The most important reasons that your company should consider internet marketing is the chance to get discovered more often on major search engines. The vast majority of people who use these search engines like Google don’t scroll past the results on page one, which means that you should do everything in your power to get… Read More
Local Search
What are the keys to local marketing?
Any business that wants to survive and thrive in the marketplace will need to learn how to market its goods or services. In many cases, this means first learning how to market its goods or services in its local area. Startups and small companies may only serve a select local community while businesses of all… Read More
Function and Impact of Political Advertising Agencies on Political Campaigns
Advertising agencies have grown and diversified over the years as more industries appreciate the value that advertising adds to their brands. Today, there are advertising agencies dealing with products, online marketing, persons who draw huge public interest like actors and artists among others. Political advertising agencies help candidates gain popularity and win elections. Like any… Read More
Off-Page vs. On-Page SEO: How Do You Develop a Strategy? Part 2
In part one of this blog, we explained the difference between on-page and off-page SEO. We established that off-page SEO is often completed by a website designer or coder behind the scenes, while on-page SEO is up to you. The way that designers name your pages, write your code and house your website (i.e. search… Read More
What Is Inbound Marketing and Why Should You Care?
What is Inbound Marketing? Inbound Marketing is a phrase that has been on the periphery of every business since the boom of the online marketplace. With 80% of Australians now with internet access, by implementing cost effective online marketing strategies, you can bring people to you in their droves. This chart shows the Breakdown of… Read More
Is it Time to Hire an Outsider Internet Marketing Firm?
Did you know that, according to Google, at least 88% of people searching for local businesses on their smartphones call, or stop in, less than a day later? The importance of internet marketing can no longer be ignored. Whether on desktop PCs, laptops, or mobile devices, it is clear. A staggering number of people seek… Read More
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… Read More
What Not to Do With Your Google+ Profile
People have been flocking to Google+, which is quickly becoming a favorite social media platform. Google+ is an incredible way of meeting new people, connecting with prospective customers, and building more ties with your consumers. Many businesses don’t quite get it yet being a huge site with regular updates and all, but Google+ is a… Read More
Need SEO, Web Design, and Advertising From One Company? No Problem
When your business starts to have a presence online with a website, social media, or blog, there are a lot of moving targets and important pieces to the puzzle. How easy is it for your potential customers to find you? Is your site optimized? Is your logo appropriate, and does your website need a makeover?… Read More
Beyond the Pond Blog Named to 25 Excellent Blogs on Local Search & SEO
Congratulations to Co-Owner Mike Frey! His blog, Beyond the Pond, was just named as one of 25 Excellent Blogs on Local Search and SEO at Upcity Tips. Organic search is no longer just the domain of eCommerce and national businesses. Local search is a viable and necessary tool in any local business owner’s visibility toolkit. With the… Read More
The Social Traveler – The Importance of Online Reviews For Small Business
Summer is right around the corner, what that means for a lot of cities, towns and communities is tourists coming through town. Some will stop for a meal, some for window shopping, some for a day, week or longer. That makes now a great time to work on your online reviews and website presence. This past… Read More
A Happy New Year Look Back And A Look Ahead
Happy New Year! We would like to thank all of you who have joined us here on “the pond.” Through our blogs, guest blogs, and client projects, we hope that you have been able to learn and apply some marketing techniques that have made a difference in your business. We hope that following us here and… Read More