The Latest News From Melon Local

Stay in the know with the latest news in digital marketing, best practices and updates from Melon Local.

How SEO and GEO Work Together to Keep You Visible

Traditional SEO can only take you so far on its own in today’s world of AI-powered search and local discovery. That’s where Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) bridges the gap — expanding your visibility beyond traditional rankings by optimizing for AI. On their own, each optimization practice delivers results, but together,

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7 Tips for Choosing an SEO-Friendly Domain Name

Having an SEO-friendly domain name can make a huge difference in the overall success of your insurance agency’s marketing strategy. So, why is it so crucial for your insurance agency to choose the right domain name? Well, it helps:  Define your brand Increase your click-through rate Generate more leads Boost your traffic Give credibility to your agency If your domain is too long or complicated, chances are it will be

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A customer is expressing appreciation.

10 Ways Your Insurance Agency Can Show Customer Appreciation

Just because your insurance agency sells someone a new policy doesn’t mean that things end there. The insurance industry is all about nurturing long-term relationships, and like any healthy relationship, there needs to be a balance of mutual appreciation between you and your customers.  Reciprocity is crucial to your agency’s long-term success and, in turn, makes your customers more likely to return the favor through additional sales, reviews and referrals.

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Melon Local Named 2022 Google Premier Partner

All of us at Melon Local are ecstatic to announce that our insurance marketing agency has achieved 2022 Google Premier Partner status in the Google Partners program! Okay, so what does this mean exactly? It means Google now ranks Melon Local in the top 3% of all Google Partners and distinguishes us as a top industry performer. That’s a pretty big deal! This February, Google recognized the achievements of Melon

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2022 Insurance Marketing Trends You Need to Know

Welcome, 2022! Every year, we like to kick things off by examining what’s new in the world of insurance marketing. Digital marketing is always evolving. Technology advances, customer behavior changes, and marketers who stay agile have the best chance of getting ahead.  To help you create an insurance marketing strategy for 2022, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular trends for your industry. We made sure that each of

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Interview with an Agent: Jason Wade

With a background in education administration, you may wonder how insurance agent Jason Wade found his way to the industry. With a head for business and a desire to find independence, Jason found that an insurance agency was the perfect way for him to flex his entrepreneurial muscles.  From the get-go, Jason decided to take on his own marketing efforts, but he knew there was a better way. After some

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Young woman in business thinks about insurance marketing strategies

What’s SEO Got To Do With It

You’ve likely heard the term “SEO” more times than you can count. While it may be common insurance marketing jargon, many of our clients ask us, “Okay, so what does SEO have to do with me and my business?” The short answer is: a lot, if you play your cards right.  Let’s break down the basics of this popular insurance marketing strategy and explain how you can use it to

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Scary Insurance Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

It’s time for a scary story. There once was an insurance marketing agent who owned a local business. While they were trying to grow their agency, they made a dire mistake. They didn’t invest in digital marketing! Marketing your local insurance agency can be hard, but Melon Local is here to help make things a little easier. We work with agents all over the country, so when it comes to

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Should Your Insurance Agency Use Social Media?

We get a lot of questions about social media for insurance agents. Is social media marketing really that important? What platforms should I be using? What kind of content should I post? The list goes on and on. Many insurance agencies forgo social media marketing because they think it won’t make an impact on their business. That’s just not the case! Social media has the power to increase your agency’s

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What is PPC Advertising?

In marketing, we sure do love our acronyms, but at Melon Local, there is one that reigns above the rest: PPC. While we hate to play favorites, we can’t help ourselves on this one. PPC continues to be one of the most effective insurance marketing strategies we use to help our clients generate quality leads. If you’re like many of our clients, you’re probably thinking, “Okay, I’ve heard of PPC,

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A man poses with keyboard.

7 Tips for Choosing an SEO-Friendly Domain Name

Having an SEO-friendly domain name can make a huge difference in the overall success of your insurance agency’s marketing strategy. So, why is it so crucial for your insurance agency to choose the right domain name? Well, it helps:  Define your brand Increase your click-through rate Generate more leads Boost your traffic Give credibility to your agency If your domain is too long or complicated, chances are it will be

Read More »
A customer is expressing appreciation.

10 Ways Your Insurance Agency Can Show Customer Appreciation

Just because your insurance agency sells someone a new policy doesn’t mean that things end there. The insurance industry is all about nurturing long-term relationships, and like any healthy relationship, there needs to be a balance of mutual appreciation between you and your customers.  Reciprocity is crucial to your agency’s long-term success and, in turn, makes your customers more likely to return the favor through additional sales, reviews and referrals.

Read More »
Melon is a Google Premier Partner blog image

Melon Local Named 2022 Google Premier Partner

All of us at Melon Local are ecstatic to announce that our insurance marketing agency has achieved 2022 Google Premier Partner status in the Google Partners program! Okay, so what does this mean exactly? It means Google now ranks Melon Local in the top 3% of all Google Partners and distinguishes us as a top industry performer. That’s a pretty big deal! This February, Google recognized the achievements of Melon

Read More »
New year number 2022 in golden balloons held by hands

2022 Insurance Marketing Trends You Need to Know

Welcome, 2022! Every year, we like to kick things off by examining what’s new in the world of insurance marketing. Digital marketing is always evolving. Technology advances, customer behavior changes, and marketers who stay agile have the best chance of getting ahead.  To help you create an insurance marketing strategy for 2022, we’ve rounded up some of the most popular trends for your industry. We made sure that each of

Read More »

Interview with an Agent: Jason Wade

With a background in education administration, you may wonder how insurance agent Jason Wade found his way to the industry. With a head for business and a desire to find independence, Jason found that an insurance agency was the perfect way for him to flex his entrepreneurial muscles.  From the get-go, Jason decided to take on his own marketing efforts, but he knew there was a better way. After some

Read More »
Young woman in business thinks about insurance marketing strategies

What’s SEO Got To Do With It

You’ve likely heard the term “SEO” more times than you can count. While it may be common insurance marketing jargon, many of our clients ask us, “Okay, so what does SEO have to do with me and my business?” The short answer is: a lot, if you play your cards right.  Let’s break down the basics of this popular insurance marketing strategy and explain how you can use it to

Read More »
scary insurance marketing issues

Scary Insurance Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

It’s time for a scary story. There once was an insurance marketing agent who owned a local business. While they were trying to grow their agency, they made a dire mistake. They didn’t invest in digital marketing! Marketing your local insurance agency can be hard, but Melon Local is here to help make things a little easier. We work with agents all over the country, so when it comes to

Read More »

Should Your Insurance Agency Use Social Media?

We get a lot of questions about social media for insurance agents. Is social media marketing really that important? What platforms should I be using? What kind of content should I post? The list goes on and on. Many insurance agencies forgo social media marketing because they think it won’t make an impact on their business. That’s just not the case! Social media has the power to increase your agency’s

Read More »

What is PPC Advertising?

In marketing, we sure do love our acronyms, but at Melon Local, there is one that reigns above the rest: PPC. While we hate to play favorites, we can’t help ourselves on this one. PPC continues to be one of the most effective insurance marketing strategies we use to help our clients generate quality leads. If you’re like many of our clients, you’re probably thinking, “Okay, I’ve heard of PPC,

Read More »