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How To Grow Your Business Without Social Media Marketing

14 Alternatives to Social Media

Is it time to ditch the social media hamster wheel? Explore effective marketing alternatives to social media platforms to grow your small business.

Web Design Janelle Strickland Web Design Janelle Strickland

How to Select the Perfect Stock Photos for Your Website

Whether you’re a yoga instructor, a marriage celebrant, a financial planner, or a not-for-profit, finding the perfect stock images that reflect your brand and resonate with your audience is so important. But with countless options available, how do you choose the right images? Here are my top 7 hot tips to help you select the perfect stock photos for your small business website.

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Digital Marketing Janelle Strickland Digital Marketing Janelle Strickland

Social Media Platforms are a Rented Space

Social media platforms have become an integral part of marketing our businesses. We use them to connect with our audiences, to sell our products and services, and to build our reputations. But, it's important to remember that social media is not our own space. It is rented space. Here’s why, and here’s what you can do about it.

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Business Janelle Strickland Business Janelle Strickland

7 Reasons Why You Absolutely Need a Good Marketing Plan

Maybe you’re thinking you really don’t need a marketing plan. Is it really that important? Or maybe you just have no clue where to start, so you’ve just put off creating one. I’m here to tell you why having a marketing plan is important enough to invest in. And, more importantly, how it can help you grow your business.

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Digital Marketing Janelle Strickland Digital Marketing Janelle Strickland

How to Do Keyword Research for SEO

Does the idea of doing SEO for your business make you shudder? I don’t blame you - it can seem very overwhelming. In this how-to guide, I’ve broken down how to do effective keyword research for SEO, because this is the cornerstone to your SEO strategy. So, let’s get started!

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Online Tools Janelle Strickland Online Tools Janelle Strickland

Your Guide to Google Search Console

Google Search Console is a very nifty little SEO tool, and best of all, it’s a free one. But - I won’t lie, upon first look, it can see pretty intimidating. Like anything though, the more you use it, the less confusing it will become. But if you want to fast track your learning curve, here’s a quick guide to help you set up and use GSC like a pro!

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Digital Marketing Janelle Strickland Digital Marketing Janelle Strickland

Create a Brand that People Love

Isn’t it every business owner’s dream to create a brand that customers love as much as Apple, Nike, or Disney? Unfortunately, there’s no magic love potion that will make your audience fall utterly in love with your brand. But, there are ways that you can build a brand that’s totally lovable!

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Squarespace Janelle Strickland Squarespace Janelle Strickland

Why I Love Squarespace

I make it no secret that I love Squarespace as a website platform for small business owners. I think it offers the perfect mix of ease-of-use, technical smarts and creativity. There are many benefits to using Squarespace as your website platform but there are five main reasons why I love it.

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