2020 marketing checklist
Small business owners: Don’t start the new year behind. Take a tip from big companies. Yes, it’s important to be attentive to sales and hitting targets as the end of the year approaches. It’s also time to plan for the…
design reboot
Change is good. For years I've been advising clients about periodic reviews to be sure we're on target with brand presentation. It's crucial to stay current and relevant. And yet, it took awhile to figure out what I wanted to…
celebrating the big 2-0!
Wow, 20 years goes fast. I just realized that's how long I've been creating websites. Remember 1999? It was the era of The Matrix, Britney Spears (v.1), Backstreet Boys, Will & Grace (v.1), and Sex and the City. Serena Williams…
Q4 small business marketing check-in
What a year it's been so far. How's your business doing against targets you set for 2018? Successful businesses take time now to review performance and refine goals as the year comes to a close. It's not enough to post…
show your website some love
Keeping up with website maintenance, security and updates can be a major headache. If you’re a business owner, chances are you don’t have a whole lot of time to deal with the details. But there are a few things that…
marketing makeover
Are you planning a new website for 2018 or maybe a redesign? Thinking about rebranding? There are many reasons a company should start the new year with a fresh new look and strategy, and now’s the time to get started…
design matters
Are websites today just about SEO, analytics and tracking, leads capture and conversion? Does web design matter anymore? The answer is simple. Design matters more than ever. User-friendly design with outstanding aesthetics separates average (non-performing) websites from a well-tuned business…
dream bigger
So you’ve been thinking about your website and wonder if you need to change it somehow, freshen it up, make it work better for your business. If you’re even asking yourself the question, it’s probably time for a new website…
back to basics
Finally, in 2015, the pendulum is swinging back. As the year comes to a close, businesses everywhere are measuring performance and evaluating what worked and what didn’t in their marketing programs. After years of focusing on online strategies - often…
small business marketing tips
This morning Kameron Kramer interviewed me for his radio show (The Legal Side of Business) about marketing for small businesses on a budget. Following my own advice about blogging, I thought I’d post the highlights here. We love helping entrepreneurs…