If you have noticed a shift in your website traffic lately, you may want to read this! Google made a major shift in how the search engine rewards content on websites. For some, it has been devastating to their website traffic. The most recent “helpful content” update on September 14 changed search algorithms. The search … Read more
Fake reviews could soon be illegal. If you have noticed a lot of fishy reviews on websites like Amazon, Google, Facebook and Yelp, you are not alone. The United States Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) estimates that 30 to 40 percent of online reviews are fake. But, there may be good news on the horizon … Read more
A prominent business journal recently published an article claiming that Social Media is dying. So, what do we think? Well, it is certainly not time to panic. Social media is still one of the best ways to connect with your customers. So, we say: stay the course if it is working for your business! But … Read more
LinkedIn is an important part of a business social media strategy. Even though it may not get as much attention as Facebook and other social media outlets, it has many benefits that should make it a marketing opportunity. Why? Three big reasons. If you are interested in beginning or boosting your LinkedIn presence for your … Read more
Ever wonder what we use behind the scenes at Octane to make our websites sleek and fast? When we build a website, we use the WordPress Content Management System (CMS). And now, when we build a website, we exclusively use the GeneratePress theme. GeneratePress is a WordPress Theme. We moved to GeneratePress a few years … Read more
Marketing has made a major shift to online and social media strategies over the past decade. And for good reason — that is the way most people communicate and consume now. But tried and true methods like direct mail are still an effective way to reach people. Here is what we think you should think … Read more
If you work in marketing, you probably know the value of meaningful interaction with your customers. It keeps people engaged with your products and your brand. But, interacting authentically online can be tough. Competition is intense for a customer’s attention. And the internet can sometimes feel impersonal. So, here are a few ideas to create … Read more
Generation Z is the newest generation entering the consumer market. And if you own a small business, you might already know that it pays to get to know them! Not only do they have growing buying power and interest in new products, but they are also great at influencing what their parents purchase. So here’s … Read more
There is currently big buzz about an AI content bot called ChatGPT. Is it something you can utilize in your business marketing? We think so! Here is some basic info about this new tool and how you can use it. What is it? ChatGPT is a free, open-source artificial intelligence chatbot. It utilizes text from … Read more
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising is one of the most cost-effective ways for your local business to advertise your product or service online. We think it is a great option for small businesses, because it is cost-effective and targeted. What is Pay-Per-Click or PPC? This is a form of advertising that shows up on a search engine … Read more