Digital marketing continues to evolve in the early days of 2019. Watch out for these top four online marketing trends. How can you make use of them in your business? Social media usage is changing While Facebook remains the largest social network based on numbers...
E-commerce relies on having potential customers find the website in the first instance. Increasing traffic is a reliable way to increase sales. Everyone in e-commerce knows that blogging is a strategic way to get more sales but, so few traders do it. That’s a shame...
While many large retail brands are closing brick and mortar shopfronts, there is a small but striking trend swinging in the opposite direction. Savvy startups are branching out from their digital-only environment and opening up lean shopfronts that bring the online experience to life. How are...
The average internet user is overwhelmed with advertisements and invitations to like, share and engage with branded media. While this approach is clearly working for many marketers, there is another avenue of communication that is worth considering. Content marketing aims to contribute to the lives...
The internet is an image-rich environment. The rise of high-quality cameras in smart devices and readily accessible editing software means that good images are everywhere. What does this mean for your brand? It means that you’ll need to go the extra mile to ensure your...
Instagram-famous brand, Lulus, has shot to prominence thanks to the savvy use of social media and SEO campaigns. They’ve grown their clothing business from a small brick and mortar vintage clothing store into an internet juggernaut with their own lines of fashionable wear. Aimed squarely at...
Social media is undoubtedly an influential platform. This ability to influence draws interest and voices from every quarter. The challenge for your business is to stand out amongst these voices and garner attention. If you’ve established why you want to go big on social, you can...
It’s becoming more difficult to stand out from the crowd. Marketing departments can quickly develop strange copycat habits and us-too behaviors, that only make brand differentiation more challenging. Falling back on gimmicks can grab attention, but for how long? Gimmicky campaigns also tend to backfire...
Some technology comes and goes without making much of an impression on the marketing landscape. It can be tempting to leap on board with every promising new development, but it pays to be cautious in your approach. You may consider exploring new technology if there is...
The world of augmented and virtual reality is exploding. New territory seems to be explored every day, and the potential for business growth is staggering. There are serious players investing billions into developing these technologies. Augmented reality in particular is presenting opportunities for businesses. While consumer-facing...