Developing an SEO Strategy for Tennessee Businesses

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The business community in Tennessee is thriving. New businesses are popping up all over the state: new restaurants, new microbreweries, new and expanding manufacturing, and so much more. A strong economy and increased access to high-speed internet services has created a boom in new businesses that need websites and successful SEO strategies to get them noticed.

Why You Should Use Local Web Designers for Your Local Business Website

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The business climate has been great for locally owned and operated businesses for the last several years. Many people feel a renewed sense of community. Supporting local small businesses is the perfect way to start loving where you live! From restaurants and breweries to manufacturers and industrial facilities, local businesses are booming and they all […]

Low-Cost Hubspot Alternatives We Use Everyday

Low Cost Hubspot Alternatives for Marketing Automation

Unless you are new to the world of Inbound Marketing and Marketing Automation – you have no doubt heard of Hubspot.  You might have even seen a demo or viewed a webinar.  Speaking from personal experience as former Certified Partners, Hubspot is the cream of the crop.  They offer an incredible array of features and insight […]

Measuring The Impact Of Calls To Action

[share_box te=”yes” fb=”yes” li=”yes” gp=”yes” pin=”yes”] If you read our recent post Updating A Website: 23 Detailed Ideas, you noticed one great way to increase conversions on your site is to add “Calls To Action” (#19). A Call-To-Action (CTA) is a link in the form of a prominent visual with action words.  They usually come […]

Content Consumption Lessons From A Naked, Dead Dignitary

This post is about growing your subscriber base and making the world a better place at the same time. I promise. But I’m going to start off in a weird place and bring you around to it. Bare (spelling intentional) with me. Did you know that Winston Churchill slept naked? If you have an active […]

Going Where Businesses Don’t Want To Go And BUYERS Do: Cost

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Here’s a little secret. The price of your product or service is probably already out there. It’s a fact with which few in the business, and especially sales, world are not comfortable. For most of us, we set a price on our product or service that is indicative of the value we bring to the […]

Web Design Tips: Use Red For Slow Load Times

I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to Derek Halpern’s Social Triggers podcast of late.  Derek has shaped (and explains how he shapes) his own personal brand as “that marketing psychology guy”.  I found him through Pat Flynn, who produces another great podcast. Derek’s most recent podcast is an interview with Adam Alter, author of Drunk Tank […]

Website Maintenance: How often should I update my website?

UPDATED:  This post gets a LOT of traffic lately and we wanted to update a few things to provide the most relevant and helpful information possible. The short answer is “as often as there is anything worth updating!”  The problem we run into, however, is deciding what is worth updating.  Website maintenance is about more than […]

Website Launch Plan: 9 Ways To Build Buzz

[share_box te=”yes” fb=”yes” li=”yes” gp=”yes” pin=”yes”] See the post below the website launch plan graphic for more details and links to examples of each item. Are you working on a new website or a complete redesign of your current site?  Let’s talk about the plan and how to build buzz around the launch. Set A […]