Are You Under The Wrong Impression?

When it comes to the process of website development there are certainly a lot of grey areas. The majority of people who build websites do so on just drag and drop CMSs like Wix or Weebly and the results really show it. Often times these websites come out clunky and the optimization options you have are very limited. So you decide to look into hiring professionals to get your website done, but the main issue is you don’t have any idea what they are talking about or what the work really entails. Well, we are here to shed some light on the topic at hand!

Myth: You Can Develop An Effective Website In Just One Weekend

While this would be the best-case scenario it simply isn’t something that’s feasible. It is common for it to take up to a week if not longer to get the full website up and running it all depends on how big the website is. The only time development could take about a weekend is if only a landing page is being built. Do not be under the impression that there is a ready-made template that will fit your website needs. Custom-built websites are the only acceptable way to build websites. 

 

Myth: Website Developers Strictly Write Code

While it does take code do write code that is far from everything that gets done on a website. Website developers are masters at optimization in many different forms. Here are a few things that web developers keep in mind while on projects:

• Website speed optimization
• Image Compression
• Caching and server performance
• Security
• Design aspects to increase user experience
• Evaluating the optimal design for optimized lead generation
• etc.

Myth: Website Development Needs To Cost A Fortune 

A lot of other website development companies will probably hate us for this statement but it is the truth. A lot of the time clients of website development companies are being WAY OVERCHARGED. There are instances in which they will charge people for the smallest things. One of the most annoying things to us as a company is receiving a client that was being grossly overcharged by other development services. Those companies do nothing but capitalize on ignorance and it is a horrible thing to do. That is why we are crystal clear about what we are doing, how we do it, etc. Just to ensure we step out in front of the curtain and you can rest assured knowing we are working WITH the client in achieving their website dreams.

Myth: Developers Only Handle One Project At A Time

While sometimes we wish that was the case it is not, website development agencies are constantly bouncing around on projects to try and get as much done as possible as quickly as possible. If we are ever feeling burnt out on a website we will move our focus over to another one just so we can come back refreshed so that we can only bring the highest quality content!

 

Myth: Once A Site Is Launched You Cannot Make Changes

Reuploading websites with fresh new content is actually always an amazing thing to do! It shows search engines that the website is still active. With our services, we offer website maintenance services that covers any changes you want to be made to your website!

 

Myth: Contacting The AD Leaf Is A Bad Idea

Okay so this is a myth we made up because let’s be honest it is NEVER a bad idea! We are here to answer all of your questions and help you through your website development process as well as after it all! If you are ready to take YOUR website to the next level then contact us today!

Search engine optimization is the most effective and cost-efficient method to understand and engage customers in key moments. Businesses owners have a lot going on at any time, which leaves them with little time to devote to their own organic SEO efforts.

Many people still do not know or understand the importance of search engine optimization. Without SEO, your business will not get the recognition it deserves from Google, Bing, or any other search engine. Here is why your business needs SEO:

Organic Traffic

Traffic from organic sources is valuable because it is targeted. You’re more likely to convert users who arrive at your site from organic search results if you can provide a solution or an answer to their question.

You get the best results from organic search traffic since it’s organic traffic that isn’t related to paid search ads. Basically, potential customers found your link on Google and clicked on it naturally without any outside interference.

When this happens, it is crucial to take note because the viewers are coming directly through the search engine rather than referral links or social media posts; they are searching for exactly what your company is offering!

User Experience

Marketers place a high value on the user experience. Almost everyone wants to rank high organically and have maximum visibility. Many do not realize, however, that optimizing the user experience is key to reaching the desired goals.

Good user experiences have become crucial to the success of a website, and Google and other search engines have learned how to interpret them.

Marketing professionals in all industries should adhere to Google’s Page Experience Update as part of its longstanding commitment to improving the customer experience.

Local SEO

The objective of local SEO is to optimize your website for a specific location in order to increase your visibility, so customers can find you quickly and easily, ultimately leading to a sale.

The goal of local optimization is to establish a means of communicating a brand’s message on a local level within specific neighborhoods, towns, cities, regions, or even states.

Long Term

A significant impact of SEO can be seen as soon as a year after taking action, and many of those measures will last for several years. Although organic SEO is something that takes time, in the long run, it is the best option for your business.

Paying for Google Ads and for leads is far more expensive than organic traffic. Paying for ads is the fastest way to see a quick turnaround, but the goal is to keep that constant flow of organic traffic that comes to your business because you have exactly what they are looking for.

Contact Us

The AD Leaf specializes in many different marketing services like social media, content, SEO, and PPC. Give us a call at (321)255-0900 to start optimizing!

How can you write better copy? Business professionals from every industry struggle with their writing, so you’re far from the only one asking. Even marketers struggle to write focused, compelling copy from time to time. So what is it about putting ideas to paper that trips so many people up? Let’s dig into 4 tips for writing better content.

1. Start With a Plan

If you don’t have a plan, your writing will lack focus. Without knowing what the end goal is, it’s difficult to determine what steps need to take to reach that destination. When you sit down to write, start by outlining your main points and then filling in the supporting details.

This strategy benefits user experience in the end, especially for pages on a website. When a writer starts with a main idea and breaks it down into smaller digestible parts, the writing will also be easier to read. Great online content starts with a title (main idea) and breaks that down into smaller digestible parts (subheadings). This way, when someone goes to read that page, they can quickly navigate to the section of the page they’re looking for.

2. Focus on the Reader’s Perspective

This tip may seem obvious, but when it comes to putting our ideas down for someone else to read, we all too often write from our point of view instead of theirs. Practicing empathy in your writing and trying to put yourself in the reader’s shoes can go a long way. Here’s a mental exercise that may help. Think about your ideal reader, consumer, or audience member and not just your target audience. If you could only get the result you want if they experience the fullest extent of your product or service, what would you tell them?

Considering your audience’s pain points will not only make you a better writer by making your content more relatable, but it will also show that you can solve their problems and alleviate their concerns. And that’s what great marketing boils down to in the end.

3. Be Direct and Be Clear

Have you ever thought, “I’m not sure how to phrase this”? If you’re like most, this thought has surely crossed your mind at least once or twice. The tried and true solution to this dilemma is:

Challenge yourself with another question, “What is it that you’re trying to say?”

Say it out loud, detach yourself from the writing process for a moment and verbally summarize to yourself what the message is.

Next, write that down. It sounds simple enough, but we can get so sucked into typing out the next sentence that we give ourselves “analysis paralysis” and freeze up. Explain it to yourself or someone else, and then write that.

A common trap many writers fall into is that they try to sound “smart” by using uncommon words and phrases or some roundabout way of conveying their message. No one likes to feel confused when they’re reading; if anything, confusion will encourage them to put it down or read something else. The best writers can take complex topics and make it so anyone can understand them.

This strategy doubles as a filter for industry jargon, cliches, and passive voice, which hurt your writing and usually waste the reader’s time.

4. Proofread!

The quickest way to lose credibility with your audience is to make careless errors that make it to the final draft. The great Stephen King said, “To write is human, to edit is divine.” It can be easy to cut corners and skip the proofreading/editorial process, but the writing will always suffer for it. If you’re coming up on a deadline and are pressed for time, save time at the end for proofreading and editing.

• Read your text and reread it
• Read your writing out loud or ask someone else to read it over
• Check for typos, grammatical errors, and inconsistencies (if you’re not sure about a grammatical rule or how to spell something, look it up)

Professional Content Marketing With The AD Leaf Marketing Firm

Writing important, compelling, conversion-focused content is a time investment. Research, planning, writing, and proofreading not only takes practice and years of experience to do well, but it also takes time away from you running your business and spending time with your family. Save yourself the hassle of having to do yet another thing and call 321-255-0900 or email info@theadleaf.com and ask about our Content Marketing services.

Have you ever wondered how websites gain so much organic traffic? There are many different aspects that contribute to gaining traffic, but one of the most vital points is keyword optimization. Keyword optimization or keyword research is the process of studying, evaluating, and selecting the best keywords to target in order to attract the right visitors to your website from search engines.

How To Begin Your Keyword Optimization

To begin, consider the subjects you want to rank for. You should come up with roughly 5-10 subject that you believe are relevant to your business, and then utilize those topics to assist you to come up with some particular keywords later in the process. Think of these topics from a buyer persona. Thnk to yourself what subjects your target audience would look up that you’d like your company to be found for.

Figuring out the monthly search volume for specific keywords will help you see the importance of this word to the audience you are wanting to target. After figuring out what topics you are wanting to target, then you can begin choosing the best keywords for your pages content. These keywords that you choose are going to be vital to rank for in the SERPs (search engine results pages) since your target consumer is most likely searching for these keywords.

Another clever technique to get keyword ideas is to determine which terms your website is already being searched for. You can use website analytics tools like Google Analytics or HubSpot’s Sources report, which is included in the Traffic Analytics tool, to perform this. Take a closer look at your website’s traffic sources and through your organic search traffic to find out what terms visitors are using to find your site.

It is essential that your web page solves the problem that the searcher wanted to solve rather than merely include the term that the searcher used. So, how does this effect your keyword research? It’s easy to accept keywords at face value, yet they can have a variety of meanings beyond the surface. Because the purpose behind a search is so critical to your ranking potential, you must exercise extreme caution when interpreting the keywords you target.

Finding and Choosing Keywords

Once you’ve decided on a list of keywords for which you want to rank, it’s time to narrow it down to the best ones for your website.

You can gain search volume and traffic predictions for terms you’re interested in using Google’s Keyword Planner. Then, use what you’ve learned from Keyword Planner and utilize Google Trends to fill in the gaps.

Use the Keyword Planner to identify any phrases on your list that have too little or too much search traffic and don’t help you maintain the healthy selection we discussed before. But, before you remove anything, check Google Trends for their trend history and estimates. You can assess whether some low-volume phrases are something you should invest in now – and reap the advantages afterwards.

Big businesses often target high search volume terms, and because these brands are already well established, Google typically awards them with authority over a wide range of topics. You should also choose keywords with less competition. Keywords that don’t already have numerous searches for the top rank might give you the slot by default – assuming no one else is competing for it.

Having The Right Team To Back You Up

Search engine optimization and keyword optimization are a vital part of your business. There are so many aspects that go into SEO and can be daunting to the average person. Business owners already have so many other responsibilities on their plate and will choose a marketing firm to do all the work for them while they focus on running their business. The AD Leaf has a dedicated group of individuals that focus on generating these leads and traffic for your company.

The AD Leaf has a large spectrum of what can be done. We work with creating content for your website, maintaining your social media platforms, SEO and Google Ads, graphic design, and much more. The sky is the limit when you have a large team of professionals taking care of all your website and media needs.

Writing social media captions can sometimes be challenging. We know!

While developing your copy, you may find yourself questioning whether it should be serious or lighthearted. Should you include another exclamation point? Emojis? What will you use as a call to action? 

Let’s talk about it!

 

Why Are Captions Important Anyway?

Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but words are still significant. When written correctly, captions make social media users stop scrolling. A powerful caption educates, inspires, or entertains. If you’re good at copywriting, you’ll accomplish more than one. With everything you publish on social media, it should be your goal to invoke emotion, tell stories, and ultimately drive results.

Yes, writing captions can be difficult, but it’s not unthinkable. If you’re looking for a “cheat sheet” to writing social media captions that perform, look no further. The four tips we’ll talk about today are a great place to start!

 

1. Know your audience. 

We talk about target audiences all the time, and it’s because they’re that important. Once you identify your audience, you can dive into what matters to them. What do they want to hear and see from you? Will they understand your language and references?

Once you identify your audience, you can tailor your messages to resonate with them. If someone came up to you to share information you deem irrelevant, you’d stop listening.

Don’t be that person on social media. Assess your audience’s problems and pain points and speak to them in your captions.

 

2. Place the most critical elements in the front.

Is your business offering a limited-time-only deal? Are you hosting a giveaway? Even if you’re sharing tips on solving a problem or making someone’s life easier, let your audience know right out of the gate. 

The goal is to captivate as soon as possible. You know it, and we know it: attention spans on the internet are so short! It’s an average of 1.7 seconds, so grab their attention while you have the chance, and stop their scrolling in its tracks. You’re more likely to see engagement, drive traffic to your website, and see other wonderful results when you do this!

P.S. This tip is particularly important on Instagram, as only the first few lines of a caption are available for preview while users are scrolling along the timeline.

 

3. Edit your captions.

Copywriting is an art, so don’t rush the magic. Take your time!

It’s a process, so plan, edit, and rewrite. Take the extra steps to avoid grammatical errors and misspellings to ensure you hit the mark every time.

You can utilize many online tools to help proofread – Grammarly, Ginger Proofreader, Spell Checker, and more. If you’d prefer to avoid downloading more software, have a friend read over your captions before you publish anything online. It takes a few extra minutes, but in the end, you’ll be glad you did!

 

4. Utilize a call to action.

If you want to see specific results, just ask! A call to action can be as simple as requesting users to like the post or tag a friend in the comments. You can direct your audience to click on links or fill out forms. You can even turn scrollers into buyers by encouraging them to purchase your goods and services. Your goals and desired results will dictate your call to action.

Whatever you choose, it should be simple yet creative. How many times do you see “Call 555-555-5555” on Facebook? It works, but it can be better! Try to keep it fun and fresh. Instead of “Call Now,” try something more inviting like “Start Your Journey Today!”

 

Contact The AD Leaf Marketing Firm!

These four tips serve as a mini cheat sheet for caption creation but are not an exhaustive list. That’s why we’re here. You don’t have to crack the code or reinvent the wheel. You certainly don’t have to do it alone!

Quit playing the guessing game, and eliminate the stress. Turbocharge your social media strategy with captions that perform by calling The AD Leaf Marketing Firm at 321-255-0900!

While many businesses may not realize it, the fourth quarter is the most critical quarter for a company. Ending your fiscal year on a high note is the best way to ensure that you have a strong start next year. It also helps meet goals and expectations, setting yourself up as a reputable and reliable company. What better way to achieve this than by implementing marketing strategies to finish out your 4th quarter with a bang?

While many service providers, such as Real Estate, may believe November and December are the slowest months, it is the most critical time to hit the ground running.

Let’s review a few marketing strategies that you can employ to create a solid foundation for the fourth quarter of your fiscal year.

Don’t Stop Marketing

While most businesses believe marketing is a gamble that entails throwing money away that they may never see, it creates a marketing plan that works.

For service providers who struggle with business in the fourth quarter, it’s vital to double down on marketing so that you’re ahead of your competition.

This means investing in activities that will result in business growth. Remember, your competitors are working all year long to land clients and get projects off the ground, which means you need to take action if you want to outshine them.

Ready, Set, Go!

If you are looking at the calendar, October may seem like early preparation for the fourth quarter. It is important to remember that when people get their budgets set in November and December, more potential buyers are out there trying to sell. 

This means they are looking for people who can help them reach their goals, so make sure you are prepared.

The goal of this last month is simple: get ready, so next month you can hit the ground running with an iron fist. By making sure everything is in order before the end of September, you will be able to use all of your time wisely in October.

Campaigns That Work

Don’t stop working on the campaigns that have been successful for you. Review advertising efforts from previous campaigns to see how they stand up today. This allows you to compare data from before and identify any changes in customer behavior so you can adjust accordingly.

Focus Your Efforts on the Season

Create a list of your top seasonal buyers and focus on them exclusively. Developing new campaigns explicitly designed for your customers and the season will be beneficial. 

These could be in the form of emails, direct mail pieces, or maybe even social media if you feel they are comfortable with this type of communication. By focusing exclusively on these people, you can get them to come back to purchase again before it’s too late. 

Achievement Checklist

Looking over what you’ve done is also an excellent time for reflection. Allocate the appropriate amount of time to go through each item on your “To Do” list to identify things that can wait until after October 1st, so they aren’t taking up valuable time during the crucial fourth quarter sales process.

During slower periods, it can be expected for some business owners to take a spiral of death approach to managing the business. When sales are slower, maybe you pull back your advertising spending if you have a marketing budget at all.

Hire an Experienced Marketing Firm 

When it comes to reaching your fourth-quarter goals, make sure you work with an experienced marketing firm. It’s also essential to work with a firm with a proven record of success in generating leads and making sales. This will ultimately help you with your bottom line.

Conquer With Confidence

The businesses that do not change their behaviors to meet the changing climate or seasonality of their businesses fail during these times.

By being prepared to go into the final quarter of the year, measures must be taken to conquer the fourth quarter with confidence. This means:

• staying ahead of your competition
• setting forth a marketing game plan
• focusing on the season
• focusing on your target audience
• hiring an experienced team capable of creating marketing strategies to finish out your 4th quarter with a bang!

The fourth quarter is known for its holiday season and with that comes high turnover in the service industry. Some companies focus on this time of year, and others don’t, but those who do end up succeeding more than those who don’t. 

This is because many people choose to spend their time off shopping or with family instead of working or seeking services.

Is Your Marketing Game Plan In Place? 

Having a marketing game plan set forth before going into the fourth quarter will help you gain more profits and sales than if you did not have one at all. Without a plan, companies often go about the fourth quarter the wrong way.  

Take Action Today

When it comes down to it, not everyone can curate engaging content. It takes time, practice, and the ability to provide valuable information in a way that’s easy for customers to digest.

When your customers are looking for answers or ways to solve their problems, you want them to find your website on the first page of Google.

This is why it’s essential to hire a professional company capable of creating marketing strategies to finish out your fourth quarter with a bang!

Our experienced team of professionals at The AD Leaf is ready to take your content from bland to beautiful! We are passionate and excited about taking your brand to the next level. Contact us today to get started!