June 22, 2016
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The Art of Boosting Referrals

We’re all familiar with the power of “word of mouth” marketing. Simply put, people often trust the opinion of their friends and loved ones most when […]
June 7, 2016
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Tips for Successful Local SEO

We often discuss the varying levels of importance for different types of businesses to utilize different marketing strategies. Something we always recommend for smaller, local businesses […]
May 26, 2016
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How to Boost Your Visual Marketing Strategy

A picture is worth a thousand words. A video helps tell a story. As customers become more visually driven, it’s becoming more crucial for companies to […]
May 12, 2016
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Why Should You Be Blogging?

If you’re a small business owner, you’ve likely heard at least one person ask if you have a blog or, if you don’t have one, tell […]
April 27, 2016

We’re Sponsoring the Governor’s Business Plan Contest!

As a small business in the Milwaukee area ourselves, we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs make their great ideas come to life. This year, Vertz Marketing is […]
April 13, 2016
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What’s New on Instagram?

Instagram: It’s been all the rage lately and, frankly, it’s no surprise. It has quickly become one of the most popular smartphone applications available, and that’s […]
March 29, 2016
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Effective Marketing Tools You May Be Missing: Part 2

A few weeks back, we posted a blog covering a few marketing tactics that tend to be overlooked for small business owners in Milwaukee. Oftentimes, people […]
March 17, 2016

Why You Should Be Using PPC for Ecommerce

Ever feel like every time you turn around there’s a new “must-have” marketing tool? We don’t blame you. We often talk about the importance of a […]
March 3, 2016
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Effective Marketing Tools You May Be Missing

When most companies develop their marketing budget, they likely think solely of big-ticket items to determine what percentage should be dedicated to each. While it’s important […]
February 19, 2016
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Common Social Media Mistakes: Part 2

It’s time for the second part of our “Common Social Media Mistakes” series, and we’re finishing things up with a few important points. Using your own […]
February 3, 2016
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Common Social Media Mistakes: Part 1

The joy of social media for small businesses in Milwaukee is it’s a fairly low-cost strategy. Plus, for the most part, it’s simple to manage. It’s […]
January 22, 2016
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Tips for Low Cost Marketing in Milwaukee

For some small businesses, the trouble of marketing isn’t lack of ideas but rather lack of excess capital to make them come to life. We all […]
January 7, 2016
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4 Tips for Business Success

Many companies experience lulls in traffic and sales during the winter, especially after the holidays. The gurus at Vertz Marketing of Milwaukee take this time to […]
December 10, 2015
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Social Media Tips for Milwaukee Small Businesses

strategies. To be frank, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Nowadays, social media is an essential part of the marketing mix and often helps turn […]
November 24, 2015
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#ShopSmall This Saturday!

We’re always stressing the importance of local businesses and their role in the success of our communities. With all of the crazy coverage of Black Friday […]
November 13, 2015

Becoming an Instagram Guru: Part 2

Last month we posted a few tips on getting your business started on Instagram. This month we’re continuing with the helpful hints and offering some more […]
October 29, 2015

Why You Should Be Using Facebook Ads

You’d be hard pressed to find someone nowadays who hasn’t heard of Facebook, has their own account, or knows someone who does. It has quickly become […]
October 14, 2015
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Becoming an Instagram Guru: Part 1

What are the kids into these days? Instagram. The photo sharing social media platform skyrocketed in popularity not long after it was founded, and is still […]
October 2, 2015
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Why Print Marketing Still Matters

In a digital age, many people consider print marketing to be somewhat of a lost art. Smart phones, computers, email, tablets – everything seems to be […]
September 16, 2015
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What’s New For SEO?

It’s no secret that search engine optimization is an ever-changing aspect of marketing. Many people think it’s something of a “set it and forget it” type […]