Blogs
5 Digital Marketing YouTube Channels to Check Out
As a small business owner in 2018, there’s no shortage of new things you can learn when it comes to your digital marketing strategy. But you can only read so much in a day, and sifting through…
3 Ways to Start Preparing Your Holiday Marketing Strategy
It may feel like summer only just ended, but before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us. Soon enough, customers will be on the lookout for the finishing touches to complete their seasonal…
4 Free Data Tools Necessary For a Strong Digital Marketing Campaign
Earlier this year, we outlined four easy steps to building a strong digital marketing strategy. Once you’ve established your web tools — your website, email list and social media platforms — it’s…
4 Business Podcasts to Listen to For Inspiration
In today’s retail climate, small business owners need all the inspiration they can get when trying to keep their companies relevant. When checking out new podcasts for inspiration in your work, your…
3 SEO Mistakes to Avoid
Ninety-three percent of online experiences begin with a search engine, according to research from Forrester. According to a study from Advanced Web Rankings, more than 67 percent of all clicks on…
HGTV Designers Share Their Hometown
Ben and Erin Napier have taken a rather circuitous route to becoming HGTV stars. For one thing, the young couple was so busy working and building their lives in the small town of Laurel, MS, they…
Instagram May Be Getting a Shopping Platform: What Retailers and Designers Need to Know
This week, a report from The Verge announced that Facebook was working on a separate shopping app for Instagram, one that would allow users to shop products in posts and even on stories. There's no…
High Point Market Authority, Esteem Media Announce Design Bloggers Tour Participants and Sponsors
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA), in partnership with Esteem Media, is pleased to announce the participants and sponsors for the Design Bloggers Tour for fall market, Oct. 13–17, 2018. …
How to Get Verified on Instagram
The process around who gets verified on Instagram and how to get that blue checkmark just got a lot less murky. Last week, Instagram unveiled a new function that allows users to apply for…
4 Signs It’s Time to Find a New Web Host
With the rise of e-commerce and the need for businesses to have a strong online presence, it’s now more important than ever to have a website that functions smoothly. A key factor in your website’s…