Pet Sitting Pricing and Value: What You’re Getting
Providing personalized, in-home pet sitting means dogs and cats get individual attention, consistent routines, and a stress-free environment.
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Website SEO – The One Thing to Make Time For!
What is the one most important thing you should make time for in regard to website SEO so that you maintain or improve your Google rank?
In-Home Pet Care: Happy Pets While You’re Away
Planning a vacation? Dogs and cats deserve the best in-home pet care while you’re away, and that means keeping them safe, happy, and comfortable in their own home.
Fender Speaker – Two Helpful Tips
I love the sound from my Fender speaker plus it looks great on my desk. This Bluetooth speaker was really fast and super easy to connect to my phone.
Local Marketing Campaigns
Local marketing campaigns can be a highly effective way to attract more customers to your northern Michigan business.
Why Your Facebook Page is Not a Website
Relying on a free Facebook page instead of having your own website might seem like a smart, budget-friendly choice. But is it enough for your business?
B2B Social Media Content Ideas
Creating engaging B2B social media content for a B2B audience can be challenging. However, with the right approach, you can effectively capture their attention and drive engagement.
What is Digital Marketing?
Digital marketing refers to all online strategies used to promote a brand, attract customers, and drive sales. It covers a broad range of activities designed to reach audiences through digital channels.
Nespresso Machine – Essenza Mini Coffee Espresso
For my tiny kitchen, I wanted a Nespresso Machine but I needed something small to sit on my side counter. This is the cutest Nespresso Machine ever!
Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Oven
For my tiny kitchen, the Ninja Foodi XL Pro Oven fits on my small counter perfectly. With TEN settings, the oven does way more than I ever expected it to!
Summit Two Burner Electric Cooktop Review
For my tiny kitchen, I needed a small cooktop with at least two burners. This Summit cooktop has two burners and fits my space beautifully!
Franic Drop-In Workstation Kitchen Sink
For my tiny kitchen, I needed a small sink for my side counter. I found this Franic Drop-In Workstation Sink which fits my counter space perfectly!
Greenworks 80V Battery Snow Shovel Review
We live in Northern Michigan where snow can accumulate fast. To clear our massive decks, we purchased a Greenworks 80 volt battery snow shovel.
Website Design and Social Media for 2025
Your business deserves a New Year’s glow-up! Start 2025 with website design and social media services that will wow your customers and will work as hard as you do!
Web Design and Social Media
Web design and social media is the lifeline of Northern Michigan’s small businesses, and having a strong online presence can make all the difference.
Women in Website Design
Web design and web development have historically been male-dominated fields, but gradually we are seeing more women in website design.
Website Designer – Worth the Wait
For the last 25 years, my business picks up in the fall. I know what’s coming. The difference this year is the urgency behind inquiries for new websites.
Overposting on Social Media – How Bad Is It?
Overposting on social media can actually be a bad thing! Overposting can hurt your small business and could cause you to lose important followers.
Northern Michigan – Tip of the Mitt
Northern Michigan is where I call home. It’s also known as the Tip of the Mitt since we’re at the top of the hand-shaped peninsula.
Google Business Profile: Claim Now!
I’m still seeing lots of local business owners in Northern Michigan who have yet to claim and verify their free Google Business Profile listing. It’s your best tool for local SEO!
Why I Love Camping in Northern Michigan
Camping in Northern Michigan – I love it! My parents were teachers so most of our summers were spent traveling around Michigan with our Coleman pop-up camper.
Hidden Cost of Using Wix
I keep getting contacted by people who made a Wix website. The problem is they’ve gotten zero website visitors so now they are looking to hire someone for SEO.
Watching Birds Brings Peace and Joy
Watching birds is one of my favorite pastimes. I love sitting in our backyard and watching the birds at our feeders. My husband and I have our own set of binoculars, and we watch the birds come and go.
Choosing the Right Camping Tent for Michigan
How do you choose the right camping tent for Michigan? First off, you need more than just any old sleeping bag and a cheap tent. You will need a better outdoor gear tent to get you through any kind of weather your Michigan adventure will bring.
Northern Michigan Off-Road Trail Etiquette
Northern Michigan off-road trail etiquette is important as we explore remote places with our Jeep. However, we’ve been seeing more “amateurs” on the trail who don’t practice proper trail etiquette.
Eddie Bauer For Tall Nature Girls
I’m always saying that there really is no bad weather, just bad clothing. You can be outside in any kind of weather as long as you’re wearing the right gear.
Business Instagram and Personal Instagram
Business Instagram and Personal Instagram question: Should you keep your Instagram accounts separate? There isn’t one right answer, but there are things to consider.
Update Your Google Business Profile!
Your Google Business Profile is how more people interact with your business than through your website. Update your Google Business Profile for quality engagement and conversions!
Marcie’s Easy SEO Tips for Google
There is no magic way to rank your website on the first page of Google. However, there are really easy things you can do to optimize your website for better results on Google.
Make Your Website Reader Friendly
The most common website mistake is text that’s too hard to read. Do we have to squint to read tiny text? Is your text too fancy? Make your website reader friendly!
Tuesday Museday – Thoughtful Marketing
Tuesday Museday – Thoughtful Marketing. Personalization is the key to thoughtful marketing.
Google and the User Experience
Lets talk about Google and the importance of the user experience on your website. Google and the user experience is a key factor in your website rank.
Your Customer’s Journey to Finding You
Your customer’s journey is the path people take to become customers. Do you know your customer’s journey for finding your business online?
Sharing Marketing Messages
You’re striving to keep your marketing message fresh. I am, too. There are days, however, when the creative juices just aren’t flowing.
My Favorite Time of Year to Take Photos
I love summer in northern Michigan when everything is lush and green, the flowers are blooming, and Lake Michigan is clean and blue. The bay always looks beautiful with lots of boats and sails on the horizon. And then there’s that million dollar sunset on Little Traverse Bay. Summer is Petoskey Michigan’s most photogenic time…
Google My Business for Local Search
People use Google to find local products and services. 46% of all Google searches are looking for local information. Your business needs to show in these local search results!
Summer Business is Booming in Petoskey
Marcie’s Musing: Another summer doing business in Petoskey and we’re once again blessed with lots of great projects. In my 20+ years designing websites, I’ve never been this busy in summer. Eric and I usually enjoy a bit of a summer hiatus from projects, but not this year. Thank you to my clients and the…
Web Design: Working in a Male Dominated Industry
You might be surprised to know that the tech side of the digital industry continues to be dominated by men. Very few women are in technical jobs. This is still a very male-dominated field.
Make Time for Managing Google Business Profile
Google My Business is a free tool for your business. It helps you manage your online presence across Google, including Search and Maps.
Doing Business in Petoskey Michigan
I am so fortunate to live, work, and play in Petoskey, Michigan! I live in a beautiful destination area with views many often take for granted. My husband Eric Davis and I own Abuzz Creative and together we provide digital marketing for northern Michigan organizations. The Abuzz Creative team works with local business owners by…
How to Work From Home and Get Stuff Done
Are you new to working from home? I have lots of friends trying to figure out how to work at home right now due to coronavirus closures.
Social Media Storytelling
We connect with stories that resonate with us emotionally. With social media storytelling, you can share emotions that might influence potential customers to work with you..
Happiness Strategy: An Abundance Mentality
We all have a mindset that determines our level of happiness. There are two mindsets that are most prevalent: Scarcity Mentality and Abundance Mentality. People with a Scarcity Mentality are highly competitive and resent other people’s success. It’s hard for them to share recognition and credit, even with those who are major contributors.People with an…
Lucky to Live Here
Our tranquil town has been buzzing with summer visitors and it reminds me of how fortunate I am to live in a place that is a dream destination for so many. I love a visitor’s enthusiasm when they see the beauty that we often take for granted. I enjoy meeting our summer visitors, whether they’re…
From Music Major to Web Designer
I started my freshman year at CMU as an instrumental music major with a choral minor. I was fairly certain I wanted to be a band director just like my Dad. I practiced and performed and studied and made some great friends. I spent more time in Powers Music Hall than my home. Lightbulb Moment…
Be Conscientious in Your 4WD
Our Jeep brings out the explorer spirit in us, but we have a responsibility to protect and preserve the environment we want to explore.
Always Take the High Road
On social media, I’ve seen people going out of their way to put a competitor down or intentionally trying to harm a person’s professional reputation. I’ve had competitors try to discredit me or try to sabotage my business. Sabotage and competition can look very much alike. It’s unlikely that someone is trying to actually sabotage…
Are Cell Phones Hurting Our Relationships?
I have a love-hate relationship with my smartphone. I check it a hundred times a day, or more. And while you think it would make me feel more connected to people, there are times it can actually make me feel more isolated.
DIY Website vs. Pro Web Design
Have you tried building a website for your business? How did that go for you? Most DIY attempts fail and never get completed.