When you’re unsure what to do with your business, one thing that Danny Star often suggests is to “look at the competition.” That has quite a few meanings. It covers seeing where they’re succeeding, where they aren’t, what they’re doing with their online marketing, and so forth. You can even do it in the micro…
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Content Marketing by Percentages and Instinct
“What should I make my content about?” If you’ve listened to/watched our podcasts, Danny Star and the team have covered that in great detail. However, beyond that, we do field questions from clients about “how much should I make content about what I’m doing vs. trying to sell something?” These are good questions. While you…
The Power of Positivity and Some Negativity
One thing that Danny Star preaches and the team listens to is: “look to the positive.” In difficult times (and really, in any time) being optimistic and positive can help. That said, you don’t have to be exclusively positive. In fact, sometimes it’s not the right tool for the job, so to speak. For example,…
The Importance of Web Design for Businesses This Holiday Season
For many holiday shopping seasons, great web design has been important for businesses. As you know, a website is a storefront, showroom, office, and so much more. If it doesn’t look or operate properly, a potential customer is unlikely to stay there for long (much less purchase something). A recent study by Google, however, hammered…
Sometimes, Slow and Steady Does Win The Race
In business and in marketing, everything feels like it has to be “fast.” You have to do this right now, quickly, no delay, do it! Yes, often, it’s right to take action swiftly. No one wants to wait too long. However, bear in mind that sometimes the best course of action is to take your…
Client of the Week: Mona’s Insurance
What They Do: Simply put, they provide insurance. That’s a bit reductive, as they actually offer so much more. When it comes to insurance, however, they offer plenty of it. Auto, home, motorcycle, motor home, boat, and even renters insurance are some of their most popular options. Additionally, they also offer business insurance,…
Doing Good Things Leads to Good Things for Your Company
Danny Star and the team speak often about how clients can do right by their communities. To be clear, we do this in the context of “helping.” Any benefit to one’s business is ancillary. Doing something good for someone else just to be seen as a “purposeful company” or something isn’t a good idea. It…
Client of the Week: Malibu Gift
What They Do: They make incredible gifts. We have to go on for longer in this blog, but that’s really what they do. They make absolutely extraordinary, incredible gifts. With the holiday season in full swing, we thought it’d be right to highlight them again. If nothing else, their gifts seem even better this year. …
The One Factor All of Your Marketing and Content Must Take Into Account
Everyone’s looking for that “one simple trick.” The “one secret,” the “one thing” that will separate them from the pack. We all have that feeling that just one thing will allow us to bypass the hard work and go beyond our competition. It doesn’t work like that. There is no “silver bullet,” one winning trick…
Understanding How Your Customers are Different and Where They’re the Same
When we meet with new and prospective clients, certain subjects come up often. How we tailor a plan for the client, how they can grow their business, and so forth constants. Something else that’s mentioned regularly: how to target your customers. It’s important to put your products, goods, and services in front of your specific…