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How to Convince Your Boss to Choose GDD Over Traditional Web Design

How to Convince Your Boss to Choose GDD Over Traditional Web Design

For those of us in the trenches of marketing and web design every day, it's easy to see the benefit of new technologies. But it's sometimes difficult to communicate those benefits to the boss writing the check. If you know that your website strategy needs to change but aren't sure how to convince your boss to try a new system, this guide will give

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design

Growth-Driven Design for the Manufacturing Industry

Growth-Driven Design for the Manufacturing Industry

In the manufacturing industry, having a functional, beautiful website has historically been an afterthought. It was a "nice thing to have" but not a priority. However, with the rise of smaller shops and more tech-savvy customers, a functional manufacturing website is now a necessity. But why does it have to be such a headache to redesign a

4 years ago

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design

Why Growth-Driven Web Design Can Improve Your Sales Process

Why Growth-Driven Web Design Can Improve Your Sales Process

Your website should be your best salesperson. Is that true for your current website? If your website isn't bringing you consistent quality leads, it's time to try a new approach. What is Growth-Driven Web Design (GDD)? A whopping 94% of visitors reported they closed out of a website or didn’t trust it simply because of an outdated design.

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design

How to Improve Your SEO with Growth-Driven Web Design

How to Improve Your SEO with Growth-Driven Web Design

Everybody wants to rule the world, but only a select few will rule Google. Ranking on first page in Google search results is a digital marketing goal for every company, but it can be a challenge. We previously gave you tips on how to integrate your inbound marketing campaigns with your SEO, but there is another approach if you aggressively want to

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, SEO

Avoid the Summer Slump: Grow Your Marketing with Growth-Driven Design

Avoid the Summer Slump: Grow Your Marketing with Growth-Driven Design

Summer is the time for pool parties, outdoor grilling and watching the clock until the end of the work day. It's hard to stay motivated through the summer when business typically slows and your mind is elsewhere. But it's important to keep your momentum going through the summer, instead of falling into the dreaded summer slump. HubSpot asked three

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, Inbound Marketing, Marketing, News, Web Design

10 Reasons Why Growth-Driven Web Design is Better Than Traditional Web Design

10 Reasons Why Growth-Driven Web Design is Better Than Traditional Web Design

Online, your business must stay relevant to stay competitive. A whopping 94% of visitors reported they closed out of a website or didn’t trust it simply because of an outdated design. (Source) Growth-Driven Web Design (GDD) is a new approach to web design that stops this issue in its tracks.   In a Growth-Driven Web Design approach, websites are

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design, WordPress

Google vs Facebook: Where Should I Run Ads?

Google vs Facebook: Where Should I Run Ads?

You know your customers are online, but how do you reach them? Online advertising is a fantastic way to reach many people quickly, but where should you advertise online? And which is better: Google or Facebook? What are the Differences Between Google Ads and Facebook Ads? The main difference between Google AdWords and Facebook Ads is how ads are

4 years ago

Posted In: Advertising, Buzz Tips, Facebook, Google, Marketing, News

How to Use Instagram for B2B Marketing

How to Use Instagram for B2B Marketing

Instagram is the land of selfies and food pics, but is there a place for B2B? It may seem like Instagram is only useful for consumer-oriented brands to post cute photos of their products, but B2B brands can also utilize Instagram to generate more business. HubSpot's team at their B2B Marketing Lab created a simple-to-follow guide on how to use

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Marketing, News, Social Media

Why Search Intent Optimization is as Important as SEO

Why Search Intent Optimization is as Important as SEO

How often has this happened to you: you search for a recipe online, click on one of the first results you see in Google... only to be met with a massive wall of text and photos? What do you do? Do you scroll down until you find the actual recipe? Or do you go back to Google, find a link that starts out with the recipe, and use that

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, News, SEO

How to Create Inbound Marketing Campaigns that Convert

How to Create Inbound Marketing Campaigns that Convert

Anyone can slap together an inbound marketing campaign. But a campaign that actually works? One that consistently brings in high-quality leads? That's a challenge. Creating inbound marketing campaigns that convert requires more planning and maintenance than just throwing everything on the wall and seeing what sticks. But high-converting marketing

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Inbound Marketing, Marketing, News

Walking the Buyer’s Journey

Walking the Buyer’s Journey

In the days of print marketing, marketing efforts were broad paint strokes. You sent your fliers to as many mailboxes as you could, knowing a small percentage would actually reach out to you. Marketing wasn't tailored to different buyers, it was general to appeal to as many people as possible. Today's consumers expect a different kind of process.

4 years ago

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Marketing, News

The Only Inbound Marketing Campaign Checklist You’ll Ever Need

The Only Inbound Marketing Campaign Checklist You’ll Ever Need

Are you ready to get started with inbound marketing, but aren't sure what your first step should be? It's ok - take my hand. Follow me through this easy checklist of what you need, and you'll have your first inbound marketing campaign off the ground in no time. What Is Inbound Marketing? Inbound marketing is customer-oriented and

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Inbound Marketing, News

What is Inbound Marketing and Why You Should Care

What is Inbound Marketing and Why You Should Care

    Show of hands: who likes being told what to do? In the age of information, customers have more power than ever before to educate themselves and make their own informed choices. Traditionally, marketing was a spray-and-pray method: you told as many people as possible why your business was awesome through marketing pieces like fliers and

4 years ago

Posted In: Blogging, Buzz Tips, Marketing, News, SEO, Social Media

SEO: Expectations vs Reality

SEO: Expectations vs Reality

  Often when clients come to us for SEO work, we hear the same request: "I want to rank on the first page." This is a seemingly simple request, but once you start to unravel it, it becomes very complicated. What keywords do you want to rank for? How many keywords do you want to rank for? How quickly do you want to rank? What marketing

4 years ago

Posted In: Blogging, Buzz Tips, Marketing, News, SEO

5 Easy Inbound Marketing Ideas

5 Easy Inbound Marketing Ideas

Once you've decided to take the plunge into inbound marketing, you have to face your toughest question - what will your content offerings be? The cornerstone of inbound marketing is offering valuable content your audience wants to engage with. Creating that content is a challenge, especially for first-time inbound marketers. Below are some

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Inbound Marketing, News

The Step-By-Step Guide to Minneapolis Inbound Marketing

The Step-By-Step Guide to Minneapolis Inbound Marketing

Are you new to inbound marketing and feeling a bit over your head? Take a few deep breaths. Getting started with inbound marketing in Minneapolis can feel daunting, but with this step-by-step guide you'll master inbound in no time. 1. Set SMART Goals If you don't know what you're marketing toward, it's pointless to pour resources into inbound

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Inbound Marketing, Marketing, News

How Google Ranks Websites

How Google Ranks Websites

Ever wonder exactly how Google analyzes every website and ranks it?  Behind their incredibly complex (and secret) algorithm are a few surprisingly basic tenants that dictate all website rankings. Google recently shared their approach to search engine optimization (SEO) on their Think With Google blog, and it's a great time to make sure your

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, News, SEO

How to Use Facebook Ads with Inbound Marketing

How to Use Facebook Ads with Inbound Marketing

Facebook, I'd like you to meet inbound. I think you two will really hit it off.  Facebook ads are a great way to quickly get your business in front of many new people, but if you aren't strategic, you might as well just kiss all your money goodbye. Integrating your Facebook ads with an inbound marketing strategy is an easy way to see better

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Facebook, Hubspot, Marketing, News

Why Email is More Important Than Ever in 2019

Why Email is More Important Than Ever in 2019

Q: Is email still relevant in 2019? A: Yes. Well that was easy! See you all next week, folks.    ... Alright, I guess I should go into more detail. It's easy to defend email as a lasting power when email marketing continues to be one of the marketing channels with the biggest return on investment. Email allows you to reach people in a

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Marketing, News

How to Use Clickbait (Without Being Annoying)

How to Use Clickbait (Without Being Annoying)

He pressed "publish" on the blog post. What happened next will shock you. In an age where attention is a valuable commodity, clickbait is the currency of the internet. You've certainly seen clickbait titles while scrolling through Facebook:  "Can we guess what [Character From Popular TV Show] you are based on you order at [Fast Casual

4 years ago

Posted In: Blogging, Buzz Tips, Marketing, News

How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Bio

How to Write an Effective LinkedIn Bio

We all dread the necessary-but-boring tasks. Mowing the lawn, waiting in line at the DMV...writing your LinkedIn Bio. You know you should write it, but it's so easy to just copy and paste your resume. I see your fingers hovering over Ctrl + C. Before you settle on "good enough," try these LinkedIn bio writing tips. The beauty of a LinkedIn Bio is

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, LinkedIn, News, Social Media

What the Most Searched Words of 2018 Tell Us About Consumers in 2019

What the Most Searched Words of 2018 Tell Us About Consumers in 2019

While the rest of the country waits for the ball to drop on New Year's Day, we at BizzyWeb anxiously await another end-of-the-year-event: Google's Most Searched Words. Each year, Google looks back at the top search trends and we couldn't be more excited. Besides being really, really cool (in our professional opinion) the top searched terms tell us

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, News, SEO

Goodbye Funnel, Hello Flywheel: A New Approach to Sales

Goodbye Funnel, Hello Flywheel: A New Approach to Sales

For years, the sales process through digital marketing has been viewed as a funnel. You start broad, with ads and blogs and emails that target a wide array of people, and slowly narrow in on your buyer through a series of content and in-person follow-ups. Here at BizzyWeb, we've dutifully followed the funnel approach and mindset. Recently, our

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Marketing, News

WordPress 5.0: What You Need to Know

WordPress 5.0: What You Need to Know

  The times they are a-changing. In the beginning of December, WordPress began rolling out the new version of their editor, which drastically changes how the interface looks. If your website was built in WordPress you may not have seen the change just yet, but it's expected to roll out on every website within the next few

4 years ago

Posted In: Blogging, Buzz Tips, News, Web Design, WordPress

5 Last-Minute Holiday Marketing Ideas

5 Last-Minute Holiday Marketing Ideas

By now, the holidays are in full swing - it's time to make your list and check it twice: Baked cookies ✓  Hung the stockings by the chimney with care ✓  Set up a holiday marketing plan ✖ Oops! Don't put yourself on the naughty list just yet - there's still time to pull together some last-minute holiday marketing.  1. Use Your

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Marketing, News

How to do Keyword Research (And Why It Matters)

How to do Keyword Research (And Why It Matters)

How do you find what you're looking for online? Would you type into Google, "floral plants with petals" or "florists near me?" Language is important. With our florist example, the "right" language is obvious, but more often than not it isn't that clear cut. The closer you are to a business, the harder it is to look at it from an outsider's

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Marketing, News, SEO

Create Stunning Marketing Videos Using Your Phone (In Less Than 5 Minutes)

Create Stunning Marketing Videos Using Your Phone (In Less Than 5 Minutes)

Lights...camera....action! Online video isn't going away anytime soon - a staggering one-third of all online activity is spent watching video. If you're still struggling with incorporating online video into your marketing, now's the time to jump in.  Many marketers are too intimidated to try video for themselves. They think online video demands

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, News, Social Media, Video

How to Make Your Digital Content More Accessible  [Star Tribune Feature]

How to Make Your Digital Content More Accessible [Star Tribune Feature]

Recently, Dave sat down with Mike Porter of The Star Tribune to discuss accessibility in digital content. (Read the full article on Star Tribune's website). Q: What pitfalls can our business avoid when trying to make our digital content accessible for people with disabilities? A: Serious consideration of user accessibility for people with

4 years ago

Posted In: BizzyWeb, Marketing, News, Web Design

5 Easy Holiday Marketing Ideas for B2B

5 Easy Holiday Marketing Ideas for B2B

Bah humbug. Struggling on mustering up some holiday cheer for your B2B? Holiday marketing seems to go hand in hand with e-Commerce since November and December are big spending months, but there are still ways to market during the holidays even if you aren't trying to sell candy canes. Give these actionable holiday marketing ideas a try. 1. Use

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Marketing, News, Social Media

How to Get Your 💩 in a Group with Automation

How to Get Your 💩 in a Group with Automation

We love digital marketing, but we can't deny how frustrating it is to have to juggle dozens of different tools. Your website, your email marketing tool, your independent social media accounts, your Google Analytics, your Google My Business Listing, and that's just the bare minimum! If you also have to toss a CRM and other programs like Eventbrite

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Marketing, News, Social Media

Don’t Buy that List – How to Grow Your Email List for Free

Don’t Buy that List – How to Grow Your Email List for Free

Temptation comes in many forms. Sometimes it's a double chocolate brownie when you're 2 weeks into a diet, sometimes it's an extra pair of boots just in case you get tired of the other 12 you own and sometimes it's a "list of pre-screened emails and phone numbers of certified leads!" Buying an email list sure is tempting - who wants to pass up

4 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Constant Contact, Hubspot, Marketing, News

How to Develop a Buyer Persona in Less than 10 Minutes

How to Develop a Buyer Persona in Less than 10 Minutes

If you're not currently using buyer personas, we don't want to say you're doing marketing wrong, but... You're doing marketing wrong. At the end of the day, if you aren't quite sure who you're targeting, you're throwing money away. A persona helps you hone in on our ideal customer and create content for them, instead of just throwing everything

5 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Hubspot, Marketing, News

Social Media: The Good, The Bad and the WTF

Social Media: The Good, The Bad and the WTF

Ah social media...it's a great way to procrastinate, catch up with old friends and watch companies self-destruct. As long as social media has been around there have been people doing it right...and doing it wrong.  When businesses get caught up in drama online, it can get ugly, fast. Follow these tips and catch our Social Media Screwups Webinar on

5 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Facebook, LinkedIn, News, PInterest, Social Media, Twitter, Video

Tips for Ranking Locally in Minneapolis

Tips for Ranking Locally in Minneapolis

Ranking locally is a struggle, no matter your location. Many of our clients provide services across the country, but want to rank locally in Minneapolis. Generally speaking, the rules for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are the same whether you want to rank locally or nationally, but there are some location-specific tips. Ranking Locally vs.

5 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, News, SEO

How to Write Content (When You Hate Writing)

How to Write Content (When You Hate Writing)

I'll let you in on a little industry secret: even writers don't like writing. Writing can be invigorating, watching the pieces fall into place...but more often than not, it's a deadline breathing down your neck and a creative well run dry. Like many things in life, you have to fake it till you make it. If you're not a writer by nature, that's ok.

5 years ago

Posted In: Blogging, Buzz Tips, Facebook, Growth-Driven Web Design, Marketing, News

How to Build a User-Optimized Website

How to Build a User-Optimized Website

It's not about you. It's about them. One of the fatal mistakes business owners make on their websites is focusing on what they want to see, and not what their potential customers want to see. Often, we fall back on phrases like "since 1975, we have...." or "we lead the industry in..." which, while impressive, don't really matter to your

5 years ago

Posted In: Buzz Tips, Growth-Driven Web Design, News, Web Design

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