by Talk Out Loud | Feb 16, 2023 | Digital Marketing
Talk Out Loud is Portland’s premier SEO and digital marketing agency, creating an online presence that highlights your brand’s personality. Connect with us today to learn more! (800) 773-0029 For any business looking to thrive in the digital space, understanding how...
by Talk Out Loud | Oct 24, 2022 | Google, Online Presence, SEO
Google Business Profile is important because it provides pertinent business information and makes your business more visible on Google searches. One distinct feature is that your Google Business Profile will have a Google Map that points people directly to your...
by Talk Out Loud | Oct 6, 2022 | Online Presence, SEO
What Are the Benefits Of SEO? Search engine optimization, or SEO, is the process of affecting the visibility of a website or a web page in a search engine’s unpaid results—often referred to as natural, organic, or earned results. There are many benefits to...
by Talk Out Loud | May 25, 2022 | Google, Virtual Tours
Google Maps Street View has been on an incredible journey since its inception in 2007. It all started with Larry Page, who had this crazy idea to build a 360-degree map of the entire world, and today we can explore over 220 billion images from 100 countries &...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 19, 2022 | Digital Marketing, Google, Online Presence
As a small business owner, you want to do everything possible to get your business in front of potential clients. There are lots of ways to do that, but one way that you definitely shouldn’t overlook is listing your business on Google Maps. A listing on Google...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 2, 2022 | Logo Design, Online Presence
If you are a new small business owner, you may struggle to define your enterprise and set it apart in a world of similar entities. Branding comes into play here as you capitalize on what makes you unique among competitors. Learn more about branding and decide upon...
by Talk Out Loud | Feb 12, 2022 | Digital Marketing
If you’re an entrepreneur, marketing is an important part of your overall business strategy. Through marketing, you’re able to attract new customers, expand your operations, and make more money. That said, many small- to medium-sized enterprises...
by Talk Out Loud | Jul 27, 2021 | Digital Marketing, Google, Online Presence
Search engine optimization is one of the most essential tools for any 21st-century business. This means explicitly targeting your visibility on any Google searches, which is how most potential customers find products and services these days. There are a few different...
by Talk Out Loud | Jul 27, 2021 | Digital Marketing, Google, Online Presence, SEO
As the global economy slowly recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, marketers all over the world are looking to the future. The world has changed drastically, and everyone is trying to figure out what comes next. In a field like marketing, that’s more important...
by Talk Out Loud | Jun 21, 2021 | In News
Talk Out Loud has been recognized as among the Top 30 Digital Marketing Agencies In Portland in 2021 by DesignRush. DesignRush is a B2B marketplace that connects brands with professional full-service agencies, web design companies, digital marketing firms, and top...
by Talk Out Loud | Mar 29, 2021 | Digital Marketing, Online Presence
Blogging is one of the best ways to add content and drive traffic to your site. But if you’re new to the art of blogging, you might have some questions. Many new business bloggers wonder exactly how to promote their brand new business blogs. Promoting a new blog...
by Talk Out Loud | Mar 12, 2021 | Digital Marketing
The pandemic hit hard and affected the lives of many people, businesses included. There is no doubt that you were the master of the sales floor, and now you are wondering how to make do of whatever platform is available. Thanks to digital marketing, some businesses...
by Talk Out Loud | Feb 11, 2021 | Google, Online Presence, SEO
Google is used by 90% of the 4.39 billion internet users. That is 4 billion people using Google as their primary search engine. Would it not make sense that you want your business to appear on Google’s search engine? What is Google My Business? Google My...
by Talk Out Loud | Feb 11, 2021 | Digital Marketing, Online Presence
The email has been around for almost thirty years now and will not be going anywhere. Since it is here to stay, you should be making the most of it. Portland Digital Marketing has the facts on the importance of why you should be using a professional email signature....
by Talk Out Loud | Sep 15, 2020 | Digital Marketing, Online Presence, SEO, Social Media
Another year is almost behind us. Did you create a business marketing strategy during this time? Many business leaders still haven’t quite grasped the importance of a strong digital marketing strategy. As a result, their business suffers, and the competition...
by Talk Out Loud | Aug 31, 2020 | Digital Marketing, Online Presence, SEO
SEO is the largest marketing strategy available online. Any business owner who creates a website or blog or even a social media page is subject to SEO standards. SEO helps Google distinguish the good companies from the bad, giving the best search engine placement to...
by Talk Out Loud | Jun 16, 2020 | Online Presence, Social Media
You have finally decided to have a professional website for your business with some great pictures by our professioal photography service. You got an Instagram and Facebook account, Pinterest is all set, the website looks good, and even though you are doing all the...
by Talk Out Loud | May 22, 2020 | Online Presence, Social Media
Social media influences a buyer’s decision. It’s important that your company is a part of the social media fun if success is destined for your future. These sites provide 24-hour access to customers and leads but also highlights your brand as an industry-leading name....
by Talk Out Loud | May 12, 2020 | Digital Marketing, Logo Design
“I own a Small Business. Why do I need to worry about intellectual property?” I hear this question all of the time from potential clients, especially because so many of my clients are solopreneurs, startups, and small businesses. It seems that a common misconception...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 1, 2020 | Logo Design
Are you paying for a professional graphic designer? There is a saying we’ve all heard: “You get what you pay for.” Whether the subject is on firearms, automobiles, houses, etc…you get what you pay for. Top tier service yields top tier results...
by Talk Out Loud | Mar 23, 2020 | Online Presence
In this crazy world, we live in today and now more than ever people are feeling the tug to be a good human. The millennials may get a lot of flack about how they act and think but I believe they are also the reason why so many are starting to focus on making a...
by Talk Out Loud | Nov 1, 2019 | Google, Online Presence, Virtual Tours
Virtual Tour for Casa Tolteca Check out the latest 360 virtual tour we did in Portland. Casa Tolteca is an “A café, mezcal bar and artisanal Mexican cuisine.” We had so much fun shooting this café! We got to meet one of the owners Alex and her sweet little...
by Talk Out Loud | Oct 11, 2019 | Digital Marketing
Digital marketing changes rapidly. What worked just a few short years ago no longer possesses the same punch that it once did. It’s essential that business owners remain up-to-date with the latest and greatest digital marketing strategies that maximize their...
by Talk Out Loud | Sep 21, 2019 | Google
First, and foremost, what is a Google Virtual Tour? Google Virtual Tours use the same system as Street View. It allows your potential customers to step into your business, increasing your search engine visibility and converts more web visitors. I have to admit these...
by Talk Out Loud | Aug 1, 2019 | SEO
Start-ups depend on effective marketing to reach their targeted audience. Without effective marketing, your company may never reach its fullest potential. Since we live in a day and age of technology, it’s only expected that online marketing fills a large...
by Talk Out Loud | Jul 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
“The customer is always right” is as played out as the Hammer pants you were in the early 1990s as an MC Hammer fan. It’s outdated and in today’s economy, causes more problems for a business than it’s worth. Customers frequently chase a...
by Talk Out Loud | Jun 25, 2019 | Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is a form of promotion of products, services, businesses, and even people via electronic media, particularly the internet. Business owners reach customers via various online channels, including their website, social media, and blogs. Digital...
by Talk Out Loud | May 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
I wanted to give a shout out to Sticker Mule! If you don’t know what Sticker Mule is you’re really missing out. During a one to one meeting with a client, she mentioned them to me and talked about ordering some sample stickers because she wanted to start...
by Talk Out Loud | May 19, 2019 | In News, Uncategorized
When you think about success, which words come to mind? Most people would say money, status, or power — but in order to be a successful woman in business, the definition needs to take on a whole new meaning. The honest truth is there is no right way to achieve...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Social media is an inbound marketing tool that allows businesses and individuals to connect, stay in touch, network, and communicate. Facebook, the world’s largest social media platform, has more than 2 billion active daily users. In fact, more than 75% of all adults...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Google Ads (formerly known as Google AdWords) is a service that allows online advertisers to bid on relevant keywords for placement in a clickable ad within Google’s search results. It is the largest traffic-driving platform around today, although Facebook Ads is a...
by Talk Out Loud | Mar 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you’re a well-established business with a steady flow of customers and the need for lead generation, marketing automation suffices these needs and delivers incredible benefits that can take your company to the next level of success. Businesses who use...
by Talk Out Loud | Mar 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
In this day and age, when we are planning to buy something, the first place we look it up is not the nearby store but the internet. So do the home-buyers, proving that real estate is no exception to the increasing obsession of having everything online. The virtual...
by Talk Out Loud | Feb 7, 2019 | Digital Marketing, Social Media
Some Castle Rock businesses aren’t in a rush to use social media to promote their brand while others cannot get enough of the platforms. Those naysayers usually develop a negative social media attitude because they look at it as a technique that is here today; gone...
by Talk Out Loud | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
SEO is a buzzword in the online world, at least for Portland marketers who want the success and the fortune that a business can and should provide. Today SEO services are more important than ever to create an online presence. People are online these days and there are...
by Talk Out Loud | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Digital marketing is the premier way to reach your audience with information and offers. Using the strategies outlined, digital marketing can help you build a loyal fan base and find the success that you crave. Every Portland Oregon business should use digital...
by Talk Out Loud | Jan 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
After spending hundreds of dollars to create an outstanding website that’s chocked full of information, photos, and fun, you probably think that your work is done and that nothing is left to do now except wait for traffic to visit your site to admire the hard work...
by Talk Out Loud | Dec 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Business marketing through Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is not a simple thing, as many complications are there to be noted. For effective SEO Denver, creative techniques or SEO strategies have been applied by the marketing experts. Most of the SEO experts focus...
by Talk Out Loud | Dec 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Mass marketing was an amazing marketing technique several years ago but as times progress, customers preferences change, as does the type of content that provides the results that you want. Inbound marketing is now the most important technique needed to reach your...
by Talk Out Loud | Dec 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Close your eyes and imagine you have just signed up for a dating app and are now completing your profile. You did not hurry, you choose a photo of you and perhaps your closest friends or your family. Maybe a photo with your precious furry pet. You made sure to take...
by Talk Out Loud | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Bill Gates declared ‘content is king’ in 1996 and more than a decade later, his words still prove true. Quality web content distinguishes your brand from the competition and improves search engine rankings as it provides customers with an impression of your company....
by Talk Out Loud | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
PPC advertising is beneficial to any small business. A successful campaign generates profits quicker than any other type of online promotion found today. PPC helps a company grow and flourish, and it’s a relatively simple tool that enables better audience-targeting at...
by Talk Out Loud | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Google Maps decided to add a new feature, offering users the ability to use hashtags in reviews. Consumers can now add hashtags when reviewing a place they have visited, a move that will bring in more traffic based on the hashtag used. For business owners, the change...
by Talk Out Loud | Nov 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Let’s be honest, marketing pros aren’t the best when it comes to developing processes, controlling those processes, or accounting for what it actually costs to perform the work they have won or assigned. Marketing pros know more about the solution to a problem...
by Talk Out Loud | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
Americans support military servicemen and women. It’s a long-overdue attitude for those who make sacrifices to serve the country. The federal government has many programs for veterans and offers preference to them for open jobs and federal contracts. Many states...
by Talk Out Loud | Sep 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Marketing in its simplest form has always focused on getting a business connected to its target audience in some way, and digital marketing is the modern expression of that process. Colorado advertising agency provides you with digital marketing services that make the...
by Talk Out Loud | Aug 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the world of SEO, local business listings are an online entry of your company name, the valid physical address of your storefront or office, and a local phone number (NAP). Other information about your business is included as well such as website URL, opening and...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
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by Talk Out Loud | Sep 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do you know who you’re marketing to? Have you taken into consideration the demographic you’re trying to focus on or are you just using a “one-size-fits-most” marketing approach? If this is how you’re approaching your marketing plan, there are some crucial things...
by Talk Out Loud | Jun 28, 2017 | Online Presence
Customers confide in public ratings and reviews when they’re shopping for just about anything. What Customers say about their experiences has a direct impact on your business. Open source reviews, such as Google or Yelp, can shape, make, or break your business. As...
by Talk Out Loud | Jun 13, 2017 | Online Presence, Social Media
A competitive analysis is your chance to know your competitor in your industry and your competition, learn why, how often, and what your opponents are doing. Analyzing market competition can provide key insights that will benefit your approach to developing a sound...
by Talk Out Loud | May 17, 2017 | Social Media
Is It Really Important To Verify Your Facebook Page? Perhaps you’re busy running your business and you have a Facebook page but haven’t done a whole lot with it. Maybe you’re not sure what to post or what you should do to make sure that your business is found. Perhaps...
by Talk Out Loud | May 2, 2017 | Website Design
Reasons To Update Your Website Information On A Regular Basis When it comes to keeping your website content updated, it’s imperative that your site info stays current and fresh. This is the way that many of your future patients will find you and all of the shared...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 30, 2017 | Online Presence
Do You Know How To Respond To Negative Reviews Online? I know you are worried about receiving any negative reviews, but I promise that having a bad review will not devastate your practice. Two major strategies for dealing with a negative review are 1. Respond,...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 26, 2017 | Website Design
What A Slow Website Can Do To Your Business Having a website is a must for business today. You can no longer hang outside of the fringes of the internet and still expect people to find your industry. While it may have worked in the past, websites are a huge part of...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 25, 2017 | Online Presence, Website Design
The Importance of Responsive Website Designs When it comes to having a business today, a website is an absolute must. However, you don’t want to just have any website thrown up to reach out to your clients. There are a few things you need to know about having a...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 17, 2017 | Social Media
Why Healthcare Professionals Should Hire Social Media Experts? Technology is advancing with every passing second. No one in this world is unaware of the latest techniques for getting the required information or answers to important questions. The same is the case with...
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 12, 2017 | Online Presence
Your Online Reputation Can Make or Break Your Company In this day and age, there is no way a business can become as profitable as it should without being online. That includes having a website, social media pages, and monitoring what is said on those pages as well....
by Talk Out Loud | Apr 5, 2017 | Digital Marketing, Logo Design
How Important Is Your Business Logo? When it comes to your business, you want to be sure you have a strong, memorable logo. You may think that logos are not all that important and you might even be considering moving forward with business as usual without a brand...