You’ve seen Comic Sans. You may have even (facepalm) used it. Have you considered why people around you are facepalming? We really need to get this out in the open. A Little History Comic Sans, as the name suggests, was created to mimic the playful style of comic-book script. Comics were (and for some, still [...]
In our society, life moves quickly, so the Internet has become an essential part of our day-to-day. When you think of the Internet, many things may come to mind and Facebook is probably one of them. Digging up the roots of Facebook’s origins and following them to what the social media giant has evolved into [...]
Recently, some of our website staffers were discussing signs that a website should be updated or totally overhauled. As websites play an intricate role in digital marketing for any business, we thought we'd share some of the discussion with you! Patrick King: “If your site looks like it's from Geocities, circa 1998, or if your site [...]
Written by Michelle Bowen (Web Designer) and Lauren Zazzara (Web Writer) Because the smartphone has made photography so accessible, many business owners consider taking their own photos for their websites. But unless you are a professional, we at NEXT! Ad Agency highly recommend that our clients hire photographers to take their photos for their websites! [...]
The holidays have arrived, which can mean a lot of things for business owners. Maybe it means the end of the fiscal year, or maybe it means you can expect an influx of time off requests from your staff. Whatever the case may be, there's a lot to think about in the month of December. [...]
It’s that warm-and-fuzzy time of year when we start reflecting upon what we are thankful for. Here at NEXT! Ad Agency, we are feeling especially grateful for SEO and Google. And if you own a business, you should be thankful for them, too. Here’s why… So what is SEO Anyway? SEO stands for "search engine [...]
This blog post could just be one word: Yes. But, you probably need more convincing than that. Why should you take time out of your day to start a blog? Business owners are extremely busy managing all facets of their company. No one wants to add yet another task to their plate. However, if you [...]
Nothing is as exciting (or terrifying) as starting a brand new business venture. You have a great service that you are excited to provide to your future customers, and you are looking forward to working hard and making money. However, you happen to lack a reputation, customer base, and brand recognition, making it almost impossible [...]
Any small business owner will tell you, word-of-mouth is a huge part of their business. Yes, their online presence and marketing is crucial for them, but nothing can beat that referral to a friend or family member. If this is how your business operates, there's one tool online that can be extremely valuable for enhancing [...]
It's hard to believe, but we are approaching the second half of the 2017 fiscal calendar. Time flies. At NEXT! Ad Agency, we understand how busy your day-to-day is as a business owner and how it can leave you little time to investigate new marketing trends and practices. Don't worry, though, we've got you covered. [...]
