Today, I’d like to highlight our work with Genuine Skagit Valley, a local non-profit focused on raising awareness of local farms and producers in Skagit Valley, and sharing the importance of agriculture in our community. Part of Genuine Skagit Valley’s efforts are focused on elevating the network of amazing farmstands in the area, selling locally […]
Agritourism is a way for people to connect with the land, food, community, and culture in a memorable way. With travelers increasingly seeking local experiences, farms have a unique opportunity to stand out from traditional tourist activities. Succeeding in agritourism takes strategic planning, a solid business plan, and a strong digital presence. And that all […]
A product launch strategy needs more than just organic buzz. It needs a paid ads strategy to boost awareness, engagement, and conversions at every stage of your product launch. Before your product is introduced to the world, you want to build anticipation and consider creating an engaged waitlist. During the launch, you create urgency and […]
Much more goes into a website than picking a pretty design template and writing about your offerings. As a web designer, I’ve talked about what it takes for a website to be designed effectively. I haven’t touched on the marketing messaging framework side too much, even though that’s extremely important to converting website visitors to […]
I’m sure you know the importance of website social proof, but I think people believe testimonials are the only option. And when you’re first starting, you don’t have any yet! So, what other types of social proof can you use to build client trust and showcase your expertise? I have eight types of social proof […]
Businesses tend to overlook doing a marketing analysis once they’ve developed a routine. They get into the swing of things and just keep doing what they’re doing without considering whether their strategy is working toward their business goals. A marketing assessment can give you the clarity to understand how marketing tactics directly tie into your […]
I run a lot of website SEO audits for clients and potential clients. It’s a great way to look under the hood on your website and identify the SEO issues happening behind the scenes, secretly creating problems for your customer and for Google. There are three SEO issues I see in most audits that are […]
Chinn GYN is one of the best-kept secrets in the Skagit Valley. They provide groundbreaking women’s health services to anyone with female reproductive organs. They are inclusive, compassionate, and a judgment-free zone. Chinn GYN is doing healthcare differently and it’s changing women’s lives. I can say that as someone who has had my life changed […]
I consume a lot of content, particularly business strategy and marketing podcasts. I love hearing from entrepreneurs who’ve been in the start-up trenches that I’m currently in, and business experts offering tips and tools to improve my operations. I find that listening to a favorite personality while I’m driving or walking can really spark my […]
People see hundreds of ads a day. We are constantly bombarded with ads on social media, TV, search engines, driving down the highway, interrupting our podcasts… We can’t escape ads, so we’ve learned to tune them out. People need to see an ad several times to remember it and even more to convert. So, how […]
Keeping your Instagram feed current can feel overwhelming, particularly for small businesses wearing allllll the hats in the business. Even in my own role as a digital marketing agency owner, marketing my own business can feel like a full time job in itself. Recommendations for how to best manage your Instagram feed vary depending on […]
Are you struggling to meet your business goals? Entrepreneurs talk about goal setting a lot, but I don’t often hear how marketing goals play a role. In actuality, your goals, strategies, and tactics are how you drive real business growth! I’m narrowing down the conversation to focus on setting realistic goals that move the needle […]
As a fractional CMO, I work with all types of businesses. From large-scale to solopreneurs, everyone’s marketing needs are different. A marketing budget breakdown should never be a one-size-fits-all approach. As you plan your marketing budget for the year, consider the areas you already invest in that are working well and aren’t working toward your […]
