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Here’s my weekly ad check-up checklist:If you run Google ads – either with “real” money or with the nonprofit grant – it’s wise to schedule routine check-ups to keep them running well. It doesn’t take more than 10 minutes each week. Once your campaign is up and running (I like this tutorial video), use this […]

Paid Advertising

July 12, 2024

5-step weekly check-up for your Google ads

Are trifold brochures still relevant? What are their weaknesses? What are their strengths? And how could we reimagine this classic marketing tool? Strengths: Weaknesses: With all that in mind, here are 3 ideas to get your gears turning: 1) Incentivize a visit to a QR code: “Scan this QR code for $5 off your soccer […]

Print Materials

June 28, 2024

Rethinking the trifold brochure…

The “Buyer’s” Journey: How can we apply it to organizations that don’t have true 💵buyers💵? The Buyer’s Journey is a framework used by marketers to get inside their customer’s minds. Let’s learn about it (then apply it to churches & schools): Here are the 7 Stages: That might be insightful for mechanics, but what about […]

Copywriting, Email Marketing, Logo Design, Paid Advertising, Print Materials, SEO, Social Media, Website Design

April 5, 2024

7-Step Buyer’s Journey: Let’s apply it to churches & schools…

Email is more relevant now than ever!Here are 10 reasons why: 1) Sky-high engagement & conversion 💥 If you read one reason, read this one: According to Hootsuite, “As of July 2023, the average engagement rate of an organic Facebook post ranges from 2.58% down to just 1.52%.” That should cut deep as an organization […]

Email Marketing, Social Media

November 10, 2023

10 reasons why I choose email marketing over social media

A 6-month routine to keep your website fresh and clean 🧼The more we can automate, the less we have to remember, and the more likely we’ll actually get ‘er done! There are 6 “upkeep” tasks we can do to keep our website looking great, working smoothly, and showing up in search. Month 1: Look at […]

SEO, Website Design

August 25, 2023

20 minutes monthly to upkeep your website