Four States Small Business Blog

How to Choose the Website Builder That's Right for You

Posted by Mark Zimmer on May 11, 2021 at 7:15 AM

Are you interested in getting a new website, but not sure where to start? The world of website building can be bewildering to navigate. But Zimmer Marketing is here to help. Below we’ll take a look at some of the options out there. You should be able to find the right service to match your website needs after reading through this blog. 

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Topics: Website Design

What are the Top SEO Tools for 2021

Posted by Mark Zimmer on January 27, 2021 at 8:00 AM

If you've been looking for the best SEO tools without success, your misery ends here! As you may know, SEO keeps evolving, and keeping updated with the latest developments can be challenging. But it's worth the sweat because a whopping 70-80% of organic search users only focus on the organic results, ignoring the sponsored listings.

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Topics: Website Design

How to Check and Improve Your Website Speed Through Your Web Host

Posted by Kylie Davis on January 12, 2021 at 8:00 AM

The speed that a website operates is a critically important part of any marketing strategy. It's a fact that how quickly your site opens for users has a big impact on things like buying decisions. In one study, over 70% of consumers said that the speed of a page had an important effect on whether or not they bought something. Here's some information about understanding what affects your speed and what you can do to improve it.

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Topics: Website Design

9 of the Top SEO Tools for 2021

Posted by Chad Elliot on January 1, 2021 at 8:00 AM

SEO is in a constant state of flux, as just about any digital marketing expert can attest. Google's algorithm for SEO rankings changes on a frequent basis, and new trends emerge almost daily. 

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Topics: Website Design

5 Best Practices For Improving Website Performance

Posted by Kylie Davis on December 14, 2020 at 8:00 AM

There's no doubt that having a digital presence is a must for any business that wants to stay active in the 21st century. Business owners realize the pivotal role that websites play in their overall customer base and revenue streams. This has greatly increased the need for Zimmer Marketing Missouri SEO services to craft well-designed websites with super-fast performance.

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Topics: Website Design

5 Reasons Why Your Business Must Have a Responsive Site

Posted by Chad Elliot on October 27, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Responsive website design is all about making sure your business website looks perfect on all electronic devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones. It's also about maximizing the speed of your website on all devices and making it incredibly easy to use for all users.

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Topics: Website Design, Digital Marketing

How to proceed with SEO for my website?

Posted by Melanie Gaudette on October 22, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Investing in SEO for your company’s website is one of the smartest things that you can do in any economy. Since the majority of a website’s traffic comes from organic searches, you’ll want to make sure that your digital real estate is ready for prime time. If you’re looking for SEO help in Missouri, you’ve come to the right place. Zimmer Marketing is a full-service, Joplin-based marketing agency that specializes in SEO campaigns, website design and development, and much more. We realize that SEO can be a little overwhelming at first glance, so we’ve listed some of our best actionable tips to get you started.

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Topics: Website Design

4 Factors Hurting Your Website Performance

Posted by Kylie Davis on March 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Your website plays an important role in the success of your business. It helps to turn prospects into customers by positioning your business as a dependable, trustworthy and experienced provider in your industry. However, it’s not enough to have a website. You must also ensure that it’s well-designed and optimized to drive specific actions, like clicks, downloads, sign-ups and purchases.

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Topics: Marketing Strategy, Website Design

Part 2 of 3: Key Ingredients for Small Business Success

Posted by Mark Zimmer on December 18, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Welcome to our second installment of a three-part series that takes a good look how small business owners can run successful companies and generate results with their marketing. Last time, we mentioned that every company, whether they want to run marketing in Joplin, MO, or want to run a nationwide campaign, needs to enact a three-part formula for success — branding, a strong website, and a 21-52 marketing plan. In Part 1, we reviewed branding for small businesses.

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Topics: Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Website Design

Don't Waste Your Advertising Dollars With a Bad Website

Posted by Mark Zimmer on May 18, 2017 at 8:05 AM

As a small business owner, there’s a lot to juggle and even more hats to wear. You know that a website is an important investment for your business, but that doesn’t mean you know what you need to design one. To maximize your advertising dollars and website efficacy, you need to start by knowing what makes a good website. In today’s post, we’ll discuss the elements your website needs to be successful.

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Topics: Integrated Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Website Design