There has been some significant shifts in the ways that consumers seek out and use customer reviews when choosing a local business. More people are looking to the internet to read consumer reviews than ever before. According to BrightLocal’s 2017 Local Consumer Review Survey, “97% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses in 2017, with 12% looking for a local business online every day”.
Read MoreUnclaimed Facebook pages - a problem that every business faces. It seems like they appear out of thin air and gain recognition by anyone searching for your business. But where do they come from? And how can you eliminate them?
Read MoreThe holiday season is filled with social posts about gifts bought, deals found, and negative reviews of poor customer service. Now like never before, brands and retailers have the ability to connect directly with their customers and create a more personal shopping experience.
Think of your various social media channels as your own little elves, and put them to work for you this holiday season. Utilize these tips and you’ll win the holiday retail battle while leaving your customers filled with joy.
Read MoreIf you have a love-hate relationship with online reviews, that’s completely understandable. On the one hand, you have loyal fans who rave about your business, and on the other, you have disgruntled customers who have a bone to pick.
Either way, online reviews are an essential component of every brand today, one that (like it or not) you cannot ignore. Managing your reviews during the holiday season is imperative because of the statistic I'll show you below.
Read MoreBlack Friday is just around the corner, and any retailer knows that’s the day when holiday shopping season officially begins. Here are some Black Friday marketing tips to help you stand out.
Read MoreHalloween has come and gone… And if you haven’t done so already, it’s about that time to start planning out your business’ winter holiday strategy! For anyone with an app, the holiday season is the biggest time for consumption and spending.
Read MoreWe're heading into the crazy holiday season which is the time you truly need your business to shine. November brings Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday while December brings the obvious Christmas and Hanukkah holidays.
Read MoreIf Facebook isn't already, it should be part of your companies marketing plan. If you want your business' content to reach consumers, having a presence on Facebook is a given. Although some of the younger demographics are passing up Facebook in favor of other social networks like Instagram and Snapchat, Facebook still dominates the market.
Read MoreFacebook is an extremely powerful tool that can help your business grow by expanding your customer base, boosting your reputation and developing brand awareness. Setting up a Facebook business page is too easy a task to pass up, so let’s get started!
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