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3 Myths About Local Business Listings
We get it. The idea of business directories, such as White Pages, sounds antiquated. But online local business listings are an essential component of a financial advisor’s digital marketing strategies. Here are three common myths about local business listings and the truth about our new service,…
What are Local Business Listings?
Local business listings refer to online directories where a business' vital information is listed, including contact information, address, website address, and (possibly) photos. Think of it as a modern version of the Yellow Pages. Having your business listed in as many of these business listings…
5 Reasons Why Local Business Listings Matter for Financial Advisors
Like most marketers, we've been guilty of this critical marketing error: focusing on the big, obvious strategies. But while content, email, and social media marketing are crucial for success, there are more basic tactics that can be just as (if not more) effective, simpler to launch, and less…
Why Should I Be Concerned About SEO?
SEO is a complicated topic for advisors. Financial services is very different than most businesses that SEO caters to, such as restaurants and clothing stores. While SEO is important for financial advisors marketing their business, some strategies work better than others. In this week's marketing…
What Really Matters for SEO for Financial Advisors?
SEO is a tricky topic for financial advisors (and marketers in general) largely because there is a lot of misinformation. Ask 10 different SEO experts and you’ll get 10 different opinions on what works and what doesn’t. One reason is that Google’s algorithm is constantly changing so what worked…
4 Simple Ways to Attract More Prospects in Your Local Area
Even among advisors who serve clients in multiple states, many of them that we work with largely rely on referrals and locals in their community to build their book of business. While technology makes it possible for us to virtually meet people from across the world, many investors crave in-person…
The Difference Between Global and Actionable Data and What Advisors Can Do With Them
For the analytically-minded advisor, one of the most exciting parts of marketing can be the data. While marketing requires creativity, it also requires in-depth analysis and a mind for numbers. You can't push out content, emails, or social media posts and expect to hit a home run every time. That's…
How Much Weight Should I Place on SEO?
SEO can be a dangerous word in the marketing world. There are a lot of differing opinions and conflicting strategies floating around. Some professionals live by SEO, while others debunk the myth of its importance. In this week's marketing tip video, we share our honest opinion on SEO and what it…
Content vs. SEO: What Matters More for Financial Advisors?
Over the course of our years working with thousands of financial advisors, we’ve received a lot of questions about SEO (search engine optimization). How does SEO work? How much should I pay a company to help with my SEO? How can I improve my SEO? If I pay enough for SEO, will I get new clients? How…
