Your Marketing Minute
By Forward Push
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Your Marketing MinuteNov 19, 2020
8 Core Marketing Channels For Your Business
No one says you have to use all 8, but are you using any of these for your business?
What Is Growth Hacking For Small Business?
Growth hacking is great if you're a startup, but how can a small business use it?
What Is Social Proof?
If you receive referrals, could your social proof be stopping you from getting more?
10 Best Video Ideas For Small Business
One of the biggest situations a business owner or marketing person gets into is what kind of content am I going to put out? Let's take a look at 10 ideas you can start with right now.
What Pages Does Your Website Need?
You've got a website, but does it have all the right pages?
What Is Google's People Also Ask Box?
People are asking... are you answering?
4 Digital Marketing Tips for 2021
4 marketing tips for 2021 to make sure you stay a head of the pack.
5 Things You Need To Do On Your Google My Business Profile
Start the year off right by optimizing your Google My Business profile.
What Is SEM?
Back in the day, if you were doing SEM, it meant you were doing two things: 1) SEO and 2) running paid ads. That isn't the case anymore.
How to Use Testimonials and Reviews on Your Small Business Website?
Testimonials and reviews are the best way for your customers/clients to speak up for you. But what happens after you get the reviews on Google or Facebook or Yelp? Well, you should put them on your website! Here are the 6 best places to put reviews so they can work for you.
After Your Website is Built, Do You Need To Update It?
You have your website and it’s live, but do you need to update it? The answer is yes, you do. There are 4 things that you can add to your website to help people find your product or service. Check them out and start building out your website now!
7 Tips For Better SEO
Being seen on the first page of Google is like being at the popular table. You want to be there. But how do you get to the top? Here are 7 tips to get your SEO on point.
The Best Colors For Marketing?
Quick question. Are you using the right colors that evoke the feelings you want for your business? Not sure? Choosing the right colors is essential. Here are 10 of our favorite colors and how each makes you feel.
What is SEO?
Most people think SEO is complicated - and it is - although that shouldn’t stop you from trying to get to the top of a search result. In this video, we break down the basics to help get you started.
13 Marketing Ideas For 2021
The year 2021 is approaching fast, which means now’s the time to start thinking about your marketing and what you’re going to do. Check out these lucky 13 ideas you can start planning for now.
What Makes A Great Website
Having a business means having a website that people can go to for information. But how come some websites do better than others? Here are 8 game-changing attributes that every great website has, and yours should too!
What Types of Marketing Should Business Owners Consider
It can be overwhelming to figure out the right marketing tactics for your small business. What worked yesterday, might be the wrong choice for today. Here are 7 time-tested and proven tactics that you can use when it comes to your marketing.
How To Choose A Digital Marketing Agency
Finding the right digital marketing agency can be a struggle, but with these 6 questions, you can find the perfect one that fits your needs.
What Makes a Great Law Firm Website?
You know you need a great website for your law firm, but do you have the right pages? Here are 8 pages every law firm website should have.
What is the ROI of my SEO?
In this episode, we share the mathematical equation to determine if spending money on SEO is the right thing to do for your business.
What Is User Experience?
UX is everything. It's how a person feels when they encounter your brand no matter where they find you. Let's explore why it is so important.
Marketing Tips For A Small Brick And Mortar Business
Do you have a brick and mortar store that people find online? If so, this episode is for you.
10 Types of Content That Will Help Your Local SEO
Local SEO has always been important and even more so since the pandemic started. Here are 10 types of content you should be doing to help rank higher in a local search.
Why Do Your Google Rankings Fluctuate?
Today I'm sharing the 4 reasons why straight from Google.
5 Essential Website Optimization Strategies
It's epiosde #150 and we've got 5 of the most essential things you can do to optimize your website!
How To Convert More Of Your Website Traffic
You've got people coming to your website but they aren't turning into customers. Let's change that by looking at these three things.
10 SEO Factors That Matter
When it comes to SEO, the words "it depends," is often the answer to many questions. Although it's always the best one. Here are 10 SEO factors that really do matter and make a difference.
What Are The Best Business Directories For SEO?
Online business directories seem to always be at the top of a search result. We are at the point of you might as well join them, but which ones? Here the top 5 to join now for free.
How to Grow Your Email List
Email isn't going away and these tips will help you grow your list in an effort to build your business.
What's The Deal With Hashtags?
Everyone says you've got to use them, but why and how should you?
How To Make LinkedIn Work For You!
Now you probably know that LinkedIn is the place to go if you need a job. If you're looking for a job or if you want to hire someone, but as a marketer are you using LinkedIn properly?
Why Google My Business Photos Are Important
Google says having photos on your GMB profile is important but why and what do they recommend you take photos of?
SEO Explained!
SEO, the great mystery that alludes so many business owners. Let's break it down in easy to understand terms.
How Does A Marketing Agency Get Paid?
Over the years this question has been asked many times and we wanted you to know the 3, make that 4 ways, an agency gets paid.
Why Consistent Marketing Matters During the Coronavirus-Driven Disruption
This is not the time to step on the brakes when it comes to your marketing. Here are 4 things you can do.
10 Marketing Tips For Small Businesses
We've reached the halfway point in the year and it's time to see how your marketing is doing. Are you taking advantage of these 10 opportunities?
Can a Business Survive Without Marketing?
While your business could grow on word of mouth alone, investing in a diverse marketing plan will expedite the growth you’re looking for. (Also, word of mouth is still marketing!) Every company needs a marketing plan; the variation lies in how much focus is placed on each feature. Some companies will have a thorough pay-per-click marketing strategy, while others will focus on email marketing and paid social media advertising.
Regardless of where you choose to invest, your business will need marketing in order to grow and thrive.
How to Get Your Google Rankings Back
Tired of seeing your website's search rankings go down? Have you tried these 5 steps?
Facebook's New Avatar is Bitmoji Light
What do you think of Facebook's new avatar feature? It's no Bitmoji!
Google My Business Reviews Are Back! But Are They Really?
Google has confirmed that they are slowly bringing back the ability for users to leave your business reviews. What's taken place since mid-March and what Google is doing about it is a nice surprise!
Google Releases New Update Effecting Website's Ranking
This week Google released a Core Algothrim update that effects every website it ranks. Do you know how to ensure your website doesn't get hurt when this happens again in three months?
[ Special Episode ] It Help Atlanta Podcast Take Over
If you live in Atlanta and use IT for any part of your business, the IT Help Atlanta podcast is a must-listen.... especial this episode that features Forward Push founder Marc Apple.
[Special Episode] Have You Met Marc Apple?
I had the pleasure of being the guest on the video show 'Have You Meet?' Our discussion talks about marketing and how to come out ahead after we get used to the new normal. Enjoy!
How To Be Successful On LinkedIn
LinkedIn isn't just for job seekers. You can get business from it, you just might want to follow these steps first.
How Not To Get Kick Off Of Facebook Ads
If you do any of these things there is a good chance Facebook will stop you from running ads.
How To Work From Home Successfully
Just because you don't have a home office doesn't mean you productive like you were in your office. Follow these 4 steps.
How To Videoconference Successfully
Now that we are all working from home it's time to Zoom or Google Meet. Here's 4 easy steps to do it right.
How Long Should Your Blog Posts Be?
Let's take a look at the most successful blog article types and come up with the right answer.
Twitter Shares What Works
What are the 4 things the Twitter Agency Playbook says you should be doing if you want to succeed on Twitter?
The 6 True Benefits of Google My Business
There are 6 ways you can use Google My Business to your benefit. Are you using any of these now?