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Check Your Code - When launching a new website, always make sure to double check that there are no - [A Ferocious Approach to Fixing Your GBP and Winning More Contractor Leads](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/google-business-profile-tips-for-contractors/) - Learn how to ferociously optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP) to generate more leads for your plumbing, HVAC, or home service business in 2026. - [The Apple Business Revolution: What Plumbers and HVAC Pros Need to Know for April 14th](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/april-2026-apple-business-update/) - Optimize your home service brand for Apple’s April 14 launch. Let Ferocious Media help you master Maps ads and Tap to Pay trust today. - [Is Google’s AI Overview Stealing Your Leads? 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Ferocious Media shows you how to strengthen visibility and win more leads. - [GBP Radius Tightening: Why “Near Me” is Volatile Going Into 2026](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/tightening-gbp-radius/) - Learn why Google is shrinking GBP radius boundaries and how home service businesses can maintain visibility with stronger proximity and authority signals. - [The Real Way to Measure Home Services SEO Success (Beyond Rankings)](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/measuring-home-services-seo-success/) - Discover the real metrics that define home services SEO success today. Learn how engagement, conversions, content strength, and AI insights shape growth. - [Seasonal Strategy: Winter HVAC + Holiday Slowdowns](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/winter-hvac-digital-marketing-strategy/) - Learn how HVAC companies can boost visibility, generate leads, and stay profitable through winter and holiday slowdowns with proven digital strategies. - [How AI-Driven Automation Is Redefining PPC in 2026](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/ai-driven-ppc/) - Discover how AI-powered automation is transforming PPC advertising in 2026, including smarter bidding, audience targeting, creative optimization, and more - [Reclaiming Clicks in a No-Click World: The 2025 SEO Shift for Service Brands](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/reclaiming-clicks-in-a-no-click-world-the-2025-seo-shift-for-service-brands/) - Organic click-through rate (CTR) has always been a north star for SEO performance, but that metric is changing fast. In 2024, across major home-service verticals, we saw average CTRs drop by nearly 18% year over year, even when rankings held steady. At first glance, it might look like search is failing. But that’s not the - [The Benefits of Hiring an All-in-One Digital Marketing Agency](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/the-benefits-of-hiring-an-all-in-one-digital-marketing-agency/) - Discover how an all-in-one digital marketing agency saves time, reduces costs, and drives growth for home service businesses with one unified strategy. - [The Secret to Winning With LSAs: Reviews First, Speed Second](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/the-secret-to-winning-with-lsas-reviews-first-speed-second/) - Discover why reviews are the #1 ranking factor in Google Local Services Ads (LSAs) and how messaging and response speed multiply your lead flow. - [The Importance of Competitor Analysis in a Social Media Campaign](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/the-importance-of-competitor-analysis-in-a-social-media-campaign/) - Discover why competitor analysis is crucial for a social media campaign. Examining competitors can enhance your strategy and drive results for your brand. - [Ferocious Media Joins Forces With Blue Collar Success Group in Strategic Partnership](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/ferocious-media-joins-forces-with-blue-collar-success-group-in-strategic-partnership/) - Ferocious Media and Blue Collar Success Group announce a strategic partnership that will help take home service companies to the next level. - [Mayor Bloomberg Wants NYC to be The "Digital City"](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/mayor-bloomberg-wants-nyc-to-be-the-digital-city/) - Ferocious Media 535 Broad Hollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747 www.drivenlocal.com 1-800-454-9103 _________________________________________________________________ Today Mayor Bloomberg and Rachel Sterne (the city's first ever chief digital officer) had a press conference in Manhattan presenting their "Road Map for a Digital City" today. 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This new, updated look is designed to unify Google’s products, while making a few aesthetic changes to their search - [Youtube vs. Facebook Native Video](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/youtube-vs-facebook-native-video/) - As an avid YouTuber, I’ve been very much against the idea of Facebook video since the day it was introduced. However, recently I’ve jumped on the bandwagon… Well, kind of. I’ve seen firsthand that Facebook drastically reduces the reach of Youtube embeds compared to their native player. If you already have an audience that you’ve - [Google Fonts Redesigned Their Site... And It’s Awesome!](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/google-fonts-redesigned-their-site-and-its-awesome/) - If you didn’t already know, Google likes offering free things. Since 1998, they have been giving Santa Claus a run for his money with their offerings and services. In almost a perverse manner, Google loves to buy expensive tech, code and digital services and leave the industry scratching it’s head when it open sources the - [Google is Alphabet?! Alphabet is Google?! Google’s Restructuring and What it Means](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/google-is-alphabet-alphabet-is-google-googles-restructuring-and-what-it-means/) - Yesterday, in a letter from CEO Larry Page, it was announced that Google, as a part of a corporate restructure, is now a part of the newly formed parent company Alphabet. “So wait, someone acquired Google?” Not exactly. Alphabet is a newly created company that is described as “mostly a collection of companies” by - [Ferocious Media has been named a 2022 Google Premier Partner](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/ferocious-media-has-been-named-a-2022-google-premier-partner/) - Ferocious Media, a digital marketing agency, has achieved 2022 Premier Partner status in the Google Partners program. 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To combat this, you'll need to develop a great marketing strategy: - [Stop Optimizing Towards Leads and Optimize Towards Revenue](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/stop-optimizing-towards-leads-and-optimize-towards-revenue/) - What is the difference between businesses that profit from their ads and those that do not? Simple: Many home service companies think business is about getting leads when it's really about earning revenue from ads. Today, one of the best ways to increase your business's profitability is through Google Ads’ revenue matchback. The reality is - [5 Resolutions For a Better Digital Strategy in 2022](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/5-resolutions-for-a-better-digital-strategy-in-2022/) - We’re well into 2022, and it’s only just the beginning! Businesses are constantly trying to stay on top of their game and make the most out of their resources. 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There’s lots that can - [Why You NEED A Brand Awareness Campaign](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/why-you-need-a-brand-awareness-campaign/) - Having a hard time getting people to engage with your business? You may be overlooking a crucial part of your marketing strategy -- brand awareness! Brand awareness is the foundation for not just a successful marketing strategy, but for consumer trust and business growth. It is a major asset that adds value to the products - [How to Love Your Digital Persona](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/how-to-love-your-digital-persona/) - Love is in the air, and with Valentine’s Day just a week away, we suggest you make sure it’s flowing through the digital airwaves as well! No, we’re not suggesting you join Match.com — unless of course you want to, then by all means! We’re talking about showing some tender love and care to your - [Inside the Huddle: The Big Game on Social](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/inside-the-huddle-the-big-game-on-social/) - Justifying an expense of $5 million for 30 seconds during the Big Game sure is proof of brand confidence -- wouldn’t you agree? Each year, over 100 million people turn their attention to two teams throwing a ball back and forth for an average of four hours. But let’s be real with ourselves here -- - [45 Digital Marketing Acronyms Defined](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/45-digital-marketing-acronyms-defined/) - ICYMI, sharing UGC on FB is great for boosting CTR and PV! Wait, WHAT?! SMH, NVM. No, this isn't a millennial fad. This weird lingo is very real in the digital marketing world. So to spare you from one too many Google or Urban Dictionary searches – which can lead to some NSFW definitions – - [This Month in Social Media: January 2017](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-media-january-2017/) - The world of social media is constantly changing — and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social — where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Instagram Brings - [Evolution of Web Design: How Our Favorite Sites Used to Look](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/evolution-of-web-design-how-our-favorite-sites-used-to-look/) - The year was 1991, when British computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee created one of the most pivotal inventions of our time. And while it wasn't the wheel or electricity — it serves us daily, providing its users with unending access to information: the World Wide Web. Photo via CERN We’ve come a long way since - [Evergreen Content: What Is It and Why Is It Important?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/evergreen-content-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-important/) - Remember that post you sent out on behalf of your business last year? The one you spent so much time working on and felt entirely confident that it would be the “best post ever?” Well, it seems as though the majority of your social media fans don’t remember it - after all, it only reached - [How SEO Has Changed Over a Decade](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/how-seo-has-changed-over-a-decade/) - Do you remember what the first website you ever visited looked like? If it was anytime in the 90’s odds are the page was nothing more than black text on a white background, with big blue links to click on. It’s hard to imagine a time when search engines were this limited. Today, we use - [This Month in Social: December 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-december-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Snapchat’s Entering - [Why an Internship at Ferocious Media is Unique](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/why-an-internship-at-ferocious-media-is-unique/) - With Thanksgiving Day in sight, we’re reflecting on all things we’re grateful for. That we’re thankful for our beautiful new office, our partners, and our employees goes without saying, but we can’t leave out an integral piece of the puzzle: our interns. So we sat down with two of Ferocious Media’s social media interns - - [SEO vs. SEM: the Similarities and the Differences](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/seo-vs-sem-the-similarities-and-the-differences/) - It’s a question that gets asked a lot in the digital marketing world: what is the difference between SEO and SEM? Let’s start with the basics: SEM (Search Engine Marketing) is a form of internet marketing that often utilizes keywords and individual bids, to show custom ads on a search engine results page. Also known - [Should I Continue Marketing During ‘Off-Season’ Times?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/should-i-continue-marketing-during-off-season-times/) - For our seasonal clients, this question is all too common. More often than not, we see many businesses cutting off their marketing efforts during their off-season, just to start back up at the beginning of their season the following year. It makes sense, right? Not exactly… While this method certainly will save some marketing dollars, - [Showcasing Your Business with 360° Virtual Tours](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/showcasing-your-business-with-360-virtual-tours/) - Consider this - you are a parent, looking to take your child to a new day care, doctor, or even dentist. While you’ve read countless reviews and taken recommendations from friends or family, actually seeing the place before hand can provide some peace of mind. Sure viewing photos of a business is great, but what - [2016 Facebook Global Partner Summit: Key Takeaways](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/2016-facebook-global-partner-summit-key-takeaways/) - If there’s one point that was driven home at the 2016 Facebook Global Partner Summit, it’s this: Whereas five years ago Facebook was built for generating Page Likes and engagement, today it’s evolved into a platform for driving real business results. And as the social network continues to mature, brands and advertisers can employ it - [This Month in Social: November 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-november-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Vine to - [Breaking Down a Bad Review: What Went Wrong and How to Respond](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/breaking-down-a-bad-review-what-went-wrong-and-how-to-respond/) - “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” – President John Adams These famous words were spoken well before online business review sites such as Yelp, Facebook, and Google+ existed, but the message can still be applied when a business receives a bad review. Since it is roughly 25 times more expensive to acquire a new - [An Open Letter to Businesses Starting up Social Media](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/an-open-letter-to-businesses-starting-up-social-media/) - At this point, we’ve seen it all. Our clients’ frustrations have become our frustrations - frustrations that truly could be avoided, with the proper precautions. What precautions? Glad you asked! Our Social Media Department Manager, Cassie Olivos, has rounded up some of the most common hiccups she (and her team) experience when new clients choose - [Blogging 101: The Meaning Behind the Madness](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/blogging-101-the-meaning-behind-the-madness/) - Blogging has become the 21st century’s way of expressing ideas in a format that is simple and easy to understand. The days of the newspaper are dead, and people are taking to the internet to find information - and spoiler alert, your business’ blog can fulfill those needs! Blogging is the present and the future, - [Google 101: Representing Your Business](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/google-101-representing-your-business/) - We bet you didn’t know there are rules that govern how you can represent your business on Google. Crazy right? After all, this is your business, and don’t you know it best? Well, while that may be true, in order for the search engine to maintain quality standards, and to make sure that search results - [Social Messaging](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/social-messaging/) - So you’ve encountered a problem with your newest product at home -- Now what? The daunting task of making phone calls (who dials numbers anymore?) or traveling to a store when you have an issue is becoming taboo for many -- but what’s taking it’s place? The ever-popular switch to mobile has been followed up - [This Month in Social: October 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-october-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Snapchat Rebrands - [Expanded Text Ads and What They Mean For You](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/expanded-text-ads-and-what-they-mean-for-you/) - Google is always making changes and announcing new features, and one of the latest that we’ve had our eye on is expanded text ads. In case you aren’t familiar with this new terminology, essentially what Google did was offer businesses more space to showcase information about their products and/or services in their ads. Below, we - [Ferocious Media’s Beginners Guide to Design](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/ferocious-medias-beginners-guide-to-design/) - Whether you are a small business owner or the CEO of a major corporation, design and branding are the first line of defense in building trust and legitimacy. What is good design though? Well it’s practically an intangible concept, but it is definitely not unattainable. Good design requires three major elements: a good eye, knowledge - [Business Videos Made Easy!](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/business-videos-made-easy/) - Creating a video for your business sounds like a great idea, right? Well the whole process is a lot easier said than done. You need a concept, then a script, then it needs to be produced, shot, edited…ahh, the horror! Have no fear, the video team here at Ferocious Media is here (to help)! With - [This Month in Social: September 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-september-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Facebook is - [Meet Jim LaSalle: Partner, CSO, Resident John Travolta](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/meet-jim-lasalle-partner-cso-resident-john-travolta/) - Since the employees here at Ferocious Media have been a close knit group from the get-go, we want you to get to know us just as well as we know each other. To help you do so, we sat down with our Chief Sales Officer (and resident John Travolta *video to follow*), Jim LaSalle, and asked - [Ferocious Media Is On The Move... Again!](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/ferocious-media-is-on-the-move-again/) - We’re elated and excited to announce that Ferocious Media is once again moving on up! Since making Melville, NY our home in 2006, we’ve seen tremendous success and growth on both our client list and our employee roster. So much growth, in fact, that our current office is bursting at the seams! While we’re sad - [What Are Google Ad Grants?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/what-are-google-ad-grants/) - I'm Joe, a Digital Manager of National Brands here at Ferocious Media, and I love this video: It’s a simple animated video that attempts to explain Google Ad Grants. The video shows a nonprofit organization distributing coats to children in need. Sadly, they run out of coats and leave one little girl shivering in the - [Social Awkwardness: 7 Deadly Sins for Your Small Business](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/social-awkwardness-7-deadly-sins-for-your-small-business/) - Let’s be honest: not everyone can be a social media guru. If you’re a small business owner, you can be an expert in your industry, but social media is a completely different playing field - and the game is constantly changing. By now you might have heard it a hundred times, “Your business needs to - [What's Everybody So AMPed Up About?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/whats-everybody-so-amped-up-about/) - In the world of everything mobile, the most important thing to users is the webpage in which they’re visiting. It’s been a common theme to blame a slow loading page on variable factors such as WiFi connections and bad service, but that’s not always the case anymore. Through an initiative backed by Google, the search - [Use Geofenced Advertising to Influence Conversion](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/use-geofenced-advertising-to-influence-conversion/) - Consumers these days are taking digital marketing cues and using social media to guide them through the purchase decision-making process more than ever before. So, wouldn’t it be great to have a way to show your target audience what you can offer in the moment -- when they’re exactly where you need them to be? - [This Month in Social: August 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-august-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Instagram Introduces - [Use Social Media To Tackle Customer Service](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/use-social-media-to-tackle-customer-service/) - Did you know nearly half of all U.S. consumers use social media to ask questions, report satisfaction or to simply voice a complaint about a service or company? In fact, according to Nielsen reports, one third of social media users find “social care” more convenient than calling a company on the phone. As you can - [Why Use Video In Your Digital Marketing Campaign?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/why-use-video-in-your-digital-marketing-campaign/) - There is nothing more valuable than time, so why are you still making your clients and customers read so much? Over the past few years we’ve seen just how important video has become, and for more reasons than one - what would you rather do? Read a page full of text or watch a one - [Using Networking and Digital Marketing To Grow Your Business](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/using-networking-and-digital-marketing-to-grow-your-business/) - When it comes to succeeding in business, your brand is everything. And while developing a brand has a lot to do with what happens behind-the-scenes, remember that you as an individual (the business owner or an employee) also directly affect how people view your company. A key point that we’d like to mention here is - [Items on Your Website Explained in Plain English](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/items-on-your-website-explained-in-plain-english/) - Having a website for your business is extremely important for branding, educating visitors, and gaining clientele. In all honesty, would you trust a business that didn’t have a website, or had a bad one at that? While you might not be able to build your own website, you should know the basics of some of - [This Month in Social: July 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-july-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Small Businesses - [Facebook Wants You to Boost Your Posts -- But There’s a Better Way](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/facebook-wants-you-to-boost-your-posts-but-theres-a-better-way/) - Whether you’re a small business owner or a social media marketer, you’re no stranger to Facebook’s “Boost Post” button. And as of late, the social network firmly suggests brands and advertisers pull the trigger, promising that “boosted posts appear higher in News Feed and on Instagram.” It’s true, too. Setting aside a budget to boost - [Google My Business and Yext Unite!](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/google-my-business-and-yext-unite/) - Managing your company’s digital listings just got a whole lot easier! Recently Yext, the leader in global location data management, announced that Google My Business would be added to their PowerListings Network. This means partners (such as Ferocious Media) now have the ability to sync a business’s verified Google My Business page with the Yext - [#SocialMediaDay: An Ode to Social Media](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/socialmediaday-an-ode-to-social-media/) - Since its launch in 2010 by Mashable, Social Media Day has been celebrated in hundreds of cities and by billions of people around the world. And while cynics may assume it involves spending the day posting #selfies, sharing cat vids, or whatever else tickles your fancy - it’s actually more than that. It’s a day - [How to Make Your Facebook Business Page Stand Out](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/how-to-make-your-facebook-business-page-stand-out/) - Facebook is one of the top competitive social media platforms in digital marketing today. With over 50 million businesses and 1.6 billion users on Facebook, it’s easy to say that making an impression on your customers is tricky. So what can you do to engage with your audience more closely and stand apart from the - [9 Biggest Mistakes Of Self-Managed SEM Campaigns](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/9-biggest-mistakes-of-self-managed-sem-campaigns/) - Every business owner knows the feeling all too well: wanting control over most, if not all, aspects of your business - including digital marketing. However, as experts in the digital sphere, we know that taking a hands-on approach isn’t always the most effective way to succeed in all of your marketing efforts. Why? Unless you - [Top Video Marketing Stats 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/top-video-marketing-stats-2016/) - It seems like everyday, there’s a new statistic on the future of video on the web. We’ve produced multiple videos and blogs on this topic, but since the numbers keep changing, it’s time for another! I run the video department here at Ferocious Media, as well as my own YouTube channel, so I make it - [Handling Negative Reviews: Best Practices](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/handling-negative-reviews-best-practices/) - Let’s face it - negative reviews happen. A customer has a bad experience with your business and posts about it on your Facebook, Yelp, or Google+ page for all the world to see. Now what? You might panic and feel tempted to defend your employees, products and services -- or worse, delete your page altogether. - [3 Big Changes for Twitter](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/3-big-changes-for-twitter/) - More Twitter changes are on the way, and your social media experts here at Ferocious Media have them outlined for you so that nothing comes as a surprise! See the latest in our infographic below: Have any questions regarding the above changes and updates? Reach out to one of Ferocious Media’s Social Media Analysts today! - [Taking Advantage of the Rise in Mobile Search](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/taking-advantage-of-the-rise-in-mobile-search/) - Desktop or mobile? It’s a question that many market researchers ask when creating a digital marketing strategy. Truth be told, people access the internet fairly differently than they did just years ago. Smartphones, tablets, and other advanced digital devices have taken over the digital marketing world in a way that we can’t avoid – and - [This Month in Social: June 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-june-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Facebook Reveals - [Identifying Your Weak Points: Digital Campaign Structure](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/identifying-your-weak-points-digital-campaign-structure/) - We see you’re on the digital space -- you’ve got your website set up, Facebook page created, and now you’re anxiously waiting by your phone for the lines to fill up with potential customers. But one thing is wrong; it isn’t happening. For many businesses, there’s the realization that many must come to and understand - [Summing Up Google’s Performance Summit](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/summing-up-googles-performance-summit/) - ICYMI: Google announced some game changing updates to AdWords and Google Analytics during yesterday’s Performance Summit event. A key theme? The importance of mobile. You certainly don’t have to be a marketer to know that mobile has been a trending discussion these last few years - did you know that there are more searches done - [Top 3 Facebook Advertising Trends to Run With This Summer](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/top-3-facebook-advertising-trends-to-run-with-this-summer/) - In the shifting digital world, Facebook is a key leader. The amount of targeting and advertising methods that Facebook offers to reach your ideal customer can be overwhelming. If you’re feeling defeated with your Facebook Advertising campaign, check out some of the proven methods below. VIDEO ADS – If you have it, use it. A - [This Month in Social: May 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-may-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Instagram Brand - [Hero Conf 2016 Conference Recap](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/hero-conf-2016-conference-recap/) - Earlier this week, our Search Engine Marketing Analysts took a road trip to Philadelphia to attend Hero Conf 2016 - the World’s Largest All-PPC Event. After spending most of the car ride trying to figure out how to properly order the perfect Philly Cheesesteak, they sat down with industry experts to learn about the latest - [Top 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t DIY Digital](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/top-5-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-diy-digital/) - Have you ever sat down to think about what just one hour of your time is worth? If not, it’s time for you to do the math - starting with the impact that every hour away from running your business has on its success. In a world where the Internet has become the go-to source - [This Month in Social: April 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-april-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing – and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social – where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Instagram to - [When is the Best Time to Send Email Newsletters?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/when-is-the-best-time-to-send-email-newsletters/) - A question that any email marketer is sure to ask. And while we wish we could give you a simple answer, truth is - it’s not that simple. Frustrating, yes, BUT while we can’t give you an easy answer, what we CAN do is share some of our tried and true advice on the matter. - [Google Posts Are Coming](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/google-posts-are-coming/) - Google is at it again and local businesses may soon have the opportunity to reap the benefits of the latest and greatest from the search engine giant. Google has recently began to experiment with a new SERP feature: Local Business Cards, powered by Google Posts. This new platform will allow businesses to post content that - [#RIPInstagram? Change is Coming](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/ripinstagram-change-is-coming/) - In case you missed it, last night Instagram stealthily announced it would soon be switching over to an algorithm-defined feed. That’s correct, your feed will soon work like Facebook. Instagram isn’t the first social platform to follow suit, last month Twitter announced it too would be showing the most popular posts first - though this - [How To Achieve Good Organic Rankings - Is It Just Luck?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/how-to-achieve-good-organic-rankings-is-it-just-luck/) - When completing a Google search for a product or service, have you ever wondered WHY certain websites land the top spots? Let’s face it, all businesses want to appear in the number one position during their audience’s micro-moments, but those that do aren’t there because they just got lucky - there are a number of - [This Month in Social: March 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/this-month-in-social-march-2016/) - The world of social media is constantly changing - and with so many platforms and algorithms out there, it’s hard to keep up. That’s why we provide our clients and followers with This Month in Social - where we highlight the biggest changes in social media and how we prepare to tackle them. Facebook Reactions - [Micro-Moments: Changing the Face of Marketing](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/micro-moments-changing-the-face-of-marketing/) - We've all done it - sat in front of our computers researching a product, service or experience for hours. But as technology continues to play an important role in our lives, and with the rise of mobile seemingly not slowing down, the advertising game has officially changed. The new name of the game? Micro-moments. Thanks - [Social Media Week 2016 Day 3 Recap](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/social-media-week-2016-day-3-recap/) - Our Social Media Account Analysts are back at it again, and today, they’re sharing some of Social Media Week’s speakers' top tips on storytelling and the power of visuals: 1. Tell a story and make it unique. Storytelling is the best way to grab your audience quickly. Engagement all starts with standout content. If no - [Social Media Week 2016 Day 2 Recap](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/social-media-week-2016-day-2-recap/) - Another busy day filled with classes and seminars held by industry leaders at Social Media Week New York City is in the books! Below, take a look at some of the key concepts and messages the Ferocious Media team put together from Day Two: 1. It’s not just about being different - it’s about being - [Social Media Week 2016 Day 1 Recap](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/social-media-week-2016-day-1-recap/) - Social Media Week is finally here! We sent two of our top Social Media Analysts to New York City in search of the latest trends, statistics, and news in social media. See below for some of the key concepts and messages the Ferocious Media team gathered from Day One: 1. FOBO (fear of being offline) - [Choosing a Digital Advertising Partner: How to do it right!](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/choosing-a-digital-advertising-partner-how-to-do-it-right/) - Choosing the right digital partner can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know what to look for and what questions to ask. The following blog post is dedicated to help guide you in asking all the right questions and choosing the digital marketing partner that makes the most sense for your unique business - [How to Create Positive Brand Recognition With Your Marketing Campaign](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/how-to-create-positive-brand-recognition-with-your-marketing-campaign/) - Ever wonder why you catch yourself singing along to those K-A-R-S Kars 4 Kids advertisements, or laugh every time Jake from State Farm has to explain himself to jealous wives? As a business owner, wouldn’t it be nice to achieve this goal of effective branding and advertising? You may be asking, how can I come - [4 Ways To Keep Your Search Campaign Super-Local](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/4-ways-to-keep-your-search-campaign-super-local/) - Many small and local businesses share a common ground when it comes to PPC advertising - they have limited marketing budgets, making each dollar count even more. Here are a few ways to keep your PPC campaigns super-local to ensure your ads are being placed in front of the right audience. Show your location. If - [Five Tips For Building A Strong Keyword List For Your SEM Campaigns](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/five-tips-for-building-a-strong-keyword-list-for-your-sem-campaigns/) - Having strong keywords and phrases in your AdWords campaigns will ensure that your pay-per-click ads are found by the right people. Below are five important tips to help you choose the right keywords to build a strong list and attract high quality, relevant traffic. 1.) Put Yourself in Your Customer's Shoes - If a potential - [Digital Marketing Trends To Look For In 2016](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/digital-marketing-trends-to-look-for-in-2016/) - 2016 is here, and it’s a guarantee that you’ll see new and innovative strategies and ideas pop up in the digital marketing world. Here’s a list of marketing techniques that will play a big role in your 2016 digital marketing plan: Responsive Website: 2015 was a huge year for mobile! Google announced that mobile traffic - [A Year In Review For Your PPC Accounts](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/a-year-in-review-for-your-ppc-accounts/) - Now that 2015 is coming to an end many of us are looking back and making resolutions for next year. The top resolutions include things like losing weight, saving money, and being more active. Your SEM campaigns would benefit from these too! When someone makes a resolution to lose weight or save money, the first - [4 Must-Read Tips For Responding to Negative Online Reviews](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/4-must-read-tips-for-responding-to-negative-online-reviews/) - Business owners know that good old-fashioned word-of-mouth marketing can be their best source of advertising. 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Behind each Ferocious Media email or phone call you receive is a hard working and unique individual. Get to know the Ferocious Media team, the members - [Facebook Launches Hyper-Local Advertising](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/facebook-launches-hyper-local-advertising/) - Ferocious Media is happy to announce this week's Employee of the Week; Chris D'Alberti, Senior Social Ads Specialist! Chris’ daily tasks include new campaign set-up, organizing campaign results, optimizing accounts and setting up calls with clients to offer campaign recommendations. In his spare time, Chris enjoys being on the move whether it be with friends - [Google AdWords Quality Score- Why It Matters](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/google-adwords-quality-score-why-it-matters/) - Google recently named Ferocious Media the 2014 winner of the North America Premier SMB Partner Awards in the category for “Highest Quality Accounts”. 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Once your campaign goes live it is only natural that you will want - [Ferocious Media Employee Spotlight: Meet Matt Connolly!](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/ferocious-media-employee-spotlight-meet-matt-connolly/) - Your Ferocious Media account analysts and representatives work hard to stay up-to-date on the latest digital marketing industry advances to ensure your business has the best opportunity to flourish. Behind each Ferocious Media email or phone call you receive is a hard working and unique individual. Get to know the Ferocious Media team, the members - [How To Succeed In Digital Marketing](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/how-to-succeed-in-digital-marketing/) - School's in session at Ferocious Media! Operations Manager, Mike Coyne took the time to provide readers with #TuesdayTips for success in the Digital Media Marketing world. Take a look at the following: What is the most important thing a business owner needs to know about digital media marketing? 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Get to know the Ferocious Media team, the members - [The Social Media Cleanse](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/the-social-media-cleanse/) - We can't think of a better way to say "goodbye" to summer and our weekends at the beach and "hello" to cooler nights and PTA meetings than with a cleanse. Don't dust off your juicer just yet; we're not talking about that kind of cleanse. We're referring to an online cleanse. There's nothing more refreshing than cleaning up your social media pages - [Users Say the Darnedest Things](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/users-say-the-darnedest-things/) - Think about the last thing you researched online. For some, that was "Beyonce's unbeatable VMA performance", for others it was "Conversation with spider in shower". And so we present to you Ferocious Media's Funniest Search Queries for the month of August, 2014! 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So, how long must you wait for Google to index your site? It is in our experience that it can take several days and even months for Google to index your content. This is - [Why You Need “Google My Business”](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/why-you-need-google-my-business/) - New to Google My Business? Formerly Google Places, Google My Business is rapidly growing as an effective marketing platform. It makes it easy for customers to find your business information on Search, Maps, and Google+, no matter what device they’re using! Google My Business Benefits: Build a Fan Base – Build a loyal fan base - [Improve Your Local Rankings!](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/improve-your-local-rankings/) - Google Pigeon is a new algorithm update that targets local business search results, tweaking how they appear and where business directories sit in the rankings. The Pigeon update was created in an effort to make local search results more clear and accurate. Whether or not this change is here to stay, what we currently have - [How To Measure The Success Of Paid Search Campaigns](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/how-to-measure-the-success-of-paid-search-campaigns/) - There are countless metrics available to track and analyze a paid search campaign. As one can imagine, the process can be quite complicated and confusing. To best understand what is working in your campaign and what isn't, we are going to narrow down the metrics to those that provide the most meaningful insights. 1. Quality - [SEM- Got Questions?](https://ferociousmedia.com/recent-news/sem-got-questions/) - Ferocious Media Analysts are dedicated to assisting clients in growing their businesses. Through our comprehensive digital media marketing services, we work to achieve your goals and help your business flourish. One of the key components in driving traffic to your business is Search Engine Marketing. 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