Marketing tips for small-town organizations

Website traffic down? Learn why small business traffic is dropping, whether AI is to blame, and what to measure instead so you don’t lose customers.

Every time someone searches for your service near them, a Google Ad decides who shows up first. It doesn’t have to be… Read more: Google Ads 101 for Small Business: What It Is, What It Costs, and Whether You’re Ready in 2026

Every follower you have on Facebook or Instagram belongs to that platform — not to you. The day they change the algorithm,… Read more: Your Social Media Following Doesn’t Belong to You —This Does

Most business owners write their website for themselves, but visitors are looking for answers to their own questions. That gap between what… Read more: Your Homepage Has One Job: What Should It Say?

“Web hosting is an essential part of any online business. It’s the foundation upon which your website is built.” Neil Patel, digital… Read more: What Are Website Hosting Basics for Small Business (It’s Super Important To Know)

A DIY website can only take your business as far as it was built to go. What worked when you started may… Read more: When a DIY Website Starts Holding Your Business Back (And How to Know It’s Time to Upgrade)

The holiday season moves fast, and online shoppers move even faster. They’re searching for the perfect gift, comparing options, and making snap… Read more: Holiday-Ready Websites: How to Capture More Seasonal Sales (Without Rebuilding Your Site)

What’s the first thing you do when you’re thinking about trying a new restaurant? Or when your toilet won’t stop running and… Read more: Google Business Profiles: The Secret Weapon for Successful Small Businesses

The holidays are around the corner! While you’re preparing for more customers your website mistakes might be quietly working against you. Learn the top five website mistakes that are costing you money, and how to fix them before the busiest season of the year!

In today’s digital landscape, your website is often the first point of contact for potential customers. It’s not just an online presence;… Read more: A Great Website Matters to your Business!

🎉 25 YEARS and counting! 🎉 This year marks a special milestone for us at Forward Digital Marketing: a quarter of a… Read more: Celebrating 25 Years of Forward Digital Marketing: A Journey of Innovation and Growth

Hey Forwardies, It is time to learn why your Small Business should focus on SEO. It is essential to helping your Small… Read more: Why your Small Business Should Focus on SEO: Search Engine Optimization

Here are 8 reasons why your small business and brand need a website: 1. Google needs to know you exist! If Google… Read more: Eight Reasons My Small Business Need a Website?

Why invest in a Facebook Business Page when you should be investing in your own business and brand! Investing in your website is more important than ever!

Have a social media strategy to help you set measurable tasks and goals for growth!

Weekly our graphic designers get to flex their creative muscles with the Weekly Canva Design Challenge! This fun community challenge sets a… Read more: Weekly Canva Design Challenge 06.17.2022: Watch Our Designers get Creative!

Driving traffic to your website is a worthwhile cause! But what happens once they get to your site? Do they stick around… Read more: Discover if Your Website Bounce Rate is Good, Great!

Weekly our graphic designers get to flex their creative muscles with the Weekly Canva Design Challenge! This fun community challenge sets a… Read more: Weekly Canva Design Challenge 06.01.2022: Watch Our Designers get Creative!

So how many websites are in the world today? According to the Statista chart above, the number of websites in 2021 grew… Read more: How Many Websites Are in the World?

Um, Obsessed Might be an Understatement! What social media and graphic design trends are taking over 2022? Vintage-Futurism Vintage frames meet wild… Read more: Amazing Graphic Design Trends: We Are Obsessed With These 2022 Vibes!

Yep, that is right! Your Facebook contest is probably illegal… or at least breaking Meta standards and it can get you into… Read more: Public Service Announcement: Your Facebook Contest is Illegal!

Here is Instagram’s latest tips for “HOW TO GROW AND SCALE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS!” View the PDF here to download Instagram’s small… Read more: Instagram’s Tips and Tricks for Small Business Growth, April 2022

We do not want to sound the alarm, but Instagram is experimenting with a whole new feed experience! Something creators and businesses… Read more: Instagram Will Never Look the Same: Meta is Now Testing Fully Integrated Main Feed

Last night (February 27th, 2022) little gold trophies were handed out to Hollywood’s greatest and meme gold was created! Will Smith, the… Read more: Make the Meme! How to: Pop-Culture to Support Your Social Media Marketing Strategy!