How do you communicate what’s most important on your website? Did you know you can use design concepts to do this? An essential task of a graphic designer is to present visual information in an organized manner. Well executed visual communication leads a viewer through content in an intended order of importance. Content can consist…
Hot Dog Marketing successfully hosted its ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house with the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce on October 13, with over 60 local businesses in attendance. Attendees participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hot Dog Marketing, introduced the company as the newest Round Rock Chamber investor, enjoyed a variety of appetizers provided by…
Before you know it, it’ll be 2017. But until the New Year, we have a ton of stuff that is just killing us right now, and we thought we’d vent a little for your entertainment. 10. Favor doesn’t deliver to Round Rock.When will we get to take advantage of someone else running to Starbucks for…
Blogs are a great thing, they really are. Your blog positions you as an expert in your field and your business as a resource for potential and existing clients. Your blog has behind-the-scenes power as well! Blogs are great for Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which is the lifeblood of your website, especially if your website…
Many businesses underestimate the importance of online marketing. Small business online marketing is crucial to building a relationship with your audience in the digital world. Implementing a strategic online marketing strategy is an important component for business growth and success. There are many components of online marketing for businesses and we’ve narrowed down five important…
Have you had the dream? You know, that dream? The dream where all you have to do is start a Facebook page for your business post a few clever posts and BAM! viral city baby…customers and clients start pouring in your door telling you how amazing your Facebook game is, that they all saw your…
Small business social media managers rejoice! Businesses are closer to getting both real-time content and branded posting on one platform with the recent addition of the ‘Stories’ feature on Instagram. The ‘Stories’ feature which was once unique to Snapchat, an app for user posting and sharing of real-time photos and videos, has been adopted to…
You are not alone in this world. There are endless tools available to small businesses that will not only make your life easier, but will actually assist you in keeping your customer happy and up to date. The tools outlined below are some of the most basic and widely available, so read on and make…
I’m the first to admit that I’m a people pleaser. When Hot Dog Marketing was in its infancy, giving time away was an easy decision because most of the time it made for happy clients and really, that’s all I cared about. I didn’t really care about what made for a good design process. I…
How to Guarantee Success By Simply Talking With Your Client When you think of client services, you likely think of responding to unhappy customers and having to remedy their various conflicts. However, to truly understand client services and master the art, you need to get back to the basics and think about the root of…