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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
What Does Exclusivity Mean in Insurance Marketing?
If you’re an insurance agent, perhaps you’ve heard the word exclusivity thrown around by different marketing agencies. Companies often tout this word as a way to make their services seem more appealing, but what exactly does exclusivity mean in the world of insurance marketing? Perhaps we should ask if it even means anything at all. Separating Hype From Reality You’ll often hear marketing agencies promise you exclusivity with major search
Interview with an Agent: Roy Hooker IV
Following in his dad’s footsteps, Roy Hooker IV opened his insurance office near North Tampa in 1990 at age 23. At the time, he was one of his company’s youngest agents, but with some ambition and wisdom from his father, he’s been able to continue his family’s legacy of success in the insurance world. While the earlier half of his career was focused on traditional marketing efforts such as mailers
5 Paid Search Red Flags to Watch Out For
If you’re an insurance agent, chances are you either have a third-party company handling your leads or you’ve at least received sales emails promising astronomical numbers. However, keep in mind not all marketing agencies are equal — and in fact, some can over-promise or artificially inflate their data. In the ever-changing world of insurance marketing, finding the right partners to generate leads for your agency can be a daunting task,
5 Things I Love About Melon Local – Feat. Sean Morton
Since starting his insurance career in 2005, Sean Morton’s agency now manages over 4,500 households in Littleton, CO — located in the busy and competitive Denver Metropolitan area. If he wasn’t busy enough, he also runs his own business, SPEED Trainer Workshop, and helps oversee Team Member Trainer with several other agents across the country. However, Sean eventually realized he needed extra help with his digital marketing efforts and made
10 Video-Making Strategies for Insurance Agents
In this day and age, it’s essential for insurance agents to incorporate video content into their marketing strategy. Today, 86 percent of businesses regularly use video as a marketing tool, so filming engaging and unique content should be a priority for your agency. Videos are a great way to connect with your audience and community, and they can be especially effective when used as part of a larger marketing campaign.
Melon Minute: Rank Higher for Auto Insurance on Google
If you’re an insurance agent, you may be wondering, “Why am I not ranking higher on Google for auto insurance?” The search engine considers a wide range of factors when it comes to ranking, but according to Google, it considers these three its highest priority: Relevance Distance Prominence For this blog, let’s focus on Google’s relevance factor — which is how well a Google Business Profile aligns with what someone
5 Things I Love About Melon Local: Feat. Connie Fenner
After spending nearly 20 years working in media advertising, Connie Fenner wanted a career path that would allow more opportunities to help her community more directly. She eventually found her calling working in insurance — first as a sales rep in January 2021, and she opened her own agency in August of the same year. She currently operates her insurance agency in Chapel Hill, NC, a close-knit community best known
Threads by Instagram for Insurance Agents
As if there weren’t enough platforms to keep up with, Threads by Instagram recently took the social media world by storm on July 5, 2023. On its first day alone, thirty million users signed up for Threads — making the Twitter (now known as X) rival surpass ChatGPT as the fastest-growing app in history. As the app is still in its infancy, we have yet to see if it will
Facebook Advertising Strategies for Insurance Agents
It’s one thing to have an active Facebook business profile, but did you also know that it can be an effective advertising tool for your insurance agency? Whether it comes to boosting a post or you’re using Facebook Ads, you have the power to connect with your customers at the click of a button. Let’s take a look at why you should be using Facebook for advertising and how you
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How Melon Local Measures Success in Paid Search
At Melon Local, we believe paid search isn’t just about being seen — it’s about letting people know you run the best business in town. With an average 30 percent click-to-quote rate, our comprehensive approach ensures you not only reach your local market but also convert them into loyal customers. Here’s how we “ex-seed” expectations when it comes to our paid search services. Monthly In-Depth Meetings We get that sifting
Melon Spotlight: Michael Long
Meet our June 2024 Melon Spotlight, Michael Long, one of our exceptional Directors of Client Success. Since day one, Michael has proven himself as a valuable team player by consistently driving results and forging fruitful partnerships with agents all across the country. Join us as we delve into what fuels Michael’s passion for digital marketing and his passions beyond Melon Local!
Interview with Melon Local’s Senior Director of Paid Search
Meet Megan Murphy, Melon Local’s Senior Director of Paid Search — or as our paid search team affectionately refers to her, “Fearless Leader.” Despite starting off as a Client Success Manager (a role in which she also excelled), Megan’s real passion was in driving change for our clients behind the scenes. Upon joining our paid search department, it didn’t take long for her to establish her fearless persona and earn
Celebrating National Homeownership Month as Insurance Agents
June is National Homeownership Month, a special time to celebrate the dream of owning a home and the stability it brings. Originally starting as a one-week celebration in June 1995, it eventually evolved into a month-long celebration in 2002 and recognizes not only the 66 percent of Americans who currently own homes but also those in the home buying process. In honor of this special month, let’s delve into some
Real Numbers and Results with Melon Local
Why get “melon-choly” about your insurance agency’s digital marketing when you can get Melon Local? Agents like you deserve a partner like us who knows how to make your agency the talk of the town. At Melon Local, we specialize in market-proven strategies that yield fruitful results. Whether it’s Paid Search, Organic Growth or Social Media, your business won’t just reach your local market — it will captivate them! Paid
4 Do’s and Don’ts of Paid Search
No matter the size of your insurance agency, mastering paid search can dramatically boost your digital presence and bring in fresh, quality leads. In fact, 45 percent of page clicks go to pay-per-click (PPC) ads in search results and visitors are 50 percent more likely to convert through paid search than those who come through organically. Paid search requires investing more than dollars — it takes strategy and time. But
The Long-Term Benefits of Being on Social Media
We all know social media is everywhere — it’s where people connect and get their daily fix of everything from breaking news to silly dog videos. But if you’re not tapping into this vast digital world to grow your insurance business, you have to ask yourself: why not? While you may not become a viral sensation overnight, let’s dive into the long-term benefits of using platforms like Facebook, Instagram and
Melon Spotlight: Stephan Penczek
For our May 2024 Melon Spotlight, we’re diving in behind the scenes with Stephan Penczek, our one and only Executive Assistant. Stephan may not always be front and center, but his impact is felt all across Melon Local. From managing several blocked-out calendars to organizing high-level presentations like our Melon University workshops, it’s safe to say we wouldn’t be One in a Melon without his ability to juggle a myriad
5 Things I Love About Melon Local – Feat. Eva Hurley
From managing policies across multiple states to overseeing her family’s beef cattle farm, it’s safe to say Greenville, SC insurance agent Eva Hurley stays busy. After opening her agency in 2014, she knew she needed an extra hand managing her digital marketing. She tried going with several different marketing groups, yet no one could ever deliver the results she needed — until she found Melon Local! Read more about why