Whether it’s choosing a restaurant or deciding on which movie to watch, we frequently turn to online reviews to help us make decisions. Thanks to the internet, we are now more informed and empowered by leaving reviews on business sites, search engines and social media. In fact, 90% customers read online reviews before making any buying decisions – completely changing the way we purchase products and services. Customer reviews are extremely influential in helping to increase your sales. They are one of the best ways to get
Reap the Benefits of Revamping Your Website
In any line of work, first impressions are everything! Your website is your business’s most important marketing asset, it should reflect the company’s persona. Perhaps you are thinking, “I’ve got everything I need for a customer on my website”, but when was the last time you updated it? Customer standards are evolving along with technology, so if a site isn’t current then it will be perceived as outdated. If you stay on top of the latest trends and understand users’ behaviours, then you can move far
Bidding on Your Brand Name – Should You Do It?
As a business owner or marketer I’m sure you’ve asked yourself the following question: “Should I bid on my business’ brand name as a keyword?” Good question! Let’s take a look in more detail at some points you should consider when making this decision. The first consideration is, are you paying for something that you would normally get for free? You may have a strong brand name already, you may have a lot of repeat business or prospects who have
Digital Marketing Tips For The Holiday Season
Every year, as soon as Melbourne Cup is behind us, it seems like Christmas is here. Holiday marketing campaigns pop up almost immediately with signs appearing in shops, festive banners appearing on websites and promotional emails hitting inboxes – all complete with a dash of Christmas cheer. What does this mean for your business? Well, in the midst of preparing for a hectic holiday season, it’s tempting to play it safe with your digital marketing and stick with what you
Target Local Customers Quickly and Efficiently
Digital advertising is a great way to get in front of customers who are searching for your products and services online, as well as get brand awareness for people who may not know about your business. But where do you even start? Here’s how you can pair two strategies to target local customers quickly and efficiently. Search Marketing: Search ads appear at the top of search results when people look for products and services. These ads make sure that your
Digital Tactics to Win Back Your Audience’s Attention
Getting your business and your brand in front of consumers is one thing, but how do you win audiences back? That’s back to your website, looking at your products or services again and most importantly having an interest in your business! There are a number of tactics you can implement so that you can stay or get back in front of potential customers. By using these strategies you can really boost your existing marketing efforts by raising awareness for your
Why Partner with ReachLocal? 5 Marketing Advantages
Do you want to get an extra revenue stream for your business? Are you looking for scalable digital marketing products for your clients? Here are a few of the top benefits ReachLocal partners see by using our technology to grow and enhance their business. 1. Increased Revenue and Profit Streams Partnering with us means you don’t need to hire more staff or invest in product development. In fact, our partnership ensures that you are compensated through either a residual compensation
How Does Geofencing Work to Target Your Ideal Audience?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could target people who enter a specific location like your business or an event you’re hosting? Imagine if your ad could show up on their favourite mobile app at that exact moment. We have the perfect mobile display advertising tactic to do just that – it’s called GeoFence! If you’re wondering how Geofencing works, it is a location-based mobile technology that lets you define a specific, geographic area for displaying your ads on mobile
Everything You Need to Know About Lookalike Audiences for Your Advertising
Are your ads generating a lot of impressions, but not from the right people? How can you make sure the impressions you are getting are from people who are interested in your business? We have the answer! Have you ever heard of lookalike audiences? They are an effective way to ensure your ads are reaching the right types of prospects. But first… you need to understand how site retargeting works Site retargeting is an effective advertising method that allows businesses
The Importance of High Quality Creatives for Effective Digital Marketing
A great strategy without great creatives is like an unbaked cake. While all the ingredients are present – it won’t rise and be delicious until you’ve applied some heat. You may have an unbeatable offer and a great landing page but you need high quality creatives to inspire your customers to drive click-throughs. In this article we will explore what we know about ad creatives and how we can achieve success with excellent creatives. What we know about Ad Creatives: