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Digital Marketing Strategies that Work

The world of digital marketing is intimidating if you aren’t sure where to start. Whether you’re an SEO expert or someone who has no idea what SEO means, 360 Your Business can help you to develop digital marketing strategies that get real results.

Videos

Videos are incredibly popular on Facebook, Instagram and video-specific platforms like YouTube. Investing in videos is a wonderful way to share what you do with a global audience. What types of videos are the most popular?

  • Testimonial videos
  • Product demonstration videos
  • Videos showcasing the history of your brand
  • How-to videos

If you aren’t sure what to showcase in a video about your business, talk with the video production professionals at 360 Your Business.

Facebook Ads

In the world of print and digital marketing, Facebook ads are one of the best values in terms of potential reach and targeting specifications. For as little as a dollar a day, you can market your business, your website or your Facebook page to anyone in the world with a Facebook account. If you own a Mexican restaurant, your Facebook ads could target those living within 10 miles of your location, people interested in Mexican cuisine, foodies and your current customers. Since Facebook ads are such a small investment, you can also afford to play around with targeting to see what works.

 

Local SEO

Google displays results for inquiries based on pay-per-click results (PPC), organic results based on SEO and local results based on local SEO. If you own a business that primarily sells to your surrounding community, local search should be part of your digital marketing plans. Over half of the searches on mobile phones are local in nature, so if you aren’t marketing to the customers in your backyard, you’re missing out.

It’s Not Too Late to Develop a Digital Marketing Strategy

Are you still waiting to book your free, no-obligation walk-through with 360 Your Business? Your Google Business View tour could be a part of our next 25 million views. To get your free walk-through on the calendar, contact us today at 443-963-9394.

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Two Exciting Pieces of Google Business News

At 360 Your Business, we work every day to capture businesses of every size with professional photography and video designed to bring customers in the door. 360 Your Business was just named one of the top Google Trusted Photography teams by Google.

Our Top Trusted Photography Team Recognition

360 Your Business is now part of a distinctive group of photographers who have:

  • Received over 25 million views on Google search pages and Google 360 virtual tours
  • Been named Trusted Photographers by Google thanks to high-quality integrated 360-degree imagery
  • Utilized Google Business View to help businesses stand out

What Does This Recognition Mean for You?

As one of our customers, this recognition from Google means that you are working with one of the premier Google Business View photographers in the world. We know how to photograph your business for print marketing and so that Google will take notice. This milestone also means that your business’s virtual tour has been seen hundreds of thousands of times on the internet. While you might not always view Google Business View as a backbone of your marketing strategy, it is working for you every day.

It’s Not Too Late to Get Started!

Are you still waiting to book your free, no-obligation walkthrough with 360 Your Business? Your Google Business View tour could be a part of our next 25 million views. To get your free walkthrough on the calendar, contact us today at 443-963-9394.

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Google’s New Business Messaging Platform

You’ve heard about using Facebook Messenger as a tool for communicating with prospective and current customers, but did you know that Google also has a business messaging offering?

Google My Business Messaging

This new feature was initially rolled out in July 2017, and it’s designed to increase engagement with anyone searching for your company on Google. Google My Business (GMB) Messaging allows any mobile user to directly message your company from your Google listing or a Google search. The user’s message will then be delivered to the mobile phone of your choice as a text message so that you can respond.

Why is GMB Messaging Different?

Communicating with customers as easily and directly as possible is of utmost importance. By allowing users to communicate with you from your search listing, you will eliminate the need for them to press the call button or search for a contact form on your site to get in touch. GMB Messaging can also encourage better search placement for your business. If you respond to messages in a timely fashion, Google will include a positive rating for your business based on your prompt response.

GMB Messaging is favorable over Facebook Messenger since it eliminates the need for additional searching to get an answer. A user looking for an open coffee shop near his/her zip code can message the shop directly from Google instead of opening another app to send the message.

The Best Way to Use GMB Messaging

Are you ready to integrate GMB Messaging into how you interact with prospective and current customers? Follow these best practices:

  • Know that GMB Messaging will not restrict messages to your given business hours, so you could receive messages 24/7.
  • Set up an autoreply to respond instantly to messages. By using an autoreply, users will know the number is active and also have an idea of when they should expect a formal reply.
  • Keep your mobile device that is your designated GMB Messaging number handy at all times, since Google will monitor your response time and frequency.
  • Monitor your statistics on GMB Messaging to see how many clicks your business has received, total conversations and other relevant information.

To learn more about how Google My Business Messaging can improve the way you interact with customers, contact 360 Your Business at 443-963-9394.

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4 Ways to Boost Your SEO

SEO, or search engine optimization, is the magical thing that helps your blogs and website rise to the top of search results. There are many different ways to help your business’s website rank higher, and today we are sharing some of our favorites.

Publish Quality Content

Content is king when it comes to optimizing your website. Well-written content that is relevant to your target user will result in traffic. Site traffic will, in turn, improve the authority of your site and its rank on search engines. When creating content for your site, keep in mind what keywords or search terms users would type to get there. Use these keywords a few times throughout the page, particularly in the opening and closing sections.

Keep Your Website Up to Date

Adding new content to your site regularly will also help to improve your SEO. Search engines view relevant sites as those that are continually changing and adding, so a blog or newsletter is a great way to keep things current and boost your search ranking at the same time.

Ensure a Quick Loading Time

If your web pages take a long time to load, users will often move on before they ever get to read a word of what you wrote. That practice will decrease the amount of time users spend on your site, increase your bounce rate and reduce how many pages the average user views. All three of those will decrease your rank on search listings. Try loading your website on a variety of devices, both desktop and mobile, and ensure that the loading speed is not too long.

Incorporate Video

Video is one of the best ways to improve the content on your website, which in turn raises your search engine rank. Video integration is interpreted by Google and other search engines as a sign of quality and depth. More importantly, video is a great method for sending a strong brand message, optimizing your web ranking and engaging with new customers at the same time.

Partner with 360 Your Business

360 Your Business is a marketing company specializing in video and social media optimization. Review websites and social media can make running a business feel like running a PR company. Instead of wasting time you could be spending running your business on Facebook and Yelp!, work with 360 Your Business to transform your online image and attract new customers. To get started today, give us a call at 443-963-9394.

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Social Media Trends for Increasing Your Visibility

In the sea of social media, it can be hard to stand out from your competitors. Thankfully, there are many different ways you can differentiate your brand and be remembered by your target customers.

Go to Your Customers

The most important strategy for reaching your customers on social media and increasing your visibility is putting effort into the right social media platforms. Think about your target customers and current customers and what social media platforms they use. If your customers find you on Facebook and share your content there, investing the greatest portion of your time into Twitter is not the best idea.

Make Partnerships

Social media users love interesting and exciting collaborations. Who could you partner with in a mutually beneficial business relationship? Even small partnerships, like posting two pieces of the other business’s content a week, can boost both of your brands. If you aren’t sure where to start, brainstorm products that your target consumers would be interested in or would purchase alongside your products. A small clothing boutique partnering with a local jewelry company could generate a great deal of social media buzz.

Create Compelling Videos

Video is one of the biggest trends in social media right now. Whether it’s cooking videos that can be watched in a minute or less or product demo videos, social media users love engaging with video content. Short videos are also the ideal way to pack a great deal of content into a small package. One recent research study demonstrated that an amazing 80% of social media users remembered video ads they watched within the last month and almost half of those users took a follow-up action. Videos aren’t just great for advertising on social media, they are also the best way to get immediate results.

Partner with 360 Your Business

360 Your Business is a marketing company specializing in video and social media optimization. Review websites and social media can make running a business feel like running a PR company. Instead of wasting time you could be spending running your business on Facebook and Yelp!, work with 360 Your Business to transform your online image and attract new customers. To get started today, give us a call at 443-963-9394.

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The Power of Video for Small Business

Small businesses often have small marketing budgets, but that doesn’t mean that quality and impact should be sacrificed. 360 Your Business offers high-quality cost-effective online marketing videos to draw customers into your website online and into your business in person. What does small business video marketing look like and how can it benefit you?

Small Business Video Marketing 101

Videos are incredibly effective at drawing in new customers and engaging your current clients. Just like other types of marketing, videos are not one-size-fits all. Small business video marketing can look like:

  • Short business profile videos
  • Background videos for your website
  • Customer testimonials
  • Brief social media-friendly videos showcasing different services you offer
  • Traditional commercials
  • Walkthroughs and tours of your business

Wondering what this might look like? Here’s an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbsiHiEwbjs

Why is Video Marketing So Effective?

As customers change the ways that they learn about businesses and their offerings, small businesses need to change the ways that they market to consumers. Did you know that 4 times as many customers would rather watch a product video than read about a product? Did you know that 25% of customers lose interest in a company completely if that company doesn’t have a video available on their website? Missing out on customers means missing out on money, and video marketing is a great way to ensure your business continues to grow.

How Can Video Marketing Help My Business Grow?

Video marketing:

  • Encourages customers to share a video if they enjoyed it, increasing your brand recognition
  • Can become “viral” and give you a huge boost in views, recognition and sales
  • Will increase your ranking on numerous search engines thanks to SEO (search engine optimization)
  • Can be done for less money than similar print campaigns targeting fewer people 

Ready to Transform the Way Your Small Business Markets?

If you want to get a taste of the wide variety of videos we have completed for small businesses just like yours, visit our Vimeo portfolio. To get a free video quote and learn more about our unique and effective video marketing options, visit us online or give us a call at (443) 963-9394.

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