2021
STARTUP When Should My Business Start Advertising on LinkedIn?
Are you thinking about advertising on LinkedIn but you’re not sure whether it’s a good marketing channel for your business? We already know about other social media platforms that offer advertising like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, and of course,
Top Healthcare Digital Marketing Tips for 2021
The past year was difficult for many. Yet here at Efferent Media, our healthcare clients had a good year, unlike many of their competitors. As circumstances change for 2021, here are marketing tips to make it the best year yet
2021 Google Algorithm Updates and Their Impact
Google has rolled out an unusual number of algorithm updates during the past few months, with alarming regularity. Beginning in September, updates were issued every month, ranging from minor to significant. Since August, many glitches have also caused headaches for
5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Digital Marketing Efforts
With spring right around the corner, scheduling some spring cleaning for your digital marketing is just as crucial as sprucing up your house. Digital marketing encompasses many techniques and strategies to increase your product’s visibility or services, across a wide
5 Ways To Improve Your Website
Your website is your digital business card and the first impression many prospects get. Fancy animations are pretty but are not necessary to grow your business. Instead, you need a website that is clear, easy to navigate, and pleasing to
Google Guaranteed – Everything You Need to Know
We explained how Google Guaranteed is part of the recipe for optimal local SEO efforts in a prior blog post. In this post, we will explain more about Google Guaranteed itself, how it works, and its relationship to Local Services
Why is Inbound So Important During the Pandemic?
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
Mixing Evergreen Content Into Your Blogging Schedule
Evergreen content is an important part of any content marketing strategy. Yet people often misunderstand the meaning and purpose of “evergreen” content and accidentally sabotage their overall marketing strategy. So, let’s take a look at the right way to mix
5 Tips to Enhance Website Traffic for Medical, Health, & Wellness Businesses
A website is essential for any business that wants to succeed and grow, and that includes medical, health and wellness businesses. While at one time such practices could rely on getting enough clients from medical directory referrals and having a
What is White Hat SEO and Why Should You Care?
SEO and search engine marketing have existed in some fashion since the first website was published in the early 1990s. In its current form, SEO is a product of Google and how both it and smart phones have become ubiquitous
What Makes a Website HIPAA Compliant?
HIPAA-compliant websites must have physical, network, and process security to safeguard protected health information. While that seems clear, HIPAA privacy and security rules involve many concerns and components. Here are some of the most common questions we get at Efferent
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
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
One Hour DIY SEO Audits for Busy People
Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are all the rage due to the current pandemic. For more people, these projects focus on organizing, cleaning, or building something to improve efficiency and maximize unused resources. The same approach can apply to your marketing. Instead
Why You Need to Write P.S. in Your Marketing Emails
You’ve probably noticed “P.S.” at the end of many marketing materials. Is it a cliché? An old-fashioned writing habit? A tactic to improve your results? How about all of the above? The term P.S. is an abbreviation for “postscript”, which
Your Website is a Form of Reputation Management
What is reputation management? Essentially, it’s making sure that your brand is squeaky clean (or as much as possible) in the eyes of your prospective customers. This doesn’t only involve your Google and Facebook reviews though; in fact, a major
2020
Google My Business Hijacking – What to Know and How to Prevent It
Google My Business (GMB) pages are a vital component of local and overall SEO. When GMB pages are optimized, they provide critical information to customers including contact information, reviews, service catalog, and more. As the pandemic continues, the value of
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
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
