Should I Respond To A Negative Online Review Of My Business? #FAQuesday

Posted on: September 1, 2015

Since the Internet is often the first and last place potential customers go to find out more about you, online reviews are serious stuff. Our clients often ask us what to do when they come across a less-than-spectacular review of their business. Our advice is to address them promptly and professionally.

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3 Reasons to Own Your Social Media Channels

Posted on: July 23, 2015

Whether or not you’re in love with social media in your personal life, it has become one of the most valuable tools in the arsenal of any modern business. Lively social media channels not only show that your company is keeping up with the times, but also give you an opportunity to broadcast your mission statement in a more intimate, less sales-driven atmosphere.

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Managing Your Complete Internet Presence

Posted on: January 14, 2014

Having a website used to be enough. But the rise of social media platforms and multiple online review websites has redefined what it means to have an Internet presence. Today’s consumers are online more than ever before, and their purchasing habits — even for major purchases like travel and lodging — have adjusted accordingly. From desktop computers and laptops to mobile devices and tablets, the traditional buying cycle has been replaced with customers expecting to engage directly with brands and businesses in a multitude of places — places they choose. “It’s about being available wherever your customers are,” said Roger Laurendeau, CEO of The Web Guys, a web design and Internet marketing agency in Carmel, Ind. “Sure you have a website, but you may just have missed out on acquiring a customer because they found a negative review on a Yelp listing you didn’t know you had, or because they … Continued

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Press Releases Enhance Your Business’ Web Presence

Posted on: August 23, 2012

As you’ve probably noticed, public relations and advertising are important parts of running your business since these efforts help bring in more customers, who in turn help your business grow and succeed. If you’ve been trying to increase your PR presence, but you think you’ve exhausted all the possible outlets, think again. One way to up your PR presence on the web is to write a press release for your business. According to Wikipedia, “A press release, news release, media release, press statement or video release is a written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something ostensibly newsworthy.” Now, you might be thinking that you can’t write press releases because your business doesn’t do anything that is really “newsworthy,” but this isn’t true. If your company has recently started offering a new product or service, won a local award, or set … Continued

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How To Choose A Legitimate SEO Company

Posted on: November 3, 2011

There are many companies on the Internet that claim to be legitimate and reputable Internet marketing firms. It can be difficult filtering through the grandiose claims each company makes in order to make a proper business decision. The best way to make the correct decision is to do your due diligence and follow the steps below: 1. Verify Their Company Information If the SEO company you are talking with gives you a physical address, Google the information they provide to make sure it’s a real location recognized by Google. Call the number they provide to see if they answer the phone, or if an answering service or automated system answers. This is important considering you need to be able to talk to your trusted SEO partner when you need to. 2. Talk To Current and Previous Customers One of the best ways to check up on a company before doing … Continued

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