
Videos
Short, yet informative, videos to help you protect or grow your market share.
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If January felt like the longest month ever but you still don’t feel accomplished, this vi... -
Families are turning to AI assistants for help with sensitive decisions. To be found in 20... -
This romance book set in a funeral home reminded Social Media Director Savannah Evanoff wh... -
AI platforms now analyze funeral home reviews to decide which firms to recommend. Tone, wo... -
Search is changing fast. If your funeral home is still relying on outdated SEO tactics, yo... -
Focusing on AI Mode may seem like the latest SEO trend, but for funeral homes, it can dist... -
Google AI Mode gives AI answers first, often without traditional links. If your funeral ho... -
In this issue of Elevate, we bring deathcare professionals the latest industry insights: C... -
If your funeral home website has duplicate or near-duplicate pages, it could be hurting yo... -
You think your Google or Facebook ads are doing just fine. But if you’re not testing them,... -
Funeral homes that use short answer blocks and original insights in their content increase... -
People are going to your website, but the phone still isn’t ringing. Your search engin... -
Many people won’t comment. Some won’t like. And most won’t share. But they will keep a... -
If your LinkedIn efforts aren’t producing qualified leads, you’re not alone. Many business... -
In 2026, online reviews remain one of the most powerful tools for local visibility and tru... -
Our first issue of Cemetery Insider highlights an important topic: How to manage the remov... -
This issue of “Elevate: Funeral Business Insights” highlights the valiant efforts of a fun... -
AI-powered search platforms like ChatGPT and Google SGE depend on clean and consistent bus... -
You might want to know whether BBB accreditation still holds value. In this short vid... -
Fake Google reviews are more than just annoying. They can damage your reputation and lower... -
If Google has flagged your Business Profile photos as “Not Approved,” you’re not alone. Co... -
Want your business to be featured in ChatGPT results? New research shows Bing Places revie... -
If your business isn’t getting new reviews on a regular basis, you’re likely losing ground... -
This issue of Elevate examines a Nashville funeral home theft case and offers risk prevent... -
Big tech is changing the rules again. AI search is rewriting how visibility works, and mos... -
Schema has evolved, but it remains a valuable tool going into 2026. In 2025, it continu... -
Want to know which parts of your Google Business Profile actually help you rank higher? Ou... -
Fake reviews written by AI are flooding platforms like Google. A recent report found th... -
Google does not allow businesses to list virtual offices or P.O. Boxes on their Business P... -
If your business operates from a co-working space, you may be eligible for a Google Busine... -
The latest issue of “Elevate,” a free newsletter for deathcare professionals powered by Ri... -
Your website is more than just an online presence; it’s your best chance to convert intere... -
If your AI-generated content sounds fine but doesn’t rank, you’re not alone. Most tools ge... -
Google has ramped up its spam detection systems, and many clean business listings are bein... -
Scammers are leaving fake negative reviews and demanding money to remove them. Google h... -
OpenAI’s Sora 2 brings real audio, smooth visuals, and personalized “Cameos” into AI-gener... -
When Seth Viddal launched The Natural Funeral in 2019, he set out to reconnect families wi... -
Your business listings and citations, plus your content being cited by others, are no long... -
AI search is here, but that doesn’t mean you need a new service. At Ring Ring Marketing, w... -
Google’s newest AI update adds Gemini Mode to the Chrome Omnibox—giving users instant, AI-... -
Google just supercharged its AI Mode with Gemini 2.5 Pro—bringing smarter answers, deep re... -
Elevate is a free digital newsletter that keeps deathcare professionals informed. The l... -
There’s a lot of hype about AI taking over search, but the numbers tell a different story.... -
OpenAI has begun hiring to build an ad platform inside ChatGPT, aiming to monetize its 700... -
GEO is reshaping how search works, but tracking performance isn’t as simple as it was in t... -
If you run a home care agency or a funeral home, showing up on Google’s first page is esse... -
Generative AI may be changing search, but it continues to fall short on local intent. That... -
If your paid search campaigns aren’t performing, the issue may not be your targeting. Goog... -
AI traffic is on the rise, but is it more valuable than traditional search? A new study sa... -
The latest issue of “Elevate,” a free newsletter for deathcare professionals powered by Ri... -
AI is fueling a new wave of black hat SEO tactics known as black hat GEO, where fake conte... -
The way people search online is changing... are you prepared for this shift? Many now r... -
Seeing a dip in calls or website clicks from your Google Business Profile? It could be ... -
AI-powered platforms like Google’s AI Overviews and ChatGPT are changing how content gets ... -
Search is evolving—and so should your strategy. GEO, or generative engine optimization,... -
New data from SparkToro shows AI tools are growing fast, but they’re not replacing traditi... -
The latest issue of “Elevate,” a free newsletter for deathcare professionals powered by Ri... -
Local rankings aren’t enough anymore. AI-powered engines like Google’s AI Overviews and Ch... -
What happens when someone gives you a bad Google review even though they’ve never been a c... -
Link velocity refers to how fast your website gains or loses backlinks. And while speed ma... -
Don’t fall for the myth. A "GEO-friendly" website is only the beginning. To truly dominate... -
Microsoft Ads just made it easier than ever to control where your ads appear. The new ... -
Search is evolving faster than ever. Generative AI is changing how customers find and choo... -
Search is evolving faster than ever. Generative AI is changing how customers find and choo... -
If you're trying to rank in ChatGPT, Gemini or other AI-driven search tools, a strong “Why... -
No one wants a slow-loading website. There’s a quick fix many implement for a faster lo... -
Voice search is now a core part of how people discover businesses. In this video, Welto... -
AI assistants like ChatGPT or Gemini don’t rank websites. They cite content. To be part of... -
A new LinkedIn study of 13,000+ B2B video ads uncovers what really drives engagement: emot... -
You launch your Google Ads campaign … now what? For some industries, leads come in quic... -
“They wanted to leave a review, but they didn’t have a Gmail account.” That assumption ... -
Posting regularly on your Google Business Profile is a good move, but does it get you into... -
The latest issue of “Elevate: Funeral Business Insights” includes an interview with Patty ... -
Watch this video for three key indicators your independent funeral home is ready to start ... -
Google quietly shared what it looks for when ranking local business profiles, and many are... -
Looking for a way to engage your social media audience long term? Watch this video to l... -
Your business vanishes from Google ... no warning, no reason. If you rely on local vis... -
AI is transforming Google search, with AI Overviews now appearing in 13% of desktop querie... -
Your Google reviews might look great, but are they enough? There’s something most busi... -
Google Business Profile traffic often gets lost in the mix of “direct” or “organic” analyt... -
The latest issue of “Elevate,” a free newsletter for deathcare professionals powered by Ri... -
Google Search now includes Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deep Search and AI-powered local business calli... -
In the age of AI search and large language models, SEO remains a cornerstone of online vis... -
As AI Overviews and generative tools reshape how users find information, homepage traffic ... -
Google’s new AI Max ads are reimagining how search ads are built. They pull content from b... -
Google just launched an AI Mode button on its homepage, giving users direct access to a co... -
Yes, your follower count matters. It tells you how many people are regularly exposed to yo... -
“#1 on Google” used to be the ultimate target. But if that’s still your focus, you might b... -
The latest issue of “Elevate,” a free newsletter for deathcare professionals powered by Ri... -
Google’s latest core update is now complete, and the effects are being felt across the web... -
Have you noticed that some of your Google reviews suddenly went missing? This video exp... -
You should employ original messaging to stand out from your deathcare competitors. Bu... -
You’ve built a good online reputation. Your star rating is strong. But if leads still a... -
You know you need to reply every time your funeral home gets a Google review, good or bad.... -
Many funeral homes want to know how much a lead will cost before spending a dollar on ads.... -
RRM Marketing VP Rick Gershman breaks down the 80/20 rule for social media, but he’s prett... -
The latest issue of “Elevate,” a free newsletter for deathcare professionals powered by Ri... -
Think you might be shadowbanned? Unlikely. Watch this video to learn why the algorithm ... -
Before you post anything on social media, ask yourself these questions. -
What do the NBA Finals have to do with your marketing? More than you might think. Wa... -
What would you do if you only had $500 a month in marketing? Many businesses spend thou... -
It’s appropriate to have a traditional approach in funeral service, but you never want to ... -
The latest issue of Elevate includes items on a Texas funeral home that is striving to ser... -
Many businesses want to serve the veteran community—but don’t know how to get in front of ... -
What if there are low-cost ways to boost visibility, build your brand, and stay top of min... -
Your online visibility matters now more than ever. As more people turn to AI tools like... -
Want to up your social media game in just 30 minutes? Join my free webinar Wednesday, ... -
A subtle but powerful shift is happening in search behavior, and it could quietly affect y... -
Google’s search results are evolving with AI—can your funeral home still show up at the to... -
Your funeral home doesn’t need to go viral to have an effective social media post. Watc... -
The latest issue of “Elevate,” a free newsletter for deathcare professionals powered by Ri... -
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT are great at creating content for your deathcare marketing. ... -
Is ChatGPT the search engine of the future? Not so fast … Ring Ring Marketing delves in... -
Everyone has a smartphone now: your kids, your parents, probably your dog. If your fune... -
The latest issue of Elevate highlights a fund for victims of preneed theft, an HBO documen... -
What are black hat marketing tactics, and why should your funeral home or cemetery avoid t... -
Your website’s landing page might seem like it has everything, but is it still missing one... -
Daniel Hug, a coach at RRM, explains what exactly a coach does and how your coach will ben... -
Sometimes, turning website visitors into people who contact your funeral home really is ra... -
Russ Weeks of Weeks Funeral Homes Inc. shares how Ring Ring Marketing has increased their ... -
Tom Parmalee, RRM’s VP of Industry Insights and Content, shares how RRM helps deathcare pr... -
The second issue of our Elevate newsletter includes articles on some basketball stars laun... -
“Elevate: Funeral Business Insights,” which is a FREE biweekly newsletter that will be pos... -
With the Google Keyword Planner, which is part of Google Ads, you can research how much it... -
Tom Parmalee, the vice president of Industry Insights & Content, has known Ring Ring M... -
Do you have a customer relationship management system, aka CRM? Vice President of Busi... -
We help funeral directors take care of their business, so they can focus on taking care of... -
Maybe you’re posting to social media all the time, constantly having Google ads running or... -
Does your social media following even know who or what they’re following? If you’re no... -
Deathcare conferences are a great opportunity to connect with other funeral directors, but... -
Deathcare jargon doesn’t have a place in your marketing. Watch this video to learn more... -
Whether you’re sharing a sandwich or creating content for your funeral home, consider cutt... -
When you first started using social media for your funeral home or cemetery, knowing which... -
How much is the actual cost of paying for fake reviews? It can be over $50K per violat... -
When it comes to an effective marketing strategy, you need to know your audience. Wa... -
How is retargeting like a chainsaw? Find out the scary truth in this video from RRM Mar... -
The key to making your community aware of preplanning: Meet them where they are. Watch ... -
You’re formally invited to join The Funeral Directors Success Network. This new Faceboo... -
It’s perfectly normal to be wary of artificial intelligence when marketing your funeral ho... -
Funeral directors, do you have a few minutes to sharpen up your arrangement conference ski... -
Spring is the perfect time to update your Google Business Profile—and even small details c... -
People have a short attention span. But that doesn’t mean your marketing copy can’t steal ... -
A good review is always preferable for your funeral home, but—believe it or not—bad review... -
Don’t let high-quality, valuable content go to waste. Watch this video for a little adv... -
If the picture on your website looks nothing like you, it’s probably time to update your h... -
Sorry to be so blunt, but let’s face it: Your marketing sucks. Rick Gershman, RRM’s V... -
Hosting webinars might not have been on your Bingo card this year, but they should’ve been... -
Is your funeral home organized chaos? The opposite of a well-oiled machine? No judgment... -
Did you know QR codes were first used way back in 1994? No? That’s fine, because it honest... -
ChatGPT is awesome for writing—but it’s even better for editing. Watch this video to ... -
What do these three things have in common? The first two should give you a pretty goo... -
If you don’t love writing, it can be tempting to ChatGPT everything. My advice: Don’t... -
If your Google Business Profile has the correct hours, address and phone number, you might... -
Watch this video to find out what Google Business Profile feature is so underutilized that... -
At Ring Ring Marketing, you don’t just get digital marketing—you get a dedicated coach who... -
Competition is rising, and standing out is harder than ever. Are you doing enough to maint... -
You probably already have an FAQ (frequently asked questions) page on your website. Bu... -
As the world becomes more complex—particularly with a constant barrage of technological ad... -
Your funeral home’s Google Ads can be a goldmine, but only if you're targeting the right l... -
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Google reviews can make or break your business... -
What happened to search engine optimization (SEO)? That’s all anyone cared about for digit... -
Without the right Google Ads strategy, leads may fall through the cracks before they are r... -
When was the last time you updated your funeral home’s contact information? In this vi... -
Funeral homes serve diverse families, but communicating across language barriers can creat... -
It’s not uncommon to see job candidates list soft skills on their resume. But did you ... -

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ChatGPT’s potential is massive, but are you using it to its fullest in your funeral home? ... -
Videos and photos from your holiday events help show families in your area that you and yo... -
Ready to attract more qualified leads effortlessly? Local Services Ads are your secret... -
The handwritten thank-you note is a great tradition after the holidays, but why stop there... -
Do you ever A/B test your Facebook or Google ads? It’s easy—and it’s effective! In this... -
There’s no point to posting on Facebook if no one sees your posts! At a time when organ... -
Content marketing is one of the best strategies for defining your funeral home or cemetery... -
At the NFDA Convention, we had the pleasure of hearing incredible feedback from so many of... -
You’re probably already aware of ChatGPT, but are you familiar with other AI tools out the... -
When was the last time you updated your social media? If it’s been six months or more, we ... -
While at the NFDA Convention, we heard directly from our clients about the impact we’re ma... -
Ever heard of a call-only ad? It’s exactly what it sounds like: an ad designed to get... -
So you’ve got a blog on your website, but you have no idea what to post about. You’re ... -
At this year’s NFDA Convention, we had the chance to hear straight from our clients about ... -
Ever been to a restaurant that requires you to scan a QR code to view the menu? It’s ... -
What we do is not guesswork; it’s a proprietary, tried-and-true system designed to make yo... -
If you’re wondering what Zapier does (or what it even means), you’re certainly not alone. ... -
Why do we always recommend our clients have a blog on their website? For starters, it’s... -
Are expensive marketing strategies weighing you down? Before you invest more, try these th... -
Keyword selection is critical to getting great ROI on pay-per-click ads. But choosing t... -
Trust is such a critical factor in how funeral homes like yours help families with immedia... -
You know your business is perfect for locals, but clients may never find you without the r... -
How you answer your phone often determines whether you close a prospective customer or cli... -
Do you find you’re wasting ad budget because your ads are promoting services you don’t off... -
You know your website is the perfect place for clients to connect, but without the right t... -
How do you and your employees answer the phone? It sounds so simple, but we often see ... -
Today, Google users expect to see a favicon next to your business’s name in browser tabs. ... -
Your audience is already engaged—are your ads reaching them? Learn how smarter campaign... -
Looking for a new way to reflect on your strengths and personal growth? Use ChatGPT to ... -
You can’t differentiate your business from local competitors if you don’t know your USP. ... -
Everyone loves to hop on the latest social media trend—but that isn’t always a smart move.... -
Are you afraid to post on your social media accounts? Don’t be. In this video, find... -
Reviews are great, but testimonials are even better. In this video, RRM VP of Messaging... -
The FTC recently announced massive penalties for businesses that create or pay for fake re... -
Misleading the public about your actual influence and follower count is now a serious viol... -
The FTC has laid down the law: If your business tries to discourage bad reviews and you ge... -
Will Google randomly call you about your Google Business Profile? It’s possible. ... -
No business wants to get a negative review, but trying to hide or suppress one can land yo... -
According to a new document by Google, fake reviews can negatively impact your Google Busi... -
Have you ever received an email from Google out of the blue that someone is requesting acc... -
We specialize in digital marketing, but our biggest concern is growing your funeral home’s... -
As families increasingly rely on Google for everything, is your funeral home appearing whe... -
Are you piling on keywords in your Google Ads campaign, hoping for better results? Think a... -
Receiving a negative review on Google can be stressful, but it’s important to handle it co... -
Are you or your agency bidding on your own brand name in Google Ads? If so, you’re wasting... -
If you’ve already maxed out your Google Ads campaigns, it’s time to consider expanding to ... -
Curious if your competitors are running Facebook ads? It’s easier than you think! In this ... -
There’s a common misconception that regularly posting on Google Posts will improve your lo... -
Wondering if bidding on a competitor’s brand name is a good strategy? While it might seem ... -
Wondering why your funeral home isn’t showing up in Google’s top 3 recommendations? Th... -
Content: Regularly monitor your campaigns and adjust bids based on performance. Use negati... -
When deciding between Google Ads and Facebook Ads, funeral homes must consider their uniqu... -
In the funeral home industry, understanding push and pull marketing strategies is essentia... -
Google Pay Per Click (PPC) can help you reach families searching for funeral services onli... -
When it comes to marketing for funeral homes, Google and Facebook offer distinct advantage... -
Google Alerts is a powerful tool that funeral homes can use to monitor brand mentions, tra... -
Retargeting allows you to show ads to people who have visited your website but didn’t take... -
While Yelp is known for restaurants, its role in the funeral home industry is often overlo... -
Maintaining a strong online reputation is crucial for funeral homes. While Google domi... -
Ensure your website is user-friendly with clear menus and a clean layout. Use strong calls... -
Establish your funeral home as the top choice in your local community by leveraging Google... -
Reach your local community effectively and affordably with YouTube ads. Target specific de... -
Providing excellent service is the foundation of a positive reputation. Ask families for f... -
Ensure your funeral home website loads quickly to provide the best user experience and imp... -
Discover how our strategic use of negative keywords can maximize your Google Ads ROI. By p... -
Reputation management is crucial for funeral homes. Monitor and respond to reviews on plat... -
If you’re trying to drive attendance to your funeral home’s preplanning lunch and learn, y... -
Funeral directors, forget faceless marketing. When it comes to deathcare, faces equal trus... -
Look, I know you’re busy. As a funeral director, you don’t always have extra time to w... -
Google is removing the chat and call history features from Google Business Profile by the ... -
Discover how the latest update to Google Ads can help funeral homes improve ad targeting b... -
We recently had so many people RSVP to one of our funeral home client's preplanning lunch ... -
Funeral directors are busy—you don’t exactly have time to watch any and every educational ... -
You might’ve heard of remarketing, or maybe your funeral home already uses it. But do ... -
Are you paying a marketing agency for SEO but still not seeing any results? Watch this... -
So you got a negative Google review from a former employee—it happens! And I assure yo... -
Not to be dramatic, but online reviews are the heartbeat of your business’ reputation. ... -
In the bustling digital marketplace, two giants stand tall: Google and Facebook. Both ... -
Some of your potential clients are invisible. No, I don’t mean ghosts! What I mean is,... -
There’s no magic trick to rank higher on Google. The only way to improve your search r... -
Let’s talk about leads. Everybody wants bottom of the funnel leads, aka people who are... -
Location. Location. Location. You’ve probably heard it before, but location matters—es... -
When you're surrounded by experts in digital marketing, nothing seems more important than ... -
Did you know 50% of visitors leave a website if it takes longer than three seconds to load... -
Why are local service ads so beneficial for funeral homes? The biggest reason is in th... -
In their crucial moments of need, families turn to Google to find immediate service from a... -
You probably already know a thing or two about the standard pay-per-click (PPC) ads—especi... -
When it comes to digital marketing, social media often seems like the go-to tool for every... -
Impressions, clicks and conversions are three different things. In this video, our Seni... -
Your funeral home’s website is different from any other business’ website. Our Senior... -
Not all digital marketing clients are the same. At RRM, every client receives a marke... -
Google ads are an excellent tool for boosting your business’ visibility. But maybe you’... -
Senior Implementation Coach Ana Barrera knows the power of positive online reviews. Watch ... -
Looking for a way to increase your call volume without spending more money? Then it’s... -
Negative online reviews are inevitable. While you might receive mostly positive review... -
Do you ever find yourself questioning the lead quality you get from Facebook Ads? Here... -
The easier, the better, right? Not always. Google is making ad management as easy as p... -
We asked Senior Implementation Coach Ana Barrera how Ring Ring Marketing differs from othe... -
One of our first steps as your digital marketing agency is to look at your website. In thi... -
Are you scared of getting a bad online review? We get it. But the truth is, even bad... -
Are you providing outstanding service but still struggling to get online reviews? We ha... -
We asked Senior Client Relations Manager Nick van der Meer why you should choose Ring Ring... -

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As a #smallbusiness owner, leverage Google Guaranteed & Screened programs to showcase ... -
Want more trust & credibility? Get the Google Guaranteed or Screened badge! 🏆 Going throug... -
Get in front of local customers on Search & Maps with Local Services Ads! 🗺️ One place to ... -
Do you take the time to respond to your business’ reviews? Here’s why you should. -
Maybe you’ve never hired a digital marketing agency and you’re not sure what exactly RRM c... -
Even if you’re active on social media, maintain an informative website and always respond ... -
We asked our implementation coach Kiara Blue what separates Ring Ring Marketing from other... -
Finish the bullseye with site optimization to convert traffic into sales! 🎯 -
Get found and seen! Use search engine marketing + PPC ads to gain visibility. Critical for... -
Reviews build trust and credibility for your biz! 👍 Make review generation a priority with... -
Our Bullseye method aims digital marketing strategies like a bullseye! 🎯 Start with review... -
More and more websites are incorporating a widget indicating ADA compliance, but placement... -
Get to know RRM implementation coach and plant lover Kiara Blue, as well as find out why s... -
You might feel tempted to delete a negative comment on Facebook, but did you know there’s ... -
This is 2023—of course your website has to be mobile-friendly! But how do you know if ... -
Maybe your website looks great. It has tons of great photos, compelling copy and all the i... -
You've probably heard a picture is worth 1,000 words—and when it comes to your website, it... -
Hate being on camera? We get it. Here's why you should do it anyway—for your business' sak... -
Have you checked your website’s performance lately? If you haven’t tested it in a whil... -
Are you tapped out on subject matter for your business' videos? Here's a few evergreen con... -
Are you filming content for your business on your cellphone? Don't forget these three thin... -
If you're not already making video content to promote your business, start now. Here's why... -
You already know you should be leveraging social media to promote your business and build ... -
While your website is client facing (aka B2C), that doesn't mean you can't still use it to... -
Want confidence your Google Ads will deliver? Ask agencies to show you their premier partn... -
Treat hiring a marketing agency like making a new hire - check those credentials first! 👩... -
Want to leverage your referral network through email marketing? Watch this video for s... -
Is your referral network the main source of your leads? Then you must already know Lin... -
Do you rely on a referral network to drive your leads? If so, you should use Facebook ... -
Crafting compelling marketing copy that generates conversions might seem like a challenge—... -
In this time of economic uncertainty, you might be tempted to pull back on your marketing ... -
Unlock the secret behind social media. 🗝️📲 Discover why it's not the 'be-all and end-all' ... -
Worried your marketing agency isn't doing its job? In part 4 of the video series "Loca... -
Are you working with a shady marketing agency? Put their services to the test. In ... -
So, you've been with your marketing agency for a while, but you're still not showing up in... -
Don't let bad reviews bring you down! 😣 Encourage happy customers to post positives and ad... -
Are you being taken advantage of by a marketing agency? Maybe you're locked into a cont... -
Show customers you care by responding quickly to their feedback! 💖 Thank them for complime... -
In part 3 of the video series, "Audit Your Marketing Agency," we explained why you need to... -
Stay on top of what people are saying about your biz! 💬 Monitor those social brand mention... -
Some testimonials get potential clients to convert; others are practically worthless. What... -
How do you find out if your digital marketing agency is running the right Google ads for y... -
To differentiate your business from local competitors and protect (and even expand) your m... -
If your digital marketing agency is running Google ads for you, you need to follow up on w... -
Discover how to turn your social media ads into a growth engine for your business. Dive in... -
So, your digital marketing agency is running Google ads for you—that's great! Google a... -
💡 Outsmart, not outspend! Uncover the secrets of cost-effective social media strategies in... -
Is an average Google review score of 4.5 stars good enough for your business? Learn the an... -
The Google algorithm is volatile—and lately it's been changing even more than usual. Wa... -
Over 25 years ago, Bill Gates said "content is king." It's still true today! Here's why gr... -
Have you Googled your business lately? You need to. Even if you've been referred by ... -
💬 Your brand's voice matters! Learn how to keep your messaging consistent across all platf... -
Ever feel overwhelmed by content creation? Watch our quick guide on setting up a Content C... -
🌟 Looking to expand your reach? Influencer Marketing could be your golden ticket. Tune in ... -
Email marketing isn't dead. Sure, email open rate has declined. But that doesn't mean t... -
🔎 Small Business Insight: User-generated testimonials can boost your brand's credibility! ... -
Trying to reach a younger audience through Instagram? You're on the right track. But y... -
👋 One of the most powerful tools you have is your community! 💫 Share user posts to foster ... -
Maybe your call volume is good right now. Or maybe it's lower than in past years because o... -
📚 Encourage your customers to participate in your brand's story. 📸 Host contests and rewar... -
Unfortunately, there's still a lot of fake Google listings hidden among the real ones. ... -
If everything is online now, should you still continue offline marketing? Most likely, ... -
One size doesn't fit all in the world of social media 🌐👥 Learn how to tailor your content ... -
First impressions matter, especially on social media 📸🎥 Discover how to leverage high-qual... -
Is your website running slower than it used to? It could be your photos. Watch thi... -
Dive into the art of storytelling for creating engaging content📚✨ Discover how compelling ... -
You might want to back up your website. If you're not regularly backing up your websit... -
Keep track of your platform's performance for a winning strategy. 📈 Let's navigate through... -
Let your goals guide your choice of platform. 🎯Discover how aligning your objectives with ... -
If your business gets a lot of referrals, it's crucial to maintain a solid relationship wi... -
Dive into the world of platform demographics with us! 🌍 Know your audience and meet them w... -
So your organic reach on Facebook is incredibly low, and now you're wondering: Is Facebook... -
Master the art of staying relevant on social media! 🎨 Develop your content calendar, sched... -
Ready to level up your social game? 🎮 Set defined goals, plan out your objectives, and wat... -
Should you add Chatbot to your business' website? It depends. Watch this video to... -
💡Learn the secret to social media success: Know your audience! Uncover who loves what you'... -
Should you consider running Facebook ads? Our advice: Yes. There are tons of adva... -
When people search for a business "near me," does your business come up? Let's talk ab... -
Is your website ADA compliant? If not, you might become a target of this scam. And yes... -
If you haven't switched over to Google Analytics 4, you need to ASAP. In this video, f... -
We all want our firm to grow, but sometimes the circumstances aren't right. Our advic... -
You probably already know Google reviews are important. But what about other review platfo... -
Are you using stock photos on your Google Business Profile? You might want to reconsider. ... -
When you get a negative review, it’s vital that you immediately reach out to understand wh... -
With a low deathcare rate in four years, funeral homeowners are asking themselves: How do ... -
You've probably been hearing a lot about AI-generated content. Now you're wondering if... -
When creating an ad, you need to spend money on certain keywords to entice potential famil... -
As a business owner, you should be aware of Google Business listings, and you should defin... -
As a business owner, it’s of the utmost importance that your business is listed on both Go... -
Do you have negative Google reviews that you suspect are fake reviews from your competitor... -
Everyone needs good reviews for their business – it’s an easy tool for families to promote... -
Having your correct hours of operation listed on Google is crucial. Otherwise, how will fa... -
Being listed on the front page of Google’s SERP is a must – being listed in the top ad sec... -
No one likes to receive a negative review. It can damage your reputation, or worse, it can... -
With the rise of Google reviews, many deathcare businesses are asking themselves: do we st... -
TikTok is becoming more and more popular, especially with younger audiences. This might ca... -
In the old days, people would do tricks to get listed first in the Yellow Pages. Nowadays,... -
Generating preneed leads is a vital component for funeral homes and cemeteries. Without it... -
For the past few years, deathcare businesses have seen a huge increase in call volume. How... -
In the last six months, there’s been an increased need for stronger cyber security measure... -
Is your marketing agency using spammy strategies to increase your website's search engine ... -
So you've mastered Google. Your firm is one of the first results when people search "funer... -
We all know that Google reviews, no matter if they are positive or negative, are vital to ... -
Everyone always asks me, "What's new in deathcare marketing?" But first, let me ask you, "... -
With competition growing in your area, you're probably wondering how you can protect your ... -
Pretty soon, Google's latest initiative will have major consequences on website rankings. ... -
No matter if you receive a negative review or a positive one, knowing where and how to res... -
Showing potential families how long you have been in business can carry a lot of trust and... -
Starting a business from scratch is hard enough; getting a piece of the market share in a ... -
A recent surge in malicious spam activities is leaving many business owners wondering how ... -
So you've already conquered Google. You've placed high-quality ads, you appear high in you... -
Not sure what type of Facebook ads you should be running? See what your competitors are do... -
Hyphen or underscore—that is the question! When it comes to featuring obituaries on your w... -
Google updates its algorithm every year—sometimes informing you (sometimes not). But how w... -
Google Ads is a great way to attract potential families, especially when you utilize the k... -
What is the best way to allocate your ad budget between Google ads and Facebook ads? Well,... -
Once a month, you should be searching “funeral home near me” on Google and seeing if your ... -
Did you hear about Google’s upcoming video indexing report? Like images and webpages, this... -
If you have ever gotten bombed with a bunch of bogus 1-star reviews on Google in a short a... -
Have you heard about Google’s new broad core update for May? If you haven’t, don’t worry –... -
When you move into a new location, you typically fill out a Change of Address form with th... -
Ever heard of a nofollow link? It's basically SEO jargon for a link that has virtually no ... -
Have you checked your hours of operation on Google lately? You really should. In fact, I r... -
Notice how when you start typing in a Google search, it suggests words to complete your se... -
Is your funeral home or cemetery using Google ads? If the answer is "yes," do you know wha... -
Having a fine-tuned website is a simple but surefire way to grow your call volume. If you ... -
Google will soon require you to create your PPC ad campaigns with responsive search ads. I... -
Are you still creating Google expanded text ads? In this video, find out why you should st... -
Google is a great way to generate at-need calls! But with so many deathcare firms leveragi... -
Are you well branded but still losing your market share? Watch this video to find out why ... -
In our last video, we gave you three tests to find out if your agency is actually working ... -
How do you know if your agency is actually working on your Google Ad campaign? In this vid... -
Are you starting to question if your marketing agency is actually working on your account?... -
POV: It's 2022, and you're on the hunt for a marketing strategy to generate at-need calls.... -
Are you losing market share in your area? While your call volume might have increased in t... -
So you started a direct cremation business. And, yeah, it seemed like a good idea at ... -
Google rolled out the mobile update in the summer of last year and just recently updated t... -
Have you verified your Google Business Profile listing yet? If not, what are you waiting f... -
Join Welton today as he talks about the "vicinity update," a big change to Google’s algori... -
Online reviews are vital for funeral homes and cemeteries, but review platforms strictly p... -
Today, I'm enjoying the sights in Paris, with the Eiffel Tower looming outside my window. ... -
Maybe you lost the login information for your Google business profile, or maybe you never ... -
If you offer funeral celebrant services, you finally have Google’s attention! Now, you can... -
The one thing funeral homes and cemeteries never want to see is decreased website traffic ... -
We all love to save money, right? Unfortunately, when it comes to Google pay-per-click adv... -
Getting ranked in the Google 3-pack is as good as it gets without having to pay for the vi... -
Welton Hong comes to you today from ICCFA's Dead Talks in Las Vegas. One of the things he ... -
Not only did Google recently update the look and feel of its local search results, but it ... -
The map on Google local search appeared above the listings before, but now it's just to th... -
Welton Hong is coming to you today from the Catholic Cemeteries Conference 2021 convention... -
If your funeral home already has a strong presence on Google, what's the next step? In mos... -
If you're running Facebook ads to drive preneed leads, you might have noticed they're deci... -
We recently reported that Google My Business officially changed its name to Google Busine... -
We all know how important it is to get ranked in the Google 3-pack. We also know that the ... -
Welton Hong was an engineer in his former life, which means he inherently loves numbers an... -
Google has not only changed the process of how to update your listing; they also changed t... -
Welton Hong received an interesting question from a funeral director recently: Can they ma... -
If you spent a dollar and received $2 back, would it be worth it? Of course it would be. D... -
The short answer is no. Google can't incentivize you to place ads by ranking you higher in... -
Yes, on the initial search results page, Bing now pulls its reviews from Facebook. Althoug... -
Welton Hong comes to you from Temecula, California, where he is speaking at CMAC's annual ... -
Surprise! There is no longer a page one, two, or three, etc. on Google mobile search resul... -
You may have noticed images appearing on some Google ads. Right now, these images are show... -
While Facebook ads can generate leads who are ready to buy today, the numbers tell us that... -
A client reached out to Welton recentlywhile planning for 2022to ask whether they should... -
Even though it's only October, we've already started the planning process with many of our... -
As Welton Hong visits funeral service events this fall, he's taking every opportunity to... -
When Welton Hong says he'll go anywhere to educate deathcare firms on how to thrive, he ... -
Welton Hong had a great time at the Catholic Cemetery Conference convention in Miami. This... -
Do you know the secret of firms that sell the most preneeds? It's actually pretty simple: ... -
What if there was a way to send a direct link to families so they could easily post an onl... -
Welton Hong is in Phoenix today for ICCFA's Fall Management & Leadership Conference, where... -
Should your funeral home advertise on Yelp? The question came up while Welton Hong was spe... -
Welton Hong comes to you today from somewhere he's never been before: Providence, Rhode Is... -
Every detail matters today when it comes to outpacing your competition. Everyone is steppi... -
Moving? It should be simple to update your Google listing with your new location, right? I... -
It's critically important to list your hours of operation on Google as 24/7. You never wan... -
I was asked a great question here at the Ohio Funeral Directors Association's annual conve... -
Do you know what to do when you get a negative review? Welton Hong was just discussing the... -
When your funeral home posts on social media, you need to prioritize personal branding. Th... -
Welton Hong is still in lovely Washington state, but he wanted to address local matterssp... -
Welton Hong is in Leavenworth, a Bavarian-styled village in Washington state's Cascade Mou... -
While attending CANA's Annual Cremation Innovation Convention, a funeral director came up ... -
Welton Hong comes to you today from Seattle, where he's attending CANA's Annual Cremation ... -
Chances are you've received your share of calls from Yelp soliciting you to advertise on t... -
Your Google listing will typically be the first thing someone sees after they Google your ... -
Before you get too complex with your digital marketing techniques, why not focus on three ... -
Welton Hong comes to you today from the NFDA Leadership Conference in lovely downtown Char... -
Welton Hong is currently attending ICCFA University, which is being held at Emory Universi... -
It's great many of you are leveraging email to engage with existing or potential clientele... -
There's no doubt a fraction of those visiting your website already know you and are just l... -
You just published your latest blog, obituary, or product page, so how long will it take f... -
Google recently made two major core updates. Hopefully, your site's search ranking wasn't ... -
We're going a little deep in the weeds today in Welton Hong's latest video, but if you're ... -
Have you noticed any changes to your firm's Google search ranking lately? Google has alrea... -
Google local search is called the 3-pack for a reason: Because there are three ads listed ...
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On Welton Hong's final day of his trip to beautiful Hawaii, he wanted to take a few minute... -
Did you know there are no billboards in Hawaii? Welton Hong just learned that while spendi... -
Coming to you today from beautiful Hawaii, Welton Hong clears up some confusion on how G... -
It sounds like a good idea in theory: Bid on a competitor's brand name in Google ads so wh... -
If you're thinking about getting a new website, you need to hear this story. Recently, whi... -
We're all finally getting back to hosting in-person events, so let's talk about lunch and ... -
In today's video, Welton Hong explains why you should set your hours of operation on Googl... -
Retargeting ads is one of the easiest ways to brand your funeral home or business and even... -
More of you are trying to get more positive online reviews and monitoring them on a regula... -
Yes, there are shinier marketing strategies out there. But email marketing is still effect... -
Once you've conquered Google, then what? Welton Hong recommends you continue to focus on t... -
You know the saying, "If you want a job done right, do it yourself"? Well, that's literall... -
In other words, if you had to choose only one marketing channel, what would it be? My answ... -
Welton Hong is currently at the Iowa Funeral Directors Association's annual convention in ... -
Google's Page Experience algorithm update is now scheduled to start rolling out mid-June, ... -
Google's new tool is currently in beta and tracks who's called you through your business p... -
Our founder comes from an R&D background, so we're constantly testing which platform (digi... -
Do you know what appears first when people Google your funeral home on a mobile device? It... -
If Google search is placing so much emphasis on paid ads, does your organic ranking even m...
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We all know that Google search is a pay-to-play model. But do the ads that show up top rea... -
It's a good problem to have. But if you're already well-ranked on Google and want to know ... -
Although getting ranked in the Google local 3-pack is powerful, there are limitations. In ... -
There was a time when Google displayed seven listings in the local search pack. Then it be... -
We all know how powerful it is when you show up in the Google local 3-pack. But more and m... -
In Facebook's quest to become more transparent, they've made it easy to see if your compet... -
The hard truth is if you don't show up in what's known as the Google local "3-pack" when s... -
Why should families in your community choose YOUR business over a competitor? The key is t... -
When it comes to getting ranked in local search, the short answer is they both matter. In ... -
It should come as no surprise that Google is a for-profit business, which is why you see a... -
One of the easiest ways to increase your call volume is to show up on Google's first page.... -
These days it's common for consumers to Google you, even if your firm is well-branded and ... -
More and more funeral homes are running Google ad campaigns, which we're happy to see. But... -
If you've been disappointed in the results of your Google Ad Campaigns, you might want to ... -
You don't have to be mystified by today's search engines. Welton Hong explains in his late... -
Branding your business or firm is critical to its long-term success. TV, radio, newspapers... -
With Facebook lead ads, it's super easy to run ads to generate leads"¦maybe too easy. In W... -
TV ads are still incredibly effective, especially for reaching Baby Boomers. If you're cur... -
Creating a Facebook page for each of your locations is a lot of work. In Welton Hong's lat... -
Obviously, you should have good, flattering photos of your firm on your Google My Business... -
Most businesses are not moderating the questions & answers section of their Google My Busi... -
Welton Hong has always said that positive reviews on Google, Facebook, and Yelp are critic... -
It's good to see more and more of you are monitoring your online reviews on Google, Yelp, ... -
As we see an increase in malware and website hackings, it's crucial you do all you can to ... -
Even though Welton is attending a study group in Key West this week, he woke up thinking a... -
Most people visit Key West to enjoy the water and relax, but Welton has been hard at work ... -
Be careful when taking a call by someone from "Google" because Google will never call you.... -
Will placing ads on Google help you rank higher organically? The short answer is no not ... -
Happy New Year! Someone recently reached out to Welton to ask how many reviews they need o... -
Search terms like "restaurants near me" and even "funeral home near me" will only grow mor... -
Is it legal to bid on someone else's brand name on Google search? The short answer is yes.... -
Typically, bidding on your brand name on Google is a not an effective use of your ad budge... -
Facebook has made it easy to set up forms to capture leads: easy for you to create and eas... -
Seminars and lunch events used to be an effective way to generate preneed leads, but the C... -
You're playing by the rules, so it isn't fair when your business is hurt by those who don'... -
Previously, Welton Hong explained how to get rid of spam Google listings by your less scru... -
Google recently announced a major algorithm update, which it does several times a year, an... -
It's not that difficult for a hacker to hijack your Google My Business listing. Learn what... -
If you want your deathcare company to continue to grow, don't sit back and wait for change... -
Welton Hong recently spoke at Kates-Boylston's event in Nashville on Thursday about his 20... -
Don't be fooled by marketing firms that try to scare you with reports that grade your comp... -
We typically don't Google ourselves. Welton Hong's video explains why it's crucial you sho... -
Google is now displaying an Obituaries tab on the business's Google listing (to the right ... -
Sometimes it's important for a business to know where its website traffic is geographicall... -
Do you know how many people are coming to your site from a desktop, tablet, or mobile phon... -
Want to get more reviews for your funeral home? Provide incentives to your funeral directo... -
Are you trying to figure out your website's Google analytics report? In this video, Welton... -
There's a misbelief that competitors (or other trolls) can burn through your funeral home'... -
Believe it or not, you can nurture leads for funeral prearrangement and move them along th... -
SCAM ALERT: If you get something in the mail from "Domain Registry" claiming you need to p... -
Do you know how and when to employ certain strategies, such as search engine marketing, re... -
Direct mail really does still work in marketing your funeral home. The U.S. Postal Service... -
Many funeral homes are developing offshoot discount brands to capture more of the local ma... -
Many funeral homes are developing offshoot discount brands to capture more of the local ma... -
You want the most benefit from your Google Ads, including having your funeral home display... -
Some funeral home owners don't prioritize Yelp because few families use that review platfo... -
What do you do if your funeral home gets a negative review from the Better Business Bureau... -
You're used to seeing plenty of ads on your Facebook feed. But sometimes you'll see a stra... -
Building awareness is important, but are television advertisements the best way to go abou... -
Getting families you hope to serve to your website is only half the battle. From there, vi... -
Getting your phone ringing nonstop is as easy as one, two, three! Are you having a hard ti... -
It's important for every funeral home owner to make sure they own their website. If you do... -
It may be discouraging to see Google Ads and local search dominating the top few spots on ... -
A well-crafted Google listing is the difference between reaching the families in your comm... -
It's no longer just about getting ranked in local Google searches. Reviews DO matter! Posi... -
Facebook organic reach is constantly decreasing for business pages. But did you know there... -
Are you still using email marketing to promote your business? You should be! Welton Hong e... -
Is your Facebook organic reach tanking? You're not alone. No matter how frustrating the al... -
Now is a great time for funeral homes to double down on selling preneed, because people fe... -
Given the economy, is this a good time for funeral homes to pull out of offline marketing ... -
You might be seeing many more phishing emails latelythese scammers have been especially p... -
You obviously don't want to receive negative reviews of your funeral home. However, if you... -
With more families checking out your funeral home's website during the pandemic, it's impe... -
Google has been trying out "Smart Bidding," a subset of automated bid strategies, in an at... -
There are three critical marketing mistakes funeral homes make ALL the time, but they're a... -
If your funeral home is dealing with substantially lower average revenue on your calls rig... -
Many funeral home owners are wondering how to get better results from their Google Ads. In... -
If anyone has a question about your funeral home, you want to know that right away. You si... -
You want to get the best real estateshowing up right at the topfor your mobile Google Ad... -
If your funeral home website isn't loading fast enough, you're losing out on a lot of busi... -
If you're not already using rich snippets and related markup options on your funeral home ... -
Want to make it easier for families to make appointments with your funeral home? Google My... -
If you're trying to build your personal brand on LinkedIn, you might be confused between t... -
Delegation is incredibly important when you're running a funeral home or other deathcare b... -
In this video, Welton Hong explains how hiring "A players"highly motivated, very skilled ... -
In the final edition of this three-part series, Welton Hong explains the final two functio...
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It's certainly beneficial to fill top-level staff positions with proactive, growth-focused... -
Changing up the fonts on your funeral home website and marketing content can have a huge e... -
If your funeral home website isn't ranking well on Google results pages, it might be issue... -
Google is adding a new wrinkle to its review platform: positive and negative attributes. I... -
If you're certain that a particular reviewer profile on Google is fake, you can flag it fo... -
If you're running your own Google Ads campaign, you're likely aware of the "Recommendation... -
Adding a business profile video to your funeral home website is one of the best ways to co... -
If you have plenty of photos on your funeral home's Google My Business profileas you shou... -
The virus crisis is keeping everyone from attending large (or even medium-sized) conventio... -
How much bang for the buck do you get fighting for search engine ranking dominance if your... -
You might be surprised to realize that user experience plays a massive role in how well Go... -
Google's been moving toward mobile-first indexing for a while now, but by September, it wi... -
A recent study showed that whether your funeral home appears Google's 3-Pack of local busi...
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Google doesn't want to outright replace your funeral home's website, but it does want to a... -
There's no requirement that your Google Ads appear to all ages or income brackets. You're ... -
Local market research is invaluable for a funeral home, and there's plenty of great data r... -
Google understands the challenges to funeral homes and other businesses caused by the coro... -
A new report from MOZ provides fresh insight on the most important signals Google uses to ... -
You obviously want your Google Ads to appear as prominently as possible; determining place... -
Did you realize that people can ask your questions on your funeral home's Google My Busine... -
Looking to save money on your Google Ads? Here's a trick called "single keyword ad group."... -
You want to get the most bang for your buck when advertising your funeral home on Google A... -
It's critical to know where to set the spending limit for your Google Ads campaign. If you... -
Some of the best branding is done through video, but television advertising can be prohibi... -
You probably don't have time to constantly monitor your Google Ads account to make sure yo... -
About 30 percent of business reviews, including some genuinely legitimate reviews, get "ca... -
When you're bidding on keywords on the Google Ads platform, it's important to know which o... -
At Ring Ring Marketing, Welton Hong doesn't create simple job descriptions (aka results de... -
Your funeral home's Google My Business profile is one of the most powerful tools in your f... -
Facebook is the very best social media platform for getting the attention of the deathcare... -
Quite a few business owners think most Yelp reviews are negative, but the facts show an en... -
Nowhere near enough funeral homes take advantage of power of a Frequently Asked Questions ... -
A new feature on Google search engine results pages (SERPs) is the appearance of "Google G... -
While larger businesses tend to have organizational charts, smaller ones rarely feel the n... -
When you have one-on-one meetings with your funeral home staff, are those discussions prov... -
"Content is king," which means the more high-quality, relevant content on your funeral hom... -
In his previous video, Welton Hong showed how you can use Quora for content ideas. Here's ... -
Some of the best "real estate" on a Google search engine results page (SERP) is the 3-Pack... -
A Google alert intended to help families know whether you're open might have the unintende... -
The Google 360-Degree Tour View lets families "virtually" tour your funeral home step by s... -
If you have excellent reviews on Yelp, you should be leveraging them on your funeral home ... -
Many funeral home owners were understandably conservative with marketing spending during t... -
It's incredibly important to generate Google reviews for your funeral home, and the easier... -
As funeral homes focus on transitioning into recovery mode, many RRM clients are looking f... -
Google is providing $340 million of credit for Google Ads to small businesses worldwide. T... -
Facebook is offering $100 million in cash grants and ad credits to small businesses worldw... -
With more states opening up again (to various degrees), many funeral home owners are wonde... -
There might be circumstances under which you might want to hide one of your business addre... -
Some of our clients have already received Paycheck Protection Program funds, while others ... -
While we're all working on recovering from the massive impacts of the COVID-19 restriction... -
Google paused reviews for funeral homes and other businesses for several weeks due to the ... -
Hopefully, you've already updated Google, Facebook, and Yelp to announce that you're open ... -
Some of our deathcare clients have come up with innovative ideas to continue serving famil... -
Right now, funeral professionals need to use video conferencing more than ever, and Zoom i... -
Make sure families know your availability and services during the coronavirus crisis by ad... -
Despite the "Zoombombing" scare, the fact remains that Zoom meetings are perfectly secure ... -
Our friends at FuneralOne are providing free face shields to funeral industry workers to p... -
The coronavirus crisis isn't keeping families from searching for burial and cremation serv... -
During the health crisis, you can continue serving families by livestreaming life celebrat... -
You'll likely find it easier to apply for (and be approved) for federal Paycheck Protectio... -
During the COVID-19 lockdown, many families are unclear on whether funeral firms remain op... -
Google and Facebook are both offering ad grants to small businesses such as funeral homes ... -
Every funeral home should be applying for the federal Paycheck Protection Program right no... -
Google is prioritizing health-related functions during the COVID crisis, so Google My Busi... -
Don't let families think you're closed during the coronavirus lockdown. One key way to sho... -
The CARES Act provides federal funding for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 lockd... -
Trello is one of the core technologies used at Ring Ring Marketing. It makes it easy to ma... -
Using Google Analytics is the best way to know how people are finding your funeral home we... -
During this health crisis, it's critical to inform your community that you're open for bus... -
Families are understandably confused about which local businesses are open during the coro... -
The coronavirus crisis has impacted lots of businesses, and you might be wondering whether... -
Virtually every business needs to use video conferencing right now, and funeral homes are ... -
There's often a difference between the words you think families might be searching for (fo... -
Obviously, lots of people are working from home right now. Whether you're an employer who ... -
Your first phase of advertising for at-needs should always be to target "problem-aware" co... -
Google Analytics provides a lot of great information on how your funeral home website is p... -
Online reviews have become essential for funeral homes, but many firms have trouble figuri... -
To get the most efficient use of your ad spend, you must include negative keywords in Goog... -
You know you pay every time someone clicks on one of your funeral home's PPC ads, but how ... -
Online advertising is relatively easy to track, but your funeral home also should do some ... -
Process and systems: These were the two critical factors Welton Hong learned at Intel, his...
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If you're wondering whether to employ Google Ads for your funeral home, consider where you... -
Geofencing tools can be extremely beneficial for funeral homes, but you must be carefulth... -
Have you audited your actual cost per sale for at-need and preneed cases? If it's too high... -
It's easy to track where some of your preneed leads come from, but when you open up your p... -
If you're contracting for Google Ads with a marketing company that wants to bid on your fu... -
Bounce rate and exit rate are not exactly the same thing, as it's important to know the di... -
Advertising can benefit your funeral home, but frequency is just as important as reach. We... -
Of course your funeral home needs a website, but have you thought about how it works speci... -
Generating more positive reviews enhances your funeral home's credibility with potential c... -
In virtually every local market today, independent funeral homes face the challenge of bar... -
Challenged by low-cost providers in your market? Here's one proven way to fight back: Use ... -
Some shady web development businesses charge funeral homes up to $20,000 just to create a ... -
Far too many funeral home owners have no access to their own websites' logins and password... -
Automation is handy for many things, so it might seem prudent to use a third party for aut... -
Positive reviews can be incredibly powerful for boosting your funeral home's credibility a... -
All the website traffic in the world won't help if your funeral home site isn't optimized ... -
Is email marketing dead? Nope, that's a total myth, as Welton Hong explains. But you must ... -
Both Google and Facebook advertising can benefit your funeral home, but the two have key d... -
It's this simple: Fewer than 5 percent of your funeral home's Facebook followers will orga... -
What do you do to "wow" funeral home clientele? Welton Hong uses a Restoration Hardware sh... -
By uploading a custom audience list to Facebook, you can target ideal clientele for prenee... -
It's becoming trickier for your funeral home website to be ranked in local search. Here's ... -
Have you noticed that some Google local business ads look larger than others in search res... -
Deathcare marketing expert Welton Hong predicts that the cost for Google Ads (e.g., PPC ad... -
Google is already penalizing the search ranks of business websites that load slowly, espec... -
Google recently introduced its January 2020 Core Update. Previous updates have greatly aff... -
Most funeral homes don't purchase phony five-star reviews to boost their review totals and... -
You've probably noticed a few key differences in the appearance of Google search engine re... -
Unethical marketers can steal potential business from your funeral home by setting up your... -
If you're serious about ensuring success for your funeral home throughout 2020, you need a... -
The favicon is a symbol on Google's search results pages that acts as a visual indicator o... -
The marketing strategies you employ for your funeral home depends on whether you're going ... -
As Welton Hong explains, 50% of leads (on average) will never buy, whereas 8% will buy imm... -
Hopefully you already set your funeral home's goals for 2020, but if you're still struggli... -
Print newspapers and directories have shifted to promoting digital marketing for local bus... -
Your funeral home needs to get the call when local families have an immediate need. As Wel... -
Some of the best ROI your funeral home can get is with YouTube Ads, because you're only ch... -
Welton Hong currently recommends investing from 8 to 10 percent of revenue to marketing fo... -
If you're not doing so already, now is a great time to practice omnichannel marketing for ... -
One of the best ways to strengthen your funeral home's online credibility is to have a rob... -
The fastest and most reliable way to generate at-need calls is search engine marketing. Ma... -
There's been a lot of talk lately about how geofencing can benefit funeral homes. In this ... -
Not all geofencing networks are equal. With some, your funeral home marketing ads could be... -
Want your funeral home to rank higher in Google's organic (free) search results for all th... -
Make sure the operating hours you have listed on Google correctly indicate when you're ava...
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Review platforms can penalize your funeral home severely for offering clientele something ... -
Welton Hong explains how he and his Ring Ring Marketing leadership team put together their... -
Retargeting is a great tool for staying in front of prospective preneed customers even aft... -
The higher credibility your funeral home has, the more at-need cases and preneed contracts... -
Perhaps your funeral home needs a new website. If your current site already has built up p... -
Paid search ads are rapidly taking over the real estate on Google SERPs, pushing organic (... -
Did you know you can fluctuate the flow of leads for your funeral home anytime with Google... -
Google My Business now lets potential at-need or preneed clientele go straight from your G... -
Did you know you can target interested people for preneed sales by using the Facebook Cust... -
Your funeral home needs Yelp reviews, but Yelp doesn't want you directly asking for them. ... -
While some people still prefer organic listings to pay-per-click (PPC) ads, most people to... -
From the Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio, Welton Hong provides his predictions for death... -
Don't believe the hype! Shady marketing companies claim they can get your funeral home ran... -
Website visitors trust your funeral home much more when they see your staff's faces in the... -
Few things provide a bigger credibility boost than a one-minute profile video on your fune... -
Google acts as the new White Pages, informing prospective clientele of your funeral homei... -
A good prearrangement campaign requires nurturing your leads. As Welton Hong explains, rem... -
Welton Hong says you should never restrict yourself to one channel when marketing your fun... -
One of the best ways to stand out from local deathcare competitors is to include a clear u... -
Not every business owner loves Yelp, but regardless, your Yelp reviews are displayed promi... -
If you're not sure how to claim the GMB listing for your home improvement businessor if y... -
How do you know where your funeral home website's traffic is coming from? Welton Hong show... -
Your traffic analytics get muddied if you don't exclude the IP addresses of computers used... -
If you're not careful, your business might be using review generation software that falls ... -
The more you know about your local competitors' advertising campaigns, the better you can ... -
Google's punishment for review gating is extremely harsh, so make sure your funeral home i... -
One of the most important aspects of Google Ads is that people can directly call you from ... -
Your funeral home's online reputation is incredibly important in today's digital world, ye... -
Just because a negative review was left for your funeral home a long time back, that doesn... -
More people search on mobile now than they do on desktops. Welton Hong explains how to che... -
Want to learn more about how families in need find you in local search, particularly the p... -
Did you know your Google My Business listing has an area where people can ask you question... -
You might think reviews of your funeral home do not matter, but they definitely do and i... -
Good search engine marketing (SEM) targets "problem aware" funeral service consumers the s... -
Google has provided a free and easy way to put your best foot forward when someone searche... -
Most often, it's best to keep your funeral home's hours listed as 24/7 at all times on Goo... -
Any Google Ads campaign for a specific keyword or phrase won't last forever. Welton Hong s... -
Analyzing earlier versions of your competitors' websites can be very informative. Welton H... -
Yes, October is the perfect time to plan for how to grow your funeral home revenue in 2020... -
In this digital age, should your funeral home still concern itself with Better Business Bu... -
There's no point to spending tons of money on generating traffic if your funeral home webs... -
By the time you review a profit and loss statement, it's too late. Welton Hong explains ho... -
You likely know you need to respond whenever your funeral home gets a negative review. But... -
Yes, Google is much larger than Bing, but you'll likely reach a point where you can't gain... -
Independent funeral homes absolutely MUST get ranked for "near me" searches. Welton Hong s... -
There's no direct way to determine whether your funeral home gets selected for this primo ... -
The Google Ads Preview Tool makes it easy to determine what your local funeral home compet... -
Wouldn't it be great to know who your competitors are for Google Ads keywords and how much... -
Even if you have "auto-renew" set for both, regularly double-check that your payment metho... -
A backup of your website is simply a copy of all its dataand you'll need to have one if y... -
Savvy marketers know they get the best bang for the buck by geotargeting in a specific rad... -
Unless your funeral home brings in massive revenue or has exceptionally high margins per s... -
Are your Google Ads wasting money by capturing leads for services you don't provide (like ... -
To rapidly generate more positive reviews for your funeral home, don't spread yourself too... -
It's obviously frustrating when your funeral home gets a negative review, but you have a g... -
The more photos you post on Google, the better for your business. Welton Hong shows you ho... -
Your Google listing sometimes displays photos of your funeral home that you didn't upload ... -
Photos of your business on your Google listing communicate credibility and generate traffi... -
If your funeral home has multiple locations, Welton Hong says, you do need a Facebook page... -
Your funeral home will benefit from more positive reviews, so just reach out to satisfied ... -
Now that more people access the internet on mobile devices than desktop computers, your we... -
The LACK of speed, to be specific. Internet users flee slow-loading sites before convertin... -
Welton Hong explains why your funeral home doesn't have to worry about this shady tactic. -
It only takes minutes to update your funeral home website's Google My Business info, which... -
Here's a hint: One of them is like a (much improved) version of the Yellow Pages. -
Nope. It used to help, but it doesn't anymore. Welton Hong explains why. -
Be careful! There's a scam going around. Welton Hong explains exactly how to avoid being t... -
If your funeral home is mentioned onlineeither positively or negativelyyou need to know ... -
If your funeral home is getting lots of calls from someone claiming to be from Google and ... -
Live from the Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs (N.Y.), Welton explains the differe... -
Don't simply assume what people learn about your funeral home when they search for it. If ... -
Every business can set its operating hours on Google. Your funeral home serves families 24...
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A core aspect of generating conversions is making it easy for website visitors to easily c... -
The potential of a funeral home is only limited by the effectiveness of the processes and ... -
It depends on your situation. While there can be benefits to this strategy, there might be... -
Beat out other local funeral homes for callseven if they charge lessby improving your on... -
Most often, you CAN bid on a competitor's name, but that doesn't mean you should. Here's w... -
Advertising with Google has no direct effect on organic search resultsbut it does have an... -
Don't let negative reviews get under your skin. You can employ specific strategies to miti... -
If you want your ice cream sundae to taste great, you put hot fudge on it. If you want you... -
Did you know Google provides a simple way to craft your own specific message and display i... -
One of the best ways to generate more at-need calls is to have your business ranked in sea... -
In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I teach you how to respond to your negative review... -
In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I cover why are Google Reviews getting more import... -
Many of you are still "holding onto" many domains that you never use. Should you renew th...
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In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I talk about whether how fast your website loads w...
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In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I go over how you can check if your website is mob...
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In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I talk about whether BBB is still relevant? Should...
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In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I deconstruct what was covered in Google Performan... -
In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I go over the advantages and disadvantages of gett... -
In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I go over WHY did Google decide to kill the ads on... -
In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I go over the pros and cons of tracking numbers. M... -
In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I teach you how to test if your website is mobile ... -
In this week's Coffee Talk with Welton, I teach you insider tricks on how to fill out your...