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4 Questions to Ask Before Granting GBP Access
Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is one of the most valuable digital assets your business owns. It’s often the first thing potential customers see when they search for your business, making it a key driver of organic calls, website visits and foot traffic. In fact, a fully optimized GBP gets
Interview with an Agent: Chris Ferraro Jr.
The Ferraro name is well known in the insurance world, with over 19 family members working as agents across the country. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Chris Ferraro Jr. is seeking to make a name for himself as a third-generation insurance agent in San Clemente, CA. Originally starting as a team member for his dad’s office in Mission Viejo, Chris fell in love with the industry before opening
The Power of Positivity at Melon Local
From earning our Google Premier Partner status in early 2022 to increasing the number of our clients from 200 to 1,500 over a two-year period, we owe the majority of our success to creating a positive environment inside and outside our office! “Our culture is what has set Melon Local apart during and after the Covid remote work era,” says our CEO Whitney Green. “I have always been passionate about
Utilizing Your Google Business Profile as an Insurance Agent
Having a fully optimized Google Business Profile (GBP) is one of the most important things you can do as part of your insurance marketing strategy. There’s no reason not to have a GBP, considering Google is the most visited website and search engine in the world, and it’s free to create. Think of your profile as a Yellow Pages listing that features everything people need to know about your business,
Interview with an Agent: Dennis Holland
Before becoming an insurance agent, Dennis Holland had a rewarding 10-year career in credit lending. However, when the owners decided to shut things down, Dennis found a new career working for a friend and insurance agent in Alpharetta, GA. Three years later, he was given the opportunity to take over a retiring agent’s office in nearby Cumming, GA. Since opening his agency on June 1, 2021, Dennis has been able
Search Ads Versus Display Ads in Insurance Advertising
When it comes to incorporating online ads in your insurance advertising campaigns, having the right display and search ads can make a difference in growing your agency. While both of these ad formats should be utilized by your agency, they each have specific advantages for different types of campaigns. You can also waste a decent chunk of your advertising budget if you’re not using the right ad types for your
20 Ways to Use Instagram in Your Insurance Marketing Strategy
With over 1 billion users across the globe, Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks in the world and one of the best social media platforms to implement your insurance marketing strategy. Besides being a popular outlet for sharing video and photo content, it’s one of the biggest platforms for digital marketing, with over an outstanding 25 million active business accounts. If that’s not convincing enough for
Interview with an Agent: Dave Christy
Washington insurance agent Dave Christy is a “numbers guy” at heart. Originally from Columbus, OH, Dave moved to Washington during high school and graduated from Washington State University with a focus in Math and Communications. After graduation, he put his skills to the test as a stockbroker for several years before becoming a licensed insurance agent in 1994. Following the success of his first agency in Spokane Valley, WA, he
4 Do’s and Don’ts of Using Insurance Keywords
Using the right insurance marketing keywords can make a difference in how well your agency’s website ranks in search engines and can impact your leads. If you’re not familiar with what keywords are, think of them as GPS coordinates for your Search Engine Optimization or Organic Search Optimization campaigns that help people reach your content online. Having the right keywords can determine how popular your website is in search algorithms. Search
6 Ways You Can Generate Reviews for Your Insurance Agency
As part of your insurance marketing strategy and online reputation management, generating and encouraging online reviews is essential. Online review statistics have shown over 54 percent of online shoppers read at least four product reviews before purchasing a product. Having a substantial number of positive reviews is crucial for adding credibility to your agency’s reputation. On the other hand, negative reviews can also help you determine any unmet needs of
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Interview with an Agent: Chris Ferraro Jr.
The Ferraro name is well known in the insurance world, with over 19 family members working as agents across the country. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Chris Ferraro Jr. is seeking to make a name for himself as a third-generation insurance agent in San Clemente, CA. Originally starting as a team member for his dad’s office in Mission Viejo, Chris fell in love with the industry before opening
The Power of Positivity at Melon Local
From earning our Google Premier Partner status in early 2022 to increasing the number of our clients from 200 to 1,500 over a two-year period, we owe the majority of our success to creating a positive environment inside and outside our office! “Our culture is what has set Melon Local apart during and after the Covid remote work era,” says our CEO Whitney Green. “I have always been passionate about
Utilizing Your Google Business Profile as an Insurance Agent
Having a fully optimized Google Business Profile (GBP) is one of the most important things you can do as part of your insurance marketing strategy. There’s no reason not to have a GBP, considering Google is the most visited website and search engine in the world, and it’s free to create. Think of your profile as a Yellow Pages listing that features everything people need to know about your business,
Interview with an Agent: Dennis Holland
Before becoming an insurance agent, Dennis Holland had a rewarding 10-year career in credit lending. However, when the owners decided to shut things down, Dennis found a new career working for a friend and insurance agent in Alpharetta, GA. Three years later, he was given the opportunity to take over a retiring agent’s office in nearby Cumming, GA. Since opening his agency on June 1, 2021, Dennis has been able
Search Ads Versus Display Ads in Insurance Advertising
When it comes to incorporating online ads in your insurance advertising campaigns, having the right display and search ads can make a difference in growing your agency. While both of these ad formats should be utilized by your agency, they each have specific advantages for different types of campaigns. You can also waste a decent chunk of your advertising budget if you’re not using the right ad types for your
20 Ways to Use Instagram in Your Insurance Marketing Strategy
With over 1 billion users across the globe, Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks in the world and one of the best social media platforms to implement your insurance marketing strategy. Besides being a popular outlet for sharing video and photo content, it’s one of the biggest platforms for digital marketing, with over an outstanding 25 million active business accounts. If that’s not convincing enough for
Interview with an Agent: Dave Christy
Washington insurance agent Dave Christy is a “numbers guy” at heart. Originally from Columbus, OH, Dave moved to Washington during high school and graduated from Washington State University with a focus in Math and Communications. After graduation, he put his skills to the test as a stockbroker for several years before becoming a licensed insurance agent in 1994. Following the success of his first agency in Spokane Valley, WA, he
4 Do’s and Don’ts of Using Insurance Keywords
Using the right insurance marketing keywords can make a difference in how well your agency’s website ranks in search engines and can impact your leads. If you’re not familiar with what keywords are, think of them as GPS coordinates for your Search Engine Optimization or Organic Search Optimization campaigns that help people reach your content online. Having the right keywords can determine how popular your website is in search algorithms. Search
6 Ways You Can Generate Reviews for Your Insurance Agency
As part of your insurance marketing strategy and online reputation management, generating and encouraging online reviews is essential. Online review statistics have shown over 54 percent of online shoppers read at least four product reviews before purchasing a product. Having a substantial number of positive reviews is crucial for adding credibility to your agency’s reputation. On the other hand, negative reviews can also help you determine any unmet needs of