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process of choosing a web designer
There’s Power in the Process: Choosing the Right Web Designer for Your Desired Functionality & Budget
October 29, 2019
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Courtney Turrin
As digital strategists, Xponent21 is introduced to many business owners who recognize their need for a new website. However, many of these business owners are overwhelmed by the number of prospective web development partners and face decision paralysis. For those less familiar with the industry, these web development companies all seem to offer the same services. However, their prices vary

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Close More Business: Adopt a Repeatable Sales Process
September 24, 2019
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Will Melton
I often encourage my clients to think about their own experiences as a customer of other businesses to discover which values they hold in the highest regard. Being expressive of your values is a great way to connect with others who value the same things. Much like this exercise, I often think about my experience as a customer of other

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grow your social media following
How to Grow Your Social Media Following
September 4, 2019
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Will Melton
As a company in 2019, creating and maintaining a presence on social media is a key player in your success in connecting with potential customers. However, the benefits you receive from social media are dependent on a very important factor– followers! Your number of followers is certainly not the primary way to measure the success of your business, but it

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mobile friendly website
How Often Should You Redesign Your Website?
August 26, 2019
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Will Melton
On average, companies redesign their website every 3 years. For some companies, budget and time play a big role in this, but how do you know it’s time to revamp? We encourage you to gather a few team members and take a look over your website… on your phone and computer. Here are a few things to look for when

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answer the phone to increase close rate
Lead Nurturing: Increase Your Speed to Lead Response and Increase Your Close Rate
August 9, 2019
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Will Melton
“Will somebody answer the phone!?” It’s a phrase that is all too common in American dialogue. Though it’s something we’re hearing less and less as home phones go the way of the dodo, it couldn’t have greater significance today as we advise our clients on how to win more business. Having spent years working with clients in a variety of

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How to Design a Landing Page that Converts
July 19, 2019
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Courtney Turrin
When running a digital advertising campaign, there are several critical stages to achieving a conversion.  First, your ad must be shown to a member of your target audience at the right time. After you determine buyer personas, you can target users who match certain features of your ideal audience using different types of targeting: geographic, demographic, interest-based, etc. “The right

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Why CEOs and COOs are Reshaping the Growth Mindset to Prioritize General Improvement Over Financial Performance
July 2, 2019
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Will Melton
Growth is a unifying pursuit that most, if not all, companies and organizations embark upon. American writer William S. Burroughs encapsulated the fundamental nature of growth when he said: “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” This pursuit sits at the forefront of the minds of decision-makers with the primary benchmarks being increased revenues and profits. With growth topping the priorities

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website security
Why Your Website is an Investment Worth Protecting
June 17, 2019
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Courtney Turrin
Having built hundreds of WordPress websites over the years, we receive requests almost daily to remedy sites that have been highjacked, infected or taken offline due to malicious activity. In a majority of cases, unperformed maintenance and a lack of basic security measures were to blame. If you rely on your website to assist or directly affect your sales performance,

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ux design
6 Simple UX Designs for Inspiration
May 24, 2019
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Will Melton
UX or User Experience takes web design a step further. In addition to asking, “how aesthetically pleasing can I make this site look?”, UX designers focus on a user’s interactive experience on a webpage. A customer’s online experience can be impacted by countless factors like page loading time, readability, interactivity, usability, and so much more. But each of these factors

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google ads campaign structure
Tips On How To Structure The BEST Google Ads Campaign
April 26, 2019
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Chuck McCarthy
In this day and age, we are all well aware of how important it is to market your business on the good ol’ world wide web. Whether or not you should be utilizing digital advertising is rarely the question, but you may be wondering, “How the heck do I do it?” Well, one of the most popular ways to run

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Most of our clients don’t have the time --- or desire --- to read dozens of articles to keep a finger on the pulse of the digital marketing industry. And quite frankly, we believe they shouldn’t have to, because that’s our job. The Xponent21 team is dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest industry news and strategies so that our clients can focus on running their businesses. All of our articles are written with our clients in mind, providing you with just enough information to know that your marketing dollars are being put to good use and to feel empowered making decisions.


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