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Setting a marketing budget for your business or company.

Setting the RIGHT Marketing Budget for Your Business

There’s an old adage that says, “You have to spend money to make money.” While that’s certainly true, even the most successful businesses have to be careful just how much they spend in their quest to turn a profit.

Retarketing ads are creepy but they drive conversions.

When Creepy Converts: A Halloween Story About Retargeting Ads

You’re driving down a dark road at night when you notice headlights in your rear view mirror. You turn left.

Timeline for building and launching a great custom website

Building Great Websites from Scratch: A Timeline

Building your brand's presence on the web is a huge undertaking, and our clients often wonder what to expect when they begin the journey.

Video for social media marketing purposes

The Social Video Starter Guide

Guest post and infographic contributed by Ivan Serrano.

SEO Penguin and Panda Updates

5 Signs Your Marketing Needs an Upgrade

Chuck Palaniuk wasn’t talking about marketing when he wrote, “Never be boring,” but the adage certainly applies!

Ello social network

Hello, Ello! There's a New Social Network In Town

Ello.co made a splash when it launched in beta last week, describing itself as the only social network dedicated to “beauty, simplicity and transparency.” The site promises an ad-free user experience and minimal, anonymous data collection via Goog

Create a great marketing video for your company

Homepage Video Gone Wrong - Why Your Customers Aren't Clicking

When was the last time you watched a video that popped up on the homepage of a site you were visiting? If you're like most web-savvy consumers, you probably can't remember.

Web site colors that convert!

What colors work best on your website? Which ones will increase the chance of conversions?

When it comes to choosing colors for your website, there's no one-size-fits-all formula for success. However, tossing up a site that matches your CEO's favorite colors is probably not the best option.

Local Search Marketing Plans DC & VA Online Marketing

The Problem with Local Search Marketing

In many local areas, especially in the Northern Virginia / DC Metro area, your business will need to reach a large service area, including many cities, towns, neighborhoods, counties etc.