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Why WordPress is better than Wix

By Malisa Rawlings | November 9, 2022

Let me start by painting a picture. A tech-savvy coding specialist is inspired to create a new website. She hits a magic combination of keys that brings up a bunch of code that looks like the matrix. In thirty minutes flat, she has created a beautiful functioning website.

Wait, that isn’t you? Great, because it isn’t me, either.

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Is HubSpot’s free version good?

By Leann Priebe | November 2, 2022

We’re coming up on one year as a certified HubSpot partner. While we’ve provided support here and there for the clients over the years, we decided it was time to finally make things official and take our relationship to the next level.

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How do I create a business blog?

By Leann Priebe | October 19, 2022

Here at T&S, we’re big fans of blogging. While we weren’t nearly as good at it back then, we’ve been blogging for our agency since 2008. And our longest continuous blog for a client has been running since 2011. Blogging is great for SEO, connecting with current and potential clients, and demonstrating your expertise and approachability. But how do you actually create a business blog?

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10 interesting facts about project manager Sara Payne

By Sara Payne | October 12, 2022

I’m Sara Payne, the second-newest team member at T&S as of the writing of this article. I’m the Project Manager, aka Organizer of Success. I work remotely in Colorado Springs, enjoying a view of the Rockies. As an introduction, here are some interesting facts about me.

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76 LinkedIn tips

By Tim Priebe | October 5, 2022

LinkedIn can be a powerful social media platform that you may be able to use to build your business and grow sales. It has a lot of potential in many industries! But without expert guidance, it can sometimes be frustrating.

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How do nonprofit organizations use Facebook?

By Leann Priebe | September 28, 2022

Facebook is an important marketing tool for nonprofit organizations. Facebook allows nonprofits to connect with their donors and followers in a more personal way, which can result in more donations and support. In this blog post, we will discuss how Facebook is used by nonprofit organizations and give one example of how a nonprofit uses it successfully. We will also provide some lessons other nonprofits can learn from this example.

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5 lessons from #instamom on Instagram

By Leann Priebe | September 21, 2022

Are you looking for Instagram inspiration, ideas, and lessons? Believe it or not, you can learn a lot from following the hashtag #instamom. It’s one of many hashtags I follow, and I’ve unexpectedly learned a few things about Instagram marketing.

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Inbound 2022 recap: Actionable takeaways

By Tim Priebe | September 14, 2022

HubSpot’s annual conference, Inbound 2022, took place just last week. Leann and I were fortunate to be able to attend. While we’ve been HubSpot partners for just 10 months now, we’ve been helping clients with HubSpot for years, and with digital marketing in general for nearly two decades.

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Local SEO guide for businesses and nonprofits

By Tim Priebe | September 7, 2022

Tons of people are searching for businesses and nonprofits in your area. Do you do what you can to ensure your organization is as visible online as possible? That’s where local SEO comes into play!

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How not to buy a domain name

By Leann Priebe | August 31, 2022

I’ve never purchased a domain name myself. But I have owned a digital marketing agency since 2003, so I’ve picked up on some common mistakes to avoid over the years. Plus, technically, I have owned one of our domain names with Tim since 2000. They were expensive back then!

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