When the COVID-19 pandemic began, many consumers raced online to buy products they couldn’t get in-store. And, by July 2020, global retail ecommerce sites cumulatively saw a record 22 billion monthly visits.
Did you know that the first video published on YouTube was only 18-seconds long?
Have you ever shopped for something online, compared prices, and read reviews until you knew you were making the right decision?
That’s similar to what businesses do when they need to purchase something as well, except it’s a slightly more formal process.
In the business world, the process includes having vendors or companies submit RFPs (request for proposal) or RFQs (request for quote) so you can compare their products and services.
As a marketer, you might be focused on creating organic content most of the time. But you should keep in mind that paid advertising is just as important.
I remember first starting my business. At that time, I knew the basics of marketing and a little about sales.
If you’ve ever been in charge of running ads for a business, I’ll bet you’ve wondered how to get cold audiences to interact with your ads. It’s the age-old problem of online advertising.
With Facebook ads, one of the best ways to target a cold audience that is likely to interact with you is to use lookalike audiences.
“Hey, would you mind sending a follow-up email?”
A few years ago on Thanksgiving, my entire family flew to my sister’s house, except for me. I couldn’t afford the plane ticket, so I stayed home. When I looked at their pictures on Facebook, I was upset that I missed out on the trip.
That concept is called the fear of missing out (FOMO). FOMO, while upsetting when I missed my family trip, is actually a great marketing tool to use when you’re planning an event.
For many businesses, a website is undeniably critical for reaching new audiences — and is often the first impression someone will have of your brand.
Creating social media strategies can be overwhelming — especially when launching a new brand or building an online presence from scratch.
