Alaska’s economy is often referred to as a “3 legged stool. Which means, jobs customary to Alaskans can fit into three primary categories, or “legs”; Petroleum, federal government, and all other sectors. What this means for those of us who have jobs that do not depend on petroleum or the federal government make up the…
Digital Marketing
Does Inbound Marketing Work for Medical Practice Marketing?
As an Inbound Marketing Agency, we are often asked if inbound marketing works for medical practices and physicians. It is generally known that consumers have embraced the internet as a place to research products and services before making a buying decision. Think about the last important purchase you have made. Did your research start on…
Pinterest Offers “Buyable Pins” [A Look At How It Works]
That’s right, your wishes have been granted. You can now buy things directly from Pinterest! As a customer, this makes things so much easier. Every pin accompanied by a blue price tag is available for purchase. You can even see color availability directly on the app! Once you decide to buy something, just click the…
Back to School, Back to Business: 3 simple tips for growing your business
We’ve noticed a trend in the past few years that this time of year our clients tend to refocus, reengage, and start digging in deep to their business growth. It’s no coincidence that it matches the time that kids are going back to school. Whether you have more free time because the kids are now…
What is Google Authorship? Is it Important for my Business?
Google rolled out their Authorship program a few years back, but it seems a bit slow to catch on with mainstream businesses. This is really too bad considering some of the great ranking benefits with Google. What is Google Authorship you ask? It is a way to connect the blogs you write and publish online…
Organic SEO: The New Face of Change
There is an old saying “nothing is as constant as change,” and this is perhaps never more true than with SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Google is constant adjusting and improving their highly secretive SEO algorithm to improve the transparency of the user online experience. Then you have the other four top search engines working to…
LinkedIn: Not just for finding jobs
You may know LinkedIn as an online community for people to post their work experience and skills in the hopes that employers will find them. You can use it as your online business card, references, and resume all in one. Indeed, LinkedIn is at its core a directory for professionals and businesses, but it is more…
The top way to bring clients to your website: SEO
Here at the BEACON offices, we talk a lot about what makes a great website, how to draw visitors to a website, and then how to convert those visitors into leads and clients. There are several ways to do that, and we’ll cover them all in time. One way, however, is SEO. SEO is probably…
Are You Easily Pinfluenced?
No doubt your company has made themselves known on Facebook by now. Maybe you’ve even ventured further and created a Twitter account? If you just nodded your head yes then congrats! You’re well on your way to expanding your customer base and how you interact with them. When used right, each social media “tool” can…
3 steps that will create lead generating websites
We @ Beacon really love everything about Social Media: We love the strategy, the contests and excitement generated with every post. Social Media is exciting, fast paced and challenging. Take a look at our client, Kaleidoscape. Her Facebook page has generated a substantial following in less than 3 months. She has 754 fans, growing every…
5 Steps Towards Social Media Success on Facebook in 2013
One of my favorite quotes is by none other than the late Zig Ziglar. He said: “A goal properly set is halfway reached.” The longer I’m in the field of marketing the more Ziglar’s truth is revealed. Without a series of tangible goals, clear direction and a touch of patience, the vast and changing landscape…
Let’s be Social!
Hello there Beacon blog readers! Here’s the first blog from your local print-world maven. I must make a confession: I’m a type fiend. When I receive emails from MyFonts News, I have to do my best to not short circuit my keyboard with irrepressible drool. Just picture most women’s reaction to Jimmy Choo shoes and…