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
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing industry. And because people have been forced to operate in the digital world during the COVID-19 pandemic, this transformation has accelerated rapidly. Why is online marketing changing so quickly? Because more and more of us are working, shopping and educating using online platforms. Advertisers realize they must reach us … Read more
Our world is changing rapidly because of the current global pandemic. And, that means your business has probably shifted as well. This is a great time to take a look at your online presence and be sure that you are exceeding the expectations of your current and potential customers. Here are four things you should … Read more
Creating a recognizable brand is key to online marketing. It requires intentionality on your online and social media platforms. Here are Octane’s four tips for forming your brand: 1. Know yourself What is your company culture? Are you a fun-loving company? Homey and dependable? Serious and professional? Your online voice should reflect the good or … Read more
While the focus in online marketing has certainly shifted toward social media… email is still king! Social media use is growing fast. It is a marketing medium that cannot be ignored. But, here are 5 reasons why we think you should stick with email too: More people have it. It is true that social media … Read more
The Octane Agency loves local business marketing because, frankly, it’s exciting to us. It’s exciting to see our clients get new sites (mobile friendly, too), move up the Google search pages and get new customers. And as a creator and distributor of original social media content, we love the results and all the new customers … Read more