As a small business owner you know it’s not easy getting your business noticed! We as consumers will go online at a rate of 97% to find local services. How can you ensure your business is found online? There are numerous ways and we aim to tackle a number of these in this post.
Having a small business or local business, you may be wondering about the ways to effectively market your products and services and the budget that would be most effective. In this article, you'll see marketing projects and initiatives shouldn't necessarily be expensive. One sure-fire way to increase your chances of getting recognized and gaining more customers is through content marketing.
Buyer personas at first glance may seem confusing; however, if you own a small business, it’s best to think of them as a fictional, generalized representation of your ideal client. They help you understand your clients or prospects better. This makes it easier for you to tailor content to the specific behaviors, needs, and concerns of different groups you service. The strongest buyer personas are based on market research and insights you gather from your existing client base through surveys and interviews; for most small businesses, one or two buyer personas may suffice to start. As you get more extensive, or if you have broad service offerings, you may need more. However, if you are just starting to think about buyer personas, then start small! Trying to do them all at once will do nothing but frustrate you. Remember, you can always build more persona later if needed.
We have all seen them, used them, and clicked on them. They are at the top of most websites. The marketing department loves them because they can pack so much information in them. What are they? They are slideshow, image rotators, carousels, and sliders. But - newsflash - they aren't all they are cracked up to be!

