Posts by Chris Ramaglia
Organic SEO losing click share to paid ads?
Organic search engine optimization has long been regarded as a better way to generate clicks and leads than paid ads like those offered by Google Adword campaigns. But there’s been a fairly dramatic shift recently that may change the focus of companies trying to generate inbound traffic from search campaigns. Wayfair.com, an e-commerce giant in…
Read MoreTrending: Our new Digital Marketing Roundup
Digital marketing raises a lot of questions for even well-informed business people. How do we know? Because you ask us. We love answering your questions, but we also thought we could help you stay on top of what’s happening in digital marketing with a monthly Digital Marketing Roundup. Our first Roundup video recorded by EVP,…
Read MoreWarning! If your website isn't secured with an HTTPS certificate, you could lose your search rankings
Anyone who’s familiar with search engine optimization (SEO) knows that the only constant in Google’s search algorithm is change. And when a change occurs, it can mean the difference between top rankings and average rankings, which can directly impact your website’s effectiveness. We’re bringing this up because starting October 1 Google will roll out one…
Read MoreFacebook ads stalled? Here’s 3 easy ways to jumpstart them
Last month Facebook announced it eclipsed the 2-billion-user mark — yes, with a “b” — and businesses have taken notice: Facebook’s advertising revenue grew a staggering 53 percent from 2015 to 2016.* But despite the explosion in advertising on the social media giant, not all companies are enjoying the same success. Although properly executed Facebook…
Read MoreContent marketing webinar: How to generate more leads, lower costs
Content marketing is one of the best strategies to drive new leads, retain existing customers and increase upsells. It’s shown to be three times more effective than traditional marketing while costing up to 62 percent less.* That’s why we made it the topic of our first-ever webinar last month. Check it out below: In addition…
Read MoreIs your 2017 digital strategy set up for a strong finish?
As 2017 passed the halfway pole, your company probably took time for a progress check against annual revenue and growth forecasts. Whether your review found you were out in front or off the pace, there’s a good chance that your digital marketing strategy had a direct impact on your first-half performance. Improving traffic and lead…
Read MoreEVP Chris Ramaglia interviewed on WOKV's Marketing Advisors
The Marketing Advisors tracked down Chris Ramaglia earlier this month for a live radio interview about digital marketing on WOKV. Our executive vice president and digital market guru talked with Rusty Winter and Traig Kaszyk about the importance of a mobile presence, video marketing and much more. Check out the interview below and get in…
Read MoreVideo Marketing: Get shooting or get left behind
Video has changed the way all of us consume content. Instead of watching TV broadcasts on big flat screens, we are turning to on-demand streaming video on our smartphones and tablets. What does that mean for businesses hoping to attract consumers’ attention and bring in new business? It means they need to get on board…
Read MoreFacebook makes an ‘offer’ your audience can’t refuse
Facebook offers a range of ad types that allow advertisers to diversify their Facebook advertising strategy. One of the ads that may work for your business is the “offer ad.” This relatively new type of ad allows businesses to promote a discount directly from Facebook, eliminating a step in the buyer’s journey. Instead of being…
Read MoreFacebook ads outperforming Google ads
Advanced targeting, eye-catching design and flawless mobile device experience are just a few reasons why we’re seeing our clients’ Facebook ads outperform their Google counterparts. In the past five years at BroadBased, we’ve spent over $100,000 on Facebook ad campaigns, and in some cases we’re able to deliver as much as 80 percent more traffic…
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