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You should already know by now how important blogging is for your online success, but just in case, I'll say it through cupped hands: BLOGGING. IS. SO. IMPORTANT. To date, it is the best way to refresh your website and rank on Google. It's also critical for reaching out to your audience. In 2020, blogging is no longer optional. Knowing you need to
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
As voice search grows in popularity, many marketers are struggling to show up in voice search. Optimizing a page or blog post for voice over traditional searches comes with its own host of requirements. If you want to employ voice search SEO on your website, here are some tips to get you started. 1. PageSpeed What do all the top voice search
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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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One of the most common struggles marketers face is communicating the value of their efforts. How many times have you heard "But what am I getting out of this?" from your boss? Attaching a return on investment (ROI) to digital marketing is often challenging, but a good way to communicate value to more dollar-minded bosses. What is Marketing
You may be setting your website up for failure without even knowing it. Many business owners make these common mistakes with their website that kills their conversions and success. Are you guilty of some of these website blunders? 7 Horrible Mistakes You're Making with Your Website Your website loads too slowly - Visitors are only willing to
Early in September, Google began rolling out changes to Google My Business that may impact your page. They announced that they are removing distance-based service areas from all Google My Business profiles. How Do I Know if This Impacts My Page? You may have received an email from Google with the subject line of: “[Business name], review
Happy birthday to us! This year, BizzyWeb turns 20. Here's a look back at where we've been: Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our journey. Here's to 20 and more years of BizzyWeb! * * * Let's Talk Don’t worry, we’re not asking you to commit to anything. We just want to talk and see what we can do to help you Generate Buzz
You may have noticed that Growth-Driven Design (GDD) has taken over BizzyWeb. Our latest webinars, our most recent blogs and a good chunk of our social media posts have been spent fawning over this new methodology. I would be lying if I said that my relationship with GDD has always been so rosy. Like any new process, it takes some time to iron out
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You've heard the old adage "work smarter, not harder." Be honest: how often does that actually apply to your marketing efforts? We know as marketers that we should be strategic, but when we're bogged down in the minutia of every day we often end up working harder than we need to be. The best way to save yourself effort down the line is
If a button sits on a website but no one is there to click on it, does it even exist? Having a great website doesn't amount to much if no one is visiting it. Getting website traffic is a common goal for our clients, and there are a few simple steps you can take today to drastically increase your monthly traffic. 1. Use On-Page SEO Ranking when
"Hacking" conjures to mind the image of someone dressed in all black, furiously typing away at a keyboard. But hacking isn't all negative or relegated to cheesy '90s flicks - it can also be a tool for exponential growth. That's where growth hacking comes in. What is Growth Hacking? The original term "growth hacking" was coined by startup advisor
For those of us in the trenches of marketing and web design every day, it's easy to see the benefit of new technologies. But it's sometimes difficult to communicate those benefits to the boss writing the check. If you know that your website strategy needs to change but aren't sure how to convince your boss to try a new system, this guide will give
In the manufacturing industry, having a functional, beautiful website has historically been an afterthought. It was a "nice thing to have" but not a priority. However, with the rise of smaller shops and more tech-savvy customers, a functional manufacturing website is now a necessity. But why does it have to be such a headache to redesign a
Everybody wants to rule the world, but only a select few will rule Google. Ranking on first page in Google search results is a digital marketing goal for every company, but it can be a challenge. We previously gave you tips on how to integrate your inbound marketing campaigns with your SEO, but there is another approach if you aggressively want to
Summer is the time for pool parties, outdoor grilling and watching the clock until the end of the work day. It's hard to stay motivated through the summer when business typically slows and your mind is elsewhere. But it's important to keep your momentum going through the summer, instead of falling into the dreaded summer slump. HubSpot asked three
It's not you, it's me. No, wait....actually it is you. Sometimes a relationship can seem perfect on the outside, but it's a toxic mess behind the scenes. This is true for agency-client relationships as well. Is your agency giving you what you need? You may not know it, but it may be time to break up. Look for these signs that there's trouble in
You know your customers are online, but how do you reach them? Online advertising is a fantastic way to reach many people quickly, but where should you advertise online? And which is better: Google or Facebook? What are the Differences Between Google Ads and Facebook Ads? The main difference between Google AdWords and Facebook Ads is how ads are
Instagram is the land of selfies and food pics, but is there a place for B2B? It may seem like Instagram is only useful for consumer-oriented brands to post cute photos of their products, but B2B brands can also utilize Instagram to generate more business. HubSpot's team at their B2B Marketing Lab created a simple-to-follow guide on how to use
How often has this happened to you: you search for a recipe online, click on one of the first results you see in Google... only to be met with a massive wall of text and photos? What do you do? Do you scroll down until you find the actual recipe? Or do you go back to Google, find a link that starts out with the recipe, and use that instead? This
Anyone can slap together an inbound marketing campaign. But a campaign that actually works? One that consistently brings in high-quality leads? That's a challenge. Creating inbound marketing campaigns that convert requires more planning and maintenance than just throwing everything on the wall and seeing what sticks. But high-converting marketing
Nobody likes an ugly email. If I click into an email and see walls of text, no color, no images, no buttons and not even one shred of bolded text, it's booked itself a one-way ticket to the trash. Are your emails facing a similar fate? With the vast amount of emails we all receive daily, it's important to create eyeball-worthy emails that command
Landing pages are the bread-and-butter of inbound marketing. But most landing pages are a burnt piece of toast. It's easy to create landing pages, but creating landing pages that convert is much more of a challenge. There are some basic mistakes that sabotage your landing pages before they ever have a chance to be successful. If your landing pages
In the days of print marketing, marketing efforts were broad paint strokes. You sent your fliers to as many mailboxes as you could, knowing a small percentage would actually reach out to you. Marketing wasn't tailored to different buyers, it was general to appeal to as many people as possible. Today's consumers expect a different kind of process.
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 and 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
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