We recently shared part 1 of a 2-part blog post about emerging SEO trends to expect in 2020. In part 2, we cover a few more predictions, and how you can stay on top of these changes.
SEO is an industry that changes very quickly. Google always has and always will continue to make updates throughout the year, every year. The best way to keep up is by partnering with a marketing team that keeps a finger on the pulse of these changes. In this post, we'll uncover 4 of the biggest predictions for SEO in 2020.
iMarket Solutions is kicking off a #HandWashChallenge campaign for home service contractors, geared toward helping contractors build video content and trust with customers.
In March, Google and Facebook pledged millions in grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Eligibility requirements and timelines were announced this week, so we've summarized the most important updates you need to know.
Join iMarket CEO, Gary Elekes, as he discusses the impact and opportunities of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (HR 748) for home service contractors. Gary will also be digging into the recent announcement from Google to offer $340 million in Google Ads credits to small businesses, and a similar grant announced by Facebook.
In an effort to curb the spread of misinformation, Google is suppressing ads across multiple platforms such as Google Ads and YouTube, that contain any term relating to COVID-19 or coronavirus, regardless of whether they are “approved” in the interface. This applies to keywords, ad copy, and creative.
With 2020 in full swing, do you have all of the info you need to master Google’s search results? If your answer is no, our team is here to give you the details! Google pushes updates out on a daily basis, and the most frustrating part can be that most updates will have zero to little impact on your business, but you certainly don’t want to miss the ones that do. We’ve collected the top 5 Google updates that will have an impact on your business in 2020.
Due to the impact that COVID-19 is having on local businesses, Google recently enforced several global limitations to their Google My Business platform.
At iMarket, the health and well-being of our team members and our clients is our top priority. Like all businesses, we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, and wanted to share several steps we are taking to ensure the continued health and success of your business.
Do you know how to respond to online reviews from your customers? You might think you’re doing fine with the positive reviews you receive, but you’re stumped when it comes to negative reviews. Maybe you’re one of those people who just feel a little unsure about the entire process. Luckily for you, we’ve got tips that are going to make you seem like an expert!
The key to email marketing for contractors is making the most of the limited attention spans of customers. Email segmentation helps you connect with quality leads and personalize your messages, all while keeping your customers fully engaged.
Hate it or love it—marketing, specifically digital marketing, can be a powerful tool in growing your business. It can also be confusing, overwhelming, infuriating, and feel like a waste of money! If you want to grow your business, you have to market your company. However, if you want to reduce your marketing cost and improve your marketing performance you have to optimize your strategy. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
Last month we posted a blog about brand reputation and how you can improve your SEO results. Now, we want to go more in-depth about the connection between your brand and your vision. While we mentioned briefly the importance of understanding your brand and the importance of the “why,” we’d like to delve into how it relates to the “where.”
We’ve selected six paid search trends that we think you should know about which could help to improve your ability to reach your potential customers. There are certainly more than 6 trends to be aware of, but these are the trends that will help you the most when it comes to adapting your marketing strategy to ever-advancing technology.
In the traditional digital marketing agency setup, SEO and Brand Reputation are two entirely different entities, but could disassociating these two key areas be a mistake? We certainly think so! Learn more about how your company’s portrayal helps (or hurts) your SEO results.
Your website is the core of a successful digital marketing strategy. After all, 95% of customers find businesses online through their websites. But having a website with an attractive design, eye-catching calls-to-action, and friendly navigation doesn’t mean prospects will actually see it.
Without a blog on your company website, you’re missing a huge opportunity. Blogs provide a way to connect with your customers and community. They are an opportunity to show personality, and to give your company a voice that can separate you from other contractors in your service area. Not only is a blog the perfect chance for communicating with your customer base, but there are literally no downsides to having a well-maintained, informed, and frequently updated blog!
Getting your website to rank on a search engine page means understanding how it indexes, analyzes, and then ranks a website. Search engines, including Google, have a large index of all the pages of all the websites they know, and your contracting website can only show up on search engine results pages (SERPs) if it’s in that database. This is where SEO (search engine optimization) comes in!
When it comes to getting your name out there and converting local homeowners into loyal customers, there are many marketing methods that can help you along. Creating the right overall marketing strategy is an essential part in helping your contracting business grow. These days, this means creating a solid digital marketing strategy.
When you work in the contracting space, lead conversion can truly be a challenge. Part of the key to success is getting your word out to your service areas to attract leads in the first place. How do you do this? With a great website and supporting digital marketing campaigns.