March 11, 2020
how to use social media for local internet marketing

How to Use Social Media for Local Internet Marketing

January 8, 2020
Schedule Your Google Posts

New Perch Feature: Schedule Your Google Posts

Perch has a new way to maintain a solid Google presence without spending extra time: the new Google post scheduling feature (not yet available through Google itself!)
January 7, 2020
Get to Know Your Customers Day

Ideas and Tips for Get to Know Your Customers Day

Did you know that January 16, 2020 is Get to Know your Customers Day? With this important day coming up, we thought we’d share with you […]
January 1, 2020

At Last! ThriveHive’s 2020 Marketing Calendar

ThriveHive's annual Marketing Calendar is now available! Holidays, themes, ideas, and motivation to keep you creatively marketing your business all year round.
December 27, 2019
January Instagram Post Ideas and Examples

January Instagram Post Ideas for Business

Here are 16 real examples of Instagram posts that tie January themes and holidays into business marketing.
December 26, 2019
January Facebook Ideas and Examples (1)

January Facebook Post Examples and Ideas

Real examples of how to use posts, events, groups on Facebook to engage your audience, market your business, and generate leads this January.
December 18, 2019
Facebook Holiday Post Examples and Ideas

Holiday Facebook Examples and Ideas

See how real businesses are adding a holiday theme to their Facebook pages, posts, and promotions.
December 16, 2019
Holiday Business Promotion Ideas

20+ Holiday Business Promotion Ideas to Get More Customers

Easy ways to use your website, Google business listing, social media, email, and offline channels to promote your business during the holidays.
December 12, 2019

10 Holiday Marketing Campaigns to Try

Use these simple promotion ideas across a variety of channels to get more customers this holiday season!
December 9, 2019
Holiday Hashtags

Top Hashtags to Use for the Holidays

Here are 120+ hashtags to choose from—for running promotions, representing your brand, attracting new customers, and just good ole' fashioned holiday fun.
December 2, 2019
Instagram Holiday Giveaway Ideas

Holiday Instagram Giveaway Ideas and Examples

Real examples of holiday-themed Instagram giveaways to increase engagement, build your audience, and generate leads for your business this season.
November 29, 2019
10 Marketing and Blog Ideas for December

10 Marketing and Blog Ideas for December

Ten creative marketing ideas to help your local businesses stand out and win customers this December.
November 25, 2019

Found Bytes Episode 8: Local Search Tips for Service-Based Businesses

In this episode of the Found Bytes podcast, Ignitor Digital cofounders Carrie Hill and Mary Bowling share what service area businesses can do with their website and Google My Business profile to increase their local search visibility.
November 22, 2019

Just in Time for the Holidays – Create Google Offer and Event Posts with Perch

With the ability to create Google Event and Offer posts directly from Perch, you can promote your special deals and attract more customers just in time for the holidays.
November 19, 2019
How to Create a Plan for Small Business Saturday

20+ Small Business Saturday Promotion Ideas

Browse through a diverse range of deal and offer ideas to attract shoppers to your business on Small Business Saturday.
November 18, 2019
How to Create a Plan for Small Business Saturday-4

How to Create a Plan for Small Business Saturday

Learn how to create an effective marketing plan to engage your audience and promote your business on Small Business Saturday.
November 3, 2019
Small Business Saturday Ideas

40 Small Business Saturday Marketing Ideas

Small Business Saturday marketing ideas to promote your business, attract shoppers, and get more customers.
October 21, 2019
google glossary for business owners

New Knowledge Center Article: Google Glossary for Business Owners

Your plain-English guide to Google! Definitions, examples, and visuals of common terms you'll come across when trying to rank your business higher in search results.
October 16, 2019

New Knowledge Center Post: “This Business Has Nothing. Why is it Outranking Me?”

Having a complete Google My Business listing is essential for showing up higher in search results and showing up for more searches. However, it is not […]
October 11, 2019
what makes a site google optimized

New Knowledge Center Post: What Makes a Site “Google-Optimized”?

Our latest Google My Business Knowedge Center article helps clear up SEO so that you can make informed decisions about your business website.
September 3, 2019
perch google posting feature

New Feature Release: Post Directly to Google from Perch

Learn how to post news to your Google Business profile, directly from the Perch app!
August 16, 2019
September Blog and Marketing Ideas-3

Creative September Marketing Ideas

10 fall and september-themed ways to promote your business this September!
July 25, 2019

10 Creative Marketing Ideas for August

Marketing and blog ideas to promote your business for the month of August.
July 23, 2019

Get More Reviews with Perch

Online customer reviews are among the most powerful tools at a local business owner’s disposal. In fact: 97% of consumers use online media when researching products […]
June 2, 2019
17 Free Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

17 Free Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

Small business owners often have a tight marketing budget. This can be tricky for when you’re trying to promote your business. While you’re figuring out your budget, there […]
March 18, 2019
How to Contact Google My Business Support

How to Contact Google My Business Support

Getting on Google My Business and maintaining your listing can get hairy. There are dozens of common challenges business owners face, such as problems accessing your […]
March 16, 2019
Tips for Planning Out Your Marketing

Tips for Planning Out Your Marketing Strategy

Every business needs a marketing strategy, but no two businesses are alike. There are no one-size-fits-all strategies for marketing your business, but there are some key […]
February 27, 2019
Tips for Writing Your Google My Business Description

8 Tips for Writing Your Google Business Description

Now that you’ve got a Google My Business listing created and up to speed, it’s time to fill in the one section you’ve been putting off: […]
February 25, 2019
Questions to Ask About Your Competitors

8 Questions You Must Ask About Your Competitors

Every business has competitors. Depending on your industry and your value proposition, you may be in a Thunderdome-style war of all against all, or you may […]
February 19, 2019
Is Google My Business Free

Is Google My Business Free?

For more help with getting found, standing out, and getting chosen on Google, head to our Google My Business Knowledge Center below:
February 19, 2019
Who Can Have a Google Business Listing?

Who Can Have a Google My Business Listing?

If you own a business of any kind, you’ll inevitably be faced with the ever important question: should your business be on Google? Now, we’re not […]
February 18, 2019
What is Google My Business

What is Google My Business and How Does it Work?

Understand where your Google My Business listing appears, how it helps your business, and how it differs from Google Maps and Google Plus.
February 16, 2019
How to Get More Out of Small Business Conferences

How to Get More Out of Business Conferences

Maybe you’ve scrimped and saved to budget a trip to the industry conference this year because it’s crucially important to you—or maybe your boss is making […]
February 14, 2019
Tips for Adding Photos to Your GMB Listing

Tips for Adding Photos to Your Google My Business Listing

So, your Google My Business listing is complete (or is it?), fully verified, and live on the web for potential customers to see—now what? As with […]
February 13, 2019
Why People Aren't Buying From You

Seven Reasons People Aren’t Buying From You

Feel like you're spinning your wheels only to lose business to competitors? Here are seven gaps you could potentially need to fill in to start converting more leads into customers.
February 12, 2019
How to Create Effective Google My Business Posts

How to Create Effective Google My Business Posts

At first glance, the Google My Business (GMB) platform may just seem like another way for your business to gain some “real estate” in local searches. […]
February 6, 2019
How to Get Your Business on the First Page of Google

How to Get Your Business on the First Page of Google [2019]

How to improve Google ranking: a step-by-step tutorial to get your business on the first page of Google.
January 24, 2019
10 Things Every Local Business Owner Should Know

Ten Things Every Small Business Owner Should Know

January 23, 2019
Ways to Use LinkedIn for Small Business

20 Ways to Use LinkedIn For Small Business

LinkedIn’s focus on job searching and professional networking makes it a valuable platform for small business entrepreneurs. There’s a lot you can do on LinkedIn beyond the […]
January 15, 2019
Example Emails for Small Business Owners (1)

25 Email Templates for Small Business Owners

The objective of your emails may be simple, but coming up with the content for them never is! We know the struggle, so in addition to […]
January 14, 2019
Benefits of a Google My Business Listing

6 Benefits of Having a Google My Business Listing

A staggering 46% of online searches have local intent. Here are 6 reasons to take advantage of the free Google My Business platform.
January 11, 2019
How to Create a Unique Value Proposition

How to Form Your Unique Value Proposition

If you’ve been in business for any length of time, you have probably heard the phrase “unique value proposition.” You may have dismissed it as yet […]
January 10, 2019
Guide to Posting on Google My Business

Your Complete Guide to Posting on Google My Business

One of the best features of Google My Business that sets it apart from other listing platforms is the ability to communicate directly with existing and […]
January 9, 2019
Small Business Marketing Trends for 2019

5 Small Business Marketing Trends for 2019

The New Year is here. What’s going to be happening in the world of small business marketing? Google of course, as well as personalization, more automation, […]
December 20, 2018
Do online reviews affect seo?

Do Online Reviews Affect SEO?

As a business, trying to crack Google’s organic ranking algorithm can be a difficult task since there are so many moving parts factored into the equation (more […]
December 13, 2018
Facebook Page Management Tips

Facebook Page Management Tips

November 25, 2018
How to Improve Your Online Reviews

How to Improve Your Online Reviews

November 24, 2018
How to Get a Small Business Loan

How to Get a Small Business Loan

Every business needs financing of one kind or another, either as part of their initial formation, or in the form of a cash infusion after the […]
November 22, 2018
What is Influencer Marketing?

What is Influencer Marketing?

November 21, 2018
How to Improve Your Google Business Listing

How to Improve Your Google My Business Listing

Perhaps you just created a Google My Business listing, or perhaps you’ve had a listing for a while. Let’s talk about how to make that listing […]
November 20, 2018
How to Optimize Your Google My Business Listing

How to Optimize Your Google My Business Listing

Google My Business itself is not a public-facing, searchable directory (such as Yelp), BUT  your listing on Google My Business is what many other public-facing, searchable directories pull from.
November 18, 2018
Inbox Management Tips for Business Owners

Inbox Management Tips for Business Owners

For most small business owners, email is a communication tool that is either very important or mission-critical. Email is the place where reports come in from […]
November 9, 2018
How to Market on Social Media

How to Market on Social Media

No matter what kind of product or service you offer, social media is one of the few marketing channels that can benefit all businesses. With millions […]
November 9, 2018
Fundamentals of a Social Media Campaign Strategy (1)

Fundamentals of a Successful Social Media Marketing Campaign

When it comes to marketing your business, your campaigns must meet two requirements: they need to drive your business goals while also satisfying and engaging your […]
November 8, 2018
Holiday Instagram Post Examples and Ideas

Holiday Instagram Post Examples and Ideas

November 8, 2018
Examples of Marketing Expenses

Examples of Marketing Expenses

November 6, 2018
Why You Need a Google Business Listing (1)

Tips on Updating Your Google My Business Listing

Updating or editing your Google listing isn’t difficult, but many business owners overlook it. There is a lot more value in your online business listing than you think.
November 1, 2018
Benefits of Marketing Automation for Small Business

6 Benefits of Marketing Automation For Small Businesses

Growth is oftentimes one of the hardest challenges many small businesses face today. Not because they lack the necessary talent to get there, but because they […]
October 29, 2018
Reasons Small Businesses Fail (and How to Avoid Them)

Four Reasons Small Businesses Fail (and How to Avoid Them)

October 24, 2018
Ways to Get Help for Your Small Business

5 Ways To Get Help For Your Small Business

October 18, 2018
10 Ways to Appeal to Your Target Audience

10 Ways to Appeal to Your Target Audience

October 16, 2018
Traits of Successful Business Owners

10 Traits of Successful Small Business Owners

October 8, 2018
The Importance of Social Media Monitoring

The Importance of Social Media Monitoring

October 1, 2018
How to Be Successful on Social Media

How to Be Successful on Social Media

September 27, 2018
Tips for Choosing Small Business Insurance

Tips for Choosing Small Business Insurance

Is there anything more exciting in all the world than business insurance? The blood-tingling thrill of actuarial tables, the on-the-edge calculation of policy premiums, the xcj;kladfldksda;. […]
September 25, 2018
Budgeting Tips for Business Owners

10 Budgeting Tips for Your Business

Making and keeping to a budget is a critical skill both in personal life and for business owners. Fiscal discipline and money management aren’t optional if […]
September 17, 2018
10 reasons to have a marketing plan small business

10 Reasons to Have a Marketing Plan for Your Small Business

September 13, 2018
What Does a Business Listing Service Do

What Does a Business Listing Service Do?

September 11, 2018
How to Increase Prices without Losing Customers

How To Raise Prices Without Losing Customers

September 6, 2018
Online-Advertising-Basics

Online Advertising Basics

Regardless of industry, products, or services, just about every business can benefit from online advertising. With people spending larger portions of their day lost in smartphones […]
September 4, 2018
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10 Reasons to Have an Email Newsletter For Your Small Business

August 31, 2018
Digital Marketing Strategies that Work

6 Digital Marketing Strategies That Work

Digital marketing. Even though you know it’s essential to the success of your business, it’s something you’re hesitant to dive into head first. With so many […]
August 30, 2018

Benefits of Social-Local-Mobile (SoLoMo) Marketing

August 23, 2018
How to Create a Digital Marketing Plan

How to Create a Digital Marketing Plan

August 23, 2018

10 Ways to Get Your Business Involved in the Community

August 22, 2018

How to Apply the 80-20 Rule to Your Business

August 18, 2018
How to Measure and Increase the Effectiveness of Your Marketing

How to Measure and Increase Your Marketing Success

August 15, 2018
How to Save Money with Your Small Business

How to Save Money With Your Small Business

August 13, 2018
How to Deal with Competition in Business

How to Deal With Competition in Business

August 10, 2018
August Instagram Post Examples

August Instagram Ideas and Examples

August 10, 2018
How to Show Your Value to Customers

How to Show Your Value to Customers

August 7, 2018
How to Influence Your Customer's Purchasing Decisions

How to Influence Purchasing Decisions

August 5, 2018
How to Recover from a Business Setback

How to Recover From a Business Setback

August 4, 2018
Creative Marketing Ideas

16 Creative Marketing Ideas For Your Business

August 3, 2018
Benefits of PPC Advertising

7 Benefits of PPC Advertising

July 30, 2018
The Importance of a Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy

The Importance of a Multi-Channel Marketing Strategy

July 29, 2018
Beginner's Guide to Facebook Audience Insights

Beginner’s Guide to Facebook Audience Insights

July 27, 2018
How to Know if Your Online Ads are Working

How to Tell if Your Online Ads Are Working

July 26, 2018
Why to Start Marketing Your Business (and How) (1)

Why You Should Start Marketing Your Small Business (and How)

July 21, 2018
Lead Generation Tips and Best Practices

Lead Generation Tips & Best Practices

July 20, 2018
How to Grow Your Email List

How to Grow Your Email List

July 18, 2018
How to Create a LinkedIn Company Page

How To Create a LinkedIn Company Page

July 7, 2018
How to Get Customers from Your Business Blog

How to Get Customers From Your Business Blog

Let’s face it: keeping up with a blog of any kind is hard work. Not only do you have to stay on top of your publishing […]
July 2, 2018
July Instagram Marketing Ideas and Examples

July Instagram Marketing Ideas and Examples

With the summer season underway and the ice cream trucks out in full force, you may be looking for new ways to spice up your Instagram […]
June 29, 2018
How to Get Repeat Business

How to Get Repeat Business

How many times have you seen ads for a company that you’re a customer of, incentivizing new customers with great offers that you would love to […]
June 24, 2018
How to Use Psychographic Data in Your Marketing

How to Use Psychographic Data in Your Marketing Strategy

June 11, 2018
Lead Generation Ideas for Small Business

10 Easy Ways to Get More Leads for Your Business

June 5, 2018
Does Google Advertising Work for Small Business?

Does Google Advertising Work For Small Businesses?

May 25, 2018
How to Advertise on Google

How to Advertise on Google

May 23, 2018
Tips for Creating a Marketing Plan for Your Business (1)

Tips for Creating a Small Business Marketing Plan

May 22, 2018
How to Choose the Right Marketing Channels for Your Business (1)

How to Choose the Right Marketing Channels for Your Business

May 20, 2018
Top Benefits of Using Google Adwords

Top Benefits of Using Google Adwords for Business

Have you been going back and forth about Google Adwords, trying to decide whether or not it would be a worthwhile marketing investment for your business? […]
May 14, 2018
6 Small Business Marketing Strategies that Work (1)

7 Small Business Marketing Strategies that Work (with Proof)

May 13, 2018
how to Choose Keywords for Your Ad Campaigns

How to Choose Keywords For Your Ad Campaigns

May 12, 2018
Benefits of Online Marketing (1)

Benefits of Online Marketing for Small Business

May 9, 2018
May Facebook Ideas and Examples for Business

May Facebook Ideas and Examples for Business

May is a great time to take advantage of the fun holidays for promoting your business. This particular month has awareness causes that last an entire […]
May 7, 2018
Memorial Day Social Media and Sale Ideas

30 Memorial Day Social Media and Sale Ideas

Looking for ideas for patriotic promotions for your business? Here are 30 examples of Memorial Day sales and social media posts by real businesses to give […]
May 2, 2018
How to Write Personalized Content

How to Write Personalized Content

April 23, 2018
Benefits of Connected TV Advertising

Benefits of Connected TV Advertising

April 20, 2018
How to Choose a Social Media Platform for Your Business (1)

How to Choose a Social Media Platform for Your Business

April 18, 2018
How to Make Your Website More Mobile Friendly

How to Make Your Website More Mobile-Friendly

April 11, 2018
April Facebook Ideas

April Facebook Post Examples and Ideas

April 9, 2018
Why You Need a Mobile Website

5 Reasons to Have a Mobile-Friendly Business Website

April 8, 2018
How to Run a Successful Social Media Ad

How to Run a Successful Social Media Ad Campaign

April 3, 2018
Why Advertise on Instagram?

Why Advertise on Instagram?

March 29, 2018
Why Advertise on Facebook?

How to Advertise on Facebook

As great as it would be to have an unlimited marketing budget, the truth of the matter is, most businesses are only able to focus their […]
March 28, 2018
Who Are My Ideal Customers?

Who Are My Ideal Customers?

Customers are the lifeblood of every business. Whether you’re a small startup that’s just beginning to gain some traction or a large corporation with years of […]
March 23, 2018
How to Leverage Social Proof for Your Business Marketing

How to Leverage Social Proof for Your Business

With many traditional marketing strategies losing their potency towards newer generations, businesses need to start thinking outside of the box. Though it’s been around as long […]
March 1, 2018
How to Improve Your PPC Advertising

How to Improve Your PPC Advertising

Though an integral part of any marketing strategy, PPC advertising can be very time-consuming which, as a business owner, happens to be your most valuable commodity. […]
February 26, 2018
6 Tips for Successful Search Engine Advertising (1)

6 Tips for Successful Search Engine Advertising

Platforms like Google can make search engine advertising sound easy, but the truth of the matter is that there are a lot of moving parts when […]
February 16, 2018
How to Build Trust with Your Audience

How to Build Customer Trust

Trust. It’s a strong word that not only applies to the relationships you have with family and friends, but also the relationship your brand has with […]
February 13, 2018
Do Online Reviews Matter?

Do Online Reviews Matter?

What you do and create on your end is only half of the equation for your online reputation. The other half comes from how the general […]
February 6, 2018
Small Business Expansion Tips

Small Business Expansion: Tips and Strategies

How do you know when it’s the right time to expand? That’s the question on the minds of thousands of small business owners just like yourself […]
February 5, 2018

How Important are Online Reviews?

Thanks to review sites like Yelp, Google+, and TripAdvisor, you don't have to go far to find what hundreds of people have to say about a local business. Why are these sites so important? Monitoring and responding to your customers' feedback can have a huge impact on your business!...
February 1, 2018
February Facebook Ideas (1)

February Facebook Ideas

January 30, 2018
Tips for Developing Your Brand's Personality

How to Develop Your Brand’s Personality

Successfully siphoning the power of personality for your brand requires thought, planning, and consistent effort. It means appealing to your target audience’s needs and values, showcasing […]
January 23, 2018

February Instagram Ideas and Examples

Ah, February. January is exciting and new, with lots of great ideas and fresh energy. Then February comes in as a wakeup call. The holidays are officially […]
January 16, 2018
Does Email Marketing Still Work?

Does Email Marketing Still Work?

If you’ve spent any amount of time around business owners or marketers, you’ve no doubt heard the wild claim that “email is dead”. With open rates […]
January 9, 2018
How to Get More Referral Business

How to Get More Referral Business

Referral marketing. Has your company been tapping into this powerful lead generation source? If not, now is a great time to get started. When you solely […]
January 3, 2018
Tips for Writing Your Own Website Copy

Tips For Writing Your Own Website Copy

When it comes to having a great website for your brand, the actual process of writing copy can be a daunting task, especially if you’re solely […]
December 22, 2017
Ways to Use Video in Your Marketing

7 Ways to Use Video in Your Marketing

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then video marketing will tell your customers all they need to know about your business. With a digital […]
December 19, 2017
Writing Tips to Improve Your Business Content

9 Writing Tips to Improve Your Business Content (with Examples)

Telling your story online through carefully-crafted web content can be tough. You’re a professional. You run your own business, and you’re great at what you do. But […]
December 17, 2017
How to Use Stock Photos

How to Use Stock Photos for Your Business

In the online world, stock photos get a bad rap for being inauthentic, generic, and just downright corny sometimes. While some of that may be true, […]
December 13, 2017
How to Write Evergreen Content

How to Write Evergreen Content

Sometimes, content creation can feel a little like throwing spaghetti at the wall. Some of it falls off, some of it sticks for a little while, […]
December 12, 2017
Pros and Cons of Using Stock Photos

Pros and Cons of Stock Photos for Business

Believe it or not, stock photos first came about in the 1920’s. Since their conception, stock photos can now be found in every corner of the […]
December 11, 2017
Pros and Cons of Social Media Advertising

Social Media Advertising Pros and Cons

You’ve built your digital foundation and your online presence is good, but could it be better? Could you be doing more to reach more customers? The […]
December 9, 2017
What Does Bitcoin Mean for Small Business

What Does Bitcoin Mean for Small Business?

Bitcoin is a digital currency that is meant to make person-to-person transactions not only possible but also more efficient and independent of third party verifications. Bitcoin […]
December 8, 2017
creative newsletter names

Creative Newsletter Names

December 5, 2017
New Marketing Strategies to Try in 2018

New Marketing Strategies to Try in 2018

It’s important to prepare yourself for marketing in 2018 in three different ways. First, look back on what worked in 2017. Even though there will be trends […]
December 5, 2017
best marketing 2018

Best Ways to Market Your Business in 2018

As this year ends and another year approaches, you should be looking back on what was successful this past year as well as looking ahead at […]
November 30, 2017
Ways to Acquire New Customers

10 Ways to Acquire New Customers

You need them, your competitors need them, and any business in existence needs them. Everyone is looking for the same thing – new customers. They’re the […]
November 28, 2017
How to Create a Marketing Plan that Actually Works

How to Create a Custom Marketing Plan that Actually Works

For most small business owners, marketing their business is a bit of a conundrum. With the multitude of both digital and offline channels, how do you […]
November 23, 2017
How to Transition Over to Digital Marketing

How to Transition Over to Digital Marketing

For many businesses that have been around for a while, the idea of digital marketing causes angst. On the one hand, digital sounds great! Things will […]
November 22, 2017
How to Reduce Your Marketing Expenses

How to Reduce Your Marketing Expenses

Let’s face it, whether you’re a brand-new company or simply looking to expand your existing business, marketing can get pretty costly. On average, businesses spend about […]
November 21, 2017
Internet marketing tips

7 Simple Internet Marketing Tips

Marketing for small businesses is difficult. Knowing what to do or where to start can be overwhelming and confusing. What works for one business may not […]
November 16, 2017
Business Reputation Best Practices

Reputation Management Best Practices

A company’s reputation is as important as their products and services. Often times it takes one disheartened customer to voice their disappointment and suddenly, you’re seeing […]
November 15, 2017
How to Optimize Your Local Business Listings

How to Optimize Your Local Business Listings

When you hear the term “online presence”, you might immediately think of social media channels, your business website, and your search engine rankings. These are all […]
November 14, 2017
How to Improve Email Open Rate

10 Ways to Increase Email Open Rate

How many emails do you think flood the inboxes of your valued prospects and loyal customers each day? Just like you, there are tens of thousands […]
November 13, 2017
Effective Content Marketing

Ten Steps to Effective Content Marketing

Today, more than 90% of both B2B and B2C companies are turning to content marketing, one of the most efficient, effective, and most profitable strategies out there. Content marketing uses readily-available mediums - social media, published articles, live events, videos, and eNewsletters - to spread information, entertainment, and other engaging content to a variety of customers....
November 8, 2017
How to Provide Outstanding Customer Service

How to Provide Outstanding Customer Service

Everyone wants customers who come back and who tell their friends great things about your products and services. So how do you do it? By delivering a great […]
November 6, 2017
When (and How) to Update Your Marketing Strategy

When (and How) to Update Your Marketing Strategy

Digital marketing is not a set-it-and-forget-it solution. It needs consistent attention, in the form of regular maintenance, fresh new ideas, and page updates. Does this mean that […]
November 6, 2017

How to Give Your Business a Digital Presence

You’ve heard that having a static presence is no longer enough. You know that the world of digital marketing is vast and dynamic, and week after […]
November 6, 2017
Small Business Website Tips

6 Small Business Website Tips

In today’s online marketing world, business owners may feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices they face and end up making decisions that aren’t necessarily […]
November 6, 2017
How to Write Promotional Emails

How to Write Promotional Emails

November 3, 2017
How to Write Your "About Us" Page

How to Write Your “About Us” Page

A well written, authentic “About Us” page can work wonders for your business. Far too many companies discount how important this page is and as a […]
November 1, 2017
Online Marketing Tips

Online Marketing Advice for Business Growth

Marketing your business is no easy task. The online world is vast and overwhelming. Put the two together, and online marketing becomes a monster that you […]
October 28, 2017
How to Create (and Carry Out) an Effective Social Media Marketing Plan

How to Create (and Carry Out) an Effective Social Media Marketing Plan

Random tweets and pins might find a few customers here and there. To make the most of your social media marketing, however, you’ll want to develop […]
October 26, 2017
How to Get Customers to Love Your Business (2)

How to Get Customers to Love Your Business

The world of business is growing increasingly more competitive with each passing day. It’s more important than ever to have a solid plan in place to […]
October 24, 2017
Social Media Posting Guide

Your Guide to Posting on Social Media in 2018

If you’re new to the small business world, changing the way you view social media can be a bit strange at first. Instead of being the […]
October 24, 2017
Social Media Goals: How to Set, Measure and Achieve Them

Social Media Marketing Goals: How to Set, Measure and Achieve Them

A sustainable, effective media campaign never just appears out of thin air. We might get lucky with the occasional viral post, but trying to manufacture that […]
October 18, 2017
Email Marketing Subject Line Dos and Don'ts

Dos and Don’ts of Marketing Email Subject Lines

Compared to social media platforms, live chat bots, and project management applications,  the term “email” seems outdated. However, email marketing still works. That is, if you […]
October 17, 2017

11 Ways to Improve Your Google Ranking for Free

October 13, 2017
How to Market on Instagram

How to Market on Instagram (Effectively)

Instagram has quickly grown into a wide-reaching social network with a great deal of influence. Instagram’s 700 million users share an average of 34 billion photos […]
October 12, 2017
Types of Email Newsletters and Lists

Types of Email Newsletters and Lists

Many people hear “newsletter” and think of a physical letter they get in the mail every year that they don’t read. However, email newsletters are a […]
October 11, 2017
How to Fix Inaccurate Business Listings

How to Fix Inaccurate Business Listings

Did you know consumers use online listings as their primary source for deciding which business to buy from? If consumers don’t have the correct information about your company, they won’t be able to reach you. Updating your online listings ensures that your business details are complete and accurate throughout the web, no matter where your customers may find them...
October 10, 2017
Simple SEO Strategies for Business Marketing (2)

5 Simple SEO Strategies for Business Marketing

For most business owners, search engine optimization is one of the aspects of marketing that is, well, a pain in the butt. The only thing you […]
October 5, 2017

How to Measure Your Marketing Effectiveness

October 4, 2017
How Do Landing Pages Work

How do Landing Pages Work?

Landing pages are one of the most effective online marketing tools you have in your arsenal. Effective landing pages can increase conversion rates, capture more emails, […]
October 3, 2017
How to Form a Content Marketing Strategy that Works

How to Form a Content Marketing Strategy that Works

Search engines, social media platforms, email, and mobile applications have transformed content into something consumers rely on daily. As a result, content marketing has become even […]
September 27, 2017
Secrets to an Effective Email Marketing Campaign

8 Secrets to Effective Email Marketing

With the tools and platforms available today, it is easier than ever to create email campaigns to target consumers and convert them into customers. If you […]
September 26, 2017
Why Can't I Find My Business on Google?

Why Can’t I Find My Business on Google?

September 25, 2017
What To Do If Your Business Plateaus

What To Do if Your Business Has Plateaued

Where there is business growth, there is marketing; but where there is marketing, there is not necessarily a growing business. There is a plethora of options […]
September 24, 2017
Example Digital Marketing Plans for New Businesses

Digital Marketing Plans for New Businesses

Marketing for the new business owner is overwhelming. You have a limited budget and limited time. Where do you start? Email, snail mail (does that still […]
September 16, 2017
5 Growth Hacks for Small Business

5 Growth Hacks for Small Business

Are you using every trick in the book to grow your small business? Probably not. There is no such book, and even if there were, you […]
September 15, 2017
Internal Link Building

How to Better Your SEO in an Hour with Internal Link Building

Every small business owner wants to get more traffic to their website.  Organic traffic, in particular, is the most coveted form of traffic and refers to […]
September 1, 2017
Tips for Being a Successful Solopreneur

10 Tips for Being a Successful Solopreneur

Success. It is something we look back on and feel good about while at the same time something with which we can look ahead and move […]
August 29, 2017
Features vs. Benefits

Writing Product and Service Descriptions: Features vs Benefits

Having a great product or service is step one. After that, you have to find a way to poetically string together groups of words to not […]
August 17, 2017

How to Generate Leads With Social Media

So, you’ve got a business and now it’s time to start expanding your lead generation efforts. Social media has become such a large part of everyday life, […]
August 13, 2017
How to Create a Buyer Persona

How to Create a Buyer Persona

Buyer personas are an essential part of marketing your business. They allow you to enhance your relationship with your target audience, further hone your brand identity, […]
August 12, 2017
How to Improve Your Website Using Analytics

Six Ways to Improve Your Website Using Analytics

A good business website is one that answers important questions, offers value, and generates leads and customers for your business. You may know that the content, […]
August 10, 2017
How Keywords Affect Your Website Metrics

How Keywords Affect Your Website Metrics

Keywords are at the heart of SEO, and SEO is a core part of using your website to grow your business. You may have a basic […]
August 8, 2017
Instagram Video Ad Examples

Instagram Video Ad Examples

Online video is growing every day, due largely in part to social media platforms making video easier to both view and create. With smartphones, tablets, easy […]
August 4, 2017
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12 Examples of Instagram Ads

Instagram advertising provides businesses with the opportunity to reach large volumes of people within their target audience, in a place where they are spending their time and […]
July 31, 2017
The Basics of Business Growth

The Basics of Business Growth

It goes without saying that our mission here at ThriveHive is to help business owners grow their business. It therefore also goes without saying that we […]
July 1, 2017
july marketing ideas

10 Marketing and Blog Ideas for July

July is here and we have some marketing and blog ideas to heat up your marketing efforts. Don’t just dip your toe in the marketing waters […]
May 31, 2017
get found online

How to Get Found Online: Tips for Your Business

Having a big sign on a busy physical location used to be enough to attract potential customers to your business.  Today, a good marketing footprint still […]
May 30, 2017
tips for writing killer website content

8 Tips for Writing Killer Website Content

When creating a website for their business, small business owners often prioritize design over content, investing more time and resources into aesthetics than the actual website […]
May 29, 2017
June Marketing and Blog Ideas

10 Marketing & Blog Ideas for June

June is upon us and we’ve got a new batch of 10 ways to promote your business through creative marketing and blog ideas. Round out the […]
May 27, 2017
How to Outrank Your Competitors on Google

How to Outrank Your Competitors on Google

Effective marketing isn’t just about showing the value of your business. It’s also about distinguishing yourself from your competitors, and helping buyers to confidently choose you […]
May 23, 2017
10 Tactics to Help Your Business Blog More Frequently

10 Tactics to Help Your Business Blog More Frequently

“I don’t have time to create more content.” This is one of the most common responses we get when we tell small business owners about blogging […]
May 19, 2017
Examples of Niche Markets and businesses

Examples of Niche Markets and Businesses

May 16, 2017
Three Free Ways to Generate Leads from Your Website

3 Free Ways to Generate More Leads From Your Website

Your small business website is not only a way for potential customers to learn more about your business, but also an opportunity to continue marketing your […]
May 15, 2017
Increase Sales By Creating a Basic Sales Funnel

Increase Your Sales By Creating a Basic Sales Funnel

One of the most common mistakes we see small business owners make is that of trying to go from a first contact directly to a sale. […]
May 10, 2017
Daily Hashtags Days of the Week

50 Daily Hashtags for Small Business Marketing

May 3, 2017
Hashtag Dos and Don'ts for for Small Business Marketing

Hashtag Dos and Don’ts for Small Business Marketing

Social media is a great local internet marketing tool for many reasons— one of which being hashtags. Hashtags can expand your reach, increase engagement, build your […]
May 2, 2017
12 Benefits of Repurposing Content

12 Benefits of Repurposing Content

Content is a valuable part of any marketing strategy. You use it to convey your expertise, express your brand voice, attract and keep website visitors resonate […]
April 27, 2017

How to Write High-Quality Content (and Improve Your SEO)

Increasing your online visibility and developing trust with your target audience is the key to converting interested prospects into customers. There are many ways to achieve […]
April 24, 2017
How to Make the Most of Small Business Week

How to Make the Most of National Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is a time to recognize high achieving entrepreneurs, and to raise awareness for the role that all small businesses play in our […]
April 24, 2017

How to Promote Your Small Business During Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is a week dedicated to hard-working small business owners across the country. Awards are given to entrepreneurs for their achievements, and awareness […]
April 17, 2017
How to Write Your Products and Services Page

How to Write Your Products and Services Page

When set up properly, your business website can help with generating leads and closing more sales. This includes having a well-organized homepage, user-friendly navigation, and quality content […]