The virtual trade show in 2020 has suddenly become a preferred option for many businesses. This article compares two recent shows to see the benefits of each type. There has been a very recent shift from “on the floor” trade shows to virtual halls. This...
Why marketing is important – especially when business is good. Why add fuel to your car? Because after a few miles you aren’t going to be headed anyplace. The same applies to a business, whether it’s a B2B model or an online store. After a good trade...
As someone that sees a lot of manufacturing websites, it’s immediately apparent which ones are geared for their users from a complete and straightforward content POV. From keyword selection and implementation to help buyers make a purchase decision (and stay on your...
UPDATED FOR COVID-19 – Small business advice Can you relate? Your inbox has the sound of the wind in a canyon; your social channels are likely getting more attention than before, but the doorbell is (definitely) not dinging. Your business probably has some...
This question came from a client the other day – why aren’t our digital banner ads for our equestrian brands performing better? A great question, as some retail saddlery and apparel brands invest heavily in this area for their advertising. Let’s start with what is...
I am a fan of shopping in-person at any local tack shop. When I travel, I seek them out and see what people are buying in that area of the country. I also like to fondle the leather (ok, I may have a teensy problem, haha), try things on, and have a chat with the...
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) offers both a wide net and a local net approach. If you pull from the local population for the majority of your business, you will want to consider adding some additional profile work and listings to ensure that local people can find...
So many equestrian business owners I speak with still do not understand what SEO is and the critical impact on website success. Your website is one of your most powerful marketing tools, and bad SEO is like hitching a pair of cowpony hobbles on it. It’s just not going...
Be better prepared for your next event with this article that covers understanding trade show ROI and goal setting. As an equine business, how do you sort and measure if an event is worth it? This week, I’m releasing Part 1 of a two-part series with Nina Richards,...
Do you know what’s going on behind the scenes of your website metrics? I’ve run into some people recently that have no idea what’s going on behind the red curtain. This is a step-by-step breakdown of how to get started looking at your website so you can at least make...
Customer feedback can be a cringe-worthy conversation for some companies. If you already know that people are unhappy with your products or services, then you have a vast opportunity to remedy this issue. Today, we are talking about the companies that think they have...
In the first part of this series, we covered the basics of sorting out your return on investment for a trade show or significant event. This is key when your financial people need to understand why you need to do more shows and how to prove which shows are better when...
So many metrics to use, so little time. Confused about measuring your marketing success? No worries. Here is a quick list of what to pay attention to depending on what you are trying to accomplish. Some of these are more important if you have a wholesale or large...