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
Happy New Year from The Octane Agency! We love kicking off the year with our predictions in Digital Marketing. The evolution of the digital space has been changing at an ever-increasing pace. Here are a few things we think you will be seeing in 2023. Creators Marketplace use skyrockets If your business wants to interact … Read more
Can a Lack of Reviews Kill Your Business? “Octane made getting Google reviews a breeze. Prior to their solution we had a manual and tedious way of attempting to get Google Reviews. Now it seems like 4 & 5 star Google reviews come in every week. And we don’t have to solicit our clients!” Gulf … Read more
Online reviews have a big influence on the reputation of your local business. Here are some fantastic reasons why you should monitor them. Customer trust Gaining the trust of a new customer has always been tricky. But now, at least 9 out of 10 potential customers read reviews before they buy a product online (Trustpilot.) … Read more
The past two years, 2020 and 2021, have completely reshaped the online marketplace. The global pandemic made people dependent on ecommerce much more quickly than most experts anticipated. But we are only now beginning to get a full picture of what those shifts in behavior mean for customers. Here are a few things we think … Read more
As news about the COVID19 Delta variant continues to develop, there are many unknowns. But, after over a year of living with this virus among us, it is safe to say we have already learned a lot. As business owners, you might be understandably concerned about how this new wave will affect you and your … Read more
Affiliate Marketing is growing in social media marketing. The truth is, it’s a new spin on an old idea: that ordinary people are the best people to spread the news about your business. In the old days, businesses offered referral discounts to avid customers. The new spin? Social media gives referral marketing new power. And, … Read more
We are (finally) in the year 2021! The pandemic forced many people to begin doing business online last year. And that accelerated changes to the online marketing landscape. With all of these changes, is your business ready to market online in 2021? Let’s take a look at five things your marketing team should do this … Read more
What is Customer Retention? It is keeping your customers loyal to your business. It is all about building a great relationship with your customer. Your business creates value in their lives and so they trust you with their money. And these customers will not only keep coming back, but they will likely bring others along … Read more