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Understanding and Applying the Principles of Minimalist Website Design
The concept of creating a website can seem tricky. From navigation to design, you may not know where to start. And if you have your own website already, you probably know how overwhelming all the choices can be. If you want to keep your website design...
Useful Insights: Why Your Website Needs a Content Audit
Where is your content marketing program in relation to your goals? Where do you want to go? The only way to find out is through a content audit. A content audit is a core part of your program because it allows you to figure out what content serves you as you shape...
Geographic Marketing: How Geotargeting Benefits Local Businesses
In 2019, marketers were predicted to spend over $26 billion on geotargeting campaigns. Could geotargeting help your business? Are you currently using any location-based concepts within your marketing plan? Where do you see the most conversion with your ads?...
Here Are 5 Facebook Best Practices for Achieving Marketing Success
With more than 1 billion people actively using Facebook, there’s no question that all businesses, big and small, need to have a presence on the massive social media platform. It’s an excellent marketing tool that allows companies to easily connect with current...
Social Hacks: Finding or Creating Social Proof for a New Business
You need social proof on your website. But your business is brand new, so where do you find it? Should you create fake proof instead? The answer is no. When you create fake social proof, you run the risk of being found out. If that happens, your new business will be...
5 Fantastic Web Design Tips To Help Your Site Standout From The Rest
The digital age has certainly changed the way the world conducts business. You can sell almost any product or service online, communication is at maximum efficiency, and nearly anyone can become an online entrepreneur. However, there are downsides to being a...
What Makes a Good Logo and Why Having One Is a New Business’s Priority
Some people seem to wonder whether a logo matters at all. Yet it does: your company's logo is a vital part of your company's branding and if your logo isn't up to scratch, it will have a knock-on effect on the rest of your branding. So what makes a good logo? What are...
Qualities of a Marketing Plan for a Franchise
For a franchise to be successful, its marketing plan has to be exceptional. Marketing for a franchise is quite different from marketing for regular private and public businesses. Franchises must have strong, identifiable brands, and work towards building customer...
The Top Small Business Strategies For Becoming A Franchise
If you’re the owner of a small business that has the potential for replication then franchising could be the best way for a fast expansion. The fact of the matter is that there are some unique paths to becoming a franchise. Franchising is not one-dimensional and...
Profitable Business Ideas in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way companies in most industries operate. Unfortunately, it's a strong possibility that some industries may disappear entirely. The news isn't all bad, though— newer business owners now have a handful of opportunities...
Diving Into The Ins And Outs Of Franchising Your Business
There are almost 800,000 franchised business locations across the United States. Each one of these businesses is the investment of someone hoping to find financial freedom by being their own boss. What they also represent are businesses that have become...
What Does the SEO Acronym Stand For?
It's no secret that you'll need a strong Internet presence in order to maximize the number of leads your company is able to acquire. This is especially true now that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused most businesses to shift toward digital forms of communication. It's...
5 Digital Marketing Skills to Learn in 2020
Advertising, promotion, and marketing managers have a great job outlook with an expected growth of 8% per year through 2028. They also make good money with a median annual wage of about $125,000 per year. Are you a digital marketer or hoping to learn the...
Buzzhive Theme Design Spotlight: Nashville
It seems like every week you hear a new artist or catch a new band laying new music. It’s hard to stand out as it is with how easy it is to put out or record new music these days, but with new technology it has added many new layers of difficulty to the mix. With the...
Buzzhive Theme Design Spotlight: Washington
It seems like nowadays anyone and everyone has a podcast, and if they don’t have one, they can start one with a few clicks and a digital recording device. It is true that starting a podcast is easy these days, but getting and keeping the audience, that is where the...
Buzzhive Theme Design Spotlight: Burlington
Not all Mondays are motivational, sometimes you need a bit of a boost to start your day, week, or business. Well, that’s why it’s so important to get the right motivators in our life. Coaching is always very important in growth and development. Some need a personal...
Buzzhive Theme Design Spotlight: Hartford
According to the latest IHRSA report, the fitness industry revenue was an estimated $94 billion in 2018, up from $87.2 billion in 2017. That’s a 7.8% increase and the trend is projected to continue upward. The estimated future growth for 2020 is $106 billion, so it’s...
Do I Need a Website
We all know that in this day and age a lot of business happens on the internet, yet time and time again, people still question the importance and value of having a website. We would like to discuss a few very common reasons that we hear for NOT having a website. My...
Understanding Online Marketing: A Race to The Top
You don't need to be a formula 1 fan to understand that automotive racing is a sport that is constantly evolving, pushing new boundaries and achieving new levels at an alarming rate. You also don't need to be an automotive racing fanatic to understand that in...
Client Spotlight: My Global Plumbing
We have clients that come to us with different types of needs and goals. Some are more focused on web design, some are in need of new or better functionality. Others need both because their current website was built before we had NetZero internet. In this clients...
5 Franchise Marketing Ideas for Amazing Growth
Check out our list of 5 franchise marketing ideas to set you on the path to amazing growth! It's estimated that there will be around 14,000 new franchises established in 2018. How, then, do you make yours stand out in this crowd? It's hard, whether or not the...
5 Web Design Mistakes to Avoid in 2018
Bad website design can ruin your relationship with your users. Our list will show you 5 common web design mistakes and how you can avoid them so that your users won't want to avoid visiting your site. If you're a longtime reader of Buzzhive's blog, you know how...
Remove Fake or Bad Reviews from Facebook
Are you sick and tired of bad Facebook reviews chasing away customer? In this post, I’ll reveal everything you need to know about how to remove reviews from Facebook. There’s a lot to cover, so stick with me. By end of this post you’ll be able to get rid of bad...
Why Should Your Franchise Use an SEO Agency?
Why Should Your Franchise Use an SEO Agency? Your franchise runs just like any other business. And, that means you need a successful website. Here's why you should hire an SEO Agency to get results. Are you considering hiring an SEO agency for your franchise? If your...
Why Should Your Franchise Focus on Local SEO?
Local SEO marketing strategies tend to produce the kind of results you're looking for. Here's a handy guide on what it is and how it can benefit your franchise. Even nationwide organizations and global companies need to think local. Local SEO, that is. Today, the war...
Do You Need a Private SEO Consultant?
There's a difference between an SEO Consultant and an SEO Agency. Read on to learn which will serve your business best. Are you preparing to outsource your SEO services? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can transform your digital marketing efforts. When implemented...
How to Get Your Best SEO Ranking Ever
If you want to boost rankings on your page, then you've come to the right place. This guide will walk you through increasing your SEO ranking this year. 51.82%. If you haven't made your site mobile friendly, that's how much online business you lost in February. Over...
How the Solo Entrepreneur Can Improve Their Marketing Skills
It takes a special type of person to pursue a life as a solo entrepreneur. These adventurous business people crave the freedom and creativity that comes with carving their own path in the world of business. However, that doesn't mean that working alone isn't...
Mobile-First Web Design, Explained.
Over 87% of people that access the internet are using a smartphone. I bet you're one of them. For web developers, it's one thing to make a website. It's also a whole other thing to create one using mobile-first web design. How can you be sure that your site is well...
How to Use Web Design Trends for Your Next Marketing Campaign
Take a look at a website from 5 years ago and try to use it. Web design marketing has come a long way, and things start to look and feel archaic pretty quickly! It's now part of the web designer's job to remain a student part-time. They have to keep learning, keep...