In today’s instant gratification culture, business leaders often want fast results. However, when it comes to brand building, playing the long game yields the greatest return. A strong brand doesn’t just look good—it attracts the right audience, earns trust, and becomes your best long-term sales tool. So, how long does it actually take to build…
If you’ve been using a funnel to market your small business and you’re not getting the results you used to, you’re not alone. Many businesses across Central Texas—including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander—see the same thing. The funnel isn’t broken; It’s outdated, and today’s buyers have changed their decisions. In this blog, we’ll…
For years, B2B marketing operated under the simple assumption that leads would follow if you built the right funnel. Marketers invested heavily in gated whitepapers, email nurture campaigns, and perfectly segmented ads—all in pursuit of the mythical “marketing-qualified lead” (MQL). But over time, those leads have become more expensive, harder to convert, and less reliable….
Just like gradual deforestation leads to land erosion, businesses can erode their brand over time—often without realizing it. Small, seemingly harmless decisions accumulate, chipping away at the customer and employee experience. Whether it happens quickly through controversy or slowly through neglect, brand erosion can significantly impact a company’s reputation, customer loyalty, and long-term success. What…
At Hot Dog Marketing, we’ve encountered some amusing yet frustrating instances where AI doesn’t get it right. Our company has nothing to do with actual hot dogs—we specialize in helping service-based businesses and government entities create comprehensive marketing strategies. But what do we get when we have tested AI tools to generate Google Ads? Ads…
Hot Dog Marketing Recognized for Contributions to Women and Minority-Owned Businesses with HUB Award May 30, 2024—Round Rock, TXThe Texas Governor’s Office presented Hot Dog Marketing with the Outstanding Historically Underutilized Business Award during its annual Small Business Summit. The award is presented to a successful women-owned or minority-owned business that employs a majority female…
In an increasingly digital world, print marketing remains a powerful tool, especially for companies targeting government entities. Print ads and materials offer a tangible, trustworthy medium to convey your brand’s message. With the upcoming conference, it’s crucial to ensure your print ads are visually appealing and resonate with your audience. Understanding Your Audience: Government Entities…
How to Have a Sales-Ready Website. In today’s digital age, your website is more than just a digital footprint; it is potentially your most effective salesperson, working tirelessly to attract, engage, and convert visitors around the clock. Making your website sales-ready involves more than sleek design—it needs strategic content, optimized user experience, and a distinct…
Hot Dog Marketing Achieves Unprecedented Recognition by Clutch.co, Securing Top Honors in 26 Categories [Round Rock, Texas – November 15, 2023] – Hot Dog Marketing, a leading digital marketing agency based in Austin, Texas, has proudly earned top recognition in an impressive 26 categories from the prestigious Clutch.co Awards. This remarkable achievement highlights the company’s…
How to switch from UA to GA4: If you still need to upgrade your analytics platform from Google Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4), here are the steps you should follow: Now, let’s look at the differences between GA4 and Universal Analytics. The main differences between GA4 and UA are: Now, let’s discuss…