parts was interacting with the locals and seeing the local culture. And the food… was so good. Of course the amazing ocean sunsets!!!! Swimming in the ocean was amazing, as was the all

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