At Blue Orchid Marketing, we want to relay this one important message: websites are everything (okay, almost everything). A professionally developed, well-maintained website is now a necessity rather than a luxury, as most people’s mouses find services and products before their cars do. In that spirit, let’s explore the 5 main advantages of having a…
In today’s data-driven landscape, understanding the return on investment (ROI) of your marketing efforts is paramount to business profit. By tracking and analyzing metrics, you can determine the effectiveness of your campaigns, allocate resources efficiently, and make data-driven decisions. At Blue Orchid Marketing, we understand the importance of ROI, so in this article, we’ll dive…
On social media, grabbing attention in a user’s feed is a constant struggle. So much competition means innovation can be tough, but standing out arguably matters more than ever. One way you can get that done is by refining your hashtag and thumbnail efforts. Hashtags serve a vital purpose, directing and focusing attention into actionable…
Simply claiming your Google My Business profile and calling it a day isn’t enough. In 2024, local listings have evolved, becoming more dynamic and crucial for attracting clients than ever before. In part, that’s because consumers rely heavily on online searches to find local businesses. There are a few different ways you can execute, however,…
With all the high-end tech flying around, it’s easy to assume that direct mail campaigns are relics of the past. However, most data tell a different story. One telling example? The USPS cites a survey in which 62% of Millennial respondents claimed to have visited a store in the last month based on info they…
Capturing attention in your digital marketing efforts is very important, and it’s efficient, too. After all, a picture can be worth a thousand words. The question is, which words? Think of it like this: your graphic content speaks volumes in a short amount of time, so that means it carries a lot of weight in…
It’s not enough to have powerful tools at your disposal; you need to have the skill to use them, or you won’t achieve much of anything. Imagine just hopping into the seat of a brand-new bulldozer without a clue as to how it might work. It doesn’t make you a one-man construction team, does it?…
The real world is messy enough, so why should websites follow suit? It’s more than a matter of aesthetics or professional pride; the fact is, a site with a cluttered design or confusing navigation will lose visitors before they even have a chance to engage with your brand. On the other hand, a website that…
Attention spans are shorter than ever. That might sound harsh, but if you don’t thoroughly read this entire blog, you’re only proving us right! Jokes aside, there’s a lot of talk in the marketing world about platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels. Bite-sized video formats are booming, and savvy businesses are taking notice. But how…
Blue Orchid Marketing has said it before, and we’ll say it again: Consumers crave authenticity. After all, they’re bombarded by marketing messages constantly, some polished and others less so. The ubiquity of advertising, whether it’s via targeted messaging on social media or a billboard on your daily commute, means that the question isn’t whether consumers…
