Posts tagged as best practices

Welcome to the world of HubSpot, where possibilities for streamlining your business operations, nurturing leads, and enhancing customer experiences are boundless. Since you’re here, you're likely aware of the importance of robust CRM and marketing automation tools, and HubSpot stands out as a comprehensive solution for your business. However, diving into HubSpot without a roadmap can be daunting and create confusion within your organization. That's where 454 Creative comes in—to guide you through every step of the onboarding process and ensure you and your co-workers are set up for success. Let’s get started!

As we bid farewell to 2023 and dive into 2024, there are some key changes to keep in mind as you gear up for your marketing efforts ahead. And at the forefront of these changes is the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We have dived into the ways AI is reshaping marketing efforts in this new year, providing you with practical insights on how to leverage this technology to stay ahead of the game. Let’s dive in!

One question that people often ask is “How much should be spent on ads?” Determining the cost of ads is a crucial decision that does not have a one-size-fits-all answer. There are many factors to consider when budgeting for a digital ad campaign, so we laid out some key considerations to give you a framework as you make your decision. 

One critical aspect of this online presence is digital advertising. For all consumers, the buying journey has changed dramatically over the last 2 decades. Where we used to rely on print, radio, and television to generate leads, and person-to-person contact to educate or nurture those leads, now we find most of that customer journey online. Each time we’re online, whether checking our email, learning something new, or shopping for groceries, we encounter ads specifically designed to convert our interest or need into action. These ads are paid placements in search results, social media sites, and wherever you might visit online. Social and search ads are a powerful way to reach your target audience but require an investment in time and resources to be successful.

These last few months our CEO Paul Bresenden, along with our Brand Strategy Team, have picked up a few marketing books that have offered fresh perspectives, new tactics and deep expertise. We know that there is so much content out there, and if you value learning like we do, we narrowed down our top four books that we would recommend adding to your marketing library this year. 

Some of you may have heard about the upcoming changes to Google Analytics, and the company’s encouragement to upgrade to the latest version of their popular data platform. But, for those of you non-techies out there, what’s it all about? And what needs to be done to stay up-to-date?

Whether you’ve had Hubspot up and running for the last few years, you just signed up last week, or you're thinking about leveraging a marketing automation platform, here are five of our favorite campaigns, workflows, and automations to turbocharge your marketing.

Have you ever wondered why your company isn't ranking well in search results? Have you read about the lawsuits targeting companies whose websites weren't ADA compliant? Do you know if there is room for improvement on your paid digital ads? Questions like these can be answered with a range of Audit Programs offered by 454 Creative. From SEO to ADA compliance, our team of experts can look under the hood of your digital marketing and tell you where a tune-up might be needed.

As a company, we live to embody 3 simple principles in our culture: Make it Awesome, Make it Matter, Make it Happen. These statements shape our work and our relationships. 

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) remains one of the top requests for digital marketing professionals today.  I find the topic to be full of snake oil salesmanship, with countless hours and dollars invested in efforts that will never yield a semblance of return on investment.  So what is SEO, what makes it effective and how do you properly execute a great SEO strategy?

Just as organizations need different skillsets from executive leadership teams as the organization evolves, the expectations and authority of the marketing executive should continue to evolve as the organization scales and competitive environments change. 

The world of email marketing can be overwhelming with a LOT of information to learn. Here's an overview of some of the most important things you should be considering when designing and building email campaigns!

There are a couple of golden rules to building your online presence, allowing you do remain trustworthy while keeping your customers happy.