In marketing, one size doesn’t fit all. In fact, if you’re preparing a general message designed to appeal to everyone, you’re likely not appealing to anyone in particular. Customers are becoming more savvy about their purchasing decisions, so the more you can personalize your marketing...
Negative reviews are a fact of life; there’s always going to be a customer who isn’t 100% satisfied with their experience and wants to let you know about it. But bad reviews can be more than a headache. They can present an opportunity to improve...
To begin to implement an effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy, you need to focus on the keywords that customers use in their Google search queries. Simply put: what search terms do customers use when searching for problems you can solve or items that you...
Today the world abounds in ways to reach your customer. In addition to brick and mortar stores, you likely have your own website and social media channels, and you may feature your products or services through other larger websites like Etsy or Amazon. And in...
Elements of a social media post Every great social media post has three basic elements: Media Description A Link or CTA Let’s dig into each of these! Media: Your photos or videos don’t have to be professional studio quality, but they do need to be clear and eye-catching....
Social Media Updates In June of 2020, we started providing you with comprehensive updates to the major three social media platforms we specialize in: Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Now that we’re in the latter half of 2021 we decided it was time to check in again...
Newsletters 101 A solid mailing list and great newsletters are two of the best and most important tools in your arsenal. Your email list is composed of customers who have expressly told you that they want to hear more from you! If social media disappears tomorrow,...
Cornerstone content is the core of your business - it is the unique knowledge that only you can share with potential customers. Creating excellent cornerstone content can be one of the first steps in the Know-Like-Trust funnel, building a relationship with your audience. Today we’ll...
Crafting Season Approaches Summer may be around the corner, and sales have slowed a bit, but winter IS coming. The crafting season really kicks off at the beginning of each fall and runs through the end of the year. While knitters, quilters, and crocheters might be...