Resources
Collaboration in Figma: Our Favorite Ideation Tool
Figma is our go-to tool for internal collaboration, brainstorming and bringing many of those ideas to life. With companies comprised of distributed team members across the country and with clients located around the globe, Figma brings exciting whiteboard sessions into the digital age. Using Figma is a fun, intuitive and accessible way to connect people…
2024: Google Ending Third-party Cookies – What Marketers Need to Know
Update: After an epic four-year saga with innumerable twists and turns, Google announced it will not remove third-party cookies from Chrome. This marks a stunning reversal of the company’s commitment to phase out cookies in an effort to improve its privacy standards. We have decided to leave this post unaltered so future generations can relive…
Proven Ways to Improve Ad Performance On Google And Social
Ever think to yourself, “No one in history has ever created such a compelling ad – I’m going to make a million bucks!”, but when you check back, your conversions just aren’t there? When you thought you’d done it all right, but your ad engagement rate is lower than you wanted (or expected), it’s time…
Client Snapshot: Website Design Refresh for HARMAN International
Audiophiles know HARMAN International as the manufacturer and distributor of the industry’s best speakers and sound systems. With a catalog of sub-brands and truly global reach, HARMAN International’s website serves as a vital central touchpoint for customers, suppliers, distribution partners and employees across the globe. When their marketing team reached out to us for tips…
Wix vs. Squarespace vs. WordPress (And Why a Custom Website Is Best)
Template-based website builders like Wix and Squarespace have empowered small businesses and one-person teams with the basics to make perfectly good websites. There are ready-made templates to show off your portfolio, book appointments or bring your retail sales online to reach a global audience. But which of these customizable website builders is really the way…
The Primary Health Network’s Medical Website Redesign Case Study
More patients connect with healthcare providers online than ever before. The remarkable increase in telehealth, digital records access and the sheer volume of provider options has made healthcare websites a crucial first point of contact. Organizations like The Primary Health Network have invested in substantial website redesign projects to provide a better patient experience and…
Short’s Brewing’s New Look: A Website Redesign Case Study
Short’s Brewing Company‘s meteoric rise from a small-town brewery to one of the Midwest’s most beloved craft breweries is the stuff of legend. The Elk Rapids, Mich. production facility and Short’s pub in Bellaire, Mich. have become must-see NoMi destinations for tourists and beer enthusiasts – not to mention economic engines for the communities they…
What Does Having an ADA Compliant Website Mean?
Can you imagine preventing certain customers from entering your store? Or painting over handicapped parking spaces? Websites, like physical spaces, require accessibility measures to reach all your potential customers. ADA-compliant websites ensure digital content is available for everyone, including users with screen readers. Providing navigable websites for people with disabilities is as much a societal…
Flash Sale Strategy: A Multichannel Approach
The best flash sales may seem like a spur-of-the-moment decision, but they’re a carefully orchestrated, multichannel effort planned well in advance. These short, aggressive promotions are an excellent way to achieve several goals, including moving inventory and adding customers to your email list. Here, we’ve compiled a few flash sale tips to help you put…
Going Rogue: Franchisee Websites That Don’t Meet Brand Standards
Franchise organizations of all sizes face the ongoing challenge of developing and maintaining a consistent brand identity. With dozens, if not hundreds, of locations to manage, rogue franchisee websites are a recurrent issue that poses several risks to the enterprise brand. Remember, we’re all on the same team! Here’s how to deal with rogue franchisee…
How to Get Your Website Back from a Controlling Agency
Unfortunately, we’ve supported several clients struggling to access their websites. But they weren’t hacked, their website wasn’t down and, yes, they had the right login credentials. The problem? Their previous digital marketing partner limited their access to their own domain, content management system and Google Analytics properties. Sound familiar? No matter what these types of…
Why You Should Outsource Graphic Design Services and Other FAQs
Few small and medium-sized companies have professional graphic designers on staff. Even if someone from the marketing department has opened Photoshop a time or two, you’ll get better quality results when you outsource design work to an experienced digital agency. We’ll run through some graphic design FAQs that will show you why it’s better to tag…
