More than anything else, a company's website is the public face of their business to the world. Consumers are doing more research than ever before when looking to buy a product or service; and when doing that research, if a business does not have a website they will typically loose any potential business from the customer because consumers are finding … Continue reading Top 5 Website Design Trends for 2015
So you have been developing your online brand identity, making sure that your website is both enticing and user friendly. But, now imagine this challenge: "There are five brands within a larger corporate brand. Each brand is required maintain their own online identity, but must also stay connected to the parent company." Yeah, I would … Continue reading The Challenge of Creating a Connection Between Multiple Brands
As marketers, it is important that we are knowledgeable about changes that could affect how customers and search engines interact with our clients' websites. Whether you work at an agency, follow some of the popular marketing blogs, are tech geek, or are all of the above like me, you know that web development has being … Continue reading What Marketers Need to Know About HTML5
Mobile usage is on the rise as more and more consumers are purchasing smartphones and tablets. Mobile marketing, whether through advertising, a mobile site, or an app, is the best way to reach your customers at the exact point of purchase. With mobile marketing you can reach customers at the moments that matter the most. … Continue reading Google’s Playbook for Winning at Mobile
This article on search engine optimization is great for both beginners and intermediate marketers looking to better understand search engines. This article includes 10 easy to understand tips for increasing your site's ranking in organic searches. If you want to increase your site’s search engine traffic, your site will need to show up on the … Continue reading 10 Ways to Increase Search Engine Rankings
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Does color affect a customers' purchase experience? Will it increase the chances that a customer will by your product? The answer to both of these questions is YES! Color is one of the most important factors that a customer considers when making a purchase, both consciously and unconsciously. Check out the infographic below on how … Continue reading How Colors Affect Purchases
Via Scoop.it - Being Your Brand Demian Farnworth of The Copybot describes ten ways to generate trust with your landing page copy. 10 Steps To Creating Great Copy Match Ad Copy with Landing Page Headlines Write Seductive Headlines Create Compelling Landing Page Copy Display Impressive Numbers Supply Endorsements Highlight 3rd Party Certification - are you … Continue reading 10 Ways To Generate Trust With Your Landing Page Copy
Like many others, I have read and fallen in love with the Hunger Games trilogy. Upon finishing the last book, and with the knowledge of the upcoming movie, I decided to check out the movie’s website to watch the trailer. As I dug deeper, I found much more than just a website full of information … Continue reading Hunger Games Website Strategy
Some of the first things that come to mind when thinking about brand strategy are logo design, tagline, company goals and values, messaging voice, sales platforms (physical location and/or website), and company culture. While the above-mentioned form the basis of brand strategy, many smaller items can significantly affect the success of your brand strategy. Consistency … Continue reading Maintaining Brand Consistency