The Importance of Local SEO for Minnesota Businesses: Tips from a Full Stack Marketing Agency
In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for the success of any business. For Minnesota businesses, specifically, harnessing the power of local search engine optimization (SEO) can significantly impact their visibility, customer reach, and ultimately, their bottom line. In this blog post, we, the experts at Finden Marketing, a leading full-stack […]
5 Common Website Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
A well-designed website is crucial for creating a positive user experience and achieving your online goals. However, certain design mistakes can hinder your website’s effectiveness, leading to poor user engagement and missed opportunities. In this blog, we will explore five common website design mistakes and provide practical tips on how to avoid them, ensuring your […]
How a Professional Web Design Can Help Improve Your Search Engine Ranking
In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for the success of any business. As more and more consumers turn to search engines to find products and services, it is crucial for businesses to rank high in search engine results. While search engine optimization (SEO) strategies play a significant role in improving […]
The Cost of Web Design: Understanding the Factors That Affect Pricing
Welcome to Finden Marketing’s blog! As a leading web design agency in Duluth, Minnesota, we understand that businesses often wonder about the cost of web design and what factors contribute to pricing. In this article, we will shed light on the various elements that affect the cost of web design, helping you gain a better […]
How to Choose the Right Web Design Agency in Duluth
As a business owner in Duluth, you know how important it is to have a strong online presence. And one of the most critical aspects of that online presence is your website. But how do you choose the right web design agency in Duluth to build that website for you? With so many options out […]
Professional Web Design vs. DIY Website Builders: Which is Right for Your Business
In today’s digital age, having a website is essential for any business looking to establish a strong online presence. However, the decision between creating a website from scratch or using a DIY website builder can be a difficult one, particularly for small businesses in Duluth, Minnesota. In this blog, we’ll compare professional web design and […]
How to Know If Online Ads are Right for Your Business?
Online advertising is a crucial part of digital marketing, offering businesses the opportunity to reach their target audience with precision and efficiency. However, not all businesses are equally suited for online advertising. Here are a few factors to consider when deciding if online ads are right for your business: Target audience: Identifying your target audience […]
Should Businesses use ChatGPT to Write Their Blogs?
We have had a few clients over the past week come to us and ask. What is ChatGPT and can I use it to write blogs? We did some digging and found some great info. We decided we would pass along our findings on if businesses should use ChatGPT to write their blogs. Have you […]
How to Figure Out What Blogs to Write About
As we consult with new businesses one of the biggest questions we get asked is “how do we increase our search engine optimization (SEO)”? Our recommendations usually includes 5 items for most businesses. These are 1) website optimization. 2) Google review management / growing online reviews. 3) online advertising. 4) backlink growth. 5) Blog writing. […]
Black Friday or Cyber Monday, Which is More Important?
It’s that time of year again. Every marketing team is ramping up their online/offline efforts to get consumers to purchase the best deal of the year. A lot of businesses have completely thrown these two dates out the door to offer early access, month-long deals, etc. The allure of what BF/CM (Black Friday/Cyber Monday) used […]
The Top Marketing Certifications Any Marketer Should Have
Marketing can be tough and getting a well-paying marketing job can be even tougher. Luckily there are some great organizations out there that have made it their mission to help you grow and improve your skills. In today’s article, our team of marketers came together to make a list of our top marketing certifications that […]
How to Create an Advertising Budget
If we had a dollar for every time someone asked us, “how much should we spend on advertising?”, we would have a pretty sweet advertising campaign. In all seriousness, most people we interact with will benefit from advertising their business, but that’s too vague, right? There are many items that need to be in order […]
Client Showcase: NorthShore Inline Marathon
As the 2022 NorthShore Inline Marathon is set to commence on Friday our team couldn’t think of a better topic for this week’s article. Finden Marketing has had the pleasure of working with the NorthShore Inline Marathon (NSIM) for two years now starting in 2021. This article will go over who they are, what we […]
10 SEO Tips That Will Get You on Google’s First Page
At Finden Marketing we have helped a wide variety of businesses get on the first page of Google. Today we want to break through and talk about our secret sauce that helps get our clients through the clutter and onto the first page leading to increased sales, new clients, and booming business. These SEO tips […]
How to Market Your Business During the Summer Rush
The Summer is a magical time. The weather is warm, people are out and about, and for many businesses, it’s the busiest time of the year. In today’s blog, our team will break down 5 things that you NEED to do to market your business to maximize the summer rush. These are tried and true […]
Best Places for a Lunch Meeting in Duluth, Minnesota
Today’s blog is getting a little off the marketing path. Last week our team had a client come into town and we were planning on getting lunch with them. Once they arrived we had such a hard time finding a quiet place where we can have lunch and talk business. Because of that our team […]
Best Places for a Lunch Meeting in Duluth, Minnesota
Today’s blog is getting a little off the marketing path. Last week our team had a client come into town and we were planning on getting lunch with them. Once they arrived we had such a hard time finding a quiet place where we can have lunch and talk business. Because of that our team […]
Google vs Bing: What Platform Should You Advertise On
While Google has essentially become a frequently used verb in the English language, it’s “competitor”, Bing often gets overlooked. Rightfully so with Google capturing almost all of the search voluming compared to other search engines. With a search engine touting that much power, why would you consider advertising on Bing in 2022? Here are some […]
How To Step Up Your Google Ads Account Effectively
What platform is best?? So many clients we talk to hammer on this question. The truth is any platform can be great. But it has to be a good fit for your goals. TikTok is great for visibility, Facebook is great for traffic, and Google can pick up the rest. They all work together when […]
How to Maximize Your Results With Google Ads In 2022
As 2022 brings more challenges than ever to advertisers on every channel, results still need to ensure the lights stay on. While the internet moves away from cookies, Apple restricts data and privacy is top of mind for tech giants, we are left with major hurdles to overcome. But it can be done! When it […]
Duluth Winter Activities that You Have to Try This Year
If you have been in Duluth, Minnesota for any period of time you may learn that it’s a cool city. With much to do, lots of history, and great people the city offers a ton for any visitor or local alike. Unfortunately, Duluth is also a cool city regarding the temperature, and many winters will […]
How to grow your business with the holiday rush
As a small business owner, the holidays bring a time of opportunity, joy, and hopefully crazy sales. Many shoppers are searching the web and stores looking for the next big present for their loved ones. The best part about all of this is today’s society has everything so getting gifts has become harder in harder. […]
Ads For Beginners: A Guide To The Google Ad Platform
About the Google Ads platform If you haven’t heard of Google ads you may be living under a rock. Nonetheless, Google is the powerhouse of advertising platforms and a great start for any business looking to grow via ads. Google was founded in 1998 and introduced its revolutionary ad platform to the world in 2000. […]
How to Prepare Your Facebook Ads for iOS 15
iOS 15 is here as of the 20th and it’s causing us media buyers heck. Apple is cornering the ad market in the name of user privacy and the results have shown. We have a downloadable PDF from Facebook on their response to iOS 14+ if you want to jump to it here. Whether you […]
What You Need For Your First Marketing Agency Job
You have questions; we have answers. Landing your gig at a marketing agency is a daunting but rewarding experience. Marketing is a vast world and ever-changing. We believe that the days of specializing in one thing are coming to a halt, at least for great marketers. You really have to build out your skills, experiences […]
Marketing Certifications Every Young Professional Needs To Have
Gone are the days of specializing in one facet of marketing is enough. The demand for marketers continues to grow while the demand for great marketers is increasingly becoming smaller. Advancements are made every week. New programs, tactics, and trends constantly and we need to be on top of them all while managing our client’s […]
How To Make A Great Ad
American advertising, and global for that matter, is a part of everyday life. We are inundated with companies selling the latest and most outstanding products or services from morning to evening. To some, they are just something that may or may not occupy our time while we are waiting for our video to load. To […]
How to Use Your Location to Grow Your Company
Living in the beautiful city of Duluth, Minnesota has its perks. With the ample amount of attractions, nature, and historic buildings, Duluth is an amazing city to both live and work in. Luckily this is the case for many cities across the country, and it can create a stream to success if your company capitalizes […]
7 Great Marketing Resume Tips To Land Your Dream Job
So you have your eyes set on graduation. You have written your marketing resume and you are asking yourself, what’s next? Well, this might be a good start for you. In my experience, marketing majors usually go one of two ways. They either land a marketing job right out of school or go into sales […]
This Meat Stick Brand Became an Internet Sensation
Slim Jim. The snack industry meat stick has morphed into a cult-like following and created an internet phenomenon brands wish they could do. For roughly two years, they grew their social following on Instagram from 5,000 to 1,200,000 without spending a single cent on paid promotions. Not only did they grow organically, but they created […]
