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Like it or not, social media is a necessary part of almost any marketing strategy; more importantly, it is a critical part of any good SEO strategy. Social media continues to grow in popularity, which means Google and other search engines can’t ignore them. That being the case, you probably shouldn’t either. We have even… Continue Reading Blog

WordPress is an open-source software. There is an incredibly large community of contributors working endlessly to improve it. This kind of development is important for keeping WordPress fast and secure.  It also means that each month is at least one, and sometimes multiple updates. Just like any piece of software, updating it is not only… Continue Reading Blog

You and your customers know that your company kicks-ass, but you need more people to figure that out. You are overwhelmed by the options, and often the advice, you get. Digital advertising and digital marketing are two of the options available to you. But which is best for your brand? They both offer benefits and… Continue Reading Blog

We’ve created this SEO guide for you as an introduction to Search Engine Optimization. For businesses that are just looking to build a website or need a complete a website redesign, search engine optimization, or SEO can feel a bit intimidating. We want to make it less so. There are steps you can take to… Continue Reading Blog

Having a modern, up-to-date website design is a relative phrase. Some might think a website designed in 2012 is modern, while others with all of the changes in website design we have seen just in the past year believe that anything pre-2018 is already outdated. We have noticed that a modern website doesn’t necessarily benefit… Continue Reading Blog

Growing your brand and drumming up new business can be tough without the right marketing in place. Learn why you need a website to grow your small business. If you don’t have a website going into 2019, you’re not just stuck in olden times. You’re missing out on massive amounts of traffic and opportunities. Every… Continue Reading Blog

What is a “Google Marketing Slap?” Bottom line it’s a “slap” that reduces your ROI and that hurts! Thriving in our world’s marketing maze is a science and art form. It’s very important to be able to dodge, weave and put up your guard; especially when there is so much completion in the market place.… Continue Reading Blog

The SEO Behind Each Page Link: An Introductory Guide to Link Building Did you know other sites can boost your SEO simply by adding a page link? Learn how effecting link building on external sites can boost your website’s rankings. Keyword(s): page link Ranking high in Google – how do the Gurus do it? Well,… Continue Reading Blog

It seems like people have been predicting the death knell of desktop computers for years: first came the advent of laptops, then palm pilots, smartphones, and finally tablets. But for years, the reliable desktop computer has sustained its position at the top of the digital media pile, until now. In a 2016 report titled, US… Continue Reading Blog

One of the first focuses of your marketing strategy should involve branding your business. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of branding. Did you know the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens cost $200 million to make? However, the real surprise is the fact that it cost an additional $223 million to market… Continue Reading Blog

In our previous post, we explained some benefits any small business owner can expect to gain by utilizing social media management. Here we’ll go a little bit more in-depth concerning one of the most popular social media networks: Facebook. Let’s take a look at how creating a profile can work wonders for your brand and… Continue Reading Blog

In today’s fast-paced digital world, it seems impossible to imagine an effective business that functions without a mobile, tablet or laptop at the ready. Customers, clients and employees alike demand constant communication, connectivity and information, of course online marketing has responded to these needs. From SEO to PPC, e-mail marketing to social media, since the… Continue Reading Blog

Around 5 years ago, a buzz started to rumble around the world of digital media and marketing, that was entirely centered on automation. Now, personalized advertising campaigns driven by adaptive software were nothing new, even as far back as 1999 – Oracle had been selling marketing tools to various businesses in a package called Eloqua.… Continue Reading Blog

60 trillion web pages. Every time you decide to enter a keyword into the search bar, that’s how many archived sites Google will crawl through before it provides you with thousands of relevant results in mere seconds.  Learn why local optimization is worth the investment. This process will repeat itself globally on average 3.5 billion… Continue Reading Blog

Let me a paint a scenario for you. Your kid’s birthday is coming up and you need to buy the latest doll on the market. So you start Googling shops that carry this doll. Now from here, one of three experiences may happen once you find a site of your liking. 1- Everything goes well… Continue Reading Blog

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation took effect on May 25, 2018. The GDPR’s impact extends far beyond existing data protection measures and affects businesses of all sizes — from one-man shops to the largest corporations. Every American business operating or serving customers in the EU need to understand what they need to do… Continue Reading Blog

Hey there! Second Blog for Clikz… here we go! Although, I’m working relentlessly to integrate the Old School/New School worlds, I find myself still blown away with the lack of thought that many Millennium designers put into typographic solutions. Now, I’m not saying all Millenniums view typography this way. However, from recent encounters with many… Continue Reading Blog

I’ve been called “Old School” before and that’s ok. I happen to have a few gray hairs but, at least I still have hair! Believe it or not, this is my first BLOG; that said, I’m feeling somewhat embarrassed, excited, empowered, and emboldened all at the same time. Yes, Phillip Aronson, Mr. Emotional, Mr. Anti… Continue Reading Blog

Your website simply cannot succeed through great content or content alone. It must have a style that promotes a fantastic user experience. Here are a few quick rules you should follow to ensure your web development goes smoothly. Web development topics in this article: Obtaining the best web development results Web design prep and planning… Continue Reading Blog

For small businesses that only operate in one or a few specific areas (as opposed to a nation-wide company) local SEO is one of the biggest marketing methods that will help to attract new customers. You may have heard all about SEO, or you might not really know much about it all. However, if you… Continue Reading Blog

In the world of search engine optimization (SEO), there’s always one key thing on everyone’s mind; Google updates. Google is the primary search engine that people focus on when it comes to optimizing their websites and improving their ranking places. They have an algorithm designed to determine what makes a web page search engine worthy… Continue Reading Blog

We’ve all seen them before. The cheesy, staged photographs with paid actors faking their over-the-top enthusiasm for a product or service. These are called “stock photos”. They’re everywhere and they’re usually pretty easy to identify. You don’t need a trained eye and top-notch detective skills to come to the conclusion that they are not very… Continue Reading Blog