Social media has taken over our marketing strategies. Every new platform promises that this is the only way you’ll connect with potential customers. This is the only way you’ll build an audience. This is the only way you’ll grow your business. But is it really? Short answer—absolutely not. While social media is a great way […]
Every service-based small business loves a good testimonial. When you get good feedback from folks who love your work for all the right reasons, of course you want to paste those testimonials on your website for everyone to see! So what’s the catch? Even if it makes you feel warm and fuzzy, not every testimonial […]
There comes a time in every small business owner’s life where she realizes she’d rather focus on delivering her offering, instead of stressing out about marketing and promotion. When that time comes, you have options! Folks like our fine team here at Upswept are happy to chat with you about making your online presence shine. […]
Imagine your potential customer is on a quest to find a magical object. One that will solve their particular problem. After searching far and wide, they see a sign in the wilderness. Is this what they’ve been looking for? Well, maybe. It’s kind of hard to tell. The sign seems like it might point them […]
If your website is hard to navigate for people with disabilities, you’re leaving out a potentially huge part of your audience. […]
Even with the proliferation of messaging apps and social media platforms, email is still the preferred mode of professional communication. The average person can receive as many as 120 emails a day, with 99% of us checking our inboxes at least once daily. That’s a LOT of communication. How much of it is truly effective, […]
Content creation is time-consuming enough without adding all of the logistics of social media management into the mix. Taking photos, shooting videos, posting, and planning can be an endless task. Then you have to figure out what to post and when. And then you still have to pay attention to how everything is working (or […]
You weren’t born knowing how to set prices for your small business, or when to raise your rates. You may not have any idea what a fair price is if you’re new to your industry! Even if you have past experience, your former boss probably didn’t clue you in on the gap between your hourly […]
To say we’re living in interesting times is quite the understatement. It seems each day brings news of a new injustice, signs of economic instability, and public health challenges. If you run your own business, you may find yourself questioning much of what you’re doing these days. Should you be more vocal about current events? […]
“I say who, I say when, I say how much.” —Vivian Ward, Pretty Woman Whether we like it or not, social media is an important part of modern marketing strategy. To be as visible as possible you need a strong, consistent, focused social media presence with engaging content and strategic messaging. You’ll have to regularly […]
