News & Notes from Drum Creative

SEO Using Keywords and Content to Give Your Customers What They Are Searching For

Written by Keith Hodges, August 15th, 2017

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Search engine optimization is not just about matching your content to exact keywords in long tail phrases; it’s about user engagement and being a trusted… READ MORE

Graphic Design for Strong Rebranding

Written by Keith Hodges, August 8th, 2017

Instant recognition is one of the most important facets, and goals, of strong marketing. You want your customers to know at a glance that a… READ MORE

The Worst Branding Mistakes Small Businesses Make

Written by Keith Hodges, August 1st, 2017

What comes to mind when you think about great branding? Examples include the Wingfoot symbol for the Goodyear company, the Michelin tire man, the UPS… READ MORE

How Social Signals Affect SEO

Written by Keith Hodges, July 25th, 2017

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Social media isn’t just a way to drive traffic to your site. Of course, traffic should be the main goal of your social media strategy,… READ MORE

SEO 101 – Where Do You Start?

Written by Keith Hodges, July 18th, 2017

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You’re looking to purchase a new product or service… maybe somewhere to get your hair cut. What do you do? If you’re like me (and… READ MORE

Give Your Business an Edge with Custom Graphic Design

Written by Keith Hodges, July 5th, 2017

In the era of search engines and mobile devices, most people judge a company’s success by its website. The categories of success can be summarized… READ MORE

3 Solid Strategies for SEO

Written by Keith Hodges, June 20th, 2017

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In a sense, SEO with search engines is almost like any other business relationship. Often one has to gain trust with other organizations in order… READ MORE

3 Tips For a Successful Landing Page Web Design

Written by Keith Hodges, May 23rd, 2017

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Designing a good landing page can take years of experience and industry knowledge. But there are a few simple features that can really make a… READ MORE

If You JUST Want a Website, Here Are 10 Reasons NOT To Hire Drum

Written by Joel Newcomer, May 9th, 2017

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We believe that every business has unique products and/or services that require an equally unique website to clearly communicate what a business offers. But, if… READ MORE

Is Your SEO Investment Working?

Written by Keith Hodges, March 16th, 2017

Remember playing hide-and-seek when you were a kid? Your friends would hide while you counted to ten out loud and then warned, “ready or not,… READ MORE