Content
We Have A New Studio Because Videos and Photos Are The Future
For the better part of two decades, you could boil all online marketing tips, advice, and best practices down to one mantra: Content is king. And as tired as this mantra is, it’s still absolutely correct in 2020. Content is the heart of the online experience. “Content is king,” now and forever. Content is the…
Read MoreHow To Build Your Own Content Operations Platform (Content Hub)
As a marketing agency, we generate a lot of content. Over the years, we’ve used various processes to manage the ideation, creation, review, and publication of all the content we generate. For a long time, we used GatherContent for this, but things changed with that tool recently and we had to either: Change all our…
Read MoreLow Production Quality Internet Video Can Be OK
You know that old expression “you get what you pay for?” Turns out, when we’re talking about Internet video, that’s not always the case. There’s an awful lot of emphasis on video production quality in the marketing world, and when you call your local video production company you may find out that shooting a relatively…
Read MoreHow Much Is A Single Video View Really Worth?
Before investing in video production – which can range in price from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands – it’s a good idea to understand the value a video can provide. In this article, we’re going to talk about the value of video views on both an objective and subjective basis. If you’re…
Read MoreParts Marketing Idea – Produce Installation Videos
YouTube is incredibly popular with auto parts buyers, and the reason is simple: YouTube is the best place to find videos explaining how to complete repairs, add accessories, and even check out product reviews. Therefore, if you want to sell more parts, you want to create installation videos.
Read MoreBlogging Tip – Add Internal Links To Every Post
Blogging is one of the cornerstones of online marketing. When done correctly, a blog helps introduce consumers to your products, addresses objections consumers may have before buying, and supports consumers with installation advice, troubleshooting information, etc. A parts and accessories ecommerce site with a good blog is also likely to be ranked #1 on Google…
Read MoreSEMA Market Reports Show That Industry Needs Better Content
If you’re in the business of selling parts and accessories, a SEMA membership is probably a worthwhile investment. Not only does membership entitle you to attend the world’s greatest car show, but it also gets you some awesome market research info like the SEMA annual report. Free for SEMA members, you can download the report…
Read MoreWebsite Testimonial Guidelines
Endorsements and testimonials can be powerful marketing tools, but they have to be used with care. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) pays close attention to endorsements and testimonials they find online (especially on consumer-oriented websites). Here’s some best practices for your site’s testimonials.
Read More3 Things Every Auto Parts Etailer Must Know About Content Marketing ROI
An effective online marketing strategy starts with a solid content marketing plan. Content marketing works because: It’s helpful. Your content will help people understand your brand, learn how your product(s) address their pain points, offer solutions to problems, etc. It boosts consumer trust. Would you rather buy parts from someone who knows all about parts,…
Read MoreParts Ecommerce Blogging Best Practices, From Design To Content to Promotion
Posting and sharing content on a regular basis is one of the cornerstones of online marketing – it’s hard to be successful without it. For most companies, this regularly published content “lives” on a blog. Blogs offer a lot of benefits: Blog posts can help sell products by explaining features, offering installation advice, etc. Blog…
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