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In manufacturing, precision and attention to detail are must-haves. The same is true with your website. What first impression does your website give? Is it modern and responsive, or outdated and clunky? If you have considered a website redesign but haven’t quite made the commitment, this is why a responsive website is important in your relationship
Sometimes, ranking locally in Google searches can be more challenging than trying to rank nationally. However, there's on trick you can try to push you above your competitors: Inbound marketing. This tactic can give your fire more fuel that will help you dominate local search. What is Local Search Marketing? Local search is the strategy and
Good content is not only informative, but also builds a relationship with your audience and customers. But how do you reach that audience? After all, content is only successful if it reaches the right people. That’s where smart content distribution comes in. Creating a strategy to send out information to the right audience on the right platform in
WordPress is the most popular online publishing platform because of its adaptability and convenience. One of the key reasons why WordPress is so adaptable is that you can use plugins that allows your website to achieve certain functions. This can be anything from sliders to forms to e-Commerce - the possibilities (and plugins) are endless. However,
Inbound marketing can generate a massive amount of new business for your company - but how do you really know if it's working? The pillar of inbound marketing is analytics. This informs all your inbound efforts and how you tweak your content and strategy to reach more people. However with the wealth of information at your fingertips it's easy
Are you new to inbound marketing and feeling a bit over your head? Take a few deep breaths. Getting started with inbound marketing in Minneapolis can feel daunting, but with this step-by-step guide you'll master inbound in no time. 1. Set SMART Goals If you don't know what you're marketing toward, it's pointless to pour resources into inbound
Most businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 situation, and Google is no exception. While Google is still functional, they are restricting the number of employees in their offices at a time. This means that some Google My Business functions will be impacted. These are the changes, straight from Google: Business Information Edits We will
When was the last time you thought about your website host? If you're like most people, it was either the first time you launched a new website or the last time your website went down. However, it pays to spare a few minutes' time to give your website hosting some thought. Knowing a bit about what to expect from your hosting service - as well as
As we settle into the new normal, we all have to make adjustments. If your business is still up and running, you may find yourself with more downtime than before. Now is the perfect opportunity to be proactive and cross off some of those "someday" tasks that pile up. Read on for some ideas of time-consuming tasks that are critical to do when you
When we talk social media, we usually talk about impressions and reach. To the uninitiated, these terms sound interchangeable, but in the social media sphere there's a world of difference between them. So what are they exactly, and which one is more important? What are Impressions? Social media impressions are the total number of times your content
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During these uncertain and rapidly-changing times, it's important to keep your customers informed so they can stay connected. If you want to keep everyone in the loop about your response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) as it develops, Google has just added a few feature that makes that easier. Google My Business now has a special post type for COVID-19
It's common to fall into the trap of thinking of your website and your marketing as two separate entities - but they're actually much more closely linked. Your marketing fuels your website, keeping it a flywheel perpetually in motion. Likewise, inbound marketing strengthens your website at the same time that it finds you new leads. You can
At BizzyWeb, the safety of our customers, employees and partners are paramount. Starting today, we are asking all of our customers to hold their regular meetings with us via web conference and for our employees to work remotely. This means our physical office is not open to guests at this time. However, this will not affect any of the service
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but a title by any other name may be a stinker. Choosing the right title for your content is key if you want to be found online. Good title tags help you push your content further and improve your chances of ranking on Google. What is a Title Tag? Simply put, a title tag is the title that appears in
This is a scary and uncertain time right now. As the current pandemic hits the US, many businesses are impacted. For some, this is a catastrophic disruption. For others, this is a minimal bump. For others still it's an uptick in business. With an uncertain future, it's natural to want to start cutting "non-essentials," which usually means marketing
As marketers, we all want to generate more leads. However, there are so many different tactics for generating leads it can be hard to know where to begin. You may have heard about inbound and outbound marketing tactics: so...what are they? How are they different? And which tactic works better online? What's the Difference Between Inbound Marketing
Years ago, working remotely was rare. But now with changing technologies more and more companies are working and collaborating remotely. And when a pandemic or other disaster strikes, many companies are forced to have their teams stay home. BizzyWeb has had a virtual workforce for over 10 years, and in that time we've tested just about every
Since Bing launched in 2009, it's struggled to stand on its own and step out of the shadow of Google's massive web presence. While Google is still the most popular website globally, Bing is only the 25th most viewed site. Ouch. When Bing isn't forgotten, it's usually the butt of a joke. So...who is using Bing? Despite Google dominating search,
Struggling to rank for key terms in Minneapolis among your competition? Don't write off digital marketing - you just may not be using the right tactics. Inbound marketing helps your content stand out and improve your shot at ranking in Minneapolis. What is Inbound Marketing? Inbound marketing is customer-oriented and
The harsh truth is that your ideal customer doesn't care about your business. They don't care how long you've been in the industry. They don't want to see your awards. (Yet) What do they care about? They want value and answers to their questions. Instead of hearing about how great you are, they want your knowledge. If you provide them value,
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Let's pretend for a moment that you own a sandwich shop. Which sounds like the better option for attracting new customers?A. Standing in front of your shop and shouting about how incredible your sandwiches are at any passers-by. B. Standing in front of your shop and offering food samples to passers-by.Most of us would choose option B. But
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Online, you don't have to be a great writer for your content to show up on Google. However, you have to be a strategic writer to rank on the first page of search results. As you write your content, you need to make sure you perform on-page SEO so that search engines know how to read what you've written. What is On-Page SEO? Simply put,
Do you have a clear picture of who your ideal customer is? Do you know what they like? What they do in their free time? How many children they have? If not, it's time to start building buyer personas for your business. What is a Buyer Persona? Buyer personas are fictional, generalized representations of your ideal customers. They have a name, an
Email marketing is a staple of both digital marketing and online communication, but it can be tough to reach your audience. Are you sending your emails at the best possible time, or are you randomly scheduling them? Being strategic about send time can help you improve both your open rates and click through rates. Why is Email Important in
So, you took the plunge and signed up for HubSpot's free CRM...now what? Joining HubSpot is just the first step, the next is setting up your CRM. HubSpot's Knowledge Base breaks down every step of the onboarding process, but the most important is importing your contacts into HubSpot's CRM. If you're ready to get rolling, follow the steps below to
Social media influencers are everywhere nowadays, with companies eager to throw money at them in exchange for some promotion. But does influencer marketing actually work? And is it worth it for your business? Whats is an Influencer? And What is Influencer Marketing? Influencer marketing taps into popular content creators in niche audiences to
If your sales team relies on a web of spreadsheets, emails, sticky notes and handwritten notes, you already know how difficult it is to wrangle information. Wouldn't it be nice if everything just lived in one place that was easy to use? What is a CRM? "CRM" refers to "customer relationship management" - and in the digital sphere, this means
If one thing is constant, it's change. As the decade draws to a close, we look ahead to 2020 and what the landscape of the web will look like. This year's predictions are based on 2019 trends, recent technology as well as the demographic shift of buyers moving into this new decade. So, what will the web look like in 2020? Well, we think you'll
As 2019 winds down, it's time to look back at the biggest digital marketing trends of the year. All of these trends will continue to play a part in 2020 and beyond. Topics, Not Keywords Google continues to become more and more sophisticated. The most recent update, Bert, slid in at the end of 2019 and will shape the future of content on the web.
In September 2019, Google and YouTube made history for landing the largest COPPA fine ever - a whopping $170 million for allegedly violating child privacy. Ouch. Because of the settlement, YouTube is scrambling to restructure how videos aimed at children serve up advertisements. YouTube announced that creators now need to label any
If your online ads are underperforming, first ask yourself: are you sabotaging yourself? Many business owners know they should be advertising online so they hurl unpolished ads into the void, and then are surprised when they don't get any activity. Before you build a pay-per-click (PPC) campaign, let's go back to basics to make sure you're
Whether you're a small mom-and-pop or a massive corporation, one thing is the same: email marketing is a critical part of your digital marketing strategy. For every $1 you spend on email marketing, you can expect an average return of $38. That's an almost unbelievable margin. But creating a killer email isn't isn't as simple as pressing
It seems like no matter where you look, someone is giving a webinar on something. From digital marketing to Hygge, there's a webinar for everything. If you want to try your hand at hosting a webinar, this guide is everything you need to start presenting. Choose Your Subject Before you start, it's important that you create your
The leaves are falling, the air has a definitive snap in it and Minnesotans are taking their snowblowers out of storage - that can only mean one thing. Winter is right around the corner, and with winter comes an abundance of holidays. Now is the time to start planning your holiday marketing strategy. Here's how to get started. Make a Plan Holiday
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Are your marketing efforts falling short of where you would like? Before deciding marketing isn't worth it, ask yourself: "Am I targeting the right people?" Any good marketing campaign begins with buyer personas. With our new ebook, How to Create Buyer Personas For Your Business, we give you the tools you need to create your own personas. This
Awarded at TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon Champlin, Minn.— October 3, 2019 — Today at the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Luncheon, BizzyWeb was named Small Business of the Year for 2019. “I’m incredibly excited and proud of our entire team,” said Dave Meyer, BizzyWeb’s president and owner. “Over the past 20
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