25 most important digital marketing KPIs for tracking business growth.
How to Measure Success in Digital Marketing Now that you’ve taken the step to transform the way you advertise your products and services, it’s common to feel overwhelmed or confused when faced with a slew of new terms and phrases. Not to worry –– this post will walk you through key terms and phrases used […]
17 proven steps to gain thousands of real Instagram followers [2021].
17 Proven Steps to Get More Real Instagram Followers in 2021 You’ve mastered Google Ads and your Facebook page has lots of likes and engagement, but still aren’t seeing the following you want? While both of those platforms are great for many reasons, more brands and companies are expanding their digital reach by utilizing Instagram. […]
How to boost Instagram stories: 3 easy steps to creating attention-grabbing GIFs.
Creating Your Own GIFs For Instagram GIFs are leading the social media revolution by changing how brands use and recreate content to draw the eyes of millions of users. In the last several years, still images have moved into short, continuous video segments known as GIFs. Eye catching, efficient, and artistic, there are endless possibilities […]
5 must-know design tips our Lead Designer has learned in 2020.
5 Design Tips From Our Lead Designer, Karlee Proctor Graphic design is one of the most powerfu l tools a business can utilize. It allows your company to create a cohesive digital and physical experience where your customers can fully immerse themselves in your product, business, and brand. With the help of colors, fonts, elements, […]
Google Business Profile do’s and don’ts: quick checklist for best local search.
Have a Google My Business listing? Want to boost your traffic, leads, sales, and overall appeal as a business? Then this article is well worth your time. Google My Business Best Practices Checklist In this ever-evolving digital age, Google My Business is the central resource for local marketing efforts. Flipping through the yellow pages has […]
Want your business to rank first on Google? You need the Google Guaranteed badge.
Google is on track to release an upgrade to your Google My Business profile called Google Guarantee. We’re here to tell you what it is, how it works, and why your business will grow because of this. So What Is Google Guarantee? Google will be testing a new feature to upgrade your Google My Business […]
Google Ads Express “pay per phrase” is a scam.
Warning: Don’t Trust Anyone Selling Google “Pay Per Phrase“ Ads Sigh. It’s happened to the best of us. We naively click on a link promising free AirPods, or an email from your boss telling you to “Check this out!” and become plagued with alarming spam emails and never-ending phone calls. A client of ours recently […]
157 things to do during Coronavirus
It’s Coronavirus time, now what? Here’s a massive list of 157 things to do now that you have some extra time. Now that you’ve been quarantined into the abyss of loneliness and despair, just think, now’s the time to do those things you wish you had the time for. Plus Spring Break is here, so […]
Crash course: weekend in Austin.
Tips for an Epic Weekend in Austin, Tx Like the rest of the Austin population, we at Blackhawk were so disappointed about the cancellation of SXSW. While it’s a necessary measure, we know our favorite Austin businesses need a little extra love this month! We’ve told you about our favorite nature spots, and now it’s […]
ATX greenspaces you can’t miss.
With a shiny new high-rise popping up in downtown Austin nearly every week, it’s hard to believe how much lush green-space we still have here. From spring-fed pools to shaded trails, it’s fairly easy to find somewhere to escape in nature. If you’re visiting Austin or you’re a local looking for new inspiration, check out […]
