Business Resources

Digital Reputation Management For Small Businesses

The sales cycle is 22 percent longer now than it was 5 years ago. Why? Because in 2018 people are taking the time to research online before they buy. The days of buying almost anything without researching it first are long gone. This change affects nearly every business, including low-cost, low-risk products, as well as […]

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Everything You Need to Know About GDPR Compliance

Upcoming changes to regulations have many brands concerned about GDPR compliance. But what even is GDPR? And does it affect you? This post will cover just about everything you need to know about the regulatory updates and what you need to do to keep your business compliant. What is GDPR? GDPR stands for General Data […]

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How To: Customer Persona Creation For Small Businesses + Free Worksheet!

As a small business, marketing can be particularly tricky. If you’re going at it yourself with a small budget, it’s critically important that your resources are used as effectively as possible. One of the most helpful tools that we use every day in marketing for our clients is the customer persona. We use customer personas […]

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Why Choose WordPress for your Business Website

Are you interested in using WordPress for your business website? Wondering if WooCommerce is right for your online store? Read on for why that we think the answer is “yes!”, plus a few fun facts about the history of this revolutionary website development platform. 9 Reasons to use WordPress for Your Business Website WordPress was founded […]

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How To Clear Cache In 3 Major Browsers

Your browser cache is a super helpful tool. Most of the time it works to keep your internet browsing experience as quick as possible. But, it can get a little sticky if you leave your cache alone for too long. In this post we will cover why you need to, and how to clear cache […]

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Why Use Bitcoin For Business

Bitcoin and Business go hand in hand. For a moment, forget about the investment vehicle, the massive profits, and all the recent news reports. Bitcoin is still a new paradigm. There’s nothing on earth it can be compared to because nothing like it has ever existed before. Think of Bitcoin like the Internet, the Internet of Money!

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How To Use Instagram Stories For Small Businesses

In our new video series, our Marketing Coordinator, Allison, shares how to use Instagram Stories for small business. This video explains not just why Instagram Stories are useful for small businesses, but how to get started on the app. How To Use Instagram Stories for Small Business: We also discuss what brands may not find […]

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What Is WooCommerce, and How Can it Help Grow Your Business?

Many brands both old and new are on the hunt for a way to build revenue online. With 97 percent of shoppers researching products online before purchasing, having a digital presence is key. But, for some brands, just having a website isn’t enough, many need to be able to sell their goods online too. With nearly 60 percent of American shoppers finding products online before buying, businesses need a trustworthy solution to eCommerce.

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A Beginners Guide to SEO

Is your website valuable to users? You’ll have to ask Google. Google is notorious for keeping the contents of their search algorithms a secret. As it turns out, that’s the only way they can keep some marketers from abusing the complicated web of rules and rankings. Don’t despair! Follow the steps in our “Beginners guide to SEO” to […]

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Digital Marketing and Social Media Seminar with the SBDC

Get Online NOLA partnered with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center for a two-part seminar on Digital Marketing and Social Media. The seminars provided business owners with an overview and hands-on demonstration of the various elements required to stand out and be “searchable” on the internet through the use of tools like social media and SEO. Topics […]

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