If you’ve known me for very long, you’ve probably heard me say “follow the data” about a million times. We don’t make marketing decisions by following our hearts or the latest trend – we let marketing analytics data guide our thinking. However, have you ever been sucked into the rabbit hole of too much information? […]
You might remember seeing Genuine Skagit Valley on the blog a few months ago. That campaign was all about paid ads, and this one is event project management for two key fundraising events for the organization that happened within three days of each other. Woods MarCom doesn’t typically offer event project management or planning as […]
Growing up in a small, agricultural community, I love working with small, local businesses and farms. It’s such a joy building a strategic digital marketing campaign to meet their unique business goals. I was thrilled when Tulip Valley Farms reached out for help with improving brand awareness, increasing website traffic, and boosting ticket sales within […]
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 […]
Did you know there are dozens of platforms hosting business listings online? These platforms power everything from voice search to online maps and more. We all think of the “big” business listing platforms – Google, Bing, Yelp, etc. You may even have an account with each of these top platforms, managing them manually when anything […]
A fractional or freelance CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) helps with a little bit of everything on the marketing side for small businesses. I analyze your current needs, craft an action plan, and work on the implementation. Hiring a full-time CMO can be cost-prohibitive, while a freelance CMO works on an as-needed and project basis, ensuring […]
We are all looking to improve our SEO because that means we’re getting more organic traffic (and new potential customers!) to our website. But doesn’t it sometimes feel like you aren’t doing enough to improve your SEO? Or maybe you aren’t investing time into it at all. Your SEO effort is reflected in your domain […]
