TL;DR Your website should be updated at least monthly, with ongoing monitoring of performance, security, and functionality. If you’re not updating your site regularly, you risk security vulnerabilities, slower performance, lost leads, and reduced visibility in search and AI-driven results. A well-maintained website is not just a marketing tool; it is essential to your business…
Marketing for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms in Austin and San Antonio looks very different today than it did just a few years ago. Summary: AEC firms in Austin and San Antonio are investing more in marketing, but many aren’t seeing a real increase in project wins. The challenge isn’t usually about budget. It’s…
Your brand isn’t just your logo or color palette; it’s your reputation. It’s the emotional and professional impression you leave with every client, partner, and stakeholder. That impression can work for you, or against you, depending on how consistently and strategically you manage it. That’s where brand strategy comes in. Without it, you’re vulnerable to…
If only 5% of your potential customers actively seek your services, how can you reach the other 95%? You build a brand they remember. In this blog, we’ll show small businesses in Central Texas—including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Leander—how to stand out, stay visible, and earn trust over time with brand-first marketing. Why…
As the leaves change colors and the weather cools down, it’s time for home services businesses to adjust their marketing strategies for the fall. Whether you’re in landscaping, HVAC, plumbing, or cleaning services, fall is a season full of opportunities to grow your business and engage customers. Here are seven fall marketing ideas to help…
Boost Your Business Across Social Media and Digital Platforms It’s time to heat up your testing strategy as the weather cools down. Fall 2024 brings new opportunities to engage with your audience across multiple platforms, whether you’re in B2B, service-based, or professional services. Let’s dive into the top seven marketing ideas to keep your business…
Deciding on the best website builder for your small business can be nerve-racking and overwhelming. There are many options out there, and many seem very similar – so, which one is right for you? Making a poor choice could cost you loads of time. Additionally, it could create massive headaches when trying to migrate your…
Hot Dog Marketing has been awarded the dotCOMM Gold Award for 2019 in recognition of the work done on the iSpeak website, coming in 12th in international ranking for business-to-business website design. We are grateful to be recognized as a creative agency producing excellent website designs. iSpeak came to Hot Dog Marketing with a website…
Prioritizing mobile, bold visuals, asymmetrical design, and immersive video will continue evolving web design in 2019. Here’s a list of design elements and terms to focus on from our in-house website developer Amanda McElvain. Bold Visuals – Website Design Trends to Consider for 2019 Custom Illustration – Illustration allows you, as a business, to be…
If you’re thinking about a new website in 2019, then think about investing in the new project wisely. While it’s hard to know exactly how make a site that won’t be outdated in a couple of years, you can rely on these upcoming trends to make sure your designing something forward-thinking and will continue to…