That day is here – you’ve finally turned your interest and passion into a venture you love. And you’re probably thinking of to-do’s rather than branding mistakes to avoid! Your baby may be retail or mass production. It could even be selling advice as a lifestyle
October was a busy month for Rocks Digital. Our contributors had a lot to say! We welcomed new contributors aboard and welcomed back many dedicated ones. Keep reading for a glimpse into each of the 19 posts we published. You’ll definitely want to click each
When you hear “algorithm” you might first think Google or Facebook, but the Instagram algorithm should be on your radar. On Instagram, over 800 million people are fighting for attention. As the network grows, it’s inevitable that the algorithm on it will get stronger and
Consumers want to know what makes your product unique, and better than everyone else’s. That’s great, because you’re able to know the product’s unique selling proposition! No offense – but why in the world should we care about your product or service? That is the
Before we get into the concept of a truly integrated marketing strategy, let’s acknowledge a truth or two. In today’s marketing world where digital marketing is taking over the landscape, marketers and brands are having a hard time creating sustainable marketing plans for their businesses.
Beyond business listings containing a consistent NAP (name, address, phone number), complete business listings must contain many other important pieces of information such as business category, business description, website link, products, services, images, and more. Not all business listings will allow for this information, but
Winter is right around the corner and so are the colds, flu, allergies, and other bugs trying to get you. If the bug has already got you, grab some Kleenex, a blanket, and some warm tea so you can spend a few minutes here with
Robotics and automation is changing businesses much faster than anyone thought. Organizations are being completely transformed and redesigned, as business owners are changing the way they organize their workforce and day-to-day tasks in order to make way for numerous AI systems, robotics, and cognitive tools.
Today, the social media world seems to be a pay-to-play sort of place. That is, you need to pay to boost the visibility of your posts for effective social media engagement. You need to pay to get your ads out there. You need to pay
Can SMART goals produce dumb results? The short answer is yes. But the better question to ask yourself is “How can we keep this from happening to us?” What are SMART Goals? SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound. The main problem with
When you want to improve your conversion rate and earn more sales than ever before, you will need to optimize your call-to-action – a key component of the customer journey. Although the way you ask your prospects to buy your product or service is vital
Every business today is striving to create a marketing strategy, and a social media marketing strategy is part of that. 66% of marketers are enjoying enhanced lead generation benefits using social media. However, this seems to be a daunting task, especially for new business owners
You’ve heard how critical a good call to action is for your website. But did you realize that every page and every main section should have what is in essence a call to action? That’s right. The Home Page, the Product and Services Pages, and even the About
Social media and music belong together. After all, some of the most followed social media accounts on the planet belong to musical artists. But what about the artists not on the same level as Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, or Taylor Swift? Does social media have
In today’s society we’re addicted to escapism. Like any addiction, if we don’t stop it’s going to kill us! That’s because the blistering pace of society has instilled us with the need to get away from it all. We opt for a few drinks after work,
I woke up in the middle of the night, heart pounding and in a cold sweat. I was worrying about getting ready for Halloween, and frantic about finishing up this week’s Rocks Digital post. My dreaming brain had monster-mashed the two worries, and created this
Social media changes fast. Remember MySpace from the social media Stone Age? Once you mastered the ins and outs of Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, then Instagram and Snapchat come along. To stay grounded amidst the constant change, I like to take refuge in some classic
Where does improving your advertising, sales and marketing results rank on your company’s “bucket list” items? If having a marketing focus is not one of your top priorities, then you’re putting the business at risk! “I don’t have the money to invest in marketing right
– As a savvy marketer you know that it’s important to understand who you’re talking to before you begin marketing. However, understanding your ideal client involves more than knowing their demographics or even their lifestyle information. You must know how aware they are of your
We all have them. Sure, we use a domain name for our website. But, most likely, you own more than one. You might even own more than a few–or even hundreds of domain names you aren’t using right now. Essentially, domain names are virtual real
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A website content plan sets out what a business should work on first. But when priorities change, the order of that work should change too.
We’ve talked recently about how site plans and content maps help organize a website. The next question is how the work they identify becomes a
Planning website content takes more than brainstorming topics and writing pages. Businesses also need to know where those pages belong on the website and how
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