How Search Engine Optimization Works
First, let’s clarify the terms. SEO refers to Search Engine Optimization, which creates organic reach as people search for businesses like yours.
Sometimes the smartest move isn’t another email subject line or boosted post—it’s showing up in someone’s actual mailbox. Direct mail has a kind of presence digital can’t replicated: it interrupts the scroll, cuts through the noise, and lingers on a counter or desk in a way a digital ad never will. When used with intention, it’s less about old-school tactics and more about tactile strategy.
An online catalog can either be a brand’s best sales engine—or its fastest way to overwhelm a visitor. The difference is in design and discipline. A great catalog doesn’t just “list products”; it curates them, guides discovery, and makes exploration effortless. If you’re loading dozens (or hundreds) of items, the key is thinking like a shopper, not just a seller as you build your website.
There once was a study of doctors and lawsuits, and what it found may surprise you. Those who showed up with their patients in a warm, professional way were less likely to be sued than their colleagues with better outcomes who didn’t exhibit those traits.
Let’s be honest: running a hospital or clinic is resource-intensive. Marketing dollars can feel scarce, and social media often gets squeezed. But here’s the good news—you don’t need a blockbuster budget to create a social media presence that feels professional, engaging, and trustworthy. What you do need is consistency, creativity, and a clear sense of what matters most to your community.
You only have a few seconds to make a good impression online.
That’s why good, intuitive design is so vital. Humans see thousands of images every day, so you have to give them reason to pay attention to yours. Not only is it about creating a visually arresting look, but good design engages the human brain on a subconscious level.
Too often we see organizations invest in videos, and then miss the huge opportunity they have to connect with their audience by failing to get it in front of them.
Don’t let this happen to you! To get the most from your video investment, follow these basic steps to get your video in front of more people.
If you’re in business, it’s likely that more prospective customers will visit your website than your actual storefront. In fact, your online presence is a vital determinant in whether visitors will buy from, support, work for, or donate to your cause.
Creators of great websites understand this and artfully use the tools that can convert your visitor into a customer. You can too.