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Marketing Education + Resources

Carla Stiles
2 min read
Does Hashtags Increase Your Organic Reach?
Using relevant hashtags can make it much easier for users to discover your content and help you reach a larger audience.


Carla Stiles
2 min read
Why Checking Your Social Media Marketing Metrics Is Important
If you don't know that every month, about 1-2% of your audience will visit your website for free, and 1-2% of those visitors will purchase.


Carla Stiles
3 min read
Pinterest for Business and 6 Reasons Why
Let's discuss the importance of including Pinterest in your online marketing strategy and understand why it is one of the best ways to...

Carla Stiles
2 min read
The Good, Bad, and Ugly of AI
What are the common fears and misconceptions about AI and its potential to harm humans?


Carla Stiles
3 min read
The Risk and Impact of Cyberloafing in Your Business
The Risk and Impact of Cyberloafing in Your Business


Carla Stiles
2 min read
Top Ways To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
LinkedIn is the one-stop marketing connection for finding jobs, searching for employees, brief updates and news from companies, original...


Carla Stiles
2 min read
Our Secret To Three Video Tips
Video and branding photo marketing helps to not only build your audience, but it helps to influence conversation and engagement as well....


Carla Stiles
2 min read
A Selling Expert's Guide to Marketing for the Holidays
Every year, retailers start their marketing campaigns for the holiday season months in advance. They work tirelessly to attract more...


Carla Stiles
1 min read
Mini Marketing Ideas: Episode 123
Top 3 things happening in marketing 1. Artificial Intelligence If you haven’t already realized it, the dominance of artificial...


Carla Stiles
3 min read
What are the newest social media mediums of value for non-profits and businesses?
Welcome to our Learn Something New Series, where you can submit a question of the week and the DBC team gets to answer it.


Carla Stiles
2 min read
How can Pinterest help attract new clients to my business?
Welcome to our Learn Something New Series with Designedbycarla, where you can submit a question of the week, and the DBC team gets to answer


Carla Stiles
2 min read
Set Pinterest For Marketing Success
Sure, you can tackle Pinterest advertising on your own. However, it can be extremely beneficial to partner with a professional Pinterest...


Carla Stiles
1 min read
Mini Marketing Ideas: Episode 122
HAPPY FRIDAY! 1. Re-Evaluate Your Target Market! When you think of your customer, who do you think of? Is it a woman in her 30's,...


Carla Stiles
2 min read
The Best Instagram Posting Frequency, Explained
Let's face it—Instagram has changed it's organic reach algorithm quite a few times in the last few years.


Carla Stiles
1 min read
Mini Marketing Ideas: Episode 120
1. Don't Ignore Your Followers! Social media has made it easier for businesses to communicate directly with their customers.


Carla Stiles
2 min read
Increase Your Organic Reach with Hashtags on Facebook
Hashtags can be found on most social networks: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and... Facebook!


Carla Stiles
1 min read
Mini Marketing Ideas: Episode 117
Improve Your Business Website! Can you track your website's progress?


Carla Stiles
2 min read
Scale Up Your Business in 10 Easy Steps
Business owners always end up not moving forward and instead become static in their marketing strategies.


Carla Stiles
1 min read
Mini Marketing Ideas: Episode 116
Take A Few Minutes! Sometimes, what matters the most is what you do with the "in-between" time.


Carla Stiles
1 min read
Mini Marketing Ideas: Episode 115
Get Ready For The New Month! Say goodbye to July and hello to a new month filled with achievements!
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Carla Stiles
2 min read
Embrace Marketing Opportunities
When reviewing current marketing trends for 2025, I noticed that much of it is similar to last year.

Carla Stiles
3 min read
Bad Marketing Plans
If you haven't started yet, now is the time to strategize your marketing spending.

SEO & Content
Social Media Marketing
Retention Marketing

Carla Stiles
2 min read
Fractional Marketing?
Ever heard of Fractional Marketing? It's like having a personal marketing guru on demand, ready to guide your business to new heights.

Carla Stiles
3 min read
Are blogs influential for your marketing?
Writing blog content effectively increases website traffic, builds customer trust, and expands a company's brand.