5 best ways to promote your business in the holiday season We’re coming towards the end of 2023 and with that comes the Festive Season, so you’re probably looking to promote your business in the holiday season. Aside from the vivid decorations and chaotic shopping that ensues, brands are presented with a golden opportunity to…
For small business owners operating in today’s competitive digital marketplace, online visibility is essential. Search engine optimization (SEO) is a crucial component for small businesses striving to stand out from competitors. As a small business owner, SEO brings many competitive benefits to your company by getting your products and services in front of the people…
Marketing is perhaps the most misunderstood and often most overlooked element of running a business. Why is this? Because—unless you run a marketing business—it is difficult to know and understand all the nuances that go into marketing a small business. Chances are, you opened a restaurant, health practice, auto repair shop, doggie day care, or…
Holidays offer many opportunities for media exposure for small businesses. Earned media gets your company extra exposure during the holiday. It’s also important to keep active on social media during this time of year.
Like all social media platforms, Instagram is constantly changing and evolving. Whether it’s the algorithm that decides what content users see (and changes frequently), updates in types of content you share to the platform such as Reels, or trending hashtags, the rapid changes can be hard to keep up with. Here are some of the…
The holidays are a hectic time for just about everybody, but especially for small business owners. Many earn the lion’s share of revenues during the fourth quarter yet still balance added responsibilities at work with holiday preparations and celebrations. It’s also a popular time to take some much-needed time off for members of the media…
The internet offers users access to thousands of businesses as they search for products and services. How can you make your company stand out form among other small businesses? Short answer: Earned media. When potential clients see your business featured in a news story, it increases the credibility and value of your brand. Our team…
Having a bad website is much worse than not having one. Your website reflects your brand and your business. If customers are frustrated or disappointed when they visit because the site is slow to load, looks outdated, or doesn’t function well, then they’re likely to move on to a competitor. Think of your website as…
If you don’t have a strong social media presence, your business is losing major opportunities to build brand identity, connect with customers, and develop loyalty. Many professionals and small business owners don’t have the time or expertise needed to give their businesses an edge online. Outsourcing social media to a firm like AZ Media Maven…
What does it take to create a brand with staying power? Obviously, you have to appeal to your customers, but who are they? Most likely, your target audience is a diverse group — a mix of younger and older people, from various backgrounds, and of many colors. You want your brand to reflect your customer…