Utilizing your social media accounts doesn’t always mean that it is being effective. There are several small things you can change to boost your visibility and engagement.   1.   Make sure to have a Google+ profile. Not only is it becoming more popular, but utilizing it will help you with your search engine optimization efforts…. [Read More]

Keeping a Powerful Database There should be a point in your career at which you require less effort for greater ROI. However, that takes a lot of initial work. The key to this is having a solid database with a great system to back it up. 1) The best use for a database in many… [Read More]

I posted this on ActiveRain recently and wanted to make sure I shared it with everyone. The ActiveRain community consists of thousands of real estate and mortgage professionals. Lots of them agreed that it is not a good idea to use a third party company to post statuses for you. So…I did some research. A… [Read More]

What is the first thing you do when you are looking to do business with someone? The majority of people these days look up that person or business first. This is where consumer confidence comes in play. When people see good reviews from other customers, they are going to feel even more comfortable working with… [Read More]

When it comes to getting a website up and running, a lot of questions should be running through your mind. Having a website doesn’t mean just having an online business card anymore. It should be something that can brand your business and convert leads. If you’re going to pay for a website, why not have… [Read More]

Recently 220 Marketing has been attending trade shows just about every month. Not only are they extremely  beneficial, but they are FUN! As exhibitors, we see and meet hundreds of people at each convention and of course they are in the industry that we are targeting. Trade shows are being put on for YOU-the consumers…. [Read More]

Google My Business is Google’s latest launch. Basically, Google wanted to make it easier for your customers to be able to find your business via Google Maps, Google+, or just the Google search.  What they did is basically combine all of their tools to make it one straightforward place- “Google My Business”.  It seems that… [Read More]

Are you an insurance agent? Loan officer? Real Estate Agent? YOU NEED LOCAL SEO. Do you want to keep growing your business? Lets say you just got a brand new website. The question is: How are you going to get traffic to it?   Make sure your company has a Google+  page.  Having a Google… [Read More]

Trade show season has begun! Recently 220 Marketing went to San Antonio, Texas for one of the best insurance trade shows around. We got lots of exposure for the company and met lots of GREAT contacts. Going to a networking and business convention turned into leaving with great relationships and future clients.  And…this is only… [Read More]

Before you even start looking for a home, write down some things that would make or break your “ideal” community. Do you like your privacy or do you like a friendly, social vibe?  Figure out what you must have in your neighborhood and put that at the top of the list. Also, list some things… [Read More]