VitalStorm is unique in the marketing field, because we solely focus on the Home Service industry. As a result, we can recognize market trends as they relate to our client’s businesses. When you know what to expect out of Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services throughout the year, understand the peaks and valleys of search traffic in general, and cater to searchers’ habits, you can make more informed decisions for your business.
Continue ReadingHave you ever typed something into Google and seen the answer pop up immediately in a featured snippet box? Often, when a user types something into Google, a special featured snippet block, also known as a quick answer box or ranking 0, appears at the top of the search results page (SERP), above the #1 […]
Continue ReadingGenerating leads online without digital marketing tools is in the same vein as building a house without a hammer: technically possible, but extremely inefficient. VitalStorm uses several digital marketing tools that get you the upper-hand when generating new leads. With years of digital marketing experience and expertise working with the home service industry, we’ve gathered the information needed to narrow down which ones are the most viable.
Continue ReadingIn the world of digital marketing, traditional Google Pay Per Click (PPC) ads remain the best way to grow your business by providing motivated and quick-to-book leads from people needing service now. But after years of running traditional PPC, you may start to question: what other kind of online lead sources are out there? What more could I be doing to reach potential clients in the digital market?
Continue ReadingThe Marketplace tab on Facebook has transformed the way users buy and sell used and new products locally. Now, Facebook plans to make waves in the home services industry too. As of May 2018, Facebook users can search for home service professionals in the Marketplace. Home service professionals can sign up with one of Facebook’s […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re not keenly aware of what it does, the innocuous mid-sized plastic bucket with a hose-looking contraption dangling from it doesn’t demand much more than a glance or two. Perhaps, you may think, it’s a crude way of siphoning water into cups, or of serving as an alternate method of dispensing some other sort of liquid. You’d be half-right, but you’re thinking too specifically. The hose-thing is a filtration system, and what it does is much grander and more important: it saves lives.
Continue ReadingCombined with other “smart” AdWords features such as Universal App and Smart Display campaigns, the future of PPC marketing lies in Smart Bidding and machine learning technology. Using data-driven machine learning, PPC professionals can improve keyword bids, increase valuable conversions, and spend more time developing strategy optimizations. Continue reading to learn more about Smart Bidding […]
Continue ReadingSocial media is about more than “likes” and reviews. It is a vessel for your company to share your brand story with potential customers and establish a unique voice. That might be something you have heard before, but never really understood. You may find yourself asking, “How do I share my brand story?” or “What […]
Continue ReadingAny kind of advertising campaign with the intent of providing direct lead generation should have call tracking in place. That’s how marketing companies can make claims about providing oh-so-many calls per day or per week. The question remains: are those phone calls actual business opportunities? At VitalStorm, we don’t make claims regarding how many calls you will get per week, instead we focus on a strategic measurable indicator—Cost per Lead. So, what’s the difference between Cost per Lead and Cost per Call?
Continue ReadingConversion optimization in web design is the act of arranging your website layout in such a way that online users are more inclined to convert or sign up for your services. You can have a website that looks amazing, showcases your brand in exactly the right light and has the best high-res images, but if your website isn’t optimized for conversions, then you might as well not have one.
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