ONLINE TRENDS IN 2021
How are people finding out about your business? We take a quick look at the latest trends in the online marketing world.
March 1, 2021
Sales and Marketing
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SHOULD YOU ADVERTISE OVER CHRISTMAS?
Is it a good idea to spend money on marketing when your business is closed for the holidays? For those utilising online advertising, it’s not uncommon for pest control businesses to pause advertising at this time of year either because they are “fully booked out” or because they are closing for the Christmas period. But is this the right thing to do? Having a fully booked schedule weeks in advance is clearly a good thing. For many, being fully
December 7, 2020
SHOULD YOU TRY FACEBOOK ADVERTISING?
Phil Ridley takes a look at Facebook marketing and the potential benefits it can offer your business.
November 1, 2020
HOW TO DRIVE SALES IN A PANDEMIC
Andy Deering, CEO of ServSuite, reveals how automated systems can be of great benefit to businesses during the pandemic.
November 1, 2020
LOCAL PACK RESULTS 2020
Learn about what’s happening with local pack results in 2020 and their relative importance compared to paid ads and organic results.
September 1, 2020
SHOULD YOU TRY FACEBOOK ADVERTISING?
Google dominates the online advertising market with approximately a 35% share. Facebook have a market share nearer the 20% figure but dominates the advertising on social media. Should you try Facebook advertising as part of your marketing mix? When it comes to online advertising, Google and Facebook are the two main players, but they’re very different beasts. Google search ads are usually the first option for pest control companies considering online advertising, as they target potential customers actively searching for
September 1, 2020
GOOGLE LOCAL PACK IN 2020
What’s happening with local pack results in 2020? Which get more clicks – local pack, Google ad or organic search? What should small businesses be doing? Here’s a quick summary…
August 2, 2020
TOP TIPS FOR SEO IN 2020
Phil Ridley of Bug Doctor Media offers an overview of SEO best practice based on the latest updates from Google.
May 1, 2020
USE TEXTING TO BOOST BUSINESS – PODIUM
The team at Podium share helpful insights on how to start effectively communicating with your customers using text messaging. Seven ways to start texting your customers today Is your business ready to start texting with your prospects and customers? If so, you’re on the right track – 90% of consumers prefer texting to traditional methods of communication when they engage with a business. If you hadn’t considered texting as a marketing tool, it’s a great opportunity. The data around the
March 31, 2020
SEO – SO YOU WANT TO BE NUMBER ONE?
It takes a lot of patience and effort to feature on the first page of Google’s search results, but Phil Ridley of Bug Doctor Media explains here why the long-term investment is so worthwhile.
January 1, 2020
THE EASY WAY TO BUILD YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION
James Hotten, Syngenta Business Manager, shares his quick-fire tips on how to easily build your business’s online reputation.
November 1, 2019
WEBSITE PERFORMANCE: DESKTOP V MOBILE
The use of mobiles has grown exponentially in the last few years, and now Google has taken note, with its move towards mobile-first indexing. Business owners should take note of the implications for their business websites.
July 1, 2019