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Responding to online reviews

Why and how you should respond to online reviews

Consumers look at online reviews when researching a company, including yours. Monitoring and responding to online reviews is a significant part of good reputation management. Plus, they contain valuable insights into your customers’ experiences, highlighting your strengths and areas for improvement. Additionally, online reviews can open up a valuable dialogue between you and your customers. Whether the review is positive or negative, it provides an opportunity to engage with consumers and build a stronger reputation. Responding to online reviews: Why…

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SEO web content

Website content that is good for SEO, but businesses overlook

Your company’s website should have high-quality, brand-consistent, SEO-enriched content on every page. This not only creates more opportunities to attract and connect with your customer base, but it also improves your website’s performance on search engines. Unfortunately, there are examples of web content that some businesses overlook! Here, we share some fresh ideas for website content and tips to boost your site’s SEO. Dedicated product or service pages These pages might seem like a no-brainer, but many businesses overlook how…

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Content creation tips for small businesses

In 2024, small business marketing requires content creation. This content populates your website, social media accounts, and blog. To elevate your content creation, follow these four tips.  Remember, if you need assistance, contact Circlewood Creative! We offer cost-effective content creation services that will help you connect with customers.  Don’t post duplicate content. Google’s algorithms aren’t great at sorting out duplicate copies of the same content. When you post and re-post the same content on your website or from another site,…

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Posting on Google My Business

Should my business be posting on Google My Business?

Should my business be posting on Google My Business? In short, yes! Posting to your Google My Business (GMB) profile benefits your organization. This article covers the significant advantages and a few tips for effective posting. 5 Benefits of Google My Business 1. Appear in Google Local Pack listings The Google Local Pack lists businesses at the top of the page whenever you search for places on Google. This placement is very valuable. If your business ranks in the Local…

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video scripting

How scripting can help your video marketing

Professional video scripting is an essential part of effective marketing videos. Not only does it make your videos more compelling and clear, but it also streamlines the production process. Let’s take a closer look. It ensures clarity One of the most significant characteristics of professional scripting is that it ensures clarity. Clarity is an essential factor in video marketing. Audiences need to understand what you’re saying and understand your message.  Thoughtfully and professionally written scripts are clear, concise, and easy…

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purpose-driven marketing

What is purpose-driven marketing?

Winning customers’ enduring loyalty and support requires more than just selling a good product or offering a helpful service. Modern consumers are increasingly choosing to support businesses that are pursuing more than just profit. They want to know how the business is bettering the world around them. When a company demonstrates that they have a purpose bigger than itself, they’re implementing “purpose-driven marketing.” The core principle of purpose-driven marketing Purpose-driven businesses place purpose at the centre of everything they do.…

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How can I improve my website content?

Your website is a vital part of your business. When performing effectively, it can help you acquire new customers, convert sales, and deepen brand loyalty with your existing customer base. But what if your current website is doing none of those things? Here are three things that you should improve with your website content immediately. Improve readability Many businesses overlook the importance of readability. Sometimes, reducing content to a simpler form is challenging, making it easier to find and read…

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Critical components to an audio ad script

With podcasts and music streaming services continuing to boom, audio ads are becoming a favoured way for businesses to advertise their goods and services. Audio advertising is a highly effective tool and can be a practical part of your marketing toolkit. But how do you craft a compelling audio ad script? Here are some helpful tips! Crafting a compelling audio ad script Grab their attention First impressions matter, especially with audio ads. You need to capture the listener’s attention almost…

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brand voice

Tips for changing your brand voice

There are several reasons why a company might consider rebranding and changing its brand voice. They might want to give new life to their dated branding, rebrand to reach a new target audience better, improve their reputation, or if they’ve outgrown their original mission. While changing logos and colour schemes is part of rebranding, adjusting your brand voice is a significant component. Your brand voice sets the tone for your brand. You’ll use this voice in all communication materials. Changing…

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writing web content

Three things to remember when writing web content

As a business owner, you have many exciting things to share about your company, products and services. When writing web content, you want to tell your story and share how your business can benefit its customers. However, writing for the web differs from other forms of communication writing. There are specific things to consider when creating engaging and effective content for online users. Circlewood Creative writes a lot of web content for our clients! We share three important things to…

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