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American author Steven Pressfield once said, “The disease of our times is that we live on the surface. We’re like the Platte River, a mile wide and an inch deep.” That quote applies in so many facets of our lives and none more evident than fostering relationships and building a marketing network. Too often, people go...

Last week, we launched our newest project, the Goal Talk Podcast. Aimed around bringing small business owners and marketers the information they need to successfully grow their thriving business, each episode features an interview with a marketing or management...

There are more advertisers using PPC platforms than ever before, which can drive up costs per click and make it harder for advertisers with smaller budgets to see quality results. The days of cheap clicks and cheap leads on Facebook Ads and Instagram Ads are...

WordStream has some impressive employees in our ranks: from industry influencers to marathon runners, from analysts to authors. The Employee Spotlight series aims to highlight the talented individuals who work here. Each month, we’ll be featuring an interview here on the blog and on our social accounts.

For this month’s Employee Spotlight, we’re featuring Tamara Fedde. Originally from...

If there is a tool that could make your life easier would you use it? Yes—the answer is always yes!

As a marketer, you already have enough on your plate. Managing multiple campaigns across various platforms, keeping up to date on partnerships, ensuring your budget is being properly allocated, tracking and reporting statistics to higher-ups to confirm an ROI is being made—I am exhausted...

In the world of marketing, a webinar can be one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. There's a simple reason for that. Webinars allow you to connect directly with your audience, establishing your credibility in the field and associating your business with that topic in the minds of your prospective customers.

By running a webinar for your audience, you...

We talk about small businesses all the time. From advertising tips to best practices when creating a business plan, WordStream’s content has you covered.

But what if you’re not reading the blog, watching our YouTube channel, or reading our weekly newsletter? When I’m commuting to work, doing housework, cooking something delicious or doing any number tasks that...

Marketing is not about pitching to customers; it’s about communicating with individuals. It’s understanding what resonates best with them and why, and delivering value on those terms. It’s not asking them to buy, it’s building trust so that when the time comes for them to make a decision, they willingly choose you.  

Digital marketing is no different; it’s just that the dialogue...

Searching for new social media content to share on Facebook and Instagram? Hoping for more engagement? You can accomplish both of those goals with an Instagram campaign of user-generated content, or UGC. UGC is content created by users which can come in a variety of mediums, such as text, images, videos, and audio.

On Instagram, UGC created by your target audience can help other...

Bringing on additional help as a digital marketing agency owner can be a necessary but equally daunting task. Finding and onboarding help can take up hours of valuable time that you may not be able to lose. So what are your options? Finding qualified contractors who are highly skilled can be even more difficult. Experienced, established digital marketers will certainly charge a steep price for...