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Is My Marketing Even Working? The Early Wins to Watch Before Sales Show Up

You've been posting regularly, your website got a refresh, and maybe you finally started running ads. A few weeks go...

How Long Does SEO Take? What Small Businesses Should Actually Expect

“How long does SEO take?” is one of the most searched questions by business owners who’ve started investing in search....

Why Business Focus Matters More in the Age of AI

One of the most frustrating places to be as a business owner is busy without seeing the growth you expected....

What a Strong Online Presence Actually Looks Like for a Small Business

“You need a strong online presence.” It’s advice most small business owners have heard many times. It shows up in...

What Systems Does a Small Business Need Before It Grows?

If you took a two-week vacation tomorrow, what would happen to your business? Do you have enough systems already built?...

THE THEORY OF PERSISTENT CONVERGENCE

A General Framework for Persistence, Growth, Specialization,Attractors, and Adaptive Intelligence Chris Jenkin, Public Working Paper, August 2026 Concept and theory...

What to Fix Before You Spend More on Marketing

When growth slows down, the instinct is almost always the same: do more. More ads, more channels, more budget. If...

How Customers Find Local Businesses (And Why Many Never Find Yours)

The way customers discover businesses has changed dramatically over the last decade. Years ago, recommendations from friends, newspaper ads, or...

In the Age of AI, Responsibility Lives in the Approval Button

I'm not sure when I first watched The Jetsons. I was born in 1967, so it was probably sometime in the late...

The AI Business Command Center: What Comes After AI Tools?

Artificial intelligence has already entered nearly every part of business. Marketing teams use AI to write content, analyze audiences, manage...

Reece Smith

Jul 14, 2026

11 min

Marketing online marketing

The True Cost of Being Invisible Online

One of the biggest misconceptions in business is that great work automatically leads to growth. If you do something good...

The Great Democratization of Competence

I just finished watching Better Call Saul a second time with my wife Marija, who hadn’t seen it. In it...

This is How Business Systems Create Sustainable Growth

Running a business often feels like starting from scratch every single week. Monday arrives with a fresh list of problems...

The Marketing Habit That Beats Every Campaign

Every business runs a campaign at some point. A seasonal promotion. A product launch. A burst of ads to push...

The AI-Native Business: Why SMBs Need to Rebuild Around Intelligence

Every serious business owner needs to ask one question right now: is there a part of your business, maybe your...

How Small Businesses Can Use AI to Run and Grow Their Business

AI has moved from a future-facing idea to a real business conversation very quickly. Small and mid-sized business owners are...

Hard Work Alone Won’t Grow Your Business

If you are a business owner, you are no stranger to hard work. Business owners put in long hours. They...

Vanessa Colina

Jun 11, 2026

3 min

Business Growth Marketing

What Sustainable Business Growth Actually Looks Like

The advice is everywhere. Post more. Start earlier. Stay later. Outwork the competition. The hustle narrative is so embedded in...

Why Is My Business Growth Inconsistent? The Problem Might Not Be Effort

Most business owners are not struggling because they are lazy. They are not sitting around waiting for growth to magically...

Disconnected Marketing Is Hurting Your Business

In 2026, businesses do not struggle because they lack effort. They sometimes do even more than what’s needed. They usually...

Why Your Marketing Budget Always Feels Like It’s Never Enough

Ask most small business owners what they’d do with more marketing budget and they’ll have an answer ready. More ads....

Why Inconsistent Marketing Hurts Business Growth

I’ve noticed how most business owners' issues start with visibility, overall. Not enough reach.Not enough traffic.Not enough engagement… But in...

The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Marketing

Businesses today are investing more into marketing than ever before. They are running Google Ads, posting on social media, investing...

Too Many Tools, Not Enough Growth: The Problem With Fragmented Marketing

Modern businesses face a long list of challenges. AI and technology, talent management, customer experience, reputation, strategic planning… the list...

Why Having More Marketing Tools Is Making You Less Visible

There’s a version of this story that many small business owners know well. You sign up for a social media...

Event Horizon

Everything Is Collapsing Into Itself, and We’re Still Pretending It Isn’t We are not living through a normal technological disruption....

Chris Jenkin

May 7, 2026

13 min

Why Fragmented Marketing Is Holding Your Business Back

Marketing has never offered small businesses more opportunities than it does today. There are more ways to reach customers, more...

Reece Smith

May 5, 2026

6 min

Credibility online marketing

How to Build Trust and Credibility Online (It Starts With Your Website)

If you ask most business owners if they’re trustworthy, the answer is always yes. They’ve been around for years. They...

Reece Smith

Apr 30, 2026

3 min

online marketing reviews

Why Customers Pay More for Businesses They Trust

If you’ve ever felt pressure to lower your prices to win a job, you’re not alone. Price competition is real,...

Marija Vidanovic

Apr 28, 2026

5 min

Brand Reputation Customer Trust

Why Is Brand Reputation Important for Business Growth?

When someone hears about your business for the first time, they rarely contact you right away. They search, and they...

How to Get Clarity in Your Business and Stop Talking to Everyone

One of the biggest mistakes I see businesses make is trying to say too much. Too many offers.Too many messages....

How gotcha! Built Enterprise AI Infrastructure for Small Businesses

gotcha! is building an AI-powered growth platform designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses. At the center of the platform...

How Do Reviews Impact Business Growth?

Business owners think growth comes from doing more marketing. More ads, posts, or campaigns… But in reality, one of the...

What Customers Do Before They Call You

You answered the phone. They sound ready to buy. You think the conversation is just beginning. But here's the thing:...

How to Get Found Online by Customers and Turn Visibility Into Growth

A lot of small business owners think they have a visibility problem. Sometimes they do. But more often, they have...

The Trust Gap: Why Customers Choose Your Competitor Even When You’re Better

You’re good at what you do. Your existing customers know it. Some of them have been with you for years....

What Actually Drives Business Growth?

A lot of business owners are working hard. Very hard. They are posting on social media. Running ads. Updating their...

Reece Smith

Mar 31, 2026

8 min

Business Clarity marketing strategy

Why Your Marketing Isn’t Generating Revenue (And How to Fix It)

You’re putting in the work. You’re showing up, testing ideas, trying new tools, and doing everything you’ve been told should...

Why Your Website Gets Traffic But No Customers

You check your analytics. Traffic looks solid. Maybe it’s even growing. But the phone isn’t ringing, the contact form sits...

Marija Vidanovic

Mar 24, 2026

4 min

ai and society human nature

You Are Not Special

When my kids were small, Barney was all the rage. I didn't make a lot of money back then, but...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 12, 2026

15 min

Business Growth Marketing Clarity

What Actually Drives Business Growth?

Every business owner wants growth. More customers. More revenue. More stability. But very few step back and ask a harder...

Vanessa Colina

Mar 10, 2026

3 min

Growth Marketing Metrics

The One Number Every SMB Owner Should Know (But Most Don’t)

Ask most small business owners how their marketing is going, and they’ll tell you about traffic. Or followers. Or how...

Marija Vidanovic

Mar 5, 2026

4 min

lead generation Marketing

How Can I Get More Leads? 10 Questions Every Small Business Should Ask

If you run a small business, you have likely asked yourself: How can I get more leads? It is the...

How Do I Simplify My Marketing Strategy?

If you run a small or mid-sized business, chances are your marketing feels heavier than it should. Too many tools,...

Chaos Doesn’t Care About Your Substrate. Consciousness, AI, and the Mess That Makes Us Alive

A Boring Book That Made Me Think I was 42 minutes from finishing Feeling & Knowing by Antonio Damasio when...

Slavery. From Chains to Code: The Oldest Institution Meets Its Newest Iteration

Slavery has been around for thousands of years. That sentence should stop you cold. Not because it’s surprising, but because...

The Species We Built: Why AI Won’t Replace Us, It Will Simply Outgrow Us

We Used to Earn It There was a time when every human life was defined by a single word: survival....

Clarity Over Chaos

It’s here. The AI takeover. Things are about to get crazy. The entire modern world is built on software, and...

How to Audit Your Marketing Strategy and Eliminate Waste

If you’re spending money on marketing but aren’t confident what’s actually working, you’re not alone. Many small and mid-sized businesses...

The Playoff Paradox: Why My Business Was Stuck in Overtime (And How I Fixed It)

I’m writing this still stinging from the weekend. If you know me at all, you know I’m a die-hard Buffalo...

The Politeness Trap: Why Saying “Please” to AI Is a Dangerous Habit

I was recently listening to an episode of the Moonshots podcast, a conversation between Peter Diamandis, Salim Ismail, Alexander Wissner-Gross,...

Humanity Is Bad at Decisions, That’s Why AI Will Take Over

Life is nothing but decisions. We start making them almost immediately, long before we understand consequences. What to say, who...

How to Build a Profitable Ad Strategy Without Wasting Budget

Running ads doesn’t have to feel like lighting money on fire. Yet for many businesses, that’s exactly what happens: ads...

The Perfection Paradox: Why 4-Star Reviews Can Be Better Than 5-Star Reviews

We have been conditioned to believe that anything less than a perfect 5.0 is a failure. In the high-stakes world...

Chris Jenkin

Dec 30, 2025

5 min

2026 content marketing

Content Marketing Trends Every SMB Needs to Know in 2026

Content marketing has always been one of the most powerful ways for small and medium-sized businesses to attract customers, build...

Vanessa Colina

Dec 18, 2025

4 min

algorithm update Google core update

How SMBs Can Prepare for the Next Algorithm Update

If you’ve ever seen your website traffic dip overnight, you’ve likely experienced the impact of a search algorithm update. For...

The Invisible Problem: Why We Built g!Places™

How a 15-year observation turned into a solution for the mismatch between where you sit and where you work. I...

Unlocking 5-Star Success: Proven Reputation Strategies Every Business Needs

If you run a business today, your reputation is one of your most powerful assets. Customers trust reviews more than...

How to Dominate Your Service Area Without Spending on Ads

If you run a local business, you already know the struggle. You are competing with bigger brands, local rivals, and...

AI And The Future Of Local Marketing: How SMBs Actually Compete In 2026

AI has officially crossed the line from “trend” to “competitive separator.” Local marketing used to be about showing up on...

Reece Smith

Dec 2, 2025

5 min

google gotcha! Products

Google Ads vs. SEO: When to Use Each (And Why You Probably Need Both)

In today’s hyper-competitive digital landscape, businesses can’t afford to rely on a single strategy to attract customers. Two of the...

How gotcha! Helps SMBs Scale Faster

Most small and midsize businesses don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they’re drowning in complexity. Too many...

Chris Jenkin

Nov 25, 2025

6 min

brand gotcha! Products

How Smart Brands Turn Complaints Into Their Most Valuable Asset

Your guide to understanding how customer reviews directly impact revenue, rankings, and long-term business growth, plus the solution that helps...

Human-Sounding AI Content: What Actually Works and What Google Wants

Your guide to making AI content sound natural, engaging, and aligned with how people actually read and respond. AI Content...

Reece Smith

Nov 18, 2025

6 min

AI-Driven Marketing digital marketing

The New Rules of Social Media Marketing for SMBs

Social media has changed, and so have the rules for small and medium-sized businesses. What used to be a simple...

Your AI Is Talking to My AI

People have always used tools to improve life. When tools weren’t around, we relied on our own ideas to solve...

Chris Jenkin

Nov 11, 2025

4 min

5 Local SEO Myths Every SMB Should Ignore (And What to Do Instead)

Local SEO has become a must-have for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) trying to stay visible in their communities. But...

Marija Vidanovic

Nov 4, 2025

4 min

Customer Success g!Reviews

The Hidden Power of Complaints: Transform Customer Frustration Into Opportunity

No matter how great your business is, complaints are inevitable. Every company, from the corner café to the Fortune 500...

The Secret to Ranking Higher in Local Searches Without Spending More

If you’re a small or medium-sized business (SMB), showing up in local search results isn’t just nice to have; it’s...

Vanessa Colina

Oct 28, 2025

5 min

google Small Business

What Google’s Latest Update Means for Local Businesses

Every few months, Google releases a new core update that changes how websites appear in search results. For local businesses,...

How to Stop Wasting Ad Spend and Actually See ROI

Running paid ads without seeing meaningful returns? You're not alone. Many small businesses and marketers are burning through their ad...

Marija Vidanovic

Oct 21, 2025

3 min

AI Evolution digital marketing

The New OS for Small Business: How AI Will Replace the Agency Model

I’ve been doing this for a while now, in fact, my whole life. The key is, what is “this”. Well,...

Chris Jenkin

Oct 16, 2025

6 min

Business Growth content marketing

Why Writing Your Own Content Is Slowing Down Your Business Growth

We've heard the rallying cry from countless entrepreneurs: "I'll just write the content myself." It sounds great in theory. Who...

Stop Wasting Hours on Social Media: A Smarter Way for SMBs

If you run a small or medium-sized business, you’ve probably been told a hundred times that you “need to post...

Automate 3 Blog Posts a Day Without Writing

The Content Gap Every Business Struggles With We talk to a lot of small business owners about content, and we...

The 3 Biggest Mistakes SMBs Make With Local SEO (And How to Fix Them)

For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), showing up in local search results isn’t just nice to have; it’s critical to...

AI-First: Why gotcha! Represents the Future of Business Growth

When the Wall Street Journal recently profiled “AI-native” companies, it highlighted a new class of businesses that are growing faster,...

Why Your Business Isn’t Getting Reviews (And How to Change That Today)

When was the last time you bought something online without checking the reviews first? If you are like most people,...

Lessons From 100+ Web Audits: The Top 5 Things Killing Your Site Performance

Over the past year, we’ve audited 100+ websites across industries, from startups and service businesses to eCommerce brands and local...

Plan‑then‑Execute Agents: Building Resilient AI with FastAPI & LangGraph

There’s a moment with agents that feels like time bends, when you stop reacting, and start planning. In agentic AI,...

The Machine Inside Us

I am noticing a growing trend. It used to be that when a friend or family member had a problem...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 9, 2025

9 min

Customer Trust Reputation

Why Reviews and Real-Time Chat Are the Secret to Customer Trust in 2025

In today’s business world, customers don’t just buy products or services; they buy trust. The way people perceive your brand...

How to Rank Higher on Google in 2025

Google is still the most powerful channel for small and mid-sized businesses. But showing up on page one is tougher...

Reece Smith

Sep 2, 2025

4 min

Customer Experience Customer Success

Why Customer Experience Is the Growth Engine of SaaS and Platform Companies

In a world where switching to a competitor is just a few clicks away, customer experience (CX) has become the...

AI Music Unleashed: When Machines Want to Sing

There’s something oddly poetic about the realization that AI wants to sing. Over the last few months, we’ve released three...

From Reviews to Reputation: Mastering Gotcha! Reviews™️ for Credibility & Growth

Imagine searching online for a local restaurant. Two options appear: one with hundreds of glowing reviews and another with none....

Toward Persistent, Predictive AI for Small Businesses

A Socio-Technical Orchestration Framework for SMB Growth Executive Summary Small businesses are at a crossroads. AI is everywhere, but most...

AI-Assisted Software Development: Turning Ideas Into Reality Faster Than Ever

If you’ve ever had a great business idea but felt overwhelmed by the tech side of things, you’re not alone....

Why React Developers Can’t Ignore AI in 2025: Future-Proofing the Frontend

Introduction: The AI-Driven Shift in Frontend Development The web is evolving fast, and in 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is no...

Don’t Just Use AI. Customize It: How Smart Businesses Are Making AI Their Own

AI is no longer a future trend. It's today's reality. From content creation to customer service to internal operations, AI...

Reece Smith

Aug 7, 2025

4 min

Design Thinking Marketing

Why Design Thinking Belongs in Every Marketing Strategy

Creativity isn’t just for product teams — it’s the secret weapon of high-performing marketers. If your marketing strategy is built...

Micro-Moments: AI-Powered Relevance in Every Click

If you're thinking micro-moments are some futuristic concept, think again. Every scroll, hover, and location search creates tiny opportunity windows,...

Chris Jenkin

Jul 31, 2025

3 min

content Interactive Content

The Rise of Interactive Web Content: Boosting Engagement with Dynamic Experiences

Think about the last website that genuinely captured your attention. Chances are, it wasn’t static text or simple images. It...

Understanding the Agile Software Development Lifecycle: A Guide for Business Owners

In today’s fast-paced digital world, customers expect quick turnarounds, high performance, and user-friendly solutions – all delivered yesterday. For business...

GPT Could Be Making You Sick

How Frictionless AI May Quietly Erode Our Minds, Emotions, and Social Fabric TL;DR We're outsourcing thinking to GPT, leading to...

Chris Jenkin

Jul 22, 2025

8 min

Development gotcha apps

React and signals

React has given web developers a rock-solid way to build user interfaces for more than ten years, but its “re-render...

Why g!WebDev™ Matters for Performance, Conversions, and SEO

Let’s be honest. Your website might look great… but that doesn’t mean it’s doing its job. Too many business owners...

Future-Proofing Your Creative Team: Strategies for Sustainable Success

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, staying ahead of the curve isn’t just desirable, it's essential. Creative teams, in particular,...

The Human Touch in AI: Balancing Automation with Authenticity

Let’s get one thing out of the way, AI isn’t here to replace us. It’s here to force us to...

SEO Alert: How Google’s Core Web Vitals Impact Your Website’s Ranking

Think about visiting a website that takes forever to load or jumps around as images and ads appear. Frustrating, right?...

If Truth is the Answer, What is Truth?

We live in a world drowning in content, flooded with opinions, and algorithmically manipulated by narratives dressed up as fact....

Before You Buy Ads, Fix This: The Real Reason Your Site Isn’t Bringing in Leads

If you're running ads, posting on social, or doing SEO and still hearing crickets, you're not alone. The problem might...

Rebranding Done Right: Case Studies & Lessons Learned

Rebranding is tricky. Get it right, and your brand gains a fresh life, renewed excitement, and strengthened market position. Get...

Pythonic Paths: Building Scalable AI Solutions for Marketing

If you’ve ever built something with AI in mind, you’ve probably touched Python. But here’s what’s often missed: building AI...

Content Decay: The Silent Killer of Your SEO Rankings (and How to Fix It)

Picture this: You launch a new page on your website—carefully optimized, loaded with great content, and perfectly designed. At first,...

Gamma is Presentation Software, Not a Full-Fledged Website Platform

Gamma positions itself as an innovative, no-code tool for crafting beautiful digital experiences, but let’s be clear: at its core,...

Why Your Website Isn’t Bringing in Leads — And How to Fix It Fast

Let’s be honest: you didn’t build a website just to have a digital business card or brochure. You built it...

How Great Design Drives Higher Conversion Rates

Why aesthetics aren’t just pretty, they’re powerful performance tools. In a world where attention spans are shorter than a TikTok...

Beyond Automation: Crafting Personalized Marketing with AI

Let’s be real, “AI in marketing” isn’t the future. It’s the present. But what separates average automation from marketing that...

Choosing the Right AI Marketing Company: Leveraging Technology Without Losing Your Brand’s Humanity

Imagine partnering with an AI marketing firm that promises revolutionary results, but suddenly your brand’s unique voice is replaced by...

The GIA Chronicles

Introducing: The GIA Chronicles An AI-Powered Heroine for a World on the Brink Every era has its defining myth. Ours...

Not Sure What to Fix First? Try These 5 Marketing Moves Before You Spend Another Dollar

If you're pouring time and money into marketing but not seeing results, you're not alone. Most business owners and marketing...

The Role of AI in Creative Work: Blending Innovation with Originality

AI is no longer just a buzzword, it’s now a part of the creative process. From automating design tasks to...

Digital Marketing Ethics: Why Trust and Transparency Matter More Than Ever

Imagine this: you wake up one morning to discover your personal data was leaked, not by hackers, but by a...

Your Career Path Is You

Introduction I was listening to a business book recently that focused on organizational structure and OKRs. At one point, it...

How AI Is Changing Marketing and Why the Human Touch Still Matters

Introduction When AI first started taking over conversations in the marketing world, I was skeptical. Marketing, at its core, has...

Atomic Design: Building Better Interfaces with Components

In the fast-paced world of web and product design, consistency and scalability are everything. Whether you're designing a marketing site,...

Your Future Self Is Your Horizon

Our goals are driven by our wants. My whole life, I’ve pursued what I wanted—sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing. When you...

Micro-Moments: Capturing Customers in the Age of Short Attention Spans

Today’s digital landscape is crowded, noisy, and constantly demanding attention. Consumers are bombarded by thousands of messages daily, yet their...

If Everything Is for Everyone, You’re Talking to No One

One of the most common challenges I see in marketing is when a business tries to appeal to everyone. It...

Reece Smith

Apr 24, 2025

3 min

branding digital marketing

Building a Strong Brand Identity in a Digital-First World

We’re living in a digital-first world, and like it or not, your brand’s first impression is almost always happening online....

Why the Future Belongs to Those Who Create Their Own AIs

In 2023 alone, over 10,000 startups launched "AI-powered" tools. But peel back the curtain, and you’ll find that most of...

Marketing Should Make You Money, Not Just Look Good

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen companies treat marketing like it lives in its own little world,...

Reece Smith

Apr 15, 2025

3 min

digital marketing online content

The Human Factor: Understanding How Different Audiences React to Your Online Content

In digital marketing, there's a temptation to think purely in numbers: click rates, impressions, conversions. But behind every statistic is...

Michael Jenkin

Apr 10, 2025

3 min

User-Generated Stories: Making Your Customers Part of the Brand

A while ago, I stumbled across a short video shared by a small brand I follow. It wasn’t high-production, it...

Marketing Is Everywhere—Yes, Even Your Deodorant

Let me just start by saying this: marketing is everywhere. Like everywhere. From the clothes you’re wearing right now to...

The Evolution of SEO: Beyond Keywords to Authority Content

A person can claim to have been in their career for a long time. When I hear this, I think...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 24, 2025

4 min

Why g!LocalSEO™ Matters for Your Website, Traffic, and SEO

If you have a website, you’ve probably heard of tools that enhance its capabilities. That’s where g!LocalSEO™ comes in—our powerful...

Michael Jenkin

Mar 17, 2025

4 min

digital marketing innovation

gotcha! – A Story of Innovation

I’ve been in sales and marketing for as long as I can remember. In a way, we all have. But...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 10, 2025

8 min

branding storytelling

Storytelling in Branding: Creating Emotional Connections

I recently read Start With Why by Simon Sinek, and it completely shifted my perspective on branding. One of the...

Marija Vidanovic

Mar 3, 2025

3 min

business marketing Cookie-Cutter Marketing

Everyone Wants to Start a Marketing Business These Days—And What That Means for Real Marketing

The Digital Marketing Gold Rush Lately, it feels like everyone is jumping into digital marketing. Whether it’s people looking for...

Your List and Scheduling Habits are the Secret Behind Boosting Your Work Performance

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving digital world, staying organized is crucial. Between juggling meetings, deadlines, and the ever-present temptation to...

Michael Jenkin

Feb 17, 2025

3 min

brand building brand strategy

Brand Strategy vs. Bad Strategy: How to Set Your Business Up for Success

A strong brand strategy can make or break a business. In today’s highly competitive market, brands that stand out are...

Marija Vidanovic

Feb 10, 2025

5 min

business strategy Marketing

Stop Selling: The Key to Marketing Success in Today’s World

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape of modern marketing, one principle stands out as a game-changer: stop selling. This may seem...

Reece Smith

Feb 3, 2025

4 min

web design web design best practices

Enhancing Your Website’s Look and User Experience: Design Best Practices

In today's digital age, your website serves as the face of your brand. A visually appealing and user-friendly website not...

The Power of Creating a Website with a Strong Funnel

In today’s digital-first world, having a website is no longer optional for businesses—it’s a necessity. But simply having a website...

The Future of Web Design: How AI, AR, and VR are Transforming User Experiences

The world of web design is evolving faster than ever, driven by emerging technologies that are setting new standards for...

Marija Vidanovic

Nov 12, 2024

5 min

branding small business marketing

10 Essential Elements of Custom Branding for Small Businesses

In today's competitive market, custom branding for small businesses can stand out and build a loyal customer base by creating...

Marija Vidanovic

Nov 5, 2024

3 min

typography web design

The Role of Typography in Web Design

The role of typography in web design, and design in general, is often referred to as the silent hero of...

Marija Vidanovic

Oct 14, 2024

9 min

responsive website website design

Understanding Web Design: Key Elements for Building a Website

Web design is a process of creating visually appealing and functional websites that provide a great user experience. In today's...

Marija Vidanovic

Oct 7, 2024

4 min

dallas digital marketing digital marketing strategy

Social Media Skills Are for Pros

The Essential Skills that Separate Professional Social Media Managers from Amateurs In today’s digital world, social media plays a critical...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 17, 2024

5 min

digital marketing snapchat marketing

5 Tips on How to Use Snapchat as a Marketing Tool

Nowadays, our smartphones have become an important part of our lives. This is why more and more business owners are...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 10, 2017

3 min

content marketing content marketing strategy

How to Create Content that Works

As a website owner, your content is one of the most important things in your business. Since this is what...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 1, 2017

3 min

dallas digital marketing digital marketing

How Important is Keyword Strategy to Your Digital Marketing Campaign?

Google continually changes its algorithm to make sure it captures spam websites. Because of this, digital marketers also need to...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 23, 2017

2 min

digital marketing digital marketing strategy

How to Use Instagram in Digital Marketing

Instagram has been proven as a useful tool for business owners, especially now that more and more people are using...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 15, 2017

4 min

digital advertising digital marketing

YouTube Never More Relevant

Trends change every so often whether it's in the food, fashion, or any other industry. This is the same case with...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 9, 2017

2 min

dallas seo digital marketing

3 Important SEO Tips for 2017

As a business owner, you need to make sure your website is seen by your target audience. Especially if you...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 1, 2017

2 min

content marketing digital marketing

15 Social Media Tips You Should Live By

If you're planning to put up a business this year, it's important that you also have some knowledge on how...

Chris Jenkin

Jan 26, 2017

5 min

art of creative content content

How Does Fake News Affect Content Marketing

Last year, we saw the prevalence of fake news vastly shared via social media. There have been rampant sharing of...

Chris Jenkin

Jan 17, 2017

3 min

content marketing creative content

2 Important Tips on Creating Content

No matter how good your article is, if it's not getting the traffic it deserves, it might as well be...

Chris Jenkin

Jan 11, 2017

3 min

creative content digital marketing

How You Can Use Instagram Stories for Marketing

Just recently, Instagram introduced its newest feature called Instagram Stories. For everyone who's been using their mobile device for the...

Chris Jenkin

Dec 9, 2016

3 min

content marketing creative content

What Your Audience Wants to See on Your Social Media Pages

As they all say, content is king! But how do you continue to provide the best content when the demands...

Chris Jenkin

Dec 1, 2016

4 min

content management content marketing

Content Marketing Goals You Should Aspire to Accomplish

For years, the saying "content is king" has been used online to discuss how important content truly is. As a...

Chris Jenkin

Nov 23, 2016

3 min

online branding online marketing

Important Digital Marketing Tips Every Startup Company Needs to Remember

For anyone who's ever launched a startup, you already know how difficult it can be to kickstart the business and...

Chris Jenkin

Nov 11, 2016

4 min

content marketing digital marketing

5 Ways to Use Emotional Intelligence in Your Marketing

As a marketer, you have to make sure that the campaigns you launch are hitting your audience. This is how...

Chris Jenkin

Nov 3, 2016

4 min

digital marketing online marketing

5 Signs Your Website Needs a Makeover

From time to time, it's important to give things a fresh, new look. No matter what it is, it's important...

Chris Jenkin

Oct 28, 2016

5 min

content marketing content strategy

Tips for Successful Content Marketing

It's been said many times — content is king — and it’s true, but there are still some business owners...

Chris Jenkin

Oct 19, 2016

3 min

customer loyalty increase customer

5 Ways to Increase Customer Loyalty

Every business owner knows how important it is to build trust and customer loyalty. The reason behind this is that...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 29, 2016

4 min

branding business plan

The 4 Keys to Successful Branding

Often described as a sign, logo, or name, branding identifies the product or services you sell. Branding your company isn’t...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 15, 2016

4 min

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7 Digital Marketing Secrets to Boost Website Traffic

Having a website to promote your business can be a big help. In most cases, the website serves as the...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 7, 2016

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How to Brand and Market Yourself

While many business owners are already familiar with the process of creating a brand strategy, few people understand that the...

Chris Jenkin

Aug 25, 2016

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How PokeMon Go Can Boost Your Business

Do you run or help promote a local business? Interested in taking advantage of the latest gaming craze? Pokémon Go...

Chris Jenkin

Aug 19, 2016

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5 New Marketing Trends You Tried to Ignore

Yep! You can teach an old dog new tricks. Check out the following 5 new marketing trends you haven't considered...

Chris Jenkin

Aug 10, 2016

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How to Launch a Successful Business By Writing One Sentence

Good copy helps websites attract people and gain new business. No matter how much time or money you invest in...

Chris Jenkin

Aug 5, 2016

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5 Things That Will Boost Your Local SEO

Having your website perform well in the results page of a search can play a vital role on the success...

Chris Jenkin

Jul 29, 2016

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14 Summertime Digital Marketing Ideas

Written by Catherine Marsden With days getting longer, kids home from school, and the backyard grill calling your name, it’s...

Chris Jenkin

Jul 15, 2016

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5 Summertime Marketing Ideas

Summer is the perfect time of year to launch a campaign that drives new customers and increases brand loyalty. Get...

4 Psychology Tips for Better Marketing

Why are we only just starting with human marketing? A freelance marketing and PR consultant spends considerable time analyzing marketing...

5 Facts Small Businesses Should Know About Local SEO

Without a doubt, businesses throughout the world all have one thing in common, and that is to bring in more...

Chris Jenkin

Jun 30, 2016

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Creating a Content Marketing Strategy

Most businesses already know how important social media is. They are already aware of how crucial having good practice of...

Chris Jenkin

Jun 10, 2016

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Social Media Marketing : Secrets and Lies

While many businesses already understand the importance of having a social media strategy, others might argue that social media marketing...

Chris Jenkin

Jun 3, 2016

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Mobile Only Checklist: What Does Your Business Need?

There's no denying the fact that people use their smartphones so much that they rely on it for the things...

Chris Jenkin

May 27, 2016

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Top 5 Facebook Business Page Mistakes

There's no doubt that Facebook plays a huge importance for businesses trying to reach their customers. Considering there is 1.65...

Chris Jenkin

May 26, 2016

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10 Daily Marketing Ideas

The show must go on. Even if business isn't booming, these 10 daily marketing ideas will keep things moving, while...

Chris Jenkin

May 13, 2016

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Mobile-Friendly vs. Mobile-Optimized Websites

There's a lot of questions about the differences between mobile-friendly vs mobile-optimization vs responsive design for websites. These questions include:...

Chris Jenkin

May 6, 2016

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Improve Your SEO Now With 5 Easy Tips

While it’s always wise to hire a SEO professional for guidance in improving search engine rank, you can improve your...

Chris Jenkin

Apr 29, 2016

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Email Etiquette

Let’s get back to the basics. In a world where keyboards have replaced the mighty pen, there’s still a place...

Chris Jenkin

Apr 22, 2016

3 min

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Facebook Live and the End of Television

An anchor sits at a desk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, talking with guests about the...

Chris Jenkin

Apr 15, 2016

6 min

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Red Flag Tips for Avoiding Shady SEO Providers

There’s shady people all over the world. That doesn’t mean you necessarily want to do business with them. While it’s...

7 Habits that Social Media Marketers Should Break

The following 7 habits that social media marketers should break have deemed themselves ineffective. Whether you’re the voice behind the...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 23, 2016

4 min

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5 Facts About Digital Marketing That You Never Knew

5 Facts About Digital Marketing That You Never Knew One of the biggest misconceptions people have about social media marketing...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 18, 2016

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2016 Web Design Trends

The following 2016 web design trends will keep you informed of what to expect in the ever-changing tech industry. Author...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 11, 2016

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Why Fresh Content Matters

Many web page owners wonder what the purpose of fresh content is. Fresh can mean a few different things, from...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 4, 2016

3 min

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Marketing Tips for the New Facebook Emojis

Macy's is my shop. I consistently go in it and find so many amazing deals on the clearance holder. All...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 26, 2016

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Best Advice for Digital Marketing and Growing a Social Media

Whether you're wondering how to ensure that consumers can find your business online, or need a few tips to boost...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 19, 2016

4 min

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9 Reasons Why You Should Love Local Businesses

The following list of why you should love local businesses serves as a reminder that the little shop down the...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 12, 2016

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7 Reasons Why Your Website Needs to Be Mobile Friendly Now

The internet has largely contributed to how we do things. And because of this, its usage has also vastly changed...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 7, 2016

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gotcha! Systems Engineer Bhaskarjyoti Roy Publishes Book

Our very own Systems Engineer, Bhaskarjyoti Roy (we call him Roy), has published his first book on Amazon, entitled “Mastering...

Chris Jenkin

Feb 5, 2016

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How to Deal with a Bad Yelp Review

If a customer rant has you Googling how to deal with a bad Yelp review, you're in the right place....

Chris Jenkin

Feb 2, 2016

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How Your Business Can Make the Most Out of Facebook

Facebook activity has increased regularly, to the point where people use it just about every day. At the end of...

How to Keep Mobile Shoppers Loyal

Mobile shoppers have many desirable and distinct traits, however commitment is not always one of them. How do you keep...

Chris Jenkin

Jan 8, 2016

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2016 Digital Trend Predictions

Author: Barry Whyte Lists: I love them. Especially at this time of year. So here is one of the many...

Chris Jenkin

Dec 31, 2015

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How to Make an Unforgettable First Impression

Your first meeting is really the only chance you've got to sell your brand, your product, and most importantly-yourself, to prospective...

Chris Jenkin

Dec 23, 2015

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7 Web Development Trends You Should Consider

Author Credit Chris Winn. Chris Winn is a Senior Web Engineer at Creative Market. Creative Market is a platform for...

Chris Jenkin

Oct 16, 2015

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Social Media Tips for Your Digital Marketing Strategy

Special thanks to Sean Smith at Sprout Social for reaching out and sharing their blog post for our readers. It's...

Chris Jenkin

Oct 9, 2015

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Digital Marketing Myths

Author Credit: Scott Rayden If you’re in client services or sales, you’ve most definitely heard a few prevailing myths about...

Chris Jenkin

Oct 2, 2015

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4 New Ways to Trump Your Sales Competition

The following 4 new ways to trump your competition will give you all the edge you need to entice your...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 11, 2015

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Stop Writing New Blog Posts (No Really! This Might Work)

There's just something about Fridays. Much like Spring Fever or the end of the school year, Fridays hold promise for...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 4, 2015

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80 Digital Marketing Quotes

The following 80 digital marketing motivational quotes are certain to inspire you to get back to work. (Instead of reading...

Chris Jenkin

Sep 1, 2015

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Top 5 Digital Marketing Mistakes That Startups Make

Entrepreneurs often make mishaps that can greatly hinder their company's growth. Avoid the following top 5 digital marketing mistakes if...

Chris Jenkin

Aug 28, 2015

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Understanding Google’s Three Listing Snack Pack

While many of us were trying to make sense of Google’s recently announced restructuring, Google once again shook up the...

Chris Jenkin

Aug 24, 2015

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6 Facebook Features Marketers Need to Know

As a marketer, you know that Facebook is where more of your customers are than any other social media network....

Chris Jenkin

Aug 21, 2015

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Why You Need a Social Media Calendar

Perhaps you're wondering whether or not you need a social media calendar. After all, does anybody really "like" planning and...

Chris Jenkin

Apr 27, 2015

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Google Mobile-Friendly Algorithm Update- The Time is Now

The time has come for the Google mobile friendly algorithm update. We have warned our clients with hopes they would...

Chris Jenkin

Apr 21, 2015

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Why Customers Love the Follow-up Call

Are you wondering what makes customers love the follow up call? It’s not just that unexpected ring that delights a...

Chris Jenkin

Mar 31, 2015

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Humanity Is Bad at Decisions, That’s Why AI Will Take Over

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