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101 Motivational Quotes for SMB Owners

We thought our clients and readers could use a little encouragement, so we came up with 101 of our favorite…

7 months ago

11+ Highly Effective Email Marketing Tips for Small Businesses in 2024

Email marketing is highly effective when done right. But, if you’re not doing email marketing (or it’s not working), consider…

12 months ago

2023 Email Marketing: Test Your Knowledge

Test your knowledge of email marketing with this quiz.

12 months ago

SEO Updates for SMB Web Designers

Optimize in 2022! Google has made a LOT of SEO updates. SMB web designers need to be aware of recent…

2 years ago

20 Reasons to Turn Away B2B Business

Don't accept every available business opportunity! We discuss 20 reasons to turn away B2B business. You can afford it in…

2 years ago

Video: SEO 101 for Business Owners and Executives

Video: SEO 101 for Business Owners and Executives. Learn about SEO at a high level. What is it? Why do…

3 years ago

20 Easy Ways Your Business Can Add Value for Your Customers

Discover 20 easy ways your business can add value for your customers and why it’s important for business owners, marketers,…

3 years ago

Recent Google Algorithm Updates: What Small Businesses Need to Know

Expect these Google algorithm updates in the first half of 2021: Passage Ranking, Mobile-first Indexing, and the Page Experience Update--a…

3 years ago

What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About Content Marketing: A Quick & Comprehensive Guide

Many small business owners have begun implementing a content marketing strategy for their businesses. But what is content marketing? And…

3 years ago

The Least Sexy, Totally Free SEO Tools That Can Transform Your Business

Check out these totally unsexy, FREE SEO tools to learn how your site is doing, how you can improve your…

3 years ago

Small Business Branding Online: 6 Case Studies

Read six mini-case studies about companies whose brands are at risk online. Discover branding solutions and learn how an online…

4 years ago

10 Absurd SEO Lies

Lies! 10 SEO lies you may have been told or believe. Discover the truth about search engine optimization (SEO) for…

4 years ago

Marketing in a COVID-19 Economy

Most business owners couldn't predict the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that we're in this situation, how should your marketing efforts pivot…

4 years ago

Developing a Brand Identity & Website: Case Study

We created a new brand look, feel, and messaging for a company's website. And we extended it to other marketing…

4 years ago

Taking a Manufacturer’s Brand to the Next Level: Case Study

We created a new brand look, feel, and messaging for a manufactuer's brand. We updated their messaging, imagery and website.…

4 years ago

Creating a Launch Marketing Plan for a B-to-C Company: Case Study

At the end of June, an emerging company tapped Nancy Burgess Strategic Marketing for its small business marketing. The company…

5 years ago

Creating a Brand Identity: Case Study

In creating a brand identity (logo, tagline, messaging) for a client, we developed a brand that is relevant online and…

6 years ago

How Do I Get My Business on Google?

Each month about 24,000 business owners and entrepreneurs ask how to get your business or website on Google. Not only…

6 years ago

SMB Digital Marketing: Start With Strategy

Don’t let excitement about marketing your small- or medium-size business (SMB) get in the way of taking time to set…

6 years ago