BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME: Retail Experiences, Connection, and Inspiration Currently, 1 in 3 Americans is eyeing furniture or mattress purchases. In a digital age where convenience rules and shoppers can effortlessly buy furniture without leaving the comfort of their homes, the way to drive in-store traffic demands a
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How to Navigate Google’s New Algorithm and Leverage AI Tools to Benefit Your Business In March 2024, Google’s new algorithm impacted many sites deindexed from Google Search. This change is tied to an effort to clean up spam sites and realize the goal of reducing unhelpful, irrelevant, or unoriginal content
In an era where the convenience of eCommerce is ever-rising, brick-and-mortar stores face the ongoing challenge of attracting customers through their doors. Studies show that foot traffic numbers have been slow to bounce back following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and early 2023 data shows that foot traffic has decreased
Home furnishings retailers must create strategies for driving traffic to their physical stores as a critical component of their overall business strategy. While online shopping is gaining popularity, many customers still prefer to see and touch products in person before purchasing. In this blog post, we’ll explore ways home furnishings
SMS marketing for furniture retailers is crucial to any modern retail business’s strategy. Text messages have a high open rate, and they help your clients feel more connected to your business. Get a quick refresher on SMS marketing, then look at how businesses use it today—from real-world examples to templates
As of 2024, content marketing strategies have evolved significantly, shaped by technological advancements and changing audience behaviors. Here are the top five content marketing trends or strategies that are currently dominating the field: Embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Content Marketing AI has become a central element in content marketing, enhancing
The digital landscape is constantly in flux, evolving and transforming at an unprecedented pace. As we enter 2024, the importance of a well-defined digital marketing strategy has never been more apparent. It’s not merely an option; it’s a necessity for staying competitive and relevant in the ever-changing digital world. At
What is Digital Advertising? Digital advertising refers to marketing completed through online channels (e.g., websites, streaming platforms, email, etc.). It can come in a wide range of formats, like search engine marketing (SEM), display ads, paid social ads, and more. Over the last decade, the popularity of digital advertising has
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the success of a retail furniture business hinges on a well-structured and effective digital marketing strategy. It’s not just about having a presence online; it’s about harnessing the power of digital platforms to engage with our audience, drive sales, and build a strong brand presence.
A digital marketing plan outlines strategic online tactics that determine how you promote your products, services, and brand online. With Google often being furniture shoppers’ first stop in the customer journey, it’s imperative to have an effective digital marketing plan that drives sales online and to your front doors. There
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