Claim Your Google Business Profile!
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!
The 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.
Pay Attention to Social Marketing Trends
For successful social marketing, we have to pay attention to social media trends. We need to understand why people sign into their Facebook and Instagram as often as they do and what it is they’re looking for.
Instagram Followers: It’s Not About Numbers!
If you’re focused on follower numbers because you think it makes you look more popular, you’re doing Instagram wrong.
A New Year of Northern Michigan Marketing
I can’t believe it’s February already! Thankfully, it’s a short month and that means spring is just around the corner.
Stop Asking Web Designers to Work For Free
I received an inquiry via LinkedIn that started out extremely flattering in regard to the work shown in my portfolio which is why she was contacting me. This was from an actual LinkedIn user and business – I did my research on LinkedIn, Google, and their own website.
Keep Business and Personal Instagram Accounts Separate
Should you keep your business and personal Instagram accounts separate? There isn’t one right answer, but there are things to consider.
Life is Good in Business and Marketing
Like the shirt says – Life is Good! I do have a confession about being a business owner that’s not good for me. It’s the sales thing.
Hire Local Web Design and Social Media Marketing Talent
Invest in your community by hiring local web design and social media marketing talent. Your communication will be better, someone local will be more attentive, and you’ll get support from a marketing pro who is invested in your local community. I own Abuzz Creative and I have more than 20 years as a digital marketing…
Summer Help: Website Updates and Social Media Marketing
Summers are crazy in Northern Michigan and lots of businesses are running short-staffed right now. Your business might need help managing your marketing tasks, including website updates and social media marketing. That’s where I come in! I have two affordable plans for managing websites and social media for businesses in Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and the Northern…