Why Having an SEO Expert at the Table is Crucial for Building a Search Engine Friendly Website
Did you know that the vast majority of website traffic actually comes from organic search engine results? A 2019 study from BrightEdge found that 53 percent of all trackable website traffic comes from an organic search. In order to rank high on search results for Google, Bing, or other search engines, it’s crucial to build... Read More
Jen SipariWhat Does the Latest iOS 14 Update Mean For Marketers?
If you’re a human with a smartphone living in the 21st century, you’ve likely heard at least whispers of concern regarding user privacy, even if it was just from your weird family member who swears her phone is listening to her. Though that’s not really the case, no offence Aunty Cheryl, as marketers we know... Read More
Bryan SmithWhy You Should Keep Marketing During a Recession (Especially If Your Competitors Aren’t!)
This post was originally published in 2015 and has been updated due to relevancy for the current period. As someone that meets with multiple companies weekly, it is my experience that when facing a recession the first thing that business owners usually do is cut marketing costs which, in many cases, can prove to be... Read More
Bryan Smith4 Common Charity Marketing Mistakes
There are many differences between how private businesses and not-for-profit organizations work – but marketing isn’t one of them. Charities and businesses alike are competing in the same marketplace, on the same platforms, for the same resources. Your potential supporters have limited time and attention; you need to capture their interest and keep them engaged... Read More
Terri CarlsonTips for Better Understanding Your Target Audience
How can a business not know who their target audience is? It’s a concept that doesn’t make sense for many. But believe it or not, many entrepreneurs aren’t armed with an ideal customer profile to make their marketing efforts more successful. Instead, they are drowning in the day-to-day operations of their business. It’s a concerning... Read More
Roxanne Bonilla4 Marketing Strategies Charities Can Cater to Their Cause
I think it’s safe to say that the non-profit and for-profit sectors exist at opposite sides of the business spectrum. After starting my career in charities and moving to the private sector, I realize that those 3-letter qualifiers make a world of difference! But much in the way that old-school marketers said that the rules... Read More
Terri CarlsonThe Quest for the Silver Bullet (A Lazy Marketer’s Habit)
We’re all guilty of looking for it – the silver bullet – that one marketing tactic that’s going to skyrocket conversion rates, grow sales, or acquire new customers. Maybe you came across a company that got a lot of attention from a social media post that went viral. Now, you’re looking for your own solution... Read More
Bryan SmithWhat Your Digital Marketing Agency Needs From You
So, you found a great award-winning digital marketing agency you think would be a good fit for your company. You have done your research and looked at their past work and testimonials. But, before you jump headlong into a project, consider these five points to make sure your partnership with your chosen agency is a... Read More
Jodie WorobecBoost Fundraising Results With This One Simple Action
Before beginning freelance writing, I worked as a fundraiser for the University of Oxford, so when asked to write a post that would help Canadian nonprofits maximize their online success, I jumped at the chance. Digital marketing is a growing part of fundraising campaigns, and we’ve already talked about ways that charities can market themselves... Read More
Lucy EricksonNovelty Biases: Why “Shiny and New” Wins out over “Tested and True”
Have you ever wondered why people are perpetually drawn to the latest and greatest products? Whether it’s the latest model of a hot car, a recently updated iPhone, or even a new pair of shoes, it seems that “shiny and new” always wins out over “tested and true”. According to research out of Belgium, our... Read More
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