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*Updated Jan 2023 Email marketing is fun, right? Well, we know it’s a pain, but we’re trying to be all “spring positive!” No matter the season, it’s important to get the email subject line interesting enough to have recipients open it up. And creating the perfect Spring-themed email subject line has quite the choices. Next
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As a business owner, you know how important it is to have certain systems and procedures in place for everyday business functions. These systems are essential to keeping your business fluid, for training, and for overall review and growth. And not just for services, but for internal operations as well from HR to Sales to
2023 copyright website update ssm
There is no real hard-and-fast rule for how and when to make certain technical changes to your website, including the copyright year. But, since it is a new year (or maybe you are just noticing it has a previous year), you should plan on updating your year on the website to keep it looking fresh
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Oh yes, here it is…. your only blog post outline and template outline that you will ever need!  Some people are strong advocates that start with an outline for any project will get you focused and keep you on track. I‘m one of those people. And, with this outline, our team has been able to
MAILCHIMP acquires courier media London
Heads up! Mailchimp acquires Courier, an international media company, to help modern and small business entrepreneurs get small biz insights from around the world! Mailchimp announced today that they are “excited to share that Courier, a London-based media company, has recently joined the Mailchimp family.”  The Courier team will continue to operate independently out of
An article and a blog post are not the same thing, even though they are oftentimes used interchangeably… …And, a blog post is not a type of article. Blogging and article writing is a must for any business that is looking to drive traffic to their site. There are a few top reasons for writing
Father's Day marketing ideas for small businesses
Looking for unique or holiday-worthy Father’s Day marketing ideas? Remember, Father’s Day is a day to recognize dads, fathers, father figures, step-dads, and anyone who may be considered in a father-like role. It’s a time to make them feel special and appreciated for all they do. If you are having a Father’s Day special or day
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A Augmented Reality (AR) Augmented Reality is an enhanced version of reality where live direct or indirect views of physical real-world environments have superimposed computer-generated images over a user’s view of the real world. This then enhances the current perception of reality. Types of Augmented Reality Maker based Markerless Projection Based Superimposition Based Augmented reality can be displayed
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It’s no secret how saturated the local small business market can be.  It can be incredibly tough to compete with other local businesses as a direct competitor or an indirect competitor.  And with online services, product shopping, and other quick services, the term “local” can be subjective nowadays. But…. There are businesses that truly are
1 Simple Secret to Freshen Up Your Email Subject Lines
Just like Spring cleaning, it’s always a good practice to freshen up your email subject lines for best open rates. Writing subject lines is a lot more than just an exercise in creative writing. Data consistently shows that open rates increase when you follow some often tested and outperformed subject line formulas.   69% of
Manage Online Company Reviews by Customers – Fix Bad Reviews, get reviews, pay buy
When it comes to reviews, those can be a bit tricky depending on where it is. For example, Google is quite a pain when it comes to disputing any reviews. The best bet is to start building them to push the bad ones down and responding to the negative ones so that future customers see
Remove Private from posts in Wordpress blog
When it comes to WordPress, it’s always trial, error, repeat and it can be frustrating when something happens behind the scenes that throw you off. Here’s the backstory but feel free to just jump below for the code! After creating a string of blog posts for a client that was not to be accessible through
free low cost marketing for local business
Nowadays, it can be incredibly easy for local businesses to stay in touch with leads and customers, free or very low cost. These simple and sometimes forgotten tactics include online using email marketing and social media or using offline options like sending postcards and having vehicle signage. But, there are definitely some things your business
national fashion days 2018
Finding content to post is overly abundant when it comes to fashion. And it can be quite overwhelming.  But we have found some great fashion industry related content ideas for you! Take a look below to find 365 content ideas for every day of the year. Simply find images using image sites and set those up
national food days complete list
Finding content to post for any industry is tough – but not for food-related industries thanks to this National Food Days, Food Holidays list!  Take a look below to find 365 content ideas for every day of the year.  Simply find images using image sites and set those up easily month’s in advance with a
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Video marketing is hot right now and a great way to increase traffic, engagement, and conversion to your website. But, if you have a program that makes videos in .swf like Jing, then you will need to have a way to convert those video files to .mp4 to upload to your YouTube, Vimeo or Facebook
help find PayPal saved buttons
Re: Old Style PayPal Saved Buttons   Seems the user interface keeps changing and finding My PayPal Saved Buttons can be quite the challenge. It has taken us over half hour to find the correct place and even then sometimes came out empty handed. This then led to a lot of Google searching and forum
when to use Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and Indesign
Adobe is an amazing design system with great design tools.  When it comes to all those programs, you may start to wonder what Adobe program should you use for creating banners, tri-folds, and other marketing materials.       Use Adobe to create marketing materials such as: Floor and Hanging Banners Tri-Folds Social Media Graphics

What Is Cold Emailing?

what is cold email marketing
Cold emailing is the act of sending out emails to people who are not setup to receive them. In other words, they have not opted-in to receive your emails. These cold emails would be random emailing to potential leads or prospects, either consumers or businesses. But, is cold emailing illegal and/or spam? That’s a very
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If you currently have an email marketing campaign or are ready to start one, there are definitely certain emails your company should be sending out to maximize engagement. One big question to ask is “How often should I send emails to my readers?” The frequency in which you send emails can depend on how often you
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