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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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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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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 Is Everyone Leaving Facebook?

Here’s something we never thought we’d have to write: people are leaving Facebook in droves. This news is surprising, but don’t worry too much, Facebook isn’t going anywhere. What’s Going On With Facebook? The market share for Facebook started to drop in February among fear of information security issues with the site. The Cambridge Analytica […]

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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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How To Use Instagram Hashtags For Small Businesses

Instagram has become a business behemoth. The social platform that was once a place for random, casual photos is now a sophisticated tool you can use for marketing your business. The first key to cracking the Instagram code is to use hashtags, and use them well. We have a few top tips for using instagram […]

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Why Website Functionality Is Critical To Growing Your Business

The sales cycle is 22 percent longer now than it was five years ago. Easily available information, product reviews, and online shopping encourages consumers to deeply research companies and products before buying. This is especially true with expensive, high risk products. With so many consumers researching online before purchase, having a helpful and functional website […]

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The Best Tech Gifts for the Techie in Your Life

Wondering what best tech gifts to get your favorite techie friend or loved one? We asked the Get Online NOLA team what’s on their holiday wish list for the best in tech 2017, and their answers did not disappoint. From gadgets your grandma could use to the best of toddler distraction devices, we’ve got some […]

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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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