Welcome to “Ducking In,” an eclectic space where a quack-tastic array of guest bloggers waddle in to share their insights, wisdom, and imaginative ideas. Nestled within these virtual reeds, our blog is a dynamic collection of diverse voices, each bringing a unique perspective on marketing, advertising, branding, social media, web design, and SEO.
“Ducking In” is not your average blog; it’s a collaborative pond where the wisdom of various industry ducks converges to create a rich tapestry of knowledge. Our guest bloggers are the true stars, generously offering their experiences and expertise, transforming this space into a vibrant hub of ideas and innovation.
From the ripples of marketing strategies to the quack-tastic world of branding, every post in “Ducking In” is a journey into the depths of industry insights. Social media nuances, the artistry of web design, and the intricate dance of SEO – our guest bloggers cover it all, creating a pond of diverse perspectives for our readers to explore.
Why “Ducking In”? Because each guest blogger takes a delightful dive into their respective fields, bringing with them a splash of creativity and a wealth of knowledge. It’s a whimsical way of saying, “Hey, let’s take a moment to waddle through these insightful waters together.”
Our collection of posts is as varied as the feathers on a duck, ensuring that every reader finds something to quack about. Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking for industry insights or a curious mind eager to explore the realms of marketing and beyond, “Ducking In” invites you to join the pond party.
So, jump in and start exploring the pond of ideas, where the waters are deep with knowledge, the reeds rustle with creativity, and each guest blogger leaves their distinct webbed footprint in the world of “Ducking In.”
Market Research: 5 Facts Clients Need To Know
Thinking of getting into market research? Jobs aren’t easy to come by, and you’ll need to have a head start at the interview. It helps to think through your early market research projects and consider what your clients will ask of you. If you haven’t done any freelance market research work, here are five typical…
If Your Nonprofit Isn’t Marketing Through Mobile, You’re Missing Out
Are nonprofits paying attention to the mobile marketing explosion around them? There is a golden opportunity awaiting traditional nonprofits for fundraising, social sharing of campaigns, charitable impact and more. Going Mobile More than half of all Americans are carrying smartphones in their pockets, and a majority of them are using these devices to search, shop,…
Keywords: The Complex Building Blocks Of SEO
The world of search engine optimization – more commonly known by the acronym SEO – is one which is deceptively complex. SEO entails peppering your articles and product descriptions with keywords, thereby making your site more palatable to Google and other search engines. Despite the seeming simplicity of this idea, there is a delicate balance…
Content Creators Shouldn’t Fear Google Penguin
Mention the words, Google Penguin, in a room full of online entrepreneurs and it’s likely you’ll see expressions of sheer horror pass across at least half the faces. Those will be the individuals who found themselves heavily penalized when Google first introduced the new program. Many have yet to restore their websites to the ratings…
Why Digital Marketing Will Triumph Against Traditional Marketing
Why is digital marketing constantly gaining more popularity over traditional marketing? Unless you’re trying to target only local people, it is perhaps better for you to use digital marketing to promote your business. Today’s technology allows us to constantly connect to the web, which means that it will help us to increase our digital presence.…
How To Find A Good Production Company
If you are a small business owner you might want to consider making a marketing video or a promotional video to build up your brand. There are a lot of affordable options out there but you need to take some time to select the right production company for your needs.Here are some top tips to…
Social media marketing trends for 2013
Social media is changing and growing to match the trends of new technology and New social networks are being created constantly. If you think that social media is necessary for you and your business, then it is important to follow the latest trends. Here are the latest trends of social media marketing for 2013. Now…
How to Manage Social Media Accounts with a Multilingual Audience
Doing social media right is a challenge as it is: understanding your audience, speaking to your audience in an authentic and compelling way within the restrictions of a 140 characters or battling EdgeRank, and a host of other considerations that take time and effort to get right. Now, imagine that while some of your audience…
Pro Tips for Launching an E-Commerce Site
Running your own e-commerce site sounds like a dream come true, but beware: 90 percent of all online businesses will fail, according to Venture Street. This is the same failure rate as brick-and-mortar marketplaces, demonstrating that even though the barrier to entry is much lower, there are still many challenges. Here are just a few…
Staying Up-To-Date With SEO Evolution
Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is an intrinsic piece in gaining more web-procured business. By staying up-to-date with the changes in SEO, you can keep you site visible in users’ Google, Facebook or LinkedIn searches, and avoid any negative effects of SEO by ditching the outdated technology and practices that have been deemed problematic by…
The Digital Brand As A Persona
When it comes to branding, there are a variety of ways for a company to approach their internal process. For some companies, it means identifying terms and ideas that they want associated with their organization, and crafting their marketing around those concepts. For others, it involves using imagery as the nexus of their efforts. However,…
IT Security: Disaster Plans for Businesses (for CEOS and Managers)
Business News Daily recently reported that each year, thirty percent of all servers will fail due to unpredictable events such as natural disasters or system outages. Down time due to information technology failure costs businesses over $26 billion and 127 million hours of work-time each year, and additionally, results in a 29 percent revenue loss. Cloud…
Top 10 Tips On Making Effective Online Advertising Banners
Online advertisement is speedily becoming the core advertising platform for all types of businesses. There was a study conducted that the income from online advertising will grow by about 40 percent until 2015. And within the next 2 years, online advertisement could soon dominate all other kinds of promotion. But, because of this not anymore…
How to Carry Your Brand Over to Your Communication Tools
People often think that they’re great communicators, when in truth, they’re not as skilled as they assume. Failing to listen, ignoring nonverbal signs and speaking unclearly can all create communication barriers. In writing, a couple of important communication elements are removed, which can make it even more difficult to actually say what you mean to…
Using You Tube to Drive Traffic: 500 Million People Can’t be Wrong!
500 million people can’t be wrong! That’s the number recently estimated that visit You Tube looking for videos on a given month! That means, if that many people are on You Tube, as a business owner, you need to be too! It’s very simple to join, create your own channel, and set up a constant…
Content Strategy & The Case to Focus on Your Business Blog
The modern business owner has plenty on his plate, but it might be time to add one more dish. Business blogs are the latest marketing trend gracing websites and social media platforms. These resource-rich information centers give consumers added value and help businesses establish their brands. A report for the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth…
Celebrity Product Endorsements: Why They Succeed When Others Fall Flat
LeBron for Nike, Hayden Panettiere for Neutrogena, and Jennifer Hudson for Weight Watchers are all obvious celebrity endorsement choices, but some come as a bit more of a surprise. It might be the last person you would have guessed to endorse the product, and sometimes the incongruity fails miserably. But what about those few times…
5 Reasons Your Business Needs To Be Using Google+ For Content Marketing
Whether you work in SEO, Social or Online Marketing in general, it’s highly likely that you’ll have come across the phrase ‘content marketing’ at least once or twice in the last year. Thanks to Google’s latest algorithm updates, creating great, high quality, shareable content is now more important and essential than ever before for any…
Launching a New Business: Unique Ways to Announce Your New Venture
After months of planning and preparation, you’re ready to launch your new business and make your new business announcement. Now you need to focus on bringing in customers and developing a loyal foundation. That’s easier said than done. Is print advertising worth the money? Will online advertising bring in enough local customers? With seemingly endless…
Why You Should Outsource Your B-to-B Marketing Efforts
For many companies, it’s a smart thing to outsource their b-to-b marketing efforts. Companies of all sizes and even some who have their own internal marketing departments benefit from outsourcing to a professional marketing company to help them create and get across a dynamic message. You may ask yourself what good it might do for…