Why is digital advocacy important for nonprofits? Donations and soliciting volunteers are just two forms of support that nonprofit organizations can build online, but narrowly focusing on these two may cause a nonprofit to miss the true opportunities available to them online. 42% of online adults...
There are many tools in the digital marketing arsenal for corporations and enterprises, but perhaps none as important as the corporate website. Websites play a role in lead generation, brand visibility, PR, customer nurturing, sales and sales nurturing, partner communications, internal...
Website performance is a critical part of user-experience, but many web designers forget many website performance best practices. Following these best practices for website performance can help to dramatically improve a site's user-experience, scalability and SEO. Website performance best practices...
Not only is WordPress the leader when it comes to website management for small to medium businesses, but they have also created ways to make it easier for the user to build their search engine optimization. Creating multisites allows users to create a network of sites under one domain that can...
An email list is a powerful asset for eCommerce websites if not abused. Email lists can build brand advocacy, drive purchases and keep eCommerce brands in memory. Email has an ROI of around 4,300% (according to the Direct Marketing Association) 80% of people say they receive marketing messages...
Drafting a request for proposal for a website design project can be a tedious and dreary process. Companies seeking a vendor frequently write exhaustive checklists containing dry information and/or questions. While some of these arid details are often necessary, the RFP should not resemble...
The B2B buying process tends to be longer than most B2C purchases. For this reason, it is vital to understand the B2B buying lifecycle. Here are the four components of the B2B marketing lifecycle: 1. Brand Visibility Establishing a memorable presence requires strategic visibility on channels where...
Conversion rate is one of the most important metrics to measure on a business website. There are a number of factors that an organization can optimize to improve website conversion rate. Improve website conversion rates by optimizing these factors: Provide clear calls-to-action. Be clear in what...
For new products or brands entering a market, it is often a good idea to launch a mini-site prior to a full-feature website launch. Coming soon websites are fantastic for many brands and business types. The purpose of "coming soon" mini-sites is to collect emails for interested users (or more fully...
It's important for marketers and web project managers to understand what a brand narrative is. A brand narrative needs to be part of all content, communications and campaigns. This article provides a very high-level overview of some key elements within a holistic brand strategy. Key elements of a...