How Much Should a Small Business Spend on Marketing? (And Where to Spend It First)
Benchmarks from the SBA, what they look like in real dollars, and the order to spend in: foundation first, then a steady presence, then paid ads.
Benchmarks from the SBA, what they look like in real dollars, and the order to spend in: foundation first, then a steady presence, then paid ads.
A first-90-days plan for a busy owner: what to do first, what to measure, and how to set a budget.
Who, what, why, where, and when. Five simple questions that make every ad, post, and page work harder.
There is no magic posting number. Useful, consistent posts that answer real customer questions are what help, in search and in AI answers.
Marketing agency pricing is not a mystery. Here are the common pricing models, typical ranges, and what a lean team does differently.
Programmatic advertising is the automated buying of ad space. Here is what that means, how it differs from search and social ads, and how a small business can use it carefully.
A one-hour, free checklist for seeing your competitors’ websites, social accounts, and ads, and what to do with what you find.
Ten questions that tell you what you would really be paying for, who does the work, and how easily you could leave.
A good marketing audit looks at your whole online presence, ends with a short priority list, and does not lock you into anything. Here is how to tell a real one from a sales pitch.
A website works if it brings you inquiries. Five simple checks, using free Google tools, show whether yours is doing its job.