It’s back to school time for teachers, parents and kids. But small business owners can also benefit from a fresh start in the middle of the year. You may wonder where to start or what needs attention the most, so grab your digital feather duster
Social media is #awesome. I’ve used social media personally and professionally ever since the Dark Ages (when dial-up was king), and it has helped me: Connect with family, friends and colleagues around the world Talk with writers, marketing pros, celebrities and athletes that I admire
Mobile gaming fanatics are suddenly catching rare, imaginary creatures in a world where almost nothing seems rare and it is often too real. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that the Pokémon Go mobile virtual reality game has caused throngs of people to
Having a way for your clients to leave online reviews for your business can be a great business builder. But, it is not without potential pitfalls. And even if you don’t have a formal channel for people to leave reviews, if they reach out via
Mobile is one of the greatest disruptions in digital marketing, but I’m not focusing on mobile today. Instead let’s explore one of its great side effects – the Micro-Moment, as Google has coined it. The Move to Micro-Moment Marketing Google continues to increase the value
Many consumers now use the Internet in lieu of a phone directory, which makes internet-based Name, Address and Phone (NAP) consistency critical. And search engines like Google and Bing have updated their search engines to make this information easily accessible. Instead of going to the
Time is money. You may have heard that a time or two. It may be cliché but it’s true; your time is worth something and you should remember this each time you consider joining a new networking group. None of us have extra hours in
When teaching an online program about copywriting, I received an email from one of the group’s participants. She asked, “How can I tap into my writing ability?” I said, “You awaken the copywriter within.” Let me explain . . . Every morning, I listen to
Another Rocks Digital Marketing Conference has come and gone and now we have to take all that we’ve learned and put it to use in ‘the real world’. Oh wait… you missed the conference? Let me try to (as one of our presenters so eloquently
Digital Marketing Nuggets of Wisdom Rock Talks are delightful, quick talks that provide some great nuggets of wisdom in a fast-paced format. Since the talks were quick, I’m going to try and make my blog about them equally pithy. The charming Elayna Fernandez was our
Are you in sales? Hint: If you have your own business, you are! And if you’re in sales, you probably have a top sales tip for driving new business. What is your favorite sales tip? Ask ten people and you will get ten different answers.
There was a lot of discussion at the conference about Google’s local search algorithm. Andrew Shotland and his team took a unique approach and attempted to reverse-engineer the algorithms. They were on a quest for the perfect local SEO ranking factors. They analyzed a number
If you’ve been keeping an ear to the ground – and an eye on your social media apps – you may have noticed that Facebook and Instagram are both making moves into the space dominated by Snapchat. Facebook now delivers short-lived content (photos and videos
Dave Carberry is the Founder and CEO of Washington/Baltimore based Enradius, specializing in geo-targeted ad placement. Dave started his career in television and radio at various companies including CBS, Scripps, and Infinity. He has worked with well-known personalities like Ken Rosenthal, Glenn Beck, and Howard Stern. He
Joe Youngblood is a Marketing Theorist and SEO with a focus on using consumer psychology and new technology to improve businesses and communities. He is the founder of award-winning creativity agency Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, which runs a network of highly engaged influencer pages, dubbed
What constitutes a perfect sales call? Most of us would be quick to answer, “A perfect sales call is when the buyer says ‘yes’ and signs the order.” We are all hungry for that next sale, the next order, the next new customer. In fact,
What happens when you unleash a frustrated musician onto a computer? You get a really big geek! That’s Jeff Whitfield in a nutshell. What was once a simple hobby turned into a great career. Jeff majored in audio and video production but his love for
You may be wondering just how important social media video is right now in the world of social media. Some would say it’s absolutely everything, and there are those who have built successful marketing campaigns completely around video. Three Reasons Why Video Has Become Increasingly
What is Local Search Day you ask, and what does it have to do with the 2017 Rocks Digital Marketing Conference? Local Search Day is the day we all come together to celebrate the impact local search has had on us as business owners, brands,
J. Schuh is an award-winning Animator, Author, Speaker, Coach, and Film Producer. J. founded his company Toons-N-Design in 1998 and has produced animation, commercials, video games and films for over 20 years. His clients include American Airlines, AVON, Comedy Central, FedEx, and MTV. J. is
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