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Guides, updates, and insights from the Make It Loud team. Showing 217 to 240 of 312 articles.
Do Keywords Still Matter For SEO In 2022?
Do Keywords Still Matter? Finding the right words isn’t always easy. People have been debating the importance of keywords for SEO for years. Some people believe that keyword research is no longer necessary, while others think that it’s more important than ever. So, what’s the truth? For years, keywords have been a staple of SEO. […]
Cliff TilleryMarch 31, 2022
Best Times To Post On Social Media in 2022
When To Post On Social Media As a small to mid-sized business owner, you might be wondering how often you should post on social media in 2022. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there are some general guidelines you can follow to ensure you’re striking the right balance for your business. When it comes to […]
Cliff TilleryMarch 15, 2022
How A Website Audit Can Save Your Business
Your Business Website: Isn’t It Time For A Second Look? How do you know if your business website is driving your customers to your competitors? It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare. Here’s how it can go: your perfect customer is looking for exactly what you do. They’re furiously searching for your exact offer on the […]
Cliff TilleryFebruary 28, 2022
Top 5 Things You’re Ignoring With Your Google Business Profile
Are You Optimizing Your Google Business Profile? If you’re marketing a small business, claiming your free Google Business Profile was hopefully one of the first things you did (although we know a lot of you out there still haven’t!). But, have you really worked to optimize this free tool? If you’re like most businesses, you’re […]
Cliff TilleryFebruary 23, 2022
Biggest Content Marketing Mistakes We See & How Not To Make Them
Content Marketing Mistakes The content marketing space is the most competitive it’s ever been. You have industry leaders like Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc.com selling access to their best content for eye-watering prices. There’s a whole host of new startups with shiny objects trying to grab your attention from every corner of the web. And in […]
Cliff TilleryFebruary 15, 2022
Digital Marketing for Startups
Digital Marketing for New Businesses Yay! You’ve started a new business! Now that you’ve filed your LLC, the hard part is over, right? Of course not! Now that your business is official, it’s crucial to lay down a solid foundation for the future. The first step towards this goal is implementing a digital marketing strategy […]
Cliff TilleryJanuary 27, 2022
What’s A Good Conversion Rate for Google Ads?
Is Your Google Ad Conversion Rate Any Good? With all the talk about conversion rates and improving your website’s user experience, sometimes it can feel like a struggle to bring in new business. But, optimizing the way you work with your advertising campaign on Google Ads can have an immense impact on your profitability. As […]
Cliff TilleryJanuary 17, 2022
Is SEO Right for Your Business?
Is SEO Right for Your Company? A lot of business owners have heard of the term SEO or search engine optimization, and have a vague understanding of what it is, but there are still those that think it’s voodoo magic. They’re not really wrong. Then, there is the camp that thinks SEO is too complicated […]
Cliff TilleryJanuary 12, 2022
How To Pick Your Digital Marketing Agency
How To Pick The Right Digital Marketing Agency We’ve put away all the decorations (or about to), so the holidays are over. It’s time to get back to work. But, is your company ready for the new year? Planning your digital marketing strategy is one of the most essential steps to succeeding in business. Just […]
Cliff TilleryJanuary 5, 2022
How To Plan Your Digital Marketing For The New Year
Digital Marketing Planning It’s that time of year again. The time when we reflect on the past and plan for the future. And while you’re likely already doing some digital marketing, it’s always a good idea to take some time to evaluate what you’re doing and how it can be improved in the coming year. […]
Cliff TilleryDecember 27, 2021
Lead Mismanagement: How To Sabotage Your Marketing
Do You Have A Lead Management System? Everyone wants more- more phone calls, more contact forms, more customers, and more money. What most people don’t realize is that there is a pathway that customers follow from the very first inkling that they need you all the way down to them paying you for your services. […]
Cliff TilleryDecember 5, 2021
Our Guesses About The Digital Marketing Trends For 2022
Digital Marketing Trends For 2022 Yep, it’s that time again. It’s the most joyous (and for some the most stressful!) time of the year, but it’s also to start thinking about next year. The holidays provide a time for us to take a step back and be thankful for all that we have. However, this […]
Cliff TilleryDecember 2, 2021
The Metaverse: A Brave New World?
The Metaverse Mark Zuckerberg wants to own the world. Well, maybe not this world, but definitely the Metaverse. By now, you may have heard that Facebook has officially changed its name to Meta. The Metaverse is the virtual reality world that Mark and his team want to create that opens up a universe of possibilities […]
Cliff TilleryDecember 1, 2021
Are You Using Google Business Profile?
Google Business Profile: A Primer If you own a company or run a business, are you taking advantage of Google’s FREE Business Profile? The reality is, many business owners are not paying attention to this free program at all. Without realizing it, they miss out on a great opportunity to build their brand and get […]
Cliff TilleryNovember 24, 2021
How To Blog: A Possible Love Story
How To Blog: A Primer For Non-Bloggers Some people love numbers. They can crunch numbers all day and tell you stories about the data. While there are some people out there that like both words AND numbers, this post is really for the number lovers. Those people usually see writing like I used to see […]
miladminNovember 16, 2021
Should You Use TikTok to Market Your Business?
Is TikTok Right For Your Business? All the kids are talking about it. Do you TikTok? TikTok, the raging social media platform, has been around since 2018, but lately, it has gained more traction than any other app on the Play Store, crossing over 2 billion downloads worldwide. Whether you’re the dancing type or a […]
miladminNovember 8, 2021
How Much SHOULD You Spend On Marketing?
Are You Spending Enough On Your Marketing? It’s something a lot of people don’t talk about, so this means there are a lot of business owners out there who don’t really have any idea how much they should be spending on their marketing. By now, most business owners understand the need to have a great-looking, […]
ddyeNovember 3, 2021
How Google Works (Nerdy Stuff For Non Nerds)
How Google Brings You Results By now, most of us have heard about the Google Algorithm. For years, it was the arch-nemesis of every SEO nerd. Each time there was an algorithm update, SEO experts across the globe would check their results, analyze, complain and post about what the latest changes did to their search […]
miladminOctober 25, 2021
How To Choose The Right Social Media Channels For Your Business
How To Invest Your Time In The Right Social Media Channel For Your Business It’s no secret that social media marketing can be one of the most effective and authentic digital marketing tools. Social media makes it possible to connect with your audience and build a relationship through a variety of different strategies. But you […]
miladminOctober 20, 2021
Digital Marketing In A Post-Pandemic Market
How To Market Your Business In A Post-Pandemic World For most of us, it’s our first pandemic, so that’s our excuse for not really knowing how things were going to go. The pandemic didn’t just socially isolate us. In some ways, it rewrote all modes of social, personal, and professional interactions. No one ever thought […]
miladminOctober 12, 2021
Marketing Automation For Small Businesses
Small Business Marketing Automation If you run a small business, you understand the concept of wearing too many hats. While it may sound cliché, any business owner can relate. One hour you’re a social media manager, the next a top-tier salesman or even an installer, and everything in between. You simply have too many tasks […]
miladminOctober 4, 2021
How To Determine The ROI Of Digital Marketing
Ways Of Thinking About The ROI Of Digital Marketing Today, more than at any other time in history, customers are being introduced to, talking to, and purchasing from businesses online. As the world wrestles with the pandemic fallout, this trend is only going to accelerate. That is why digital marketing is vital to your ongoing […]
miladminSeptember 29, 2021
AI Tools For Marketing in 2021
The Days Of Artificial Intelligence In Marketing Are Here! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is more than a buzzword. Some of the tools that are already on the market are changing the way we market our businesses. Some business owners are resisting the use of AI. However, that decision may not be wise considering the benefits of […]
miladminSeptember 20, 2021
How To Do SEO On An E-Commerce Website
Search Engine Optimization On An E-Commerce Site So you have an e-commerce store, your web designer has done a fantastic job, and the products should just about sell themselves. All you need now is for some customers to come clicking through your door, and you’ve got yourself a money-making business. Having people find you online […]
miladminSeptember 14, 2021