Phishing is a deceptive act in which unsavory individuals try to obtain your personal information, such as passwords and financial information. Phishing attacks usually come in the form of an email pretending to be from an official site, such as your bank, but instead lead to a fake website that looks very much like the real one. Identity theft has been around for a long time and phishing is Continue Reading
Five SEO Essentials Made Easier with WordPress
Much of what we need to do with SEO starts with marketing essentials - insight, creative writing, and the right tools. These five SEO essentials are easy to implement if you have a Wordpress website because you can easily add and edit page content, including title tags, meta description, and alt tags. Before you begin, you must know who you are writing to (target audience), and what you are Continue Reading
Ways to Integrate Social Media into your Next Tradeshow or Event
Integrating social media into your tradeshow and event marketing plan is a great way to enhance your company’s next tradeshow presence. Here are some ideas on using social media to connect with your prospects, customers and show attendees before, after, and during your events for optimal results. Pre-Show Social Media Marketing At-Show Social Media Continue Reading
What is Facebook Protect?
If you've read about Facebook Protect, saw it on the news, or received an email from Facebook like the one pictured here, it's legit. It's a matter of time before you will get a notice from Facebook to enable Facebook Protect. It's a newer initiative that Facebook is rolling out to people who are administrators of Facebook Business Pages and/or run any type of boosted posts or paid ads. Continue Reading
How to Write an “About Us” Page That Doesn’t Stink
Your business has a culture. You may or may not be aware of what it is, but it definitely exists. Taking a careful look at your "company culture" will help define the first impression you want to make to someone who is going to look at your "About Us" page for the first time and make a decision on whether or not to take another step toward learning more about you, contacting you, and eventually Continue Reading
How to Use Google Alerts to Your Advantage
Google Alerts is one of the marketing gems out there that not enough people utilize, and the best part about it is that it's free. Simple to set-up and use, Google Alerts can and should become part of your daily routine. All you need is a Google/Gmail account, and you can have valuable information flowing into your Inbox in minutes. Use Google Alerts to: Tips for Better Use of Google Continue Reading