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Incorporating Infographics in Your Marketing Strategy
We all know a picture tells a thousand words, but infographics are even more efficient. The right infographic can turn facts and data into arguments, turn potential leads into sure sales, and can reduce complex data points into actionable information in multiple different contexts, from product info to political activism. But infographics are still a…
These YouTube Tools Will Boost Your Video Rankings
Video content is pulling more and more weight in the field of digital marketing, as it becomes easier than ever to post, host, and consume. Between the astronomical rise of TikTok and the success of YouTube Shorts, not to mention other popular forms of short-form video content, it’s become clearer over time that at least…
Improve Your Content by Avoiding Overused Stock Photos
An unbroken block of text is not user-friendly. Good spacing, layout, and font choice can go a long way towards making text look better. But you need more to keep the eye interested, especially when trying to present content online. Statistics show that readers are 80 percent more likely to read your content when it’s…
How to Use Link Building to Improve SEO
Link building remains a cornerstone technique for improving your website’s search engine optimization marketing – provided you’re doing it right. Yet while most webmasters understand the importance of proper link building, too few know how to do it – and how to differentiate between a good link and a bad link (yes, there are appreciable…
Meta Makes Changes to Facebook’s Ad Targeting
Starting January 19th, 2022, advertisers on Facebook are no longer be able to create new ad sets utilizing certain Detailed Targeting options, including: Health causes (e.g., “cancer awareness”, “obesity pandemic”, etc.) Sexual orientation (e.g., “LGBTQIA+”, “trans rights”, etc.) Race and ethnicity Religious groups (e.g., “Islam”, “Catholic Church”, “Hannukah”, etc.) Political beliefs (e.g., political movements, political…
How To Use Instagram Carousels to Drive Engagement
Instagram carousels are not a new feature, and were first introduced to Instagram in 2017. So why bring them up now? They’ve regained relevance in 2022 because of engagement trends, signaling a change in how users on Instagram are behaving and consuming content. While the rule of social media marketing is often that content is…
6 Tips to Improve Google SEO Rankings in 2022
Want to improve your Google SEO rankings? Nearly a third of people who look something up on Google click the first result first, and over two-thirds choose among the first five. Only about 5 percent ever click on number six. Less than half a percent of searchers ever checks the second page. When you take…
Yoast SEO App Will Soon Be on Shopify
Starting January 18, 2022, Yoast SEO will be integrated into the Shopify platform as an app. In short, this means retailers on Shopify will be able to utilize Yoast to improve the “findability and readability of your pages”. As per their blog post on the topic, Yoast SEO for Shopify: “outputs all the needed SEO…
“New Normal” Holiday Shopping Trends
Staying on top of the changing shopping trends is a challenge, especially after a global pandemic. As the second year of the pandemic draws to a close, we’re unfortunately far from seeing the end of this era, which has brought with it a slew of new shopping trends in global commerce. The “new normal” is…
Content Marketing Trends to Watch For in 2022
As we’re ringing in the new year, it’s becoming clearer what 2022 will have in store for us. Content marketing is ever-changing, with new trends constantly emerging on the horizon, some closer than others. While we’re likely still years away from fully matured content marketing via AR and VR (through the likes of Instagram and Metaverse),…
How to Improve Your Conversions
To improve your conversions on your website, focus on user experience with a clear, easy-to-navigate design. Optimize call-to-action buttons for visibility and compelling action. Test different page layouts, headlines, and content with A/B testing. Ensure mobile responsiveness and fast loading times. Personalize content to meet your audience’s needs and preferences, effectively guiding them towards making…
Google My Business Is Now Google Business Profile
Alongside a number of other changes made this year, Google continues to revise and rebrand its toolkit for online businesses and internet retailers by changing Google My Business into the Google Business Profile. While little more than a name change on the surface, a deeper dive into the announcement reveals Google’s long-term plans for Google…
Microsoft’s Partnership with Shopify
In late October, Microsoft announced Microsoft’s partnership with Shopify, marking a strategic collaboration between these tech giants. This alliance aims to expand e-commerce capabilities by integrating Shopify’s extensive merchant network with Microsoft’s vast consumer base. This partnership promises to enhance online shopping experiences, offering greater reach and efficiency for businesses and a more seamless experience…
Core Web Vitals: WordPress, Drupal, Duda or Wix?
The results are in! For at least one kind of race, that is. Content management systems, or CMSs, play a vital role in making it easier and easier for companies and individuals to develop compelling, responsive, and easily navigable websites on the Internet. We’ve made leaps and bounds in website design and convention since the…
Google Introduces New Deals Feed
Google has introduced a new Google Deals feed, an innovative addition to its Shopping tab in search results. This Google Deals feed categorizes products related to user queries, highlighting promotions, sales, and price drops. This feature streamlines the shopping experience by conveniently displaying various deals, making it easier for consumers to find and take advantage…
Facebook Rebrands: Tech Giant Is Now “Meta”
When Facebook first launched in 2004, no one had any idea of the scope it would have just a decade later, or the way it would participate in a societal shift towards digital platforms and new social technologies. In an effort to preempt future technologies this time, and build on the impact of the platform,…
Sachs Marketing Group Was Robbed
On October 6th at 2:04 am PST, Sachs Marketing Group was robbed. A burglar broke into a Westlake Village office by smashing the front door and swiftly stole a computer after overcoming an interior door lock. What Happened Actually, we were burglarized – give us a call if you would like a detailed explanation of…
Facebook’s New Tools for Businesses
Facebook’s new tools for businesses signal an exciting development for entrepreneurs leveraging the platform. Facebook’s new tools for businesses aim to enhance customer-business interactions, improve lead generation, and expand audience reach, particularly benefiting small businesses. They offer greater convenience for customers and provide businesses the ability to rapidly respond to feedback, adapt services, and initiate…
New Privacy Tools Coming to Twitter
Twitter has been one of the fastest growing social media platforms for years now, as well as a massive driver for sales, culture, and even political discourse. But the nature of the platform – driving conversations solely through short, bite-sized takes – has drawn a lot of negative attention for the platform, while simultaneously making…
How to Prevent Your Emails from Going to Spam
To prevent emails from going to spam, ensure your email list is clean and consists of opted-in recipients. Craft a clear, engaging subject line without spam triggers. Maintain a consistent sending schedule and sender name. Include a plain text version of your email, and make sure the HTML is clean and error-free. Lastly, always provide…
8 Tips on Creating High-Quality Content
What is the true key to creating high-quality content? Is it word count? Keyword density? Or, even, originality? The answer is no, no, and surprisingly, still no. High-quality content is many things, but most importantly, it’s incredibly difficult to quantify. Google generally promotes content on the basis of a few important factors that count towards…
How To Get Verified on Facebook
There are a few key takeaways for this post, namely: Getting verified can help you distinguish yourself or your brand from the rest of the competition. Getting verified is crucial to combat fake accounts and impostors. The information you use to get verified needs to be up to date. Use as many of your other…
Google Title Tag Changes: What You Need to Know
While there’s no guaranteed method to prevent Google from changing your title tags, following these best practices can reduce the likelihood of it happening. Remember, Google’s goal is to provide the best user experience possible, so creating title tags that accurately and succinctly describe your content will always be beneficial. If you spend a lot…
Best Practices for TikTok Ads
TikTok recently released some best practices for advertisers to make the most of their TikTok Ads on the app, which is one of the fastest-growing social media apps in the world, and saw exponential growth throughout 2020. If you haven’t invested in online video ads, TikTok might offer you some of the best bang for…
What Role Do Data Clean Rooms Play in a Privacy-Driven World?
We are no longer simply moving away from third-party cookies and targeted advertising – in many ways, we’ve already moved past it. As Google joined Mozilla and Apple in ending its support for third-party cookies in web browsers, the internet collectively reached a historical point in digital advertising and arrived at a post-third-party cookie world….
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