SLYFOX BLOG

SlyFox is a London, Ontario-based marketing and design firm catering to the needs and budgets of local entrepreneurs and business owners. Explore our blog for our latest insights and tips!

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Turning Your Business Into A Brand

Turning Your Business Into A Brand   Standing out in a crowded field is tough. Certain things that used to impress, like business cards and a website, are now the bare minimum for spreading your message. To transcend the competition, it’s important now for businesses to tell stories, ones that move potential customers to action.…
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Five Things EVERY Site Should Have

  Your web site needs five things???  Yes.The fast-paced growth of web presence has forced a lot of people to play a game for which they might not be ready. With everyone building personal or commercial websites, it only makes sense to have a professional presence online. Frankly, though, this can be tough, especially since you…
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Testimonials and How They Help Your SEO

[ctt template=”5″ link=”pd6nQ” via=”no” ]The fact that you are here is a testimonial to your greatness![/ctt]   It’s pretty much Marketing 101: demonstrate that your product or service is better than the competition, and demonstrate it in as many different ways as possible. Testimonials are an integral part of setting yourself apart in this way.…
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Twenty Ways To Create Blog Posts That Go Viral

  Blog writers, from health and wellness experts to video game nerds, all have the same aspiration: they want their posts to go viral. It’s not so much a money thing, though everyone wants to make a living off their writing; it’s about getting their words in front of people and hitting the write notes…
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How DIY Websites Hurt Your Bottom Line

The advent of e-commerce and web presence has lead to an interesting and seemingly convenient service: do-it-yourself website builders. Most include a number of templates, drag and drop widgets, and text options. Heck, some builders even let you customize your domain name. At a time when it’s pretty much mandatory to have a website for…
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Follow Your Dreams – Take Risks!

[ctt template=”5″ link=”G69f1″ via=”no” ]Be brave, take risks, expect the unexpected![/ctt] Frisbees, pool noodles, and yo-yos kind of seem like they’ve been around forever. They’re old toys, and as such they’re associated with children, nostalgia, and wasting a little time. If you know the stories behind them though, they have another thing in common: risk.
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Social Media Time Management

Social media is always expanding. Sometimes, it feels like there’s a new platform springing up overnight, every night. Getting on board as quickly as possible might seem necessary, but businesses running their own social media can feel like they’re suddenly bogged down with the Internet, trying to make connections with stakeholders in the cyber world…
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Pay-Per-Click Advertising: What It Is and How It Works

There are many ways to “game” search engines and get your business or website at the top of the search results heap – key words and phrases, headings, and tags are all good ways to enhance search engine relevance. Sometimes, though, the most effective way to get people to your website is to choose a…
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