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Peak season may be the time when leases are signed, but prospects are forming their opinions about you long before then. All year long you should be considering your web presence, online reputation, and social media as keys to getting prospects in the door when they are ready to decide. No matter the season, social media and especially Instagram are cost effective ways to reach this student audience and make a connection. […]

Did you know that Canadians are now spending five hours per day on mobile phones? Chances are you’re reading this article on a smartphone right now. With so many people spending so much time on mobile devices, it’s only natural as a business owner to think about how you can get in front of those consumers. Here are some ways you can use digital marketing to capitalize on that smartphone […]

One of the major frustrations we hear from local businesses time and time again is around knowing what aspects of their marketing is actually working to impact ROI. This is especially true for businesses just starting out in general or taking the first steps in the digital marketing realm after years in business. When you’re new to the game, it’s hard to understand the rules. So, from our perspective, the best […]

We’ve talked about the reasons you should invest in a geofencing strategy, but what about specific examples of using geofencing for your auto dealership or car repair shop? Geofencing is especially effective for businesses in the auto industry because of the ability to target consumers directly through their smartphones. Here are three ways to make geofencing work for your auto business: Target Shoppers at Your Dealership Geofencing gives you the ability […]

Did you know that 10 years ago only 7% of the Canadian population was on some kind of social network? Today, 79% of the Canadian population is on social media. So, what does that mean for your business? Well, it means that in order to stand out from your competitors and attract new fans and followers online you need to go beyond just setting up your business on social media sites like Facebook […]

Did you know consistent and accurate local listings is one the factors Google considers when determining what sites to show in search results? Because Google wants to provide searchers with the best and most accurate information, it looks for businesses that present a consistent presence across the web, which includes local citations like listings and review sites. One of the most valuable citations for your online presence is Google My Business. […]

Learn four ways managing your local listings can help you improve your web presence: 1. It Can Drive Visits & Contacts If you don’t have the right information about your business online, prospects have no way of getting in contact with you. Have you ever tried calling a business but the number is wrong? Or, even more frustratingly, have you ever driven to a business location only to find they’ve […]