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A Facebook Facelift: 10 Ways It’s Making Itself More Attractive for 2015

Evolve, Marketing, Social Media Marketing

Remaining boring and dull is never a good thing especially in the online social media market. Facebook is taking on the New Year with some exciting updates which they created mainly using feedback from their users. They hope to offer a new, fresh look and more personalized features to its nearly 1.35 billion monthly users […]

3 Ways Bing is Becoming BIG

Approach, Business Planning, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Web Development

According to recent studies, Yahoo and Bing searchers now dominate 29% of the market share – a huge percentage compared to where its business was just a few years back. In fact, Bing is becoming a driving force in today’s online SEO world. While we must continue to cater to those that use the standard […]

5 Website Mistakes that Kill Your Profits

Content Marketing, Sales Conversion, Web Development

Are your profits a little lackluster? Were you expecting big returns on Cyber Monday but only had lukewarm sales figures? If so, your website could be the problem. People are shopping online now more than ever before and you need to be on the top of your game when it comes to site development and […]

Digital Marketing in 2015: The Winners and Losers

Brand Strategy, Evolve, Lead Conversion, Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

The New Year is just around the corner and with it comes an onslaught of marketing experts predicting what 2015 will bring for the online advertising world. While there are as many opinions as they are jewelry ads on TV during Christmas, there are some overall trends that seem to be running hot on the […]

5 Things Entrepreneurs and Marketers Have in Common

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategize

If you run a small marketing firm, you know how important it is to partner with the right person at each client’s company. That person can often determine how successful or unsuccessful your marketing endeavors can be. Even the best of plans can be foiled if you choose the wrong person as your touchstone and […]

5 Essentials for a Stellar Website

Creative Development, Implement, Web Development

Great websites rarely just happen. In fact, the best sites are often crafted using a combination of planning, consumer insight, and graphic design. If you are just starting out or want to revamp your existing site, take time to make it good. There are certain proven strategies for successfully creating a website that not only […]

The Best Solution for a Tight Marketing Budget

Advertising, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Creative Development, Evolve, Marketing

If your small business has a tight marketing budget or no budget at all but needs to get some major media attention, there is one risky solution you may want to consider: guerilla marketing. Guerilla marketing takes a lot of guts to attempt but the efforts can be tremendous while using very little investment dollars. […]

5 Marketing Tips for Mom & Pop Shops

Marketing, Strategize

Just because your business is small doesn’t mean it can be successful and compete against the big box retailers for market share. In fact, many believe that smaller mom and pop shops are making a comeback seeing increased traffic in the stores and better sales figures. And the consumer base is embracing this shift. Small […]

5 Twitter Mistakes You Could Be Making

Content Marketing, Evolve, Social Media Marketing

Boasting over 271 million active users and nearly 500 million tweets sent per day, Twitter is a HUGE part of the marketing world. There is no doubt that this social platform cannot be ignored when it comes to your company’s marketing strategy. But how you interact on Twitter can be just as important as whether […]

The Blogger’s Approach to Podcasting

Brand Strategy, Implement

Podcasts are becoming a great tool for online marketers who want to interact on a more in-depth level with their audience. It has also become a unique way to share new products, focus on particular topics of interest, and even generate revenue. While anyone from small retail outfits to online teachers can find podcasts beneficial, […]

Going Global: Marketing Strategies for Worldwide Domination

Brand Strategy, Business Planning, Evolve, Marketing

For some, staying local isn’t the best option if they want their business to expand and grow. Often even a nationwide campaign limits the possibilities that are out there. With the continuous growth of online access to populations all over the world the ability to take your marketing campaign global has become more achievable than […]

4 Ways to Invest Your Holiday Marketing Dollars

Implement, ROI, Social Media Marketing

Slowly but surely the economy is making a comeback. Along with it, consumers are also finally beginning to loosen their wallets and increase their spending. This is good news for both large and small business alike as they begin to gear up for the holiday season. Where you spent your dollars last year might not […]

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We are proud to be partners with GMS. As an entrepreneur and small business owner, I value a relationship with a partner who is cut from the same mold. Grand Marketing Solutions understands what it takes to keep our company competitive in a ever changing market. They ask the right questions and treat our business as it was their own. With Grand Marketing Solutions as our partner we can focus on our core business while they execute on our marketing strategy. We have been with a handful of marketing firms over the years. Some were large, some were small, but none of them have had the impact that Grand Marketing Solutions has.