COVID-19 has been brutal for a lot of businesses and some industries have been hit especially hard. The common response to revenue downturns is to stop or drastically curtail marketing. That is a big mistake and at Efferent Media we have the evidence to prove it. Our clients who have maintained and – in some cases – expanded their marketing have had normal or better than normal revenue during the pandemic… and inbound marketing is the key.
Google Guaranteed + PPC + SEO = 100% Local Marketing
Marketing a local business can be stressful and difficult. As a business owner, you need to ensure that every dollar you spend on marketing is invested wisely. Hundreds of services “guarantee” an unbelievable ROI (return on investment) and an unprecedented new business volume. We would advise staying far away from companies that promise too-good-to-be-true services and stick with tried-and-true methods for marketing. What’s the answer then? The triple crown of local service business marketing success – SEO, PPC, and Google Guaranteed.
What Is a Patient Persona?
Marketing personas are an essential part of a successful marketing strategy yet are frequently overlooked when companies handle marketing in-house. That is especially true in medical marketing, which often carries the mindset that patients with the right problem will find your practice. The truth is that unless you have a one-of-a-kind medical practice without competition, marketing is essential for success and so are patient personas.
What is Content Marketing?
While the term may sound self-explanatory, many people are reluctant to admit that they’re not sure what content marketing actually is. Content marketing is defined as a form of marketing which focuses on creating, publishing, and distributing content for a targeted online audience. Seems simple, right? However, this simple concept is multi-faceted and strengthens a comprehensive marketing plan. Read on and learn how marketers create success with content marketing.
PPC 101 – Introduction to Ad Buying
PPC campaigns can provide an excellent return on investment and generate high quality leads for your business. If you are considering a pay-per-click (PPC) campaign with either Google or Microsoft, it’s important to understand what you’re getting involved with before you spend a single dollar.
Dozens of variables are involved when optimizing ad campaigns and while full understanding of all of them isn’t needed to launch a campaign, the more you understand, the better your campaign will do. Let’s look at some ad types, acronyms, and terminology so you can start on the right foot.