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The Power of Personalization: Ryan Macdonald, Elite Account Executive

Digital marketing is a complex landscape, with many factors influencing success and many fields of technical expertise. The role of an Account Executive (AE) is to be your guide, walking you through all the terrain, explaining what you’re seeing, and ultimately getting you where you want to be. Ryan MacDonald has been at LinkNow for seven years. Having started in the Marketing Department, he has spent the last couple of years as the AE for Elite clients, those clients who have reached a certain monthly investment threshold. He acts as their primary point of contact, listening to their concerns, explaining their results, and working on strategies to improve. The idea behind the AE role, Ryan explains, is to provide a solution for clients to “the challenge of speaking to three different people.” You’ve likely had the experience before of being transferred between different departments, trying to get an answer […]

Is Your Website Secure?

When you run a business, your website is an extension of your identity. Maintaining a strong digital presence is crucial for commercial operations looking to get ahead in today’s competitive marketplace. However, just as your brick-and-mortar location needs to be secured against potential threats, so does your website. Cyber crimes are an unfortunate reality of digital spaces, and when your website is compromised, it can jeopardize your and your clients’ data. Asking the question, “Is your website secure?” is a complicated query. Knowing the answer can make the difference between thriving, impressive commercial growth and a potentially harmful breach. In this blog, we’ll discuss the complex terrain of cybersecurity and explore some tips for bolstering your own website’s security. What Is Website Security? Before exploring some tips for improving your website’s security, it’s important to clarify what it is and why it matters. As a concept, website security refers […]

The Art of Coordination: The Crucial Role of Account Executives in Successful Online Marketing

When clients reach their three-month mark with LinkNow, they receive a call from someone genuinely invested in their overall well-being, both professionally and personally, someone who is committed to ensuring client satisfaction and possesses the expertise to address any concern, someone they’ll likely develop a strong and enduring relationship with throughout their LinkNow journey. This someone is their Account Executive. As an Account Executive (AE) who’s been with LinkNow for over 10 years, Jon Borshy can recall a time when he handled almost everything for clients, from submitting website changes and advising on which backlinks should be created to custom content requests and selling paid ads when LinkNow introduced this service. As LinkNow grew rapidly, he watched other departments grow and gained what he calls “invaluable training” in how to direct the company’s resources to achieve a client’s wishes and vision. Every LinkNow client receives a check-in from their […]

10 Questions to Ask an Agency Before Buying SEO

As the world continues to evolve into a global digital enterprise, businesses need to adapt to the changes to maintain a strong online presence, which is crucial for their growth and success. How does a business get ahead of the online competition? Through a robust, intentionally designed SEO plan. Search engine optimization (SEO) has become an indispensable tool for improving website visibility, driving organic traffic, and ultimately boosting revenue. However, with countless SEO agencies competing for your attention, it can be challenging to separate the good from the bad. Before handing over your digital marketing efforts to an agency, you want to ask the right questions to ensure you’re making an informed decision. If you’re a small business, here are ten critical questions that will help you evaluate an SEO agency’s expertise, transparency, and ability to deliver tangible results. What Is SEO? SEO is akin to strategically positioning your […]

Google SERP Features for Local Businesses in 2024

Modern Google Features for Local Businesses

If you’re a longtime Google user, you’ve probably noticed that the search engine results page (SERP) has changed quite a bit over the years. Google is constantly adding, tweaking, and expanding a set of features designed to provide a better user experience. What does this mean for local businesses on Google? Well, there are many ways to capitalize on these modern Google features and gain increased visibility, better keyword targeting, and an educated audience ready to engage with your business. So, without further ado, let’s break down some of the best Google SERP features for your business in 2024! Local Pack Google’s Local Pack is the bread and butter of local businesses. The Local Pack appears when a user does a search with local intent, containing phrases like “near me” or “in my area.” In response, Google will display a map of the surrounding area with listings for three […]

How to Generate Leads With Local Service Ads

Standing out as a local business can be challenging with so many competitors offering similar services in the same area. However, with Local Service Ads, you can increase your visibility and attract more potential customers to your business. In this blog post, we’ll go over everything you need to know about Local Service Ads and how to effectively use them to generate leads for your business. What Are Local Service Ads? Local Service Ads (LSAs) are part of an online advertising service that Google offers to local businesses, such as plumbers, electricians, and landscapers. These ads appear at the top of search engine results pages when users search for services near their location. They’re designed to connect customers with local businesses that meet their needs. LSAs differ from traditional Google Ads because they only target users within a specific geographic area. This means that your ad will only be […]

Navigating Image Rights: Why Your Business Should Avoid Copyrighted and Watermarked Images

Copyright. You have probably encountered this term before, but what you may not know is that it’s an important consideration for businesses and marketers of all sizes. Put plainly, copyright is the legal authority to duplicate, distribute, and display something. Although this may seem straightforward, there can be a lot of nuances to copyright law that are important to know when you are building a website or marketing your company online. In this blog post, we will discuss the significance of copyrighting and watermarks. Additionally, we’ll provide tips on avoiding potential legal repercussions associated with using someone else’s work, all while guiding you on creating exceptional original content. Understanding Copyright and Image Rights Copyright is a legal term used to describe the rights granted to creators for their work. Under this law, the creator of an original work, which includes photography, graphics, and designs, is automatically granted exclusive rights […]

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Digital marketing that will leave you jumping for joy.

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SEO for Masonry Companies

Search engine optimization: your building block to the top.

Find new leads. Build your brand. Grow your business. With our SEO services for masonry companies, you can do all three. We are North America’s leading small business digital marketing specialist, and we’re proud to specialize in digital marketing for masonry contractors. Our search engine optimization (SEO) services empower you, helping you connect with clients, improve your online visibility, and drive sales and transactions. And with the most cost-effective marketing solutions in North America, we’ll not only help you grow your customer base: We’ll also save you money. Call us at 888-667-7186 for a free phone consultation. Book a free consultation Search Engine Solutions, Trusted by Over 10,000 Business Owners At LinkNow, we develop strategic SEO solutions that give you more bang for your buck. With over 10,000 active clients, we’ve proved ourselves the most trusted digital marketer for small and medium-sized businesses, including masonry contractors. With our SEO […]

Google Core Update June 2021: What You Need to Know

If you noticed your search rankings change since last week, rest assured you’re not the only one. On June 2, Google released a core update to its search engine. Beginning at 6:30 pm that day, the update made broad, sweeping changes to the way Google ranks web pages. The changes at first went unnoticed. Compared to previous core updates, the rollout was slow, happening over several days rather than at once. But by Friday and early Saturday, SEOs started to see some big shake-ups. June 2021 Core Update: What’s Affected Google doesn’t publish specifics about its core updates, so it’s not easy to piece together every little change. Still, marketers and data providers have been hard at work sifting through the details. From the looks of things, this was a big update—bigger than the last core update in December 2020. And with several more updates scheduled for later June and […]

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