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Pinnacle Marketing Group More Than Doubles Website Customer Base

Apr 13, 2020

April 13, 2020: Pinnacle Marketing Group, a full-service marketing company headquartered in Bemidji, MN, has announced two acquisitions that will more than double their website customer base. The first purchase ...

Mar 20, 2020

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! Pinnacle Marketing Group has been closely monitoring the recent developments regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). As your business continues to face the various challenges associated with the ...

Feb 14, 2020

Pinnacle Marketing Group, a Bemidji, MN based marketing company, has announced their acquisition of Hanson Directory Service (HDS) from DirecTech, LLC of Chicago, IL. The purchase of HDS will include ...

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Don’t Be Fooled: Three Common Website Phishing Scams

Jul 20, 2021

Don't get fooled by common phishing scams. We frequently get asked by clients “Is this a scam?” The ...

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Do You Have a Winning Website?

Jul 6, 2021

A business website is one of the most important tools you can have. With so many consumers turning ...

Reevaluating the Hiring Process

Jun 22, 2021

As the covid pandemic seemingly slows down, and with restrictions being lifted, many businesses have found themselves desperate ...

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The Power of Words

Jun 15, 2021

A single word holds the power to unlock any number of emotions; happy, sad, joyous, anger, curiosity. When ...

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Getting The Most Out of Your Video

Jun 8, 2021

As more small businesses turn to websites to help sell their services and products, it’s even more important ...

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Creating A Marketing Plan

May 25, 2021

Knowing the right marketing steps for your specific business can be a frustrating and time-consuming thing. What do ...

The Importance of Testimonials

May 18, 2021

We all read testimonials. Whether you’re shopping on Amazon, looking for a hotel to stay at during your ...

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The Art of Listening

Apr 27, 2021

We’ve talked about the importance of customer service in previous blog posts, but we can’t stress enough how ...

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Marketing Basics

Apr 20, 2021

In order to help have a strong connection with your audience, you must have a strong marketing platform. ...

Achieving Outstanding Customer Service

Apr 13, 2021

We all know that customer service is vital to a company and its reputation. But giving outstanding customer ...

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How to Market on Social Media

Apr 6, 2021

You want to be able to reach as much of the population as possible when marketing on social ...

How to Create Engaging Content

Mar 30, 2021

Content may be king, but only good content can reign in the fast-paced world of social media. Social ...

Instagram Tools for Businesses

Mar 23, 2021

When it comes to your business, Instagram can be a game-changer. From construction companies to hair salons, Instagram ...

Power of the Business Review

Mar 16, 2021

With the amount of technology giving customers the ability to read and write business reviews, a business must ...

Pinterest: Why Your Business Should be Using it

Mar 9, 2021

When it comes to social media marketing, platforms like Facebook and Instagram seem to rule the game, causing ...

Branding and Advertising: Twins of the Marketing World

Mar 2, 2021

For the success of any business, companies must consider branding and promoting that branding throughout their advertising. Branding ...

Google My Business

Feb 23, 2021

Having a digital presence is a necessity in today’s technology driven world. Making sure your business information is ...

Creating A Dynamic E-Newsletter

Feb 16, 2021

Email newsletters are a fantastic way to keep your customers in the know when it comes to events, ...

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3 Questions Your Website Homepage Should Answer

Feb 9, 2021

Your website’s homepage is often people’s first impression of your business. When a potential customer is in need ...

Your Marketing Experts

Feb 2, 2021

Marketing is a concept that is growing in leaps and bounds. There are so many different ways to ...

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Mobile-friendly Websites: Why You Need One

Jan 26, 2021

So many potential customers are using their mobile devices to search out their next purchase, that if you ...

Creating the Right Photos for Your Website

Jan 12, 2021

When it comes to your business, having appealing photos on your website is essential. Stock photos are okay, ...

SEO Strategies for 2021

Jan 5, 2021

Now that we have flipped the calendar to a new year, have you thought about your 2021 SEO ...

Happy New Year

Dec 29, 2020

All of us at Pinnacle Marketing Group would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year! Stay ...

This Seasons Techy Gifts

Dec 22, 2020

It’s the season of giving! Techy gadgets make for some of the best gifts. New techy trinkets are ...

How to Support Local Businesses

Dec 15, 2020

If we have learned anything from these times, it is that we need a sense of community. We ...

Your Company Party Can Still Happen

Dec 8, 2020

It may seem like so many things have been canceled this year due to the pandemic, and a ...

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Shop Local – Help Your Community

Dec 1, 2020

The year 2020 has us all feeling discombobulated. Everything that we knew is changing and so is the ...

Helping You Be Productive

Nov 24, 2020

There are times when a deadline is looming over you, or you have a ton of work you ...

Instagram: Marketing for Your Business

Nov 17, 2020

Did you know that out of all the social media platforms out there, Instagram is the most popular ...

Business Social Media Etiquette

Nov 10, 2020

As with anything, there are always a set of standards and etiquette to abide by. Social media is ...

Importance of Video Use in Marketing

Nov 3, 2020

Videos are a great way to capture the consumer's attention. They have the potential to reach more people, ...

How to Rock The Interview

Oct 27, 2020

Walking into an interview can be nerve-racking, but why? If you put the proper amount of time and ...

Important Information to Have on Your Website

Oct 20, 2020

Creating a website is a huge part of growing your business, and having an online presence can take ...

Staying Positive During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct 13, 2020

With everything going on in the world, it can be tough to have a positive outlook on life. ...

Ways to Help Your Favorite Small Business

Oct 6, 2020

Supporting local businesses is critical as we all try to navigate a new way of doing business in ...

5 Marketing Mistakes Businesses Make On Facebook

Sep 29, 2020

Facebook is a giant, and by now you probably have an account on this media jammed social platform. ...

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How to Gain Search Engine Optimization for Your Website

Sep 22, 2020

To begin, let us discuss what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is. According to the dictionary, SEO is defined ...

A Fresh New Look: Logo Makeover

Sep 15, 2020

Freshening up your business logo design helps dust off the cobwebs and get rid of elements that might ...

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5 Social Media Tactics to Attract Customers

Sep 8, 2020

Social Media marketing is a popular business tool because it has the potential to create and increase customer ...

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Fun Activities to Keep Your Team Motivated

Sep 1, 2020

Now that many of us are working from home, socializing has become next to impossible. We have to ...

Transferring from In-Person to Virtual Sales

Aug 25, 2020

Many businesses have had to close their doors for an extended period of time due to the pandemic. ...

Turn Online Complaints into Positives

Aug 18, 2020

Reviewing a business and its practices has never been easier through the use of social media and business ...

Why You Should Have LinkedIn

Aug 11, 2020

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the internet. It allows professionals to connect, share, and learn. ...

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Apps That Can Bring Your Business Success

Aug 4, 2020

Business apps can make quite a difference in your company’s efficiency levels. These apps are truly changing the ...

How to Get Customers to Return

Jul 28, 2020

We know that COVID-19 has done damage to our local businesses, and many businesses want to know ways ...

Socializing During the Pandemic

Jul 21, 2020

It’s difficult to think about socializing during a time like this, but the importance of it can be ...

The Ins and Outs of Social Media for Your Business

Jul 14, 2020

As people, we are very curious. We want to know what businesses are like on the inside. Use ...

Keeping it Current

Jul 7, 2020

How do you get potential customers interested? How do you know if you’ve given your potential customers the ...

Reaching the Deadline

Jun 30, 2020

We’ve all been there, the deadline looming over us. Starting a project with a strict deadline can be ...

Staying on Task While Working from Home

Jun 23, 2020

Working from home can be difficult at times, especially when it comes to keeping your productivity up. The ...

Hear A Lot, Just by Listening

Jun 16, 2020

If you ask sales managers what one of the most common mistakes they see even the best of ...

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Marketing Your Business During the Pandemic

Jun 9, 2020

For many small businesses, the thought of increasing a marketing strategy during the pandemic might not be at ...

Re-opening Your Small Business Amidst COVID-19

Jun 2, 2020

As the states begin to re-open for business, it’s never been more important to be smart and safe ...

Is Your Wi-Fi Running the Best It Can?

May 26, 2020

Did you know that many factors can lead to your home Wi-Fi not performing at top speed? Wi-Fi ...

Products and Your Customer

May 19, 2020

Stay-at-home and social distancing rules are forcing small businesses to rethink how they will continue to provide products ...

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Small Business Loan Resources

May 12, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the business world, and small businesses, in particular, are feeling ...

Filming Video for Advanced Creators

May 5, 2020

So you’ve mastered the basics and are ready to take the next step with video. Read on for ...

Ways to Help Your Favorite Small Business

Apr 28, 2020

The coronavirus has created many difficulties for everyone, but small businesses are hurting more than we might want ...

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What Your Small Business Needs to Do (During the Coronavirus Pandemic)

Apr 21, 2020

We know that the Coronavirus pandemic is causing havoc on small business operations, but there are things your ...

Staying Healthy While At Home

Apr 14, 2020

It’s so easy during this time to fall off the wagon of your healthy lifestyle. Being at home ...

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5 Ways to Stay Connected with Customers (Through the Coronavirus Outbreak)

Apr 10, 2020

Over the last few weeks, our daily lives have seen dramatic shifts. Businesses are seeing less foot traffic ...

Keeping Your Doors Open, Virtually

Apr 9, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19, small businesses have been forced to shut their doors for a limited amount ...

How To Survive The Quarantine

Apr 7, 2020

With the COVID-19 quarantine in full effect for most states, time can seem like it’s dragging by if ...

Twitter: What Parents Need to Know

Mar 31, 2020

Twitter is continuously growing in the social media world and most kids today have a twitter account. Twitter ...

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Internet Scams & Phishing Attacks

Mar 24, 2020

Protect Yourself from Internet Scams Internet fraud costs Americans billions of dollars a year; with hundreds of complaints ...

Nailing the Interview

Mar 17, 2020

We all know that having strong interviewing skills is a must in today’s business world. You need to ...

Rank Top on Google

Mar 10, 2020

Want your business to show up higher on Google search? We can help you to succeed on the ...

Tips for An Engaging Recruitment Video

Mar 3, 2020

In the modern world, it can be difficult to fill employment positions. The competition is fierce in this ...

Website Security

Feb 25, 2020

In the physical world, we lock our doors and keep valuables in secure locations. In the digital world, ...

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Facebook: What Parents Need to Know

Feb 18, 2020

Facebook. Whether you use it or not, it’s the largest social media platform out in cyberland. It’s easily ...

The Customer Journey

Feb 11, 2020

Do you know what your customers want? You are going above and beyond, yet they still go to ...

Top 5 Design Tips for Website UI/UX

Feb 4, 2020

Your customers should enjoy the experience of visiting your website as well as being able to access all ...

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Cleaning the Clutter

Jan 28, 2020

New year, new habits! With the new year here, it’s time to take into consideration cleaning out the ...

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Having a Mobile-Friendly Website

Jan 21, 2020

The use of the smartphone or tablet to look up businesses on the go has drastically exceeded the ...

Staying Positive with Feedback

Jan 14, 2020

In today’s world, customer feedback is gold. Whether you are getting online reviews through Facebook or Google, Yelp ...

Writing Your Content for Humans

Jan 7, 2020

When writing content for your website, blog, or other media outlet, the best thing you can do is ...

“WOW” Your Customers

Dec 31, 2019

It might seem insignificant but doing particular little things for your customers can really pack a big punch. ...

Strengthening Your Staff

Dec 10, 2019

Do you have a push and pull relationship with your coworkers or employees? It may be time to ...

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Google Ads – What You Need to Know

Dec 3, 2019

Reach more relevant customers within your budget by utilizing Google Ads. As we know, Google is the most ...

How to use Google Search

Nov 26, 2019

As we all know, Google Search is the number one search engine in the world. It’s often the ...

Using SEO For the Holidays

Nov 19, 2019

With the holiday’s fast approaching, now is the time to update your SEO efforts to include the holiday ...

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Reading Your Google Analytics Report

Nov 18, 2019

If you are a Pinnacle Marketing Group website client, we will set up your Google Analytics account and ...

Do More with Google Analytics

Nov 14, 2019

Google Analytics is an ocean of data, giving insight on your website’s performance and search behavior. While most ...

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8 Google Analytics Terms to Know

Nov 12, 2019

Most of us know Google Analytics is a powerful tool for gathering data on website performance. But this ...

Improving Your SEO Strategies

Nov 5, 2019

Now that the year is winding down, it’s a great time to take a look at your website ...

Helping Kids be Safe Online

Oct 29, 2019

Google has recently unleashed a new curriculum targeted towards kids, helping them become ‘safe, confident explores of the ...

Creative Content is King

Oct 22, 2019

Content isn’t just the words you write to be posted on your website. It’s also the photos you ...

Maintaining Your Customers

Oct 15, 2019

There are many ways to retain the customers you already have and retaining them is key in being ...

Educational Apps for Kids

Oct 8, 2019

Are you looking for fun and educational apps your kids will actually enjoy? With all the different apps ...

Phone Etiquette: How to Interact with Customers

Oct 1, 2019

By now we all know that customer service is the number one priority in running a business. Being ...

Using Google Analytics for Your Business

Sep 24, 2019

If you are looking at improving your website, but aren’t sure where to start, the first step is ...

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What To Expect From A Marketing Provider

Sep 19, 2019

There comes a time when you may need a marketing provider to help provide your business with an ...

How to Be the Best Client

Sep 17, 2019

You’ve decided on having a website created or have signed up for social media management with a marketing ...

Getting the Sales Pitch Started

Sep 10, 2019

You’ve done it, you’ve scored the face-to-face meeting with the business owner. You’ve done all your prep work, ...

Business Snapshots

Sep 3, 2019

Images speak a thousand words and the use of quality photos in your website is critical to having ...

Design the Perfect Business Card

Aug 27, 2019

Business card design can be tricky. There are many questions that we need to answer first. What is ...

Avoiding Facebook Marketing Mistakes

Aug 20, 2019

Facebook has become extremely popular as a marketing tool for small businesses. It offers the ability to reach ...

Office Etiquette – Respecting Each Other

Aug 13, 2019

Office etiquette can make or break the office environment. Proper etiquette can have a positive effect on the ...

Phishing Scams: How to Protect Yourself

Aug 6, 2019

It’s a red flag. You get a text on your phone or an email in your inbox that ...

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Why You Should Still Use & Advertise In the Yellow Pages

Jul 30, 2019

We all know that there’s been a decline in Yellow Page advertising. People are saying they use them ...

A Fresh New Look: Logo Makeover

Jul 23, 2019

Freshening up your business logo design helps dust off the cobwebs and get rid of elements that might ...

Stopping Email Spam

Jul 16, 2019

Spam email through your website is an epidemic in today’s digital world. We get so much unsolicited emails ...

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget

Jul 9, 2019

Small businesses may be looking at ways to cut back expenses, but your marketing shouldn’t be one of ...

What to do with the Review

Jul 5, 2019

So, you’ve asked your customers for reviews, and they’ve started pouring in. You’re averaging 4+ stars, engaging with ...

Asking for the review

Jul 3, 2019

Asking for business reviews may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. There are ...

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Business Reviews

Jun 27, 2019

You’re receiving reviews about your business but you’re not sure what to do with them now that you ...

Staying on Top

Jun 25, 2019

Most businesses understand how important marketing is to their growth and success, but are you up to speed ...

Retaining the Loyalty

Jun 18, 2019

How are some ways you can retain existing customers and strengthen brand loyalty? We’ve come up with 5 ...

Are You Being Found?

Jun 11, 2019

We know how important it is to be found online, but do we take the time to see ...

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10 Ideas for Video Posts You Can Do Today

Jun 3, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, filming a video for your next social media post doesn’t always take a lot ...

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Our Favorite Video Accessories (For Smartphones and Cameras)

May 31, 2019

https://youtu.be/8iBSSHgG8CQ Videographers would be lost without the camera accessories that support their films. From the bags used to ...

Spicing It Up: Changing out your digital advertising

May 28, 2019

Take advantage of online advertising and you will deliver the right message to the right customers. With the ...

Office Etiquette: How to be a good Co-Worker

May 21, 2019

In today’s society there are many work environments where the office space is shared with either an open ...

Avoiding Email Scams

May 14, 2019

We’ve all heard of the popular email scams that filter through our emails, but not all the emails ...

LinkedIn: Why You Should Be on It

May 7, 2019

With all the social media platforms out there to choose to showcase your business, LinkedIn is one to ...

Working the Kinks Out

Apr 30, 2019

Are you feeling the stiffness at your desk? Did you know that office jobs can have just as ...

(Facebook) Friends in All Places

Apr 24, 2019

Businesses are turning to Facebook to grow their online presence and by doing so are opening their doors ...

Technology is Changing, So Should Your Ads

Apr 22, 2019

The current trends in technology reflect the need to have everything right now. Convenience and instant gratification are ...

#InstagramforDummies: (Instagram best posting practices)

Apr 19, 2019

Maintaining your brand is always the most important thing you can do for your business and having that ...

The Business Side of Pinterest

Apr 16, 2019

Pinterest isn’t just about DIY projects and recipe ideas for cooking. It’s about creating a creative community where ...

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Creating Eye-Catching Ads

Apr 9, 2019

When it’s time to advertise in your local telephone directory, or anywhere for that matter, there are some ...

Blogging – How it helps your business

Apr 2, 2019

You hear about blogs nearly everyday and how more and more businesses are utilizing the blog to help ...

Productivity – Battling the Slump

Mar 26, 2019

Being productive at work seems like a given, but are you really doing everything you can to make ...

Remotely Yours

Mar 19, 2019

With the advancement in technology, remote jobs have been growing. Internet and mobile devices allow an employee to ...

The Art of Storytelling

Mar 12, 2019

When you are starting up a business or deciding to re-brand, the best thing you can do is ...

Targeted Marketing

Mar 7, 2019

We’ve all seen it. You’re bored one day, and you start thinking, “Hmm, maybe I need a new ...

Consistency is Key

Mar 5, 2019

If you take a look at any well-established brand, you’ll find a few simple things run true when ...

When Luck Isn’t Enough

Mar 1, 2019

March may be the month of luck, but you can’t rely on that alone when reaching for the ...

The Wonders of Instagram

Feb 26, 2019

Social media platforms are all communities and Instagram is one of the faster growing ones. Businesses today should ...

Staying Ahead of the Game

Feb 19, 2019

Successful small businesses are able to rise to the top, no matter the situation. They have the ability ...

When to Call the Plumber

Feb 12, 2019

It’s a Sunday morning. Your toilet is backed up and won’t flush. It’s your day off and all ...

Top to Bottom: From Pens to Trucks

Feb 5, 2019

Have you ever needed to write something down and scramble through your junk drawer until you found that ...

Video: Putting Yourself Behind the Screen

Jan 22, 2019

With the unimaginable amount of online content and advertisements, it’s easy for the message and personality of your ...

Helping Us Help You

Jan 8, 2019

Every website client at Pinnacle is assigned an Account Manager, but I can honestly say I think a ...

SEO and Social Media – Working Together

Jan 1, 2019

As we know, SEO is vital in helping grow your business in the digital world. But where does ...

A Fresh Look: Building Your Business Brand

Dec 25, 2018

It’s a new year and a perfect time to take a step back and look at your business ...

The “How To” Guide for Google My Business

Dec 18, 2018

Having a digital presence is a necessity in today’s technology driven world. Making sure your business information is ...

Top Techy Gift Ideas

Dec 11, 2018

It’s that time of year again when we’re all looking to find the right gift for the people ...

Your Guide to Website Structure

Dec 4, 2018

Good websites are easy to navigate no matter how much information is contained within them. This is because ...

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SEO: Why it’s Important for Small Businesses

Nov 27, 2018

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is what helps websites get to the top of search results for search engines ...

Google Voice Search: How It’s Changing the Way We Search

Nov 20, 2018

Google Voice Search is truly in the up and coming for businesses to utilize in their SEO practices. ...

Getting Specific with Your Goals

Nov 13, 2018

Goals are one of the most important things to set for yourself if you want to be successful ...

Hot Font or Not?

Nov 6, 2018

Choosing fonts is a fun, creative part of design. Here’s some advice especially tailored for good text uses. ...

SEO Terms Marketers Should Know: The Essentials

Oct 30, 2018

SEO Terms Marketers Should Know: The Essentials Navigating the world wide web of SEO can be challenging and ...

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Mastering Irregular Work Schedules

Oct 23, 2018

Your job doesn’t follow a daily 9-5, but that doesn’t mean a routine is out of reach. Read ...

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The Benefits of Professional Content Writers

Oct 16, 2018

The social media of your business is up and running but you’re lacking content rich material to share ...

Boosting Your Post: Why you should do it

Oct 9, 2018

You spend many hours creating content for your Facebook page and you want to ensure it’s gaining the ...

“Logos At Their Best”

Oct 2, 2018

Your business has a logo or some type of signage that helps customers to identify it. Looking for ...

Email Marketing: How to Use It

Sep 25, 2018

Email Marketing can be one of the biggest assets for any business, large and small alike. Although there ...

Sizzling It Up On The Web

Sep 18, 2018

Here at Pinnacle Marketing Group, we’re always cooking up hot new web content for our customers. If you’re ...

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A Company Event

Sep 14, 2018

Pinnacle Marketing Group hosted a bowling night for their employees along with a pizza party as a thank ...

Social Media: Learning the Ropes

Sep 11, 2018

Social Media can be a great tool for marketing your business. It’s important to educate yourself on how ...

The Color Effect

Sep 4, 2018

Did you know that color can affect our emotions? That’s why specific colors are used (and not used) ...

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The Benefits of Yellow Page Advertising

Aug 28, 2018

As mobile users increase, a business may think that advertising in the yellow pages is no longer a ...

Making a Statement with Advertising

Aug 21, 2018

When it comes to advertising, making a statement to stand out from the rest of your competition is ...

Customer Reviews: Defining Improvements

Aug 14, 2018

Did you know that 90% of people will hesitate to make a purchase, online or otherwise if there ...

Learning the Shortcuts

Aug 7, 2018

Learning new office programs can be a daunting task, but with just a few quick internet searches you ...

Tweeting with Twitter

Jul 31, 2018

Twitter is one of the biggest social media platforms delivering up-to-date and immediate information right at your fingertips. ...

SEO Best Practice and Writing

Jul 24, 2018

When you are responsible for boosting the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for a brand you’re working with, there ...

How to be a positive co-worker.

Jul 17, 2018

Sometimes it’s not easy to stay positive. Perhaps you’re having a bad day, something at home has happened ...

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Tips and Tricks: What Every Computer User Should Know

Jul 10, 2018

Let’s face it, not all of us are 100% proficient at computers. They can be frustrating, confusing and ...

Filming Video for Beginners

Jul 3, 2018

You’re looking to showcase your business with video and want to make it yourself. We’re here to share ...

Tips from Small Business Owners

Jun 26, 2018

Starting up your small business can be exciting and even a little scary. The one thing you shouldn’t ...

Office Etiquette: How to be a good Co-Worker

Jun 19, 2018

In today’s society there are many work environments where the office space is shared with either an open ...

Seasonal Businesses: Reminding Us You’re Open

Jun 12, 2018

The winter was long and brutal, but now the sun is out, flowers are blooming, and you are ...

Why Blogging Matters

Jun 5, 2018

You may wonder what the deal is with all the blogging that goes on out there and why ...

Photography Tips

May 29, 2018

You don’t have to be a pro to take great photos. The smartphone in your pocket has a ...

A Healthier Image

May 22, 2018

It’s a known fact that the healthier the work environment is, the healthier and happier your employees will ...

“Eco-Friendly Marketing”

May 15, 2018

Whether you’ve been running an eco-friendly business for years or are just getting started, take advantage of promoting ...

Adding Your Own Brand to Pinterest

May 8, 2018

Pinterest is all about being unique, this is the perfect social media outlet for your company to express ...

How to Have a Strong Client Relationship

May 1, 2018

Having a strong client relationship is important not only for keeping them as customers, but also important for ...

Getting Started with Pinterest

Apr 24, 2018

Pinterest isn’t just for crafting and DIY projects, it is about expressing your creativity and posting it for ...

Social Media Etiquette

Apr 17, 2018

When it comes to social media, you will see a variety of ways people and businesses handle their ...

Websites: Flash or Substance?

Apr 10, 2018

Need a website? Are you tempted to try one of those template-based website builders such as WordPress or ...

Brick & Mortar – How To Work Together

Apr 3, 2018

Instead of looking at your neighboring businesses as competitors, join arms and work together. You all have the ...

Your Brand Advocates

Mar 27, 2018

Branding your business takes an incredible amount of time and energy, but is essential to give your business ...

How to Read Your Google Analytics Report

Mar 20, 2018

How to Read Your Google Analytics Report When used properly, Google Analytics can help you understand how your ...

Learning the Ins and Outs at Pinnacle Marketing Group

Mar 14, 2018

Finally, it’s the start of my last semester of my senior year at Bemidji State University. I have ...

Trends of 2018

Mar 13, 2018

Technology trends are always interesting to come by as well as interesting to learn about. But what are ...

What Are Long Tail Keywords?

Mar 6, 2018

In a typical conversation of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy, two terms you will hear often are “keyword” ...

Content Writing at Its Best

Feb 27, 2018

Content writing for your website and other social media platforms isn’t as easy as it may first seem. ...

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Facebook’s Changes and What They Mean For Your Business

Feb 20, 2018

“One of our big focus areas for 2018 is making sure the time we all spend on Facebook ...

Cross-Promoting. Why It’s Helping Small Businesses Advertise

Feb 13, 2018

Advertising can be a tricky thing. Choosing where and how to spend those dollars can be frustrating and ...

2 More Elements That Your Website Must Have

Feb 6, 2018

To read the first three things your website must have, take a look at our previous blog post, ...

Dealing with stress in the workplace

Jan 23, 2018

Workloads have never been as stressful as they are today. Often, we are working on more than one ...

The Marketing Breakdown

Jan 16, 2018

Marketing can be a difficult thing to master for your small business. We all want to find the ...

Voice Search – The New Wave of Technology Trends

Jan 9, 2018

As search continues to rise, a new way of searching is expanding faster than any other trend in ...

Creating an Energetic Email Newsletter

Jan 2, 2018

Email newsletters are a fantastic way to keep your customers in the know when it comes to events, ...

Facebook Live: What is it and how should you use it?

Dec 26, 2017

As video becomes one of the most popular ways for marketers to engage with consumers, small businesses are ...

The Review Impact

Dec 19, 2017

One of the most important ways a business can learn how their customers feel about them is through ...

Spicing It Up: Changing out your digital advertising

Dec 12, 2017

Take advantage of online advertising and you will deliver the right message to the right customers. With the ...

Building a Business Rapport – How to have that first Conversation.

Dec 5, 2017

It’s time. You’ve made the appointment, you’ve done all your work, now it’s your moment to sit down ...

Why the Yellow Pages are still effective

Nov 28, 2017

In the present age of digital advertising, the argument that the Yellow Pages are no longer relevant comes ...

Learn to be Engaging!

Nov 21, 2017

You’ve built your Facebook profile, Twitter page, and/or LinkedIn profile. However, no matter the social media platform/s you ...

Employee Recognition – a little goes a long way

Nov 14, 2017

Did you know recognizing your employees isn’t just a nice thing to do, but it can have a ...

Get Ready To Listen!

Nov 7, 2017

In a time when we, as business owners, expect higher productivity and better results, it’s easy for a ...

What Are Keywords?

Oct 31, 2017

We hear about them all the time. In order to have a successful website you need to have ...

What Is Spoofing?

Oct 24, 2017

“Spoofing” is when a caller falsifies their number to your caller ID to disguise their identity. Unfortunately, spoofing ...

Becoming Your Own Success

Oct 17, 2017

Be a success in business and in life by taking a long hard look at why you may ...

Is Your Listing Appearing Correctly?

Oct 10, 2017

We know how important it is to be found online, but do we take the time to see ...

Building a stronger team

Oct 3, 2017

Every day we work with groups of people, some of us share the same job duties and some ...

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Improve Those Facebook Engagements – The Trick of Time

Sep 26, 2017

Are you posting on your Facebook page but not seeing the engagement you were hoping for? As it ...

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Why Hire a Professional Website/Marketing Firm?

Sep 19, 2017

We live in a world where everything is on the go and information is at our fingertips. For ...

Taking Care of Your Website

Sep 12, 2017

You’ve had a website for a few years now and you’ve noticed there’s been less traffic. How do ...

Health and safety in the workplace

Sep 5, 2017

You don’t need to work around heavy mechanical machines or dangerous waste materials for a workplace accident to ...

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Time To Get Up and Move!

Aug 29, 2017

Let’s face it, many of us sit or stand for long periods of time while at work. Most ...

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How Technology Can Improve Small Business

Aug 22, 2017

Technology can be a bit scary if you’re not used to using any for your small business. But ...

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Why Video Is So Important

Aug 15, 2017

According to Andrew Brown of Bluehost Blog, “Content is King” but when it comes to your website, trending ...

How to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace

Aug 8, 2017

It’s going to happen, and when it does, it’s never fun. Conflict in the workplace is very real ...

Ways to “Wow” Your Customers

Aug 1, 2017

It might seem insignificant, but doing particular little things for your customers can really pack a big punch. ...

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The Foundation to Your Small Business

Jul 25, 2017

You’re ready to start up your small business. You have a plan, goals, and a concept of how ...

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What They’re Looking For

Jul 18, 2017

What are the top qualities businesses are looking for with every new hire? First and foremost, staying power. ...

How to Keep Productive Throughout Your Day

Jul 11, 2017

Let’s face it, staying fully engaged and productive throughout the work day can be a challenge. Most of ...

Surviving Local Search

Jul 4, 2017

The idea of local search can be frustrating and often confusing, especially for small business owners. The online ...

Online Marketing Survival

Jun 27, 2017

Hyperlocal targeting (marketing within an area based on location), helps brands answer the needs of their local consumers. ...

Employee Involvement for Better Morale

Jun 20, 2017

Creating a strong and healthy work environment is easier than it may seem. Keeping employees happy and engaged ...

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How To Increase Those Facebook “Likes”

Jun 13, 2017

Everyone with a Facebook business page would love to see the number of their followers increase. But how ...

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All Sales Summit at Pinnacle Marketing Group

Jun 6, 2017

This past week Pinnacle Marketing Group held an all sales summit, inviting their entire Sales/Marketing Consultant Reps from ...

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Yellow Page Advertising Still Matters

May 30, 2017

Research from the Local Search Association has proven that your local yellow pages is still the most trusted ...

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Overworked? Check Yourself!

May 23, 2017

We are a nation on the move. We hurry from one place to the next, work double digit ...

Open for Business

May 16, 2017

Are you a seasonal business? Perhaps you’re only open in the summer or winter. It’s vital you start ...

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Keep Dreaming Big

May 9, 2017

So you have your brand and business is good, but should that keep you from exploring more possibilities ...

Getting Involved

May 2, 2017

Getting involved within your own community can say a lot about how a business is perceived. Businesses who ...

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Tips for Interview Success

Apr 28, 2017

Getting ready for an interview can be a nerve-racking and sometimes scary event. What do you wear, what ...

What it Takes to Create a Successful Landing Page

Apr 4, 2017

A landing page is where you direct people who interact with your online marketing campaign or advertisement. Having ...

What you don’t know about Pinterest and Instagram

Mar 28, 2017

The social media world is vastly growing and because of it we have many opportunities as a small ...

Why multi-tasking isn’t doing you any good…

Mar 21, 2017

One common strength we tend to tell our employers we possess is multi-tasking. If we truly look at ...

Tips to Keeping Those Invoices Organized

Mar 14, 2017

So, your business is up and running and now you need to start billing your customers. But how ...

Tips for a Morning Routine to Help You Focus

Mar 7, 2017

It’s yet another work day and you are feeling groggy. Have you thought about creating a routine that ...

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What is a mobile friendly website and why is it important?

Mar 3, 2017

Did you know that more and more people are searching on the go with mobile devices and tablets? ...

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Why Posting on Social Media Once a Week Isn’t Enough

Feb 28, 2017

When running a small business you probably end up with ever-changing schedules that push small tasks like social ...

Video Tips for Small Businesses

Feb 24, 2017

When making a video, there is so much to consider – can I use photos with a voice ...

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Creating a Stress Free Environment

Feb 21, 2017

The hustle and bustle of a busy work day can often drain your mental state and lead to ...

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Ways to Make that Business Card Stand Out

Feb 17, 2017

Business card design can be tricky. There are many questions that we need to answer first. What is ...

Do holidays really bring in more customers?

Feb 14, 2017

It might seem like any day would be a good day to run a sale or have an ...

Do you get easily distracted at work?

Feb 10, 2017

Picture This: You are sitting at your desk and you are hearing the following things- Your neighbor on ...

Yearly Reviews Can Boost Office Morale

Feb 7, 2017

The dreaded yearly review. Actually, it shouldn’t be dreaded at all. A yearly review, if done in a ...

Employee Appreciation Goes a Long Way

Feb 3, 2017

Showing appreciation to employees is essential for developing and maintaining a team of dedicated individuals. Recently, Pinnacle Marketing ...

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Which social media platforms are best for my business?

Jan 31, 2017

Using social media for business is becoming more and more popular. It is an excellent way to attract ...

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Tips for Improving Google Rankings

Jan 24, 2017

It can be difficult to know exactly what we should do in the eyes of Google to have ...

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How Can I Measure My Online Efforts?

Jan 20, 2017

How do I know that my efforts for online advertising is not going to waste? There are many ...

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Use Videos to Show Off What You’ve Got

Jan 17, 2017

How do we capture an audience and stand out from competitors using a video? There is a voice ...