Marketing, Web, & Graphic Design Journal Updates

The 4 Most Frequently Asked Questions about Google Local Service Ads

Heard the buzz about Google Local Service Ads but are unsure of what they are of if they are worthy of your ad budget? Read here to find answers to the four most commonly asked questions we receive about these ads!

What do oil changes and website hosting have in common?

Hoping for the best where website maintenance and care are concerned is like hoping that your car won’t need an oil change. You wouldn’t be able to drive your car for very long if you didn’t take care of it and provide it with the regular maintenance that it needs.

New Bern, NC Case Study

We created a website and award-winning that helped show off their local and waterfront rental and property. We chose beautiful photos and videos that helped showcase the local area and activities to prospective customers and worked in tandem with our marketing efforts and research to increase conversions.

Jacksonville, NC Case Study

Because of Jacksonville’s rapidly growing military population, the region has seen a big increase in the number of new home communities and businesses opening up. A. Sydes Construction, Inc. is one of the largest home builders and developers in the Jacksonville area. They have built thousands of homes for Jacksonville families over the years.

How Long Does it Take to Build a Website?

A clever website does more than make you look good in the digital world—it helps you run your business in a simple and stress-free way. Plus, it has potential to become your best salesperson working 24/7.

But how long does it take to build a website? Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy answer beca

7 Easy Ways to Grow Your Email List

The landscape of digital marketing is constantly changing, and with that comes new technologies and methods to grow your email list. While it’s easy to believe that purchasing email addresses is a quick way to get more leads and grow your list, it’s not always the best way.

WDC Wins 2 American Web Design Awards

The results are in! Wilmington Design Co. was recently named the winner of two American Web Design Awards presented by Graphic Design USA. WDC’s team of talented designers and developers were recognized for their outstanding creative work across the web design Industry.

Fayetteville, NC Case Study

The City of Fayetteville, NC is a historic area located in the sandhills region of southeastern North Carolina and is the 6th largest city in the state of North Carolina.Because of Fayetteville’s steadily growing population, new home communities and businesses are popping up left and right. Our client Caviness and Cates, a local long-standing builder in Fayetteville since

How To Tell If Your Marketing Is Successful

As a business owner, figuring out what parts of your marketing are and are not working may seem unwieldy. Marketing without data is like driving your car without a dashboard. It’s hard to determine which of your initial strategies are successful and which strategies need to be reevaluated.

What is Always-On Marketing and Why Should You Care?

Always-on marketing isn’t about a radical difference in what you do to promote your products, so much as a different mindset.

5 Marketing Buzzwords We’ve Heard in 2021 (So Far) and What They Mean

The world of digital marketing is always changing, and the language that’s used to describe what’s happening is no different.

Here’s How Apple Privacy Updates are Radically Changing Small Business Marketing

WDC Receives 2 National Health + Wellness Design Awards

Customers Are Searching For Your Business – Help Them Find You!

You want more customers, more calls to your business, more walk in traffic, right? Well, what if I told you that people are already looking for you but they can’t find your business? Read how you can capture these customers.

How Nonprofits Can Use the Google Grant Program To Push Their Organization Further

Google Ad Grants offers nonprofit organizations $10,000 every single month to run advertising campaigns. That equates to an additional $120,000 per year in your advertising budget. That’s no small number for a nonprofit organization.

Dos and Don'ts of Facebook Targeting in 2020

The secret to successful paid social media advertising campaigns is understanding the dos and don’ts for Facebook targeting in 2020.

A NC Best Employer for 3 Consecutive Years!

Wilmington Design Company has ranked 12th statewide in Business North Carolina’s 2020 list of Best Employers, making it our third consecutive year given this honor.

11 Easy Ways to Make Videos for Your Small Business

Video content is king, and it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or high budget for a small business to enjoy its perks. Embrace your creativity with these 11 easy ways to create video marketing.

How To Rank Higher: The Big 3 SEO Buckets

In this article, I’m going to reveal my 3 buckets of Search Engine Optimization and how you can use it to bring you new customers, daily.

How to Increase Leads From Your Website: Optimizing Lead Forms

One of the common problems we see with websites has to do with lead forms. Whether you’re prompting visitors to contact you, sign up for a service, or get a quote, web forms are one of the most important ways to capture leads from your visitors.

Working From Home: COVID-19 Edition: Tips, Insights, and Comedic Relief from the WDC Team

With all that is going on, we wanted to share some light-hearted, yet totally applicable content! Our team offers up personal work from home tips, humorous remote work chronicles, and insights on how the digital marketing landscape will be impa

5-Minute Hacks to Create More Video & GIF Content

These simple animations can make your next email or social media post shine – and best of all, they will take 10 minutes or less, and don’t require any special design tools.

How To Become a Google Guaranteed HVAC Contractor

One new way successful HVAC companies are growing is by using Google Local Service Ads. Here, you’ll learn how to sign up and start bringing in new clients today.

How to Get More Online Reviews for Your Business

Wondering how to get more reviews for your business on Google, Facebook, and other listings? You don't need to pay for them – and you shouldn’t, if you want to keep your profile live. Read about the in’s and out’s of getting online reviews.

Facebook Organic Reach Is Dead: Why You Have to Pay-to-Play

Roughly 1.5 billion users are active on Facebook every day. Since its initial launch, it has dominated the internet and completely changed the way we interact online. If your business is not already on Facebook, you are missing out big time. When it comes to utilizing the Facebook platform for business use, there are two primary channels.

Must-Have Digital Assets for Home Builders

Homebuyers are more eager than ever to shop online for their new house, especially as millennials and Gen Z buyers enter the market. From lot and home plan availability to finish details and upgrade selections, today’s digital buyer wants (and expects) to find ample content when conducting their home search.