If you're not currently using buyer personas, we don't want to say you're doing marketing wrong, but... You're doing marketing wrong. At the end of the day, if you aren't quite sure who you're targeting, you're throwing money away. A persona helps you hone in on our ideal customer and create content for them, instead of just throwing everything
I'll let you in on a little industry secret: even writers don't like writing. Writing can be invigorating, watching the pieces fall into place...but more often than not, it's a deadline breathing down your neck and a creative well run dry. Like many things in life, you have to fake it till you make it. If you're not a writer by nature, that's ok.
At BizzyWeb, we believe in a simple adage: The more you help people, the more successful you’ll become. We’ve geared our blog and email newsletter to helping as many people as possible, and we’ve published more than 300 free BizzyWebinars to help our clients and friends learn how to improve their marketing using digital tools. Helping feels
Everyone wants to feel appreciated, your customers included. Often as business owners, we're so focused on driving new business that we take our current customers for granted. Your current customers are your foundation, but beyond that a happy customer is more likely to recommend your business to others and to keep coming back for more. There are
The generation after Millennials, the generation born to modern technology, "those darn kids" - whatever you know them by, Generation Z is a powerful slice of the upcoming American workforce. Born in in the mid-1990s to early 2000s, Generation Z makes up a whopping 25% of the US population. That's a larger piece of the population than the more
The rumors are true. We're in love. Apologies if you're tired of hearing us wax on endlessly about HubSpot...but we're smitten. BizzyWeb is the latest HubSpot agency based in Minneapolis, and we want to shout from the rooftops what we love about this powerful tool. 1. A Built-In CRM You have contacts, but are you really organizing them, or do you
If you've spent any time online, you've probably stumbled across Google My Business, even if you didn't recognize it right away. Ever search online for a service and then a map pops up or a little card appears at the side of the screen? That's Google My Business in action: We've talked a few times before about Google My Business, but with each
2012 was a great year. The world didn't end. Marvel's The Avengers was released. We saw the transit of Venus for the last time until 2117. But if your website was last redesigned in 2012, that's anything but great. Traditional web design is broken. The struggle with traditional design is that almost immediately after a site is launched, the design
Here's a marketing story for you: let's say you're working in the digital marketing department of your company on a huge promotion and your friend Sarah is in charge of print and working on mailers for the same campaign. You both work tirelessly for a week and have a quick meeting on Friday to compare notes. Horror of horrors: you discover your
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Social media is one of the most cost-effective - and just plain effective - ways to reach your audience. But between all the various platforms and demographics, it's hard to know when exactly to post. The ideal time for you to post will depend on your audience and what your analytics show you. However, there are tried-and-true posting times that
We’ve all seen it and heard about it – an Internet Troll comments online about a business and tried to take it down in a truly unfair way. There are many businesses that have been “taken down” by Trolls, partially because of the way the business responds online – and then it goes viral. We believe that education about what to do when the
You've probably heard about how the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will drastically change the face of the internet, but do you know what you need to do to prepare? What is GDPR? GDPR is the European Union's new regulation on consumer protection, data and cyber protection that will come into effect starting May 25, 2018. GDPR will give
Written by Dave Meyer, President of BizzyWeb You may have noticed a subtle shift in the way B2B companies engage with their clients. The days of “coffee is for closers” and hard-sell tactics are over, along with “smile and dial” canvassing of cold leads. Taking its place is a softer-touch approach of educating clients using online resources:
Thanks to the internet, the landscape of sales has changed forever. Consumers have more power than ever over their purchasing decisions and actively seek out businesses. You can't expect a customer to choose you simply because you offer a service they need - they have an endless variety of options to choose from. You now have to offer them more in
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It's no secret that we think inbound marketing is the bee's knees. It's an approach that adapts to the ever-shifting world of online marketing to create the best possible funnel for warm leads. And, it's also simple enough that you too can do it in just 5 easy steps. This infographic from The Whole Brain Group breaks down Inbound Marketing so you
Have you heard about the latest sensation sweeping the nation? Ok, well maybe inbound marketing isn't exactly "sweeping the nation" but it is definitely the best new approach to handling your marketing strategy. Inbound marketing focuses on creating relevant and helpful content instead of interrupted content. Think about the difference between a
Traditional web design is broken. The struggle with traditional design is that almost immediately after a site is launched, the design and content begins to grow stale. The internet is an ever-evolving beast, and when your site doesn't evolve along with it, it ages quickly. Many business owners are trapped in this cycle: Spend 6-8 months
It pays to be smart - SMART about your goals, anyway. If your current marketing goals are just "I want to make money," it's time to sit down an come up with some tangible goals. Defining goals is the best way to track your marketing success and get the most bang for your buck. And the best type of goals are SMART goals. What Are SMART
One of the most common - and most blunt - questions our clients ask us is "how do I know all this digital marketing stuff is worth it?" Digital Marketing, like all types of marketing, can be a little nebulous and difficult to attach a dollar amount to. However, there are a few ways to attach a return on investment (ROI) to your digital
Wahoo! We all made it! 2018 Is finally here. Do you have your New Year's Resolutions picked out? Now's the perfect time to set some actionable goals for your business. Today we'll give you some easy-to-follow Digital Marketing New Year's Resolutions that will help guide your marketing and improve your ROI. 1. Evaluate Your Current Strategy You
Digital marketing is changing thanks to widespread ownership of smartphones, ever-increasing data and video streaming, combined with a cultural desire for digestible and personalized content. Do you know which trends will impact YOUR organization in 2018? How can you jump on some of these trends to get an edge on your competition? Trends to
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Pop quiz time! Do you have your number 2 pencil and eraser on hand? Just how much do you know about digital marketing? With all the buzzwords and conflicting information floating around on the internet, it's easy to lose your path. Take our quiz to find out if you're going the right direction (don't worry - this test won't count towards your
Hey you! Yeah, you! Come here... BOO! Did I scare you? Halloween is right around the corner, and now is the perfect time to scare your customers - as long as you intend to scare them. If your marketing is making them flee in fear, that's probably not the response you're hoping for. There are some common mistakes that business owners make that
There are many things to be learned from the latest adaptation of Stephen King's It: everyone floats in the sewer, the power of friendship makes anything possible and never, under any circumstances, trust a clown. It wasn't just an entertaining movie, it was also a massive financial success and full-on cultural phenomenon. There are many ways you
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October is finally here. Grab your pumpkin spice lattes, plastic skulls and knee-high boots, it's time to jump into fall marketing. Now is the perfect time to steer your marketing efforts toward the upcoming holidays and end of fiscal years. We love this simple infographic from Constant Contact to help you chart October's peak events and generate
Do you pour hours into your marketing, only for it to fall flat? Does your content get a lot of views, but very few conversions (if any)? Final question: are you using marketing personas? If you aren't using personas (or are using inaccurate personas) there's a good chance that's the reason behind your lackluster marketing results. Marketing
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Here’s a million-dollar question: how do you get people to do what you want them to? It isn’t enough to just dump words out into the universe and hope that does something. Whether you’re putting together a website, sending out an email, posting on social media or drafting up a blog, you want to drive people toward a specific action. What that
It's no secret that digital marketing is a different beast from traditional marketing. In place of fliers and billboards, we have blog posts and Google advertising. At the core of successful digital marketing is a concept called "Inbound Marketing" - the idea of focusing on relevant and helpful content instead of interrupted content. Think of
Fun fact: nobody likes writing. Not even writers. Writing is summoning an ocean of unending creative motivation. More often than not, you reach for the ocean and find a muddy puddle. But the good news is that you can fake it till you make it. Here are 5 content writing hacks that will guide you how to write a blog post when the motivation simply
Social media. You know you should be using it but you may be wondering: what's the point? Many business owners struggle to see the ROI of Social Media, especially when you're not selling a tangible product. Sprout Social has some actionable tips for calcuating social media ROI. Read the full post on their site, or get the highlights
Email marketing: love it or hate it, it's clear that it's a key component to digital marketing success. For every $1 you spend on email marketing, you can expect an average return of $38. That's an almost unbelievable margin. But email marketing isn't as simple as pressing "send." First, you have to write it. And that prospect is daunting,
In case you've been avoiding all social media, news media and word of mouth: Wonder Woman is currently smashing her way through the box office, with no signs of slowing down. There are a few lessons we can take from the success of everyone's favorite crime-fighting superheroine. Sure, Wonder Woman is generally fighting supervillains and not the
Facebook check. 1-2-1-2. Is this thing even on? Don't worry, you're plugged in - it's Facebook, not you. If you've spent any time on your Facebook Business page, you've shared the frustration of feeling like no one can hear you. Unfortunately, it's true - your posts aren't reaching your entire audience. Why Aren't I Reaching People on
Do you ever feel like you and your customers are speaking two different languages? You send out an email about a program or a sale that explains it in detail, only to get emails and calls in response asking about the program or sale. What gives? Can't people just read the email? Actually...they might not. Your emails should be built with your
May the 4th be with you. And also with your marketing. The Force is good for more than just flashy battles - you can use your Jedi training to master your online marketing strategy as well. Come along, my Padawan reader as we delve into the world of online marketing. Resist the Dark Side Like the Force, the dark side of online marketing is
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Trying to go from "for sale" to "sold?" If your emails are falling flat, it's time to shake up your email marketing strategy to land more sales. This infographic from Constant Contact shows the three essential emails for any realtor: 1. Send Out Homeowner Tips To position your business as a credible authority, focus on homeowner tips that
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