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Any avid social media user knows that Facebook is constantly changing its algorithms and updating its interface. Some changes are welcomed with open arms and others, not so much. As 2016 continues to move along, this social media mogul has rolled out numerous updates and E-Power wants to give you an overview of the major…
What if I told you that search engine optimization isn’t as complex as it may seem? That there is a simple formula to follow that guarantees success? You’d say, “Andrea, you’re absolutely crazy”! Ok, so yes, you’re right, I’d have to be crazy to make a statement like that. There is no “simple formula” that…
As a hotel, resort or other hospitality or tourism brand, competition is fierce. Understanding how and why travelers are making their decisions is vital for any brand looking to generate better business results. We’re shining some light on how travelers are making their booking decisions, to help you better understand where to focus your efforts. 1.…
It’s a big day for online advertisers and brands advertising on Google! Today, Google officially announced that expanded text ads will be rolled out to all advertisers. E-Power Marketing received beta access to expanded text ads for our client accounts several weeks ago, (thanks to our status as a Google Premier Partner Agency) and preliminary…
The hospitality and travel industries have based their businesses around visuals, positive referrals, and great customer service for years. The goal from these strategies is to win new business and keep that business coming back. Instagram has provided hospitality brands a platform to engage all three of these areas at an exponential rate. As millennials…
Consumers today are so accustomed to using Online Travel Agents like Priceline, Expedia or Hotels.com that it’s hard to imagine a successful hotel marketing plan that doesn’t include using an OTA in some form or another. While they have their place, should they be the cornerstone of your Online Marketing plan? If not, what is…
In today’s fast-paced and technological world, it is imperative that brands have a strong online presence to connect with consumers. With the beginning of the buyer’s journey usually starting with a Google search, landing your name at the top of the Search Engine Results Page is key. However, Google algorithms can be tough to conquer.…
Did you know that more than 50% of all searches made on Google annually are via mobile devices? And nearly a third of those searches are location related! Local Search Ads will now be designed to be more visible at the moment a consumer searches for a business to meet their needs, whether it…
It’s safe to say that Google is the leading search engine, owning 63.8% of the U.S. search market as reported by comScore. But what about the other 36.2%? The Microsoft Advertising Network (formerly Bing Network), which includes Microsoft and Yahoo! websites, now covers 33.8% of the search market share – and it’s growing faster than…
Next month I will be in Seattle for a wedding. My boyfriend and I have never been there, and we have the weekend to explore since the wedding is during the week. While we are there, we will be relying on our smartphones to show us where to go, what to eat, etc. The businesses…