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Digital Marketing · December 5, 2018

How to take a good Instagram photo

Instagram is all about the visual content. On our blog today we have all the tools you need to make a good Instagram photo that will perform well.Read more in 1:45 ↗
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Digital Marketing · November 26, 2018

Cabbage Patch dolls mastered storytelling marketing

Storytelling is a huge tactic in the marketing world. Stories build human connection. Bridging the product or service you’re trying to sell with the person you hope to buy it.Read more in 1:45 ↗
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Digital Marketing · November 23, 2018

It’s not too late for holiday advertising.

There are still simple and effective ways to advertise your products for the holiday season. While you might not have the idea insights for a more optimized campaign, there’s still reason to try your hardest!Read more in 1:46 ↗
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Digital Marketing · November 15, 2018

Website vs. Facebook Retail Page

The amount of brick and mortar retail stores closing in 2018 is on pace to break some records. And unfortunately, not in a good way. With many stores moving out of a physical space and onto the internet, deciding which platform to sell on can be overwhelming.Read more in 1:48 ↗
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Digital Marketing · November 9, 2018

What happened to Google+?

We know what you’re thinking. You didn’t realize the social platform, Google+, was still relevant. You’re right. On a consumer-level, it never really was relevant. Ninety percent of Google+ sessions were less than five second.Read more in 1:55 ↗
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Digital Marketing · November 7, 2018

Fall Social Media Cleanup

Having a solid social media presence is an essential part of business and brand awareness. Your online presence allows your business to engage with your current customers, reach new ones, and maintain consistent content for your following.Read more in 2:02 ↗
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Digital Marketing · November 5, 2018

What is digital marketing?

Advertising through social media and other digital platforms allows a business to tell their story visually and reach audiences they haven’t tapped into yet.Read more in 1:56 ↗
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Digital Marketing · November 2, 2018

What is micro marketing?

If your business is in an extremely competitive market, micro marketing can mean all the difference between success and struggle.Read more in 1:52 ↗