Types of marketing tactics

As a large, or small, business you’re typically focused on generating the next lead, which often requires marketing assistance. Some marketing tactics yield maximum results with minimal cost, and vice versa. The question is how do you choose a marketing tactic? Our answer: this will vary based on target audience, budget and many other considerations.…

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Happy Birthday, WordPress!

What do blogging, a vast array of plugins and 14 million downloads have in common? All three describe WordPress, the widely acclaimed blogging tool, publishing platform and our go-to content management system. WordPress utilizes thousands of different plugins that make web site management easier and more efficient while also giving the manager more options to…

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Happy Memorial Day + Office Hours

From everyone here at Mopdog, Happy Memorial Day! We hope you all enjoy your day off. Our office is closed on Monday, so if you call and we don’t answer, it’s because our office is emptier than your bottle of sunscreen. That being said, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day is primarily about remembrance…

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Quick Guide to Social Media Dimensions

Social media dimensions change on a fairly regular basis. It’s important to stay on top of the changes to make your brand ever-present in the social media world. Keep all of your pages visually appealing with a little help from our quick guide to social media dimensions (in pixels). Facebook Cover Photo: 851×315 Profile Image:…

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Top 5 articles that piqued our interest

We have come across many articles that have piqued our interest recently, and we wanted to share some of them with you. Check out our top 5 below. Can B2B Businesses Really Succeed on Pinterest? B2B businesses are not usually very visual – so how can they successfully use Pinterest to drive referrals? In the following…

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The worst marketing advice we’ve ever heard

The marketing industry is constantly evolving and we are continually searching for the best advice on how to keep up with the latest and greatest trends. However, there is a lot of misleading advice floating around that if followed could negatively impact a brands reputation. Over the years we have heard some horrible marketing advice.…

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Facebook algorithm change hurts brand's organic reach

Have you noticed that the content you’re sharing on your Facebook Page isn’t reaching as many people as it used to? Well, you are not alone. Recently many companies have noticed a steady decrease in their organic reach (the number of unique people who’ve seen your post in their News Feed or on your page).…

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Mopdog Creative + Strategy Named Top 25 Small Business of the Year

We are proud to share that Mopdog Creative + Strategy has been named a 2014 Top 25 Small Business of the Year by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. The Small Business of the Year awards, first established in 1982, represent the influential companies that keep Cobb thriving. Click here to view a full list of…

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The great Mopdog cookie bake-off

It’s time for another friendly competition at the Mopdog office and this time we are in the mood for cookies! If you like cookies too, then head over to the Mopdog kitchen on Thursday, May 1, and help us sample an assortment of cookies and choose a winner. All contestants will bake a few extra…

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Best practices for Google+

I have spent a good amount time over the last few weeks learning the ins and outs of Google+ and like many who are new to the site, I questioned the usability of the platform. Do I treat Google+  like Facebook and share all the cat videos and “like if you…” posts? Or like Twitter…

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When to use what font

What’s in a font? Fonts can make you feel sophisticated, visualize things and take you on a journey. But they can also give you a headache. When used correctly fonts are awesome. Much like this whimsical font that instantly takes you to childhood. Or, then there’s this medieval, calligraphic font that’s just plain serious. Even…

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3 Tips to Become a Better Photographer Today

When thinking about photography, there are many things that separate good photos from bad—mode, white balance, ISO, exposure, focus, resolution—and the list goes on.  To become pro in no time, start by mastering these three basics. Basic need for all – the camera A good photographer can use any camera and turn out great photos,…

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