Four States Small Business Blog

5 Top Elements of an Effective Law Firm Website

Posted by Kylie Davis on January 8, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Your law firm website plays a critical role in attracting leads and converting them into paying clients. In fact, a professional, well-designed website can help you boost your credibility, build trust with prospects and serve as a lead generation tool - which can lead to increased clients.

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Topics: Legal, Digital Marketing

Shop Local Series: How to Market your Retail Store in the Digital World

Posted by Pam Larimore on December 21, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for local retail stores. With more than four billion people around the world using the internet, this promotional tactic provides brick-and-mortar stores ample opportunity to reach their target audience and drive in-store traffic.

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Topics: Digital Marketing

The Role of Social Media in an Auto Repair Shop

Posted by Kylie Davis on December 19, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Attracting new customers is a challenge for any business, but it can be especially hard for auto repair shops. Although 75% of auto repair is performed by independent auto shops, factors such as the lack of transparency or high competition can lead to fewer new clients and decreased business. However, using social media can offer a range of benefits for auto repair shops, while also helping them stand out from the competition.

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Topics: Social Media, Digital Marketing

Gone Viral. Now What? The Importance of Digital Brand Management

Posted by Mark Zimmer on December 18, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Many businesses put in a lot of time and effort to have their brand go viral. It increases awareness, traffic, memorability, and positive engagement. And while there’s no magic formula for “going viral,” every brand hopes that their content will be seen and shared by the right people. However, once you do achieve viral status, it’s important to have a strategy in place to capitalize on the momentum you’ve built. That’s where digital brand management comes in.

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Topics: Digital Marketing

Top 3 Digital Solutions for Every Business

Posted by Mark Zimmer on December 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM

There are seemingly infinite digital marketing tactics available, so it can get confusing when it's time to decide which ones are best for your business. However, reading about each and every one would take a while, and when it's time to run promotions, it's important to get moving instead of spending countless hours on research. Yet, with over4 billion internet users worldwide, you can't afford not to add digital solutions to your marketing toolkit.

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Topics: Digital Marketing

How to Manage your Brand with your Digital Solutions

Posted by Kylie Davis on November 21, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Managing your brand is essential for your digital presence. It allows you to create a consistent brand image and experience across all channels. Digital brand management takes traditional branding practices and applies them across digital mediums to enhance the customer experience. When done right, companies can successfully build brand awareness, engage with customers and expand market reach. Below are some of the top digital marketing solutions to use for your brand management efforts:

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Topics: Digital Marketing

What Digital Solutions are Best for my Business?

Posted by Chad Elliot on November 19, 2018 at 8:00 AM

There are now almost 4.2 billion people who are active internet users, and 3.4 billion who are active social media users. With that in mind, it's easy to see that a company that does not engage in digital marketing is missing out on opportunities to reach, attract and engage customers online. Fortunately, this type of marketing is inexpensive and the barrier to entry is low, especially when compared to other forms of high-reach advertising.

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Topics: Digital Marketing

Pros and Cons of Going Social

Posted by Pam Larimore on November 9, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Think social media is just for teenagers? Think again. Social media usage continues to grow across all demographics. In fact, a staggering 3.1 billion people are active social media users in 2018 - that’s nearly half of the world’s total population! Not only that, but 11 new people start using social media every second, with the average American spending more than two hours per day on social media. Given these statistics, it should not come as a surprise that more companies are prioritizing social media as part of their marketing strategy.

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Topics: Social Media, Digital Marketing

Top KPIs to Track for Successful Digital Advertising and Great ROI

Posted by Mark Zimmer on October 23, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Marketers use a number of acronyms everyday, but KPI might be one of the most important, right behind ROI. A key performance indicator (KPI) is a metric - typically expressed as a numeric value - that indicates the growth, success, or failure of an advertising campaign or individual channel or component.

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Topics: Marketing ROI, Digital Marketing

Digital Advertising Tips for Beginners

Posted by Mark Zimmer on October 16, 2018 at 8:00 AM

Digital advertising isn’t always as simple or straightforward as it may seem. For brands trying to integrate digital for the first time, there’s so many options that it can be overwhelming. And more experienced marketers may want to create an entirely new digital strategy because their current strategy isn’t working

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Topics: Digital Marketing